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Yashika Goel 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

Tanuja K 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

Tanuja K 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

Tanuja K 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

Tanuja K 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

Yashika Goel 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

Tanuja K 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

Tanay Singh Thakur September 1st, 2023 10:39 AM 1 COMMENTS

India’s Telecom Department Gets Stricter About SIM Issue Process

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued new norms regarding how companies can issue new SIM cards to customers. It is not unknown that many cyber frauds take place because fraudsters can obtain SIM cards from telecom companies easily and in large quantities. Without a proper verification process, it then becomes difficult for the companies and the authorities to find the fraudster. Thus, the DoT has come up with a... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur 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

Tanuja K August 10th, 2023 11:27 AM 7 COMMENTS

6 Million Fraudulent Mobile Connections Discovered: DoT

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has screened 11.4 million mobile connections. The interesting thing was that out of these 11.4 million connections, 6 million were fraudulent. As per an ET report, the department has already disconnected 5 million of these connections, and work is going on to disconnect the remaining ones as well. The government has taken several departments and, using synergy between their resources, is working towards reducing cybercrime... Read More

Yashika Goel July 27th, 2023 8:40 AM 0 COMMENTS

Government Eases Telecom Equipment Shifting for Telecom Service Providers

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced its decision regarding the transfer and shifting of telecom equipment by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) in a bid to bolster the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) in the Telecom sector. According to a notification released on Wednesday by the Ministry of Communications, telecom operators can now carry out such transfers with greater ease and efficiency. Online Intimation Process The DoT's latest notification grants TSPs... Read More

Yashika Goel July 26th, 2023 5:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

PLI Telecom Exports of Indian Companies Reached Rs 6,911 Crores by May 31

Indian companies have recorded exports amounting to Rs 6,911 crores under the PLI (Production Linked Incentive) scheme as of May 31, 2023. This achievement was highlighted by the Minister of State for Communications, Shri Devusinh Chauhan, in his written reply to an unstarred question in Lok Sabha on July 26, 2023. The response was in reply to the question regarding India's strength in 5G technology and its potential as a... Read More