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April 28th, 2025 10:57 AM 0 COMMENTS

Industry Seeks Safeguards as Government Opens Equity Conversion to All Licensees: Report

The government's decision to allow the conversion of statutory dues into equity for all telecom licensees, including spectrum and adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, has triggered calls from industry executives and experts for safeguards to prevent widespread misuse of the policy, according to an ETTelecom report. Also Read: Bharti Airtel’s AGR Dues to Be Scrutinised by DoT for Equity Conversion: Report Centre's Move Triggers Industry-Wide Reactions Following the Centre's move... Read More

April 24th, 2025 9:55 AM 0 COMMENTS

Satcom Industry Urges DoT to Expedite Provisional Spectrum Allotment: Report

The satellite communications (satcom) industry has reportedly urged the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to expedite the provisional allotment of satellite spectrum, a move that would enable the Bharti Group-backed Eutelsat OneWeb and the Reliance Jio-SES combine, which have government clearance to commercially launch satellite internet services in India. Also Read: Starlink Executives Meet Commerce Minister to Discuss India Entry Plans Satcom Industry Pushes for Action Despite receiving the requisite licences... Read More

April 14th, 2025 10:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

India Seeks Detailed Data from Telcos on Chinese Network Equipment: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has sought comprehensive details from all telecom operators regarding the deployment of Chinese-made equipment in their networks, amid rising security concerns and the ongoing US-China tariff war. "The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has written recently to all telcos to provide details of Chinese equipment in their networks," a source aware of the details told ETTelecom. Also Read: DoT Pushes Telcos to Implement Caller Name Display... Read More

April 4th, 2025 10:16 AM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Partners with RPF to Recover Lost and Stolen Mobile Phones on Trains

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has partnered with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) under the Ministry of Railways to facilitate the recovery of lost and stolen mobile phones in trains. The initiative integrates the Rail Madad app with DoT's Sanchar Saathi platform, allowing passengers to report missing mobile devices. The Rail Madad app is a mobile application developed by Indian Railways to assist passengers in addressing and resolving their complaints... Read More

March 29th, 2025 12:31 PM 8 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Faces Fresh Setback as DOT Puts Spectrum Surrender Plan on Hold: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has put on hold its proposal to allow telecom operators to surrender airwaves bought before the 2022 auctions, dealing a fresh blow to Vodafone Idea. The cash-strapped telco was hoping to return some spectrum to reduce its financial burden and secure bank guarantees, according to an ET Telecom report. Also Read: IPL 2025: What Are the Cricket Data Packs Launched by Airtel, Jio, and Vi?... Read More

March 26th, 2025 11:15 AM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Opposes TRAI on Telecom Infra Sharing Rules

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently opposed the recommendations from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) over infrastructure sharing rules. TRAI had recommended that USPs (Universal Service Providers) should share the passive network infrastructure with at least two other telecom companies to boost network connectivity. USPs are companies that are leveraging Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), earlier called as USOF (Universal Service Obligation Fund) to build networks in rural and... Read More

March 24th, 2025 11:59 PM 4 COMMENTS

Airtel FWA, Jio Focus on AI, FWA and 6G, Vodafone Idea’s High-Quality User Experience on 5G: Report

Bharti Airtel, BSNL, Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi), GSMA, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Nokia India, Ericsson India, MeitY, and Ministry of Communications executives and senior officials shared updates on telecom and technology in India while speaking at the eighth edition of the ETTelecom 5G Congress 2025 on Monday, March 24, 2025. The event was presented by Ericsson and other partners included Nokia... Read More

March 19th, 2025 3:55 PM 1 COMMENTS

Setback for Vodafone Idea as Government Drops Consideration of AGR Relief: Report

The government may no longer be considering relief on Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues, and the Cabinet Secretariat has informed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) of this decision, marking a setback for telecom operators Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel, CNBC-TV18 reported, citing sources. Also Read: Government Confident of Vodafone Idea’s 4G and 5G Expansion Plans: Report Proposed AGR Relief Package Unlikely to Proceed Reportedly, the DoT had earlier proposed a... Read More

March 18th, 2025 1:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Announces 5G Innovation Hackathon 2025 Launch

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced the 5G Innovation Hackathon 2025. It is a six month programme from the telecom department that is aimed at developing innovative prototypes leveragin 5G tech. Participants of the hackathons will be encouraged to use different 5G technologies such as 5G network slicing, call flow scenarios, and more to address the real-world problems faced by the customers. Under the programme, DoT will offer funding,... Read More

March 18th, 2025 10:21 AM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Partners With WhatsApp to Combat Misuse of Telecom Resources

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the Ministry of Communications, India has joined hands with WhatsApp to expand 'Scam Se Bacho,' Meta's safety campaign aimed at tackling online scams and spam. This collaboration focuses on educating citizens about recognising and reporting suspected fraudulent communications in an effort to enhance digital safety and awareness. Also Read: Airtel Urges TRAI to Regulate WhatsApp and Other OTT Platforms to Combat Spam: Report Misuse... Read More

March 7th, 2025 12:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Mandates Testing, Certification of Satcom Equipment

India is all set to launch satcom (satellite communication) services. There are many players waiting to launch services and are just looking for the nod from the government. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has mandated all the companies to first test and certify the satcom equipment before integrating them in their infrastructure. The companies importing the equipment have also been instructed to do the same. This mandate kicks in from... Read More

February 21st, 2025 8:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

India and ITU Sign Pact to Drive AI, Digital Twins, and IMT-2030 Innovations

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to drive joint initiatives in cutting-edge technologies, including digital twins, AI-driven solutions, virtual worlds, and IMT-2030 advancements. The agreement also focuses on promoting the development of global standards, fostering sustainable development through shared frameworks, and promoting citizen engagement in urban and infrastructure planning. Also Read: Govt Looking to Ensure... Read More

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