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Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar had told Moneycontrol on August 25 that there is no plan under consideration to extend further relief other than what has been already extended.
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Based on inputs from various tools, the DoT has already blocked 5.5 lakh handsets, deactivated 20,000 bulk SMS senders, and delinked nearly 24 lakh suspicious WhatsApp accounts.
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Stakeholders have until June 25 to send in their inputs, with counter-comments accepted until July 9
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A proposal had been floated by the DoT, as per which 50% waiver on interest component was being considered, and a 100% waiver on the penalty and interest on penalty, which was reportedly under consideration.
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DoT has taken various initiatives to prevent misuse of telecom resources in cybercrime and financial frauds.
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Jio Platforms Ltd has partnered with SpaceX to bring Starlink's internet services to India, contingent on regulatory approvals. The collaboration will allow Jio to offer Starlink solutions via its retail outlets and online platforms, with plans to provide equipment and customer service for installation. This partnership leverages Jio’s position as the largest mobile operator globally by data traffic and SpaceX's leadership in low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite operations. Together, they aim to deliver reliable broadband services to even the most remote and rural areas of India, enhancing Jio's existing broadband services like JioFiber and JioAirFiber. The partnership also explores other ways to strengthen India’s digital ecosystem. However, regulatory approvals from the Indian government and agencies such as IN-SPACe and DoT are still pending. The Indian space economy is expected to grow to $44 billion by 2033, contributing significantly to global market share.
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The DoT advisory follows reports of social media influencers demonstrating how to alter their calling line identification (CLI) when making calls, causing the recipient to see a different number.
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This bank guarantee is meant to cover a one-time shortfall in payments for spectrum acquired after 2015.
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The development marks a significant step toward implementing the new regime under the recently enacted Telecommunications Act
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If approved by the Cabinet, Vodafone Idea will be the primary beneficiary. The telco is expected to arrange bank guarantees of Rs 24,700 crore over the next few months
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DoT is evaluating a request by the telecom company for a potential waiver of bank guarantees on regulatory dues of Rs 24,747 crore
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The government’s plan to introduce local telecom technology by the second half of 2024 has been delayed due to equipment supply and deployment issues
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Vodafone Idea’s payment obligations to the government stood at Rs 2,09 lakh crore as of June 30, including deferred spectrum payment obligations of Rs 1.39 lakh crore and AGR liability of Rs 70,320 crore
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The investigation was initiated following reports of malicious SMSs at the 'Chakshu' facility on the Sanchar Saathi portal. A thorough analysis of the information provided by citizens resulted in significant discoveries and allowed for specific interventions.
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Last year, the Bharat 6G Vision manifesto was unveiled, setting the goal for India to become a leading provider of advanced telecom technologies, aligning with the Viksit Bharat objectives.
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TRAI on June 6 invited industry views on whether financial disincentives must be slapped on telcos if allocated telecommunications identifier (TI) resources remained unused beyond a certain timeframe.
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The Department of Telecom (DoT) said that it has been reported that fraudsters are making international spoofed calls displaying Indian mobile numbers to Indian citizens and committing cyber-crime and financial frauds
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The DoT has asked for the re-verification to ensure the integrity of mobile connections and the security of digital transactions.
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The telecom department has directed all private telcos to start proof of concept trials for CNAP in a month
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The DoT also issued an advisory about WhatsApp calls from foreign-origin mobile numbers (like +92-xxxxxxxxxx) impersonating government officials and duping the people.
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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) further analyzed and found that a staggering 20 lakh numbers were used with these mobile handsets.
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The upcoming consultations will address concerns about ensuring a level playing field. Additionally, it will involve refining existing licenses to provide clear guidelines on the types of services that satcom companies with administratively allocated spectrum can offer.
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In an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol, Dr Neeraj Mittal, Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, said India could lead the world in 6G deployment, similar to the fastest 5G rollout, which is still ongoing.
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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is currently exploring the potential adoption of a groundbreaking technology known as Direct-to-Mobile. This technology enables the broadcasting of videos and other multimedia content directly to your mobile phones, without the need for an active internet connection. But, how does it work? And, will it be for free? Watch this video to find out.
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In a letter to the DoT secretary Neeraj Mital dated March 14, COAI said that incidents of theft of telcos’ active equipment have increased multifold from October 2023.
