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Tanay Singh Thakur April 8th, 2024 1:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Simplifies Procedure to Obtain Experimental License for 5G Use Case Lab

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has simplified the procedure for obtaining experimental licenses for the 5G use case labs. The Government of India (GoI) announced 100 5G Use Case Labs to be set up across India in educational institutes. These labs will contribute to helping the telcos monetise 5G faster by identifying new and advanced use cases of 5G networks. To use these labs, applicants need to obtain an experimental... Read More

Yashika Goel March 12th, 2024 10:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

COAI Hails Government’s Move to Abolish Wireless Operating License Requirement

Minister of Communications Ashwini Vaishnaw announced telecom reforms during the IMC 2024 curtain raiser on Monday, including the spectrum regulatory sandbox and the complete abolition of the Wireless Operating License (WOL). These reforms further simplify the licensing processes in telecom, paving the way for a streamlined regulatory regime and enabling faster rollout of networks in the country. In continuation of this, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) released a memorandum titled... Read More

Yashika Goel June 28th, 2023 6:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

India Takes a Key Role in Shaping ITU’s 6G Vision Framework

India, represented by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications, has played a pivotal role in the development and approval of the 6G Vision Framework by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). According to the statement, this framework sets the stage for India's active involvement in the design, development, and deployment of 6G technology by 2030, aligning with the country's vision outlined in the "Bharat 6G Vision" document... Read More

Yashika Goel June 15th, 2023 2:27 PM 0 COMMENTS

Department of Telecommunications Raises Awareness on EMF Radiation

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Delhi LSA, organized a webinar to commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and raise awareness about Electromagnetic Field (EMF) radiation. The event aimed to address concerns and dispel myths surrounding the potential harmful effects of EMF radiation emitted by mobile towers. Through informative presentations and expert insights, the webinar sought to provide a comprehensive understanding of EMF radiation and its impact on human health. Also Read:... Read More

Bhavya Singh August 24th, 2022 10:16 PM 4 COMMENTS

Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL Can Now Offer Network Services in Border Regions

Residents of border regions including Leh, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Arunachal Pradesh can now get telecom services. The associated limits for the licence have been changed by the central government to simplify the rule. By enabling Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) to provide access close to the international border, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) took a crucial decision. Information on the border region's telecommunications services in more detail The Department's... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur July 11th, 2022 10:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Amends License for Telcos Which Will Make it Hard for Chinese Vendors in India

The Chinese telecom vendors have not had a good time in India in the last few years because of the tension between India and China. To keep its borders secure, India has decided not to include Chinese vendors in its trusted list of telecom gear vendors due to which, telcos can’t do business with Huawei and ZTE anymore. Earlier, the telcos were not allowed to issue fresh orders to companies... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur July 6th, 2022 4:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Announces New Rule for International Calls

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has come up with a new rule for the international calls that Indian consumers receive. The telecom department has amended the clause in the unified license for TSPs (telecom service providers), which says that ILDOs (International Long-Distance Operators) need to stop any international call without or with improper caller line identification (CLI) from reaching the end customer. This move will up the security of Indian... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur June 11th, 2022 12:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Sets Up Internal Committee to Deliberate Over Private 5G

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has set up an internal committee for discussing the matter of private 5G networks. The telcos and the tech companies have differing views on the topic, and that’s why the government’s call on things will be very important. According to an FE report, the DoT is going to discuss the needs, timing, possible models, pricing and more around the private 5G networks. Then the committee... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur May 25th, 2022 6:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Exempts Smartphones, Smartwatch and More from Mandatory Testing

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced on Tuesday that it is exempting categories including smartphones, smartwatches, smart cameras, servers, and point of sale devices from mandatory testing and certification. This is not a new announcement but just something that the DoT has notified again. This will largely reduce the compliance burden on the manufacturers of the above-mentioned products. Further, it would lead to a reduction in cost for bringing the... Read More

Anupam Sharma May 23rd, 2022 7:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

COAI Appreciates DoT’s Directorate For Use of GatiShakti Portal for Online Applications

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a directorate to Chief Secretaries across India to accept Online applications through the GatiShakti Sanchar Portal to enhance broadband connectivity in the country. This move from DoT has been appreciated by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). The ‘GatiShakti Sanchar’ Portal for Right of Way approvals was inaugurated on May 14, 2022, by the Minister of Communication, Electronics & IT and Railways.... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur May 6th, 2022 1:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Central RoW Portal Online Now

The Centra RoW Portal of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is online now. It will act as a single-window clearance for all RoW permissions. It is worth noting that the 31 states/UTs are already onboard. The Transport, road, and defence ministries, along with the environment ministry, are going to be a part of it soon. The link to the website is - https: // sugamsanchar. gov.in/ (we have broken down... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur April 20th, 2022 3:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

Opinion: 5G in India Requires Telcos to Work Together

The Indian telecom market is a place of ruthless competition. In the last decade, multiple telecom companies serving directly to consumers went out of business because they couldn’t sustain the evolving market in India. Only three private telecom operators remain, and out of the three, only two are in a stable condition. 5G is the next step for India and the telecom industry in the country. But 5G is not... Read More