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Tanuja K April 10th, 2024 11:44 AM 2 COMMENTS

Indian Govt Not in Hurry to Allocate Spectrum for Satcom: Report

The Government of India (GoI) is not in any hurry to allocate spectrum to the satellite communications (satcom) companies. The likes of Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications are unlikely to get spectrum any time soon. While these companies have been conducting trials and showcasing their solutions/technology, their plans to roll out the service quickly will likely be delayed. This is because the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) first has to... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur April 8th, 2024 3:27 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Seeks Recommendations for Auction of Spectrum in New Frequency Ranges

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), recently released a consultation paper for the auction of spectrum in new frequency ranges. The regulatory body, upon the request of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), is seeking recommendations on auctioning frequencies in the following range - 37-37.5 GHz, 37.5-40 GHz, and 42.5-43.5 GHz. A consultation paper titled, 'Auction of Spectrum in 37-37.5 GHz, 37.5-40 GHz and 42.5-43.5 GHz bands Identified for IMT',... Read More

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 April 7th, 2024 8:40 PM 3 COMMENTS

Over 9,000 5G BTS Deployed in India During March 2024

India witnessed the deployment of over 9,000 5G Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) across various states and union territories during March 2024, bolstering India's 5G network infrastructure. The latest data reported by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) reveals significant progress in expanding the reach of 5G technology, with Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra leading the deployment efforts. Also Read: India Witnessed Addition of Over 7,000 5G BTS in January 2024... Read More

Tanuja K April 5th, 2024 12:25 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Telcos Won’t Get Refund for Surrendering Spectrum: Report

The Indian telecom operators had put in a request to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to refund the money for the spectrum they are surrendering. However, the DoT has rejected the request and said that it won't be possible. It is worth noting that the telecom department has scheduled a spectrum auction on June 6, 2024. Ahead of the auction, the telecom firms sought clarifications on the NIA (Notice Inviting... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur April 4th, 2024 12:50 PM 1 COMMENTS

DoT Reschedules Spectrum Auction to June 6

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has rescheduled the spectrum auction to June 6, 2024. Earlier, when the NIA (Notice Inviting Application) was released, the date for spectrum auctions was set for May 20, 2024. However, given the fact there are general elections during that time, the DoT has decided to postpone the date. The new date has been set as June 6, 2024. The date for the mock auction has... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur April 3rd, 2024 1:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Promoter Holdings to Fall post Fundraise

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in India, has been eyeing to raise funds for several years. On April 2, 2024, Vi took votes from its shareholders to go ahead with Rs 20,000 crore fundraising through equity. The telco's CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Vi, Akshaya Moondra, said that post fundraising, the promoter shareholding in Vodafone Idea would come down to 40% from the current 50%. The CEO reassured... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur March 30th, 2024 8:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Suspends Call Forwarding in India Using USSD Codes

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has released an order asking the telcos to suspend the ability to enable call forwarding using USSD codes. USSD codes are commonly used to check the IMEI number of a phone, as well as do other things. Call forwarding in India can be enabled by dialing the USSD code - '*401#'. But this has been used by the fraudsters to commit scams in India. To... Read More

Tanuja K March 27th, 2024 1:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Govt Planning to Geotag Telecom Infra: Report

The Indian government is planning to geotag all the telecom infra in India. It will start with BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) followed by the private telecom players. The decision to geotag or map all the telecom infra in the country is to ensure that resources can be utilised in the best manner when there are scenarios of natural disasters. According to an ET report, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)... Read More

Yashika Goel March 27th, 2024 10:50 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Releases Recommendations for M2M Communication With Embedded SIMs

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released recommendations on the 'Usage of Embedded SIM for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications.' In response to a request from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), TRAI conducted consultations with stakeholders and finalised its recommendations after extensive deliberations, the Ministry of Communications said on Tuesday. Advancements in M2M Communication TRAI said with the emergence of 5G technology in the country, opportunities in the M2M sector... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur March 20th, 2024 1:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Hexacom, a Bharti Airtel Unit Gets SEBI’s Nod for IPO

Bharti Hexacom, a unit of Bharti Airtel, has got the approval of SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) to proceed with its IPO (Initial Public Offer). But this is not an IPO where Bharti Hexacom will receive fresh proceeds. The IPO is completely an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 10 crore shares by Telecommunications Consultants India (TEC). TEC, a major body inside the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur March 19th, 2024 1:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Telcos Worried About Equipment Getting Stolen, asks DoT to Ban Few Websites

The Indian telecom operators are unhappy as incidents of theft of active equipment are at an all-time high. Telecom industry body, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), recently wrote to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to seek help. A letter from COAI, which represents Indian telecom operators, said that from Oct 2023, incidents of telecom equipment theft, especially the RRU (Remote Radio Unit) and BBU ( Baseband Unit) have increased... Read More