Telecommunications Bill 2023 secures Lok Sabha approval, heads to Rajya Sabha for final review
In the previous version of the bill, the ambit of the regulation also included over the top services such as WhatsApp or a Signal. However, in the bill that was tabled in the Parliament on October 18, OTT has not been included.
Telecom Bill 2023: Ground laid out for India telecom’s space take-off
Once voted into law, the Telecom Bill 2023 will replace three laws—the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885, the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933, and the Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1950. It will also amend the TRAI Act, 1997, without diluting the regulator’s powers.
End to spam calls, quicker 5G rollout, satellite internet soon: How new telecom bill benefits you
The legislation is meant to protect and benefit the consumers, Union telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had stressed during its drafting stage. Here's a look at how this bill intends to achieve the objective.
All you need to know about the Indian Telecommunications Bill 2023
The Indian Telecommunications Bill 2023, which was tabled on December 18 in Parliament, has provisions on satellite spectrum allocation, safeguards for users when it comes to spam messages, protection of telecom networks from cyber attacks and so on
Govt tables Telecommunications Bill 2023 in Lok Sabha: Know the key features
The Bill allows the government to take over, manage or suspend telecommunication services or a network over national security
Govt re-invites application for TRAI Chairman post
"The government of India, Department of Telecommunications proposes to fill up the post of Chairperson, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), New Delhi which is vacant since October 1, 2023," the advertisement said.
Bharti Telecom boosts stake in Bharti Airtel with Rs 8,301 crore investment; expands holdings to 39.7%
After last year’s transaction, Singtel Group owned an effective stake of 29.7 percent, comprising a 19.2 percent indirect stake through Bharti Telecom and a 10.5 percent direct stake.
5G To 6G: Indian telecom could be on the cusp of a leapfrog moment
India is attempting to move in lockstep with the world on developing 6G standards and technology, a huge transition for a country where the telecom revolution was largely about taking wired and wireless services to the masses at low cost and ensuring greater teledensity
Spam crackdown: TRAI asks Principal Entities to take urgent steps to be onboard digital consent acquisition system
According to TRAI, the consent data collected will be shared on the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Platform, established under TCCCPR-2018 for commercial communications, and for scrubbing by all access providers.
India Mobile Congress 2023: India will lead the world in 6G, says Modi
Modi noted that India is fortunate to have a young generation at the forefront of the country's technological revolution.
India Mobile Congress: India's startup ecosystem among top 3 in the world, says PM Narendra Modi
To encourage startups, PM Modi announced that the India Mobile Congress had introduced the Aspire programme, aimed at supporting Indian startups in their growth journey
Vodafone Idea warns of existential threat due to AGR penalty and interest in SC curative petition
VI has also contended that penalty and interest on penalty are more than the principle amount itself.
Trai seeks views on policy framework for economic development driven by 5G ecosystem
In the consultation paper, Trai has sought views on the need to develop a regulatory framework for the responsible development and use of Metaverse.
Telcos' demand threatens net neutrality, may spur Big Tech dominance: Startup founders
PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam, People Group CEO Anupam Mittal, and Innov8's Ritesh Malik explain how, if the principle of net neutrality is diluted in India, may compromise the nation's entrepreneurial and competitive capabilities
MC Explains: Debate over net neutrality rears its head again
As the numbers of OTTs and other Internet companies expand, telecom companies are demanding payment from them to meet network costs. Others argue that this would compromise net neutrality.
G20 Summit: India to push for future alliance to spread digital success stories
OFA will look at building capacity by providing funding, offering technical assistance and synergising global efforts in the domain of DPI
Reliance Jio offers extra data, special benefits and more on its 7th anniversary
These offers will be valid on Rs 299, Rs 749 and Rs 2999 plans, the company said.
RIL announces launch of Jio AirFiber, Jio SmartHome, 5G enterprise solutions, AI computing, and more
Jio AirFiber will be launched on Ganesh Chaturthi, and riding on that, the company will also offer Jio SmartHome solutions, which offers a gamut of services, like security, entertainment, connected appliance control, etc
Jio, Airtel drive telecom subs base in India rose to 1,173.89 million in June
The total broadband subscribers increased to 861.47 million at the end of June 2023 from 856.81 million at the end of May with a monthly growth rate of 0.54 per cent, the report said.
Tanla Platforms says won't renew pact with Vodafone Idea beyond November
The non-continuation of international A2P services agreement will hit the company's revenue by Rs 17 crore, and its net profit by Rs 9 crore on a full quarter-basis, Tanla said in a regulatory filing.
Vodafone Idea to pay Rs 1,680 crore spectrum auction instalment with a delay of 30 days
The company has also acquired a 5G spectrum in mid-band (3300 megahertz) and millimetre wave in the 26 GHz band in July 2022 spectrum auction.
Vodafone Idea promoter group assures Rs 2,000 crore support for meeting payment obligations
Vodafone Idea also informed the exchanges that it has written to the Department of Telecom, proposing to pay spectrum auction instalment of Rs 1,680 crore, which is due on August 17, by availing a 30-day grace period.
Reliance Jