Mandatory cybersecurity app: Global smartphone brands brace for clash over DoT directive
Smartphone brands have been given three months to integrate Sanchar Saathi into all new units and ensure the app is visible during device setup.
Vivo, Realme hike smartphone prices again, Xiaomi raises tablet prices
“We request all partners to take note of the revised pricing and align their billing, display, and communication accordingly,” Xiaomi told retailers.
Private telcos hail DoT’s ‘landmark’ SIM-binding mandate for WhatsApp, Telegram, others
Currently, communication apps verify users only during initial setup through a one-time password (OTP).
After SIM-locking WhatsApp, Signal, DoT now asks smartphone makers to preinstall cybersecurity app on phones
Sanchar Saathi, the app in question, is already available on Apple’s App Store and Google Play, but installing it today is voluntary.
Telcos flag key compliance gaps in DPDP rules, seek SIM ease for older teens
COAI said restrictions that bar directors and key personnel from having any association with entities holding personal data may be overly stringent.
DoT spectrum allocation in spotlight as Airtel, Tejas trade charges over network interference
The interference is not linked to Tejas' equipment but to the limited guard band between the spectrum assigned to Airtel and BSNL, sources have said, countering Airtel’s claims of equipment-related issues in Rajasthan
Indian buyers hit as Apple slashes iPhone 17 cashback offer amid major supply crunch in India
The revised cashback structure will take effect from November 22, sources told Moneycontrol, adding that zero-cost EMI schemes will also undergo changes.
Amit Agrawal named new telecom secretary in major bureaucratic reshuffle; Neeraj Mittal shifted to petroleum ministry
Amit Agrawal, currently Secretary in the Department of Pharmaceuticals, has been named the new Telecom Secretary. Agrawal, a 1993-batch IAS officer from the Chhattisgarh cadre
TRAI orders BFSI sector to shift to ‘1600’ calling series by early 2026 to curb fraud
TRAI has now fixed a phase-wise migration schedule.
IN-SPACe nears maiden venture fund investment, evaluates state bids for space clusters as international ties deepen: Pawan Goenka
IN-SPACe is currently reviewing manufacturing cluster proposals from multiple states, and is expanding international cooperation with Australia, Italy, Japan, the UAE and Singapore through joint investments and ventures, chairman Pawan Goenka tells Moneycontrol in an interview.
Digital inclusion, not spectrum fees, will drive satcom value in India: Eutelsat-OneWeb
Neha Idnani, Eutelsat-OneWeb’s VP for APAC operations, said clear and predictable regulation was essential to unlock investments and scale satellite services in India.
Lava to enter UK market in early 2026, aims to take Made-in-India smartphones global
The United Kingdom will be Lava’s first major overseas market under its renewed global expansion strategy.
Jio urges TRAI to include L and S bands in auction framework for satellite direct-to-device services
Calls for pilot trials to determine coexistence parameters for IMT and satellite use in 6 GHz band.
Vodafone Idea wants surrender rights for pre-2022 spectrum; Airtel seeks refund or adjustment of charges
Two leading telcos, Vodafone Idea and Airtel, have argued for a revision in spectrum surrender policy.
India’s 5G expansion to pick up in 2026; Nokia, Ericsson expect strong rebound
Global majors such as Nokia and Ericsson — which power the 4G and 5G networks of all three private operators — foresee stronger demand as telcos accelerate deployments, particularly across rural and semi-urban regions.
50% US tariff on fiber optics hits Sterlite Tech's profitability, but AI-led data growth keeps outlook strong: MD
Despite the tariff overhang, STL is seeing robust traction across its key markets — the US and Europe. The company’s order book in the first half of FY26 has nearly doubled year-over-year, with strong demand particularly coming from telecom operators and data centre clients.
Beyond smartphones: MediaTek India bets on automotive, 5G, data centres to power next phase of growth
In an interview to Moneycontrol, MediaTek India MD Anku Jain shares the chipmaker's strategy to democratise 5G, India’s semiconductor manufacturing and why he believes that this time the chip push is for real
India starts blocking Chinese-linked satellites amid security push; broadcasters told to shift by March
India blocks Chinese-linked satellites; IN-SPACe rejects AsiaSat, Chinasat proposals as broadcasters shift to GSAT and Intelsat amid security review.
5G yet to live up to its promise globally; Airtel rolling out 5G dual mode with SA capability in phases: Gopal Vittal
Gopal Vittal also noted that the key benefits of 5G standalone — such as lower latency and stronger uplink performance
Airtel to step up data center investments under Nxtra, raising Indus stake for strategic growth: Gopal Vittal
Nxtra currently commands a 10–12% market share in India’s data center segment, but Airtel believes there is significant headroom for growth
Bharti Airtel maintains strong run in Q2 FY26
Higher-value customers, expanding digital offerings, and a strong Africa recovery fuel the telco’s growth.
Missed buying a smartphone during festive sales? Pay more now as companies hike prices
Sources said the latest round of price hikes is driven by rising memory component costs, broader supply chain pressures affecting other key components, and rupee’s depreciation against US dollar
Eutelsat OneWeb yet to get security clearance for satellite broadband as Starlink conducts demo in Mumbai
Sources said OneWeb had previously complied with all security guidelines but was required to again demonstrate compliance under the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) new guidelines introduced in May this year.
Reliance ties up with Google to offer Gemini Pro plan free to some Jio users for 18 months
The offer bundles access to several of Google’s AI tools, along with 2TB storage across Google Photos, Drive and Gmail.
