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Aparna R April 3rd, 2023 9:36 AM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Plans to Clear Some Satellite Spectrum for 5G and 6G: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) wants to accommodate more spectrum for 5G and 6G usage in the coming years. In that direction, the Department of Telecommunications plans to vacate the spectrum in the mid-band currently used by broadcasting firms in the coming three years and auction it for 5G and 6G Networks. Also Check: India Spectrum Holding Timeline 2023 Vacating Mid-Band Spectrum for 5G and 6G The mid-band spectrum worth... Read More

Tanuja K March 22nd, 2023 10:45 AM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Seeks Rs 33,111 Crore for BSNL’s AGR Dues Payments: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has sought Rs 33,111 crore for the payment of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). BSNL needs to claim the amount, and then the payment will likely be made in the first quarter of FY24. According to a PTI report, the Department of Telecommunications said in a submission to the Standing Committee of Communications and Information Technology that against the... Read More

Srikapardhi March 20th, 2023 1:19 PM 6 COMMENTS

DoT Block Lost or Stolen Mobile Service Now Live for All Users in India

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) launched the Central Equipment Identity Registry (CEIR) that connects to the IMEI database of all mobile Operators in India with the aim to curtail the counterfeit mobile phone market and discourage mobile phone theft, protecting consumer interest and facilitate law enforcement authorities for lawful interception. CEIR was first launched in Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Goa and Maharashtra on September 13, 2019, followed by Delhi on... Read More

Aparna R March 13th, 2023 8:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT to Track State’s Performance Using DCRI: Report

To realize the vision of Digital India and track the various initiatives of the telecom sector, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is planning to set up the Digital Communication Readiness Index (DCRI), which will help map and track the performance of states on digital initiatives while also encouraging them to learn from other states. Also Read: Indian Telecom Policy and Reforms Hailed by GSMA Digital Communication Readiness Index (DCRI) According to... Read More

Tanuja K March 2nd, 2023 11:26 AM 2 COMMENTS

Jio Has Not Delivered What it Promised to DoT in Odisha

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has instructed the CEO of Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, to look into the work that's happening in Odisha. Jio was supposed to deploy telecom infrastructure in Odisha using funds from the government. But the slow pace at which the progress has taken place has got the telecom department concerned. Jio had promised a fast execution of the project to the union telecom minister... Read More

Tanuja K February 27th, 2023 11:38 AM 4 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea to Get Approval for SUC, LF Payment Plan from DoT: Report

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in India, is likely to get approval from the telecom department for the payment of the pending license fees (LF) and spectrum usage charges (SUC) for the third quarter. It was reported that the telco had paid just around 10% of its statutory dues that arose from the third quarter. According to an ET report, the telco has proposed a payment plan to... Read More

Tanuja K February 8th, 2023 8:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

5G Near Airports: DoT Talking with DGCA and MCA

5G is not operational around airports in India. There's a big reason behind that. There's a risk that the 5G frequencies that operate on the C-band in India can interfere with the crucial altimeter equipment that's inside an aircraft. Thus, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) asked the telcos to avoid installing 5G base stations in the C-band within 2 kilometres from both ends of the runway and almost a kilometre... Read More

Tanuja K January 25th, 2023 12:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Telcos Get a Relief as DoT Clarifies EMF Audit Fees

Indian telecom operators are going to benefit from the clarity that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has provided on the EMF audit fees. Telcos have to pay a certain fee to the DoT for EMF audits. This amount used to be Rs 10000 earlier and was accordingly paid by the telecom companies. DoT has said that the charges will be revised to Rs 4000 per test instead of Rs 10000.... Read More

Tanuja K January 12th, 2023 10:24 AM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Taking a Very Cautious Approach for Giving Spectrum to Enterprises

Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have all opposed the idea of allocating spectrum administratively to the enterprises for setting up captive private networks. However, the decision has already been made and the cabinet's approval to do so was given in June 2022. Now, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) wants to know how it can allocate spectrum to the enterprises. Thus, the telecom department has reached out to... Read More

Aparna R January 11th, 2023 12:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Formulates Infrastructure Safety Rules 2022

Digital Infrastructure and services are becoming increasingly important in the nation's development and growth ambitions. For India to achieve its Digital ambitions, expansion and safety of Infrastructure are crucial. Considering the same, The Department of Telecommunications (DOT), under the Ministry of Communications, formulated the Indian Telegraph infrastructure safety rules 2022 to eliminate damage to various digital infrastructure assets, such as optical fiber cable, as a result of digging and excavation... Read More

Bhavya Singh December 29th, 2022 9:41 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telcos Meet DoT for Addressing Poor Quality Telecom Services

A large number of 5G networks are currently being deployed across the nation. Telecom Secretary K Rajaraman presided over the meeting, which was attended by telecom service providers like Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea. The telecom department met with operators to examine the increasing number of call drops and service quality-related issues as it thought through potential policy actions to enhance call quality. On Call Drop, the DoT... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 27th, 2022 9:44 AM 0 COMMENTS

Poor Quality Telecom Services Pushes DoT to Arrange a Meet with Indian Telcos

The Indian government recently asked the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to oversee the Quality of Services (QoS) in the telecom sector. Issues such as call drops have become a major problem for consumers. The dipping QoS has pushed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to arrange a meeting with the Indian telcos. The meet is scheduled for December 28, 2022, and will be overseen by the telecom secretary, K... Read More