New Telecom Policy

The updated policy supersedes the Communication and Connectivity Policy 2017, and aligns with the amended Indian Telegraph Right of Way Rules, as notified by the Union Ministry of Communication (Department of Telecommunications) in 2022, said an official statement after a meeting of the state cabinet here on November 27 evening.

NTP 2012 to be a boon for consumers: Experts

The New Telecom Policy, which was approved by the Cabinet today, will be a boon for consumers as they would be able to retain the number even when they migrate from one telecom circle to other, says consulting firm Deloitte.

New Telecom Policy to give clarity on future: Uninor

Welcoming the Cabinet nod to the New Telecom Policy, managing director of Uninor Sigve Brekke said that it would give clarity on future government policy before the auctions

Budget 2012: Expect pricier mobile bills, confirms Airtel

Pricier mobile bills, as reports have been re-iterating, since yesterday are going to be the norm, post Budget 2012 ...

DoT enhances spectrum limit up to 10MHz; license fee at 8%

the government today said all telecom service providers would be allowed to hold higher spectrum of up to 10 megahertz, a move that would help them offer quality services.

Telecom commission sides with TRAI, but overhangs continue

The telecom commission has accepted 8% adjusted gross revenue share and also TRAI’s recommendations on M&A norms, reports Reema Tendulkar of CNBC-TV18.

Uniform licence fee will erase doubt: E&Y

Telecom minister Kapil Sibal unveiled the draft New Telecom Policy today. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Ashish Basil, Partner - Telecom Practice at E&Y discusses the new telecom regime and its impact on the sector as a whole.

Telecom policy still vague on 2G spectrum

Kabil Sibal's draft Telecom Policy 2011 makes an attempt to push the 14-player, 22-circle telecom industry towards a fixed mobile convergence to make available additional spectrum. However, it does not provide clarity whether there will be re-farming or auction of this spectrum, and how it affects operators as far as 2G players concerned.

New telecom policy to promote domestic equipment production

India's new telecom policy will focus on building access in rural areas and promoting the domestic production of equipment, Telecoms Minister Kapil Sibal said on Monday.

DoT sets up committee for formulating Spectrum Act

The Telecom Ministry has set up a panel that will frame an Act on spectrum pricing and allocation to ensure efficient use of radio waves, amid controversy on such issues related to the 2G services.

New telecom policy should enable consolidation: Experts

Besides damaging confidence in the Congress-led coalition government, the 2G spectrum scam has also worried investors in Asia's third-largest economy. Suresh Mahadevan of UBS Securities and Kunal Bajaj from Analysys Mason shared their concerns with CNBC-TV18 on the issue.

Telecom spectrum to be given on mkt driven prices: Sibal

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal today announced the broad contours of the new National Telecom Policy, which has been in the works for several months. The minister plans to delink the licences from the spectrum. Spectrum would now be awarded on a market-based pricing mechanism.