August 24th, 2022 10:16 PM 4 COMMENTS

Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL Can Now Offer Network Services in Border Regions

Residents of border regions including Leh, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Arunachal Pradesh can now get telecom services. The associated limits for the licence have been changed by the central government to simplify the rule. By enabling Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) to provide access close to the international border, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) took a crucial decision. Information on the border region's telecommunications services in more detail The Department's... Read More

March 30th, 2022 7:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telecom Companies are Striving for Simpler Payment Terms in 5G Auctions Says Government

The minister of state for communications, Devusinh Chauhan, in a statement on Wednesday at Lok Sabha, said that telecom companies have called on the government for easier 5G spectrum payment terms in the upcoming spectrum auction. In a response to a query in the parliament, the minister stated that some of the TSPs have represented seeking easier payment terms for the 5G spectrum. The CEO of Airtel Gopal Vittal as... Read More

March 12th, 2022 4:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

5G Spectrum Auctions: Telcos Are Demanding This from the Government

As the 5G spectrum auctions are awaited, the telecom companies are now relying on the industry regulator and the government to ensure easier payment terms for the upcoming 5G spectrum auctions. The telecom companies have also brought to attention the criticality of fast-track fiberisation of tower networks as India braces to roll out 5G later this year. Leading executives from top telecom operators have stated the expectations of easier payment... Read More

March 11th, 2022 3:30 PM 2 COMMENTS

Mobile Phone Towers Will Now be Allowed on Top of the Government Buildings

The report comes in from Gurgaon where the telecom operators will very soon be allowed to set up mobile phone towers on government buildings and land across the city. A meeting of the district telecom committee was held chaired by deputy commissioner Nishant Yadav on Tuesday where this decision was taken. This move will not only help in reducing the number of complaints against mobile towers from residential areas but... Read More

August 3rd, 2021 8:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telcos Facing Delay on Equipment Security Clearance By NCSC Portal

Indian telecom operators are sceptical of placing orders with the big telecom equipment companies for the fear of delays in delivery. For the unknown, the Indian telecom companies are fearful of delays in the supply chain because of the flagging by the National Cyber Security Coordinator (NCSC). For the unknown, the telecom companies who want to buy telecom equipment in India have to first show interest in a company. Post... Read More

July 15th, 2021 1:30 PM 2 COMMENTS

Karnataka Govt Scrambles to Find Network Solution for Online Classes in Rural Areas

The pandemic has left no industry when it comes to wreaking havoc. The education system of India is no exception to this. However, thankfully for the 4G network available in almost all parts of the country, schools were able to rely on online classes. But, not every part of the country is sufficiently equipped to handle such situations, and the worst in this suffering were the rural and tribal regions.... Read More

February 19th, 2010 5:38 PM 31 COMMENTS

Whose Game is it anyway?

Telecom in India has crossed the nascent stage and matured into one of the most profitable domains in the market. Starting from a modest one circle per operator in early 90s today the 5 major Telecom operators with nation wide licenses finds it difficult to service the mammoth Indian population. How else does one explain the licenses for new operators?India has seen rapid growth in the telecom market. I remember... Read More

February 26th, 2009 7:01 PM 2 COMMENTS

Talk Time To Increase On Prepaid Recharge Soon !

India’s telecom operators are confronted with an enormous task after the government decided to reduce service tax by 2% which will now help operate to increase talktime on Prepaid Recharge. Executives with telecom companies estimate that there may be over 500 million prepaid recharge vouchers in the market that will have to be reprogrammed on account of this tax reduction.Each prepaid voucher comes with a fixed value of talktime, calculated... Read More

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