Telecom

TRAI has floated a consultation paper that aims to identify key issues pertaining to data protection with respect to digital services, devices, networks and applications. The consultation process will also assess whether the data rights […]

In a bid to bring greater transparency in the industry, TRAI has asked all telecom operators to submit their tariff plans online, besides filing hard copies, within seven working days, with effect from August 1, […]

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has rejected the incumbent operators’ proposal to establish a floor price for voice and data services. TRAI has further stated that the prices will continue to be under […]

The Union cabinet has approved a revised implementation strategy for the BharatNet project, and has extended the project’s deadline from December 2018 to March 2019. Further, the cabinet has also approved a total budget of […]

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has submitted an affidavit to the National Company Law Tribunal stating that Reliance Communication’s  merger with Aircel would need a no-objection or clearance from the Supreme Court. As per DoT, […]

The Telangana government has launched the Hyderabad City Wi-Fi Project, also known as the Hy-Fi project. Under the project, the government has installed over 1,000 Wi-Fi hotspots across the city which will provide an assured […]

Bharti Airtel is planning to invest Rs 20 billion over the next three years for its digital innovation programme, Project Next. Under the programme, Airtel has announced the launch of several initiatives including the redesign […]

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has invited all companies, application providers as well as hardware and software providers for setting up a pilot project of public Wi-Fi hotspots, known as public data offices […]

DoT has set up a panel to study Deloitte’s report on restructuring and reviving state-run telecom operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL). Earlier, considering MTNL’s rising debt levels, DoT had selected Deloitte as a consultant […]

DoT has allowed telecom operators to deploy their switching equipment anywhere in the country, instead of restricting them to circles, through an amendment in the unified licence conditions. However, this will be subject to interconnect […]

The government has imposed a 10 per cent basic customs duty on mobile phones with effect from July 1, 2017. In addition to mobile phones, the levy will also be imposed on specified parts of […]

The Ministry of Finance has permitted telecom companies to carry forward unavailed central value added tax (CENVAT) credit to the GST regime. The move will allow telecom service providers who have been allotted spectrum in […]

The government has initiated the process of designing the new telecom policy and will seek views of the public before finalising it. This will be in addition to consultations with industry, academia and experts from […]

Aruna Sundararajan has been given full charge of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and has been appointed telecom secretary. Till recently, she was holding the additional charge of DoT, while serving as secretary, Ministry of […]

US-based handset vendor Apple has said that it has begun the initial assembling of its iPhone SE handset at Peenya in Bengaluru. Apple has given the contract to Taiwan-based original equipment manufacturer Wistron for the […]

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed licensed cooperative banks, that are permitted to install ATMs and issue debit cards, to issue prepaid payment instruments like mobile wallets for payments up to Rs 10,000. […]

The MoR has launched its free Wi-Fi facility at 28 railway stations on Konkan Railway in Maharashtra. The ministry has partnered with internet service providers Syscon and Joister to launch the Wi-Fi facility.

The government has released a set of guidelines that make biometric authentication compulsory for e-government initiatives under the central and state governments. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has appointed consultancy firm […]

BSNL has signed agreements with Facebook, MobiKwik, Disney India and Data Infosys. Under the agreements, BSNL will provide backhaul connectivity to internet service providers (ISPs) being served by Facebook through its Express Wi-Fi services; work […]

State-run operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched voice and messaging services over satellite in the country with a view to improve telecom connectivity in remote areas. The satellite and connectivity gateway for the […]