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DoT asks M2M providers to register by September 30 or face disruption

DoT asks M2M providers to register by September 30 or face disruption

Tue, Sep 03, 2024

The Department of Telecom has asked unregistered machine-to-machine service providers to register by month-end, as non-registration may lead to disruption of services, an official statement said on Tuesday. As of June 30, there were 5.2 crore M2M cellular mobile connections.

Spectrum auction: DoT to issue demand note to telcos this week for payment

Spectrum auction: DoT to issue demand note to telcos this week for payment

Sun, Jun 30, 2024

The auction -- lasted for two days spanning seven rounds this time around - witnessed the sale of 141.4 MHz of radio waves for Rs 11,340.78 crore.

Telecom Act 2023 strengthens protections for citizen privacy: DoT

Telecom Act 2023 strengthens protections for citizen privacy: DoT

Fri, Jun 28, 2024

It designates critical telecom infrastructure and mandates security upgrades and also regulates telecom service and equipment in the interest of public safety, public emergencies including disaster management, etc.

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Centre commences auction for spectrum valued at Rs 96,238 cr for telecom services

Centre commences auction for spectrum valued at Rs 96,238 cr for telecom services

Tue, Jun 25, 2024

The following spectrum bands will go up for bidding in the auction -- 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300 MHz and 26 GHz -- that starts at 10 a.m.

Government to partially implement new Telecommunications Act from June 26

Government to partially implement new Telecommunications Act from June 26

Sat, Jun 22, 2024

"The Telecommunications Act, 2023 (44 of 2023), the Central Government hereby appoints the 26th Day of June 2024, as the date on which the provisions of sections 1, 2, 10 to 30, 42 to 44, 46, 47, 50 to 58, 61 and 62 of the said Act shall come into force," the notification said.

DoT defers spectrum auction to June 25

DoT defers spectrum auction to June 25

Wed, Jun 05, 2024

All the available spectrum in the 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1,800 MHz, 2,100 MHz, 2,300 MHz, 2,500 MHz, 3,300 MHz, and 26 GHz bands are part of the auction.

India needs to forge global partnerships in shaping telecom standards: Industry stakeholders

India needs to forge global partnerships in shaping telecom standards: Industry stakeholders

Sat, May 18, 2024

The industry leaders deliberated on global standards and intellectual property dynamics at a workshop organised by the National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation and Training (NTIPRIT), Ghaziabad under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in collaboration with International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Area office and Innovation Centre, New Delhi.

Beware! Scammer portraying as MS Dhoni asks for Rs 600 as help from fans; DoT alerts users

Beware! Scammer portraying as MS Dhoni asks for Rs 600 as help from fans; DoT alerts users

Fri, Apr 26, 2024

In the message, the scammer portraying as Dhoni says, "Hi I'am Dhoni, I'am messaging you from a private account. I am in Ranchi outskirts and I have forgotten wallet. Can you PhonePe me Rs 600, so I can return home by bus, will send back once I get home.

Telecom dept extends M2M, WPAN, WLAN registration to all entities; ask them to register via SaralSanchar portal

Telecom dept extends M2M, WPAN, WLAN registration to all entities; ask them to register via SaralSanchar portal

Sun, Jan 07, 2024

Accordingly, it said, all business entities (companies, government departments, organisations, partnership firms, LLPs, institutions, undertakings, proprietorship firms, societies and trusts) engaged in M2M service provisioning and WPAN/WLAN connectivity provisioning are advised to register with DoT "through a simple and transparent online process" via SaralSanchar portal.

DoT relaxes spectrum block size for trading purpose

DoT relaxes spectrum block size for trading purpose

Wed, Aug 02, 2023

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has relaxed spectrum trading norms by allowing operators to trade radiowaves in a frequency band as per the block size notified in the last auction, according to guidelines published on Wednesday.

Airtel prepays Rs 8,000 crore spectrum dues to Department of Telecommunications

Airtel prepays Rs 8,000 crore spectrum dues to Department of Telecommunications

Mon, Jul 31, 2023

Telecom major Airtel has prepaid Rs 8,024 crore to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) as part of its deferred liabilities for the spectrum acquired in the 2015 auction, the company said on Monday.

