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Vodafone Idea Share Prices Rises Due to AGR Solution Optimistic
Summary:Shares of Vodafone Idea Limited go up 1.19% to Rs 8.50 on Monday morning, with new optimism on the company’s AGR dues case. The support of the Government of India and the postponed hearing of the Supreme Court have eased the concerns of the investors, which has improved the spirit of the telecom operator. Vodafone […]
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India Adds 5600+ New 5G Base Stations in August 2025, Total Nears 5 Lakh
Summary:India deployed 5,615 new 5G base stations (BTS) in August 2025, taking a total of 498,135 sites nationwide. This is slightly less than the Rollout of 6,450 BTS in July, but Vodafone continues to expand India’s 5G footprint with operators, advancing developments like Idea, Reliance Jio and Airtel. India’s 5G network continues to expand rapidly, […]
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India Hosts 3GPP RAN Meetings for the First Time: A Milestone in 6G Standardization
Summary:India has achieved a historic milestone for the first time in Bengaluru by hosting the 3GPP Radio Access Network (RAN) Working Group Meetings (RAN1 -RAN5). Supported by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Telecom Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI), the event brings together global experts to discuss 6G standardization under 3GPP release 20 and finalize […]
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What is Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Scheme and its Benefits?
The Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme, launched by the Department of Telecommunications (DOT) in October 2022, is a way of investing serious money in telecom R&D, innovation and startups in India. It funds projects in 5G, 6G, rural connectivity, IoT, and more, while encouraging cooperation between academics, startups, MSMEs, research institutes and industry. In […]
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DoT Seeks PMO Help to Save Vodafone Idea from Insolvency by FY26
The intervention of the DoT highlights the gravity of Vodafone Idea’s financial crisis, as the existence of Telco now rests on government’s support. Vi has informed the officials that its ongoing loan talks with banks are completely dependent on receiving assistance related to the AGR liabilities. Government may slash AGR dues for #Vi, #Airtel. @EyeshwaryaPatil […]
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DoT Cuts 95% Telecom Equipment Security Testing Fees
Summary:In a major regulatory reform, the Department of Telecommunications (DOT) has reduced the security testing assessment fee by 95% under the Communications Safety Certification Scheme (ComSEC). Effective from August 1, 2025, the move aims to support MSME, local manufacturers and innovations in India’s telecommunications and ICT regions. DoT Reduces Security Certification Fees by 95% to […]
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DoT Invites Inputs on Draft National Telecom Policy 2025 (NTP‑25)
Summary:The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has released the draft National Telecom Policy 2025 (NTP‑25) for public consultation. The policy sets ambitious goals by 2030, including universal 4G coverage, 90% 5G penetration, 100 million home broadband connections, and the creation of 1 million jobs in the telecom sector. It also emphasizes support for cutting-edge technologies like […]
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Next Step in AI Application in Telecommunication- India Showcases Leadership in AI Integration
In a major step toward shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in telecommunications, the third meeting of the ITU-T Focus Group on AI-Native for Telecommunication Networks (FG-AINN) was inaugurated today in New Delhi. The three-day event is organized by the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under […]
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SIM Port Process Time Eased by DoT
In a move to enhance customer convenience, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has revised guidelines to simplify the process of switching between prepaid and postpaid mobile connections. As per the directive issued on June 10, 2025, users can now switch plans more easily using a One-Time Password (OTP) and benefit from a reduced cooling-off period. […]
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AI to Reshape Telecom: India Hosts Global ITU Meet on Future-Ready Networks
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be a cornerstone of next-generation telecommunications, revolutionizing how networks operate and enabling advanced services such as immersive digital experiences, autonomous systems, and real-time network optimization, a senior official from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) stated today. At the third meeting of the ITU-T Focus Group on AI-Native for Telecommunication Networks (FG-AINN), […]
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