telecom ministry

Govt may turn Sanchar Saathi order into advisory

Apple, Samsung ready to promote downloads; Scindia says app is optional.

December 2, 2025 20:17 IST

Technology, DoT, Smartphones, Cyber Crime, Digital Safety, Cyber Security, Sim Card Fraud, misuse of SIMs, department of telecom (DoT)

New DoT guidelines explained: How SIM misuse can get you punished – Check safety guidelines for users

Using apps or websites that mask caller identity, such as spoofing services, can also land users in legal trouble.

November 26, 2025 18:15 IST

TRAI revises KYC data plan

Regulator seeks consent-based KYC data sharing under new rules

November 17, 2025 23:02 IST

tata communications, agr, Department of Telecom, telecom department, industry news

Tata Communications receives ‘show-cause-cum-demand notice’ from DoT over Rs 7,827 crore AGR dues

The demand has been raised by the Department of Telecom (DoT) for adjusted gross revenue (AGR) from 2005-06 till 2023-24,…

July 27, 2025 20:29 IST

Telecom needs 4-5 players: MoS Communications says govt committed to reviving BSNL, supporting Vi

India’s telecom duopoly is a result of market realities, not policy design, said MoS Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani. He also…

July 2, 2025 15:22 IST

telecom sector, telecom companies, DoT, central government, state government, MTNL, BSNL, data security, network capacities, internet, broadband, landline

Centre urges state govts to use BSNL and MTNL to boost data security amid revival push

The central government has urged the state governments to use BSNL and MTNL services for their telecom requirements, to ensure…

Updated: June 10, 2025 13:18 IST

Starlink, Elon Musk, pricing, satellite communication, Ministry of Telecommunications, licence

Elon Musk’s Starlink nears India launch with Rs 3,000 monthly plan, Rs 33,000 setup cost

Starlink is getting closer to launching its services in India, with expected pricing of Rs 3,000 per month for unlimited…

Updated: June 9, 2025 14:27 IST

Vodafone Idea, AGR dues, spectrum dues, Supreme Court, relief, penalty, central government, telecom ministry, telecom sector

Vodafone Idea files fresh plea with SC on AGR dues, seeks over Rs 30,000 crore relief: Report

Vodafone Idea has filed a fresh plea at the Supreme Court seeking further relief on its AGR and spectrum dues,…

Updated: May 15, 2025 15:57 IST

telcos, telecom companies, government, India-Pak tension, Operation sindoor, Pahalgam attack, telecom connectivity, Ministry of Communications, DoT

India-Pak tension: Govt orders telcos to ensure disaster-level preparedness, uninterrupted telecom connectivity

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the government has directed all telecommunications companies to ensure disaster-level preparedness, maintain uninterrupted…

May 9, 2025 12:52 IST

telecom, technology, DoT, Cellular Operators Association of India, COAI, India Mobile Congress, IMC

Indian telecom: A global leader in the making

By fostering innovation, investing in infrastructure, and forging strategic global collaborations, the sector is well on its way to becoming…

March 3, 2025 04:30 IST

Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel, Supreme Court, petition, AGR dues, AGR, spectrum sales, telecom, telecom industry, DoT

Can govt waive off AGR dues for telcos to ensure ‘3+1’ market? If yes, who among Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel, Jio benefit the most?

Notably, of the AGR liability of Rs 1470 billion on the telecom sector finalised by the Supreme Court in October…

January 25, 2025 12:55 IST

Trai mulls regulating SMS, voice tariffs beyond certain limit to curb spam

The same assumes significance in light of the increase in complaints against unregistered telemarketers sending spam calls and messages through…

August 29, 2024 16:22 IST

Scindia, jyotiraditiya Scindia, ministry of telecom, telecom ministry, ministry of communication, dot, communication, telecom sector india

Will soon come up with an action plan: Scindia

The plan is to unveil a road map and also work towards achieving items on the 100-day agenda of the…

June 12, 2024 02:20 IST

BSNL, 4G, 5G network, Telecom, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Industry

BSNL launches 4G services in pilot mode

The company has started live testing of its 4G services with 135 tower sites using indigenous telecom stack, communications minister…

April 23, 2023 06:15 IST

However, the telecom companies will need to submit an intimation, in writing, to the appropriate authority, prior to the establishment of a mobile tower or pole over a private building or structure, according to the Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2022.

No approval from authorities required for laying telecom infra on private properties

The government also notified rules for using electric poles, foot over bridges etc for installation of small mobile radio antennas…

August 25, 2022 16:24 IST

Telecom sector may see Rs 2-3-trillion investment in next 2 years: Vaishnaw

The minister said the industry is likely to see investment of Rs 2-3 trillion in the next two years as…

August 2, 2022 03:40 IST

Truly revolutionising telecom: Govt must stop thinking of the sector from a revenue-maximisation perspective

After 2016, the industry’s quarterly AGR revenue has bounced back for the first time, reaching levels prevailing before The Great…

February 23, 2022 02:15 IST

The minister said that the government will make efforts for 5G services rolledout in India in 2022. (File)

TRAI recommendation on 5G spectrum by March, says Telecom Minister

The minister said the the Department of Telecom is parallelly working on other auction-related process to start the spectrum auction…

February 1, 2022 18:33 IST

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