January 22nd, 2024 3:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Finally Gets GMPCS License in India from DoT: Report

Starlink, a SpaceX-owned company, has been trying for years to be a part of the Indian connectivity ecosystem. However, due to not receiving the regulatory approvals, Starlink hasn't started services in India yet. Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications are the only two companies that have the approvals or necessary licenses from the govt to offer satellite broadband in the country. Well, Starlink has just taken a big step further... Read More

January 7th, 2024 7:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Extends M2M and WPAN/WLAN Registration to All Entities

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the Ministry of Communications (MoC), has extended Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Wireless Personal Area Network/Wireless Local Area Network (WPAN/WLAN) registration to all entities involved in these businesses. All entities, including companies, government departments, organisations, partnerships, and more, engaged in M2M service provisioning and WPAN/WLAN Connectivity Provisioning, are advised to complete the registration process through the SaralSanchar portal (saralsanchar.gov.in) by March 31, 2024. Also Read: Government... Read More

December 29th, 2023 1:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Planning Next Spectrum Auctions for Telcos by February 2024: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is planning the next round of spectrum auctions by February 2024. The previous auction took place in mid-2022 and since then, the telcos have been busy deploying 5G. The Indian government wants one spectrum auction every financial year. As we head towards the last quarter, only three months remain for the government to hold the spectrum auction. There's a chance that the auctions could also... Read More

December 26th, 2023 1:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

Wi-Fi 7 Routers Will be the Best Option if DoT Delicenses 6 GHz Band

Wi-Fi 7 is the future of Wi-Fi technology. Even though the standard is yet to be released officially, you can still find Wi-Fi 7 routers in the market from many major players. The bet with Wi-Fi 7 is on the future where consumers would want faster networks with ultra-low latencies and a better communication channel so that more devices can be connected efficiently. Netgear said that the DoT (Department of... Read More

November 13th, 2023 3:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Warns Customers About Fraudulent Calls

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is warning customers that it doesn't make calls for disconnecting or stopping services. Many fraudsters are making calls claiming they are from the telecom department and threatening customers that their numbers are going to be disconnected. Scaring these customers, the fraudsters are able to take the personal information of the users. DoT has issued an alert to the citizens saying that it doesn't make such... Read More

October 25th, 2023 4:37 PM 0 COMMENTS

VI Business Offers IoT Lab-As-A-Service in Collaboration With C-DoT

Vodafone Idea (Vi) and the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) have joined forces to create an IoT Lab. This lab, established in December 2022, is dedicated to advancing standardisation and interoperability within the IoT ecosystem. Vi says to date, over 50 devices across various industries, including automotive, utilities, BFSI, logistics, and more, have undergone testing. Also Read: Vi Business Introduces Hybrid SD-WAN for Enhanced Enterprise Networking IoT Standardisation According... Read More

October 11th, 2023 12:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Tests PAN-India Emergency Alerts

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), on Tuesday, tested PAN-India emergency alerts using the cell broadcast system. There were multiple sample tests. The tests will enable the government to send alerts in situations of emergencies in an accurate manner and to everyone. The messages were delivered to both iOS and Android users, a TOI report confirmed. The alert message was tested in both English and Hindi language. The DoT is testing... Read More

October 6th, 2023 11:22 AM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Rejects Vodafone Idea’s Appeal, Demands Rs 3,273 Crore License Fee Payment

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has rejected to lower or modify the license fee for Vodafone Idea (Vi) that has been calculated for FY16 and FY17. Vi had objections related to the amount calculated. For FY16, the license fee (LF) demand of Rs 1,749 crore and for FY17, the LF demand of Rs 1,524 crore has been questioned by the telco. The amount also includes the interest. This means a... Read More

September 28th, 2023 10:37 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT and NDMA to Test Cell Broadcast Alert System for Emergency Communication

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), responsible for the development of the telecommunication sector in India, today said it tirelessly works to enhance communication capabilities and support disaster management efforts to protect the well-being of fellow countrymen. So, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the DoT will conduct comprehensive testing of the Cell Broadcast Alert System. Also Read: Phones Should Support Cell Broadcasting and Disaster Alerts: Govt Cell... Read More

September 11th, 2023 11:31 AM 0 COMMENTS

DoT to Bring New SMS Alert Service for J&K People: Report

The telecom department is working on bringing a new SMS alert service for users living in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) to give them warnings related to emergency situations. As per a PTI report, users in J&K will soon get to see new safety messaging with 'warning sounds' and 'auto-readout alerts' for emergency situations. This measure will ensure that people living in the region are properly informed about what's going on... Read More

September 11th, 2023 10:38 AM 1 COMMENTS

DoT has Not Met Any Potential Investor for Vi so Far: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has not met any potential investors for Vodafone Idea (Vi). The cash-strapped telecom operator is struggling to raise funds through equity and debt because of its current situation. The telco is losing customers and hasn't even launched 5G because of not having enough money to do so in the first place. According to an ET report, the telco has paid half of its license and... Read More

August 30th, 2023 12:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Decides Zero Fee for 5G Rollout Obligations Testing

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in a note, said that it will not charge any fee for 5G rollout obligations testing. The telcos were asked to meet the rollout obligations by August 17, 2023. This was meant for both 5G in 3.3 GHz and 26 GHz spectrum bands. The telcos, including Airtel and Jio, met all the rollout obligations. Vodafone Idea (Vi) only tested 5G in Pune and Delhi to... Read More

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