Aruna Sundararajan, ex-telecom secretary, joins industry body BIF as chairperson

Aruna Sundararajan, ex-telecom secretary, joins industry body BIF as chairperson

Mon, Feb 20, 2023

Sundararajan will guide the forum in its mission of improving affordable broadband proliferation and usage access in India, according to a statement from BIF.

TRAI releases consultation paper for telecommunication networks to show name of caller on mobile phones

TRAI releases consultation paper for telecommunication networks to show name of caller on mobile phones

Tue, Nov 29, 2022

TRAI consultation paper: Written comments were invited from stakeholders on the issues raised in the consultation paper by 27 December 2022. The date of Counter Suggestions has been kept till January 10, 2023.

Dept of Telecom mandates telecom infra firms to share assets with notified entities

Dept of Telecom mandates telecom infra firms to share assets with notified entities

Mon, Nov 14, 2022

The norms amended on November 10 added that "IP-1 registration holders shall also share the above mentioned infrastructure with the entities as may be specified by the central government in the interest of national security and public interest as per the terms and conditions which may be specified by the central government".

5G Spectrum Auction: Good news for telecom service providers - Government takes this decision

5G Spectrum Auction: Good news for telecom service providers - Government takes this decision

Wed, Jun 22, 2022

"For spectrum acquired through an auction held after 15.09.2021 in different Access spectrum bands, no SUC shall be charged."

Govt extends Telecom PLI Scheme for one year with additional incentives

Govt extends Telecom PLI Scheme for one year with additional incentives

Mon, Jun 20, 2022

The government's telecom PLI Scheme is extended by one year. And it is inviting applications for incentives of more than ₹ 4,000 crores

Licensing framework for audio conferencing, voice mail services to be part of unified licence: DoT

Licensing framework for audio conferencing, voice mail services to be part of unified licence: DoT

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Thursday said the licensing framework for audio conferencing, audiotex and voice mail services will be part of 'unified licence', going forward.

Department of Telecommunication moves NCLAT against resolution of Videocon; claims Rs 881.92 crore due

Department of Telecommunication moves NCLAT against resolution of Videocon; claims Rs 881.92 crore due

Fri, Dec 10, 2021

The IBC cannot be invoked for the resolution of "fraudulent and malicious intent" of withholding the huge arrears payable to the government and others, said DoT's submission, recorded in NCLAT order.

END to unwanted calls, messages SOON? Rs 10k fine? Know BIG PLAN of Modi government - Check details

END to unwanted calls, messages SOON? Rs 10k fine? Know BIG PLAN of Modi government - Check details

Tue, Jul 06, 2021

The central government has prepared a draft along with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) which when changed into rules will make the rules more strict for telemarketing.

Stiffer fines for pesky calls, SMS soon; DoT proposes Rs 10,000 penalty for every call and SMS after 50 violations

Stiffer fines for pesky calls, SMS soon; DoT proposes Rs 10,000 penalty for every call and SMS after 50 violations

Tue, Jul 06, 2021

Taking serious note of pesky calls, the Department of Telecom might soon come up with higher fines and penalties on these telemarketers.

Centre asks telecom companies, ISPs to block access to banned Chinese apps like TikTok, WeChat and UC Browser, others

Centre asks telecom companies, ISPs to block access to banned Chinese apps like TikTok, WeChat and UC Browser, others

Wed, Jul 01, 2020

The development comes after the Centre on Monday banned 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, WeChat and UC Browser and Xiaomi`s Mi Community over national security concerns as India-China bilateral relations remain strained after the death of 20 Indian soldiers in the Galwan Valley clash with Chinese PLA troops in eastern Ladakh.

DoT may consult Home Ministry, PMO on Huawei in 5G trials

DoT may consult Home Ministry, PMO on Huawei in 5G trials

Fri, Jun 07, 2019

"The call on such a decision will have to be with detailing and due consultation. We will also have to see worldwide how the issue has been handled by the governments wherever Huawei is operating. It`s a larger call than just a equipment supply," he added.

26 firms evince interest in conducting special audit of telcos: DoT sources

26 firms evince interest in conducting special audit of telcos: DoT sources

Sun, Dec 30, 2018

Telecom service providers pay licence fees and spectrum usage charges to the government on the basis of their income.

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