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Government to Work on Panel for Making Guidelines on Pesky Calls
The government is considering regulating or issuing guidelines for over-the-top channels like WhatsApp to address the growing issue of pesky calls and messages. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is leading discussions on this matter, with Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), chairing a meeting on Wednesday to address the problem […]
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Unexpected Request from the Employees of BSNL for 4G Services
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has faced delays in launching 4G services as it awaits homegrown technology from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Despite BSNL officials’ assurances of imminent 4G deployment, the current status of the technology remains uncertain. This delay has led to BSNL losing customers to private telecom operators offering 4G services without additional […]
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Satellite Communications to Extend Network Coverage in Remote, Rural Areas: Ashwini Vaishnaw
During the India Satcom Symposium 2024, Minister for Communications, IT, and Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighted the significance of satellite communications (satcom) in extending connectivity to remote and far-flung areas, particularly in the northeast region of India. Vaishnaw noted that terrestrial mobile networks currently cover over 95% of the country, with satellite communication playing a crucial […]
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TRAI Conducts Drive Tests Across 20 Cities to Evaluate Telecom Service Providers’ Network Quality
In collaboration with telecom service providers, drive tests were executed in twenty cities including India’s Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI), the quarter ended on September 2023, including the surrounding areas and highways. 1. Vellore, Tamil Nadu 2. Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh 3. Berhampur, Odisha 4. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 5. Raigad, Maharashtra 6. Bengaluru, Karnataka 7. Bhagalpur-Munger, Bihar 8. […]
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BSNL Employee Union Claims TCS Yet to Conclude 4G Equipment Field Trials
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is collaborating with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to implement 4G services in India. Contrary to the statement made by India’s IT and Telecom Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, in 2023, indicating that BSNL had initiated the rollout of the 4G network with 200 sites and planned to scale it up after a […]
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Reliance’s 5G Launch Fails to Boost Fixed Wireless Broadband Subscriptions, Experiences Decline
Despite the launch of Reliance’s 5G broadband service, Reliance Air Fibre, in September, data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) reports a decline in subscription rates for fixed wireless broadband in September and October. According to TRAI, the monthly growth rate for fixed wireless subscribers was -2.51% in September and -1.24% in October, […]
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DoT Excludes 600 MHz Band from Upcoming Spectrum Auction
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has decided not to include the 600 MHz spectrum in the upcoming auction, citing the need for further studies to ensure it doesn’t interfere with satellite operations. This spectrum band was previously offered in the August 2022 auction but saw no takers. Priced at Rs 3,927 crore per unit, it […]
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Reliance Jio Voices Opposition to the Abolition of DTH License Fees
In response to the pre-consultation paper for the National Broadcasting Policy (NBP) issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Reliance Jio Infocomm, led by Mukesh Ambani, has voiced its opposition to the proposed abolition of license fees for direct-to-home (DTH) operators. The telecom giant argues that such a move would unfairly disadvantage cable […]
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Department of Telecommunications (DoT) Gears Up for Implementation of Over 30 Rules Based on New Telecom Act
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is actively developing over 30 rules in line with the recently enacted Telecommunications Act, set for implementation in the coming months. Officials familiar with the matter revealed that these rules will cover aspects such as spectrum allotment, call interception, and biometric data collection, necessitating the establishment of defined processes. An […]
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Continued Support from DoT, TRAI, and Power Ministry Spurs Adoption of Green Open Access by States
Due to the ongoing support from the Department of Telecommunications (DOT), India’s Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI), and the Ministry of Power, Green Open Access rules have started in various states across the country on Tuesday, announced by the Cellular Operators Association (COAI). COAI revealed five states- Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand- which has […]
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