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Aparna R May 10th, 2023 7:41 PM 4 COMMENTS

DoT Deactivates Mobile Numbers in Bihar and Jharkhand Due to SIM Card Fraud: Report

In a crackdown on SIM card fraud, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has deactivated more than 2.25 lakh mobile phone numbers in Bihar and Jharkhand during the month of April. The deactivation comes as a result of the majority of these SIM cards being procured through forged documents, raising concerns about the use of illegal and unethical means to obtain mobile connections, according to a PTI Report. Also Read: TRAI... Read More

Aparna R April 28th, 2023 8:17 AM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Refuses to Reduce Levies, Citing Potential Revenue Loss: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has refused to reduce the licence fees of telecom operators, dismissing repeated calls from the industry and suggestions from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). According to officials, the department has informed the industry that it has already taken many steps, and a lot has already been done to support the sector, and reducing levies will lead to a loss for the exchequer, ET... Read More

Tanuja K April 11th, 2023 10:46 AM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Takes New Initiatives to Boost 5G Coverage using Cell on Wheel BTS and More: Report

The G20 summit currently underway has given a much-needed boost to 5G services in Gujarat, particularly in cities such as Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Surat, as well as in lesser-known areas like the Rann of Kutch and the vicinity of the Statue of Unity in Kevadia. According to a Department of Telecommunications (DoT) report, new measures have been introduced to enhance 5G services, such as the Cell on Wheel (CoW)-BTS, which... Read More

Srikapardhi April 10th, 2023 12:39 PM 4 COMMENTS

DoT to Deploy Caller ID Feature Initially for Commercial Entities: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India is planning to introduce a feature called calling name presentation (CNAP) to display the caller's identity on the phone screen. Globally as well telcos are testing and deploying AI-powered tools and technology to curb the menace of spam calls and provide customers with reliable caller ID solutions. Also Read: Rogers and Fido Customers Get AI-Powered Spam Call Detect Feature Empower Telecom Subscribers However,... Read More

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

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

Srikapardhi March 17th, 2023 6:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

Over 1.4 Lakh Wi-Fi Hotspots Deployed Under PM-WANI

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) proposed to expand broadband access through public Wi-Fi networks under the Prime Minister's Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) framework on December 9, 2020, which was subsequently approved by the Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Also Read: BSNL 4G Services Available in These Circles on Limited Scale PM WANI framework The PM-WANI framework envisages the provision of Broadband through Public Wi-Fi Hotspot providers.... 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

Srikapardhi February 28th, 2023 11:11 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Telecom Policy and Reforms Hailed by GSMA

At the Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, GSMA Conferred Government Leadership Award 2023 to India for implementing Best Practices in telecom policy and regulation. GSMA, representing more than 750 mobile operators and 400 companies in the telecom ecosystem, recognises one country annually. India was declared the winner in the ceremony held at Mobile World Congress Barcelona on February 27. Also Read: TRAI Issues Directions to Telcos to Curb Unauthorized Promotions Using Telecom... 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

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 January 10th, 2023 6:52 PM 0 COMMENTS

TSSC Says it Will Place 1.25 Lakh Young Indians and Bring 50 New Training Labs

India needs a ready-skilled workforce with the 5G rollout. Through its numerous programmes, the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) hopes to train more than 1 lakh youngsters, place more than 1.25 lakh of them in jobs, and open at least 50 new training facilities and Centers of Excellence (CoEs) across India in the upcoming year. The TSSC and the Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation (TiHAN) at IIT Hyderabad announced... Read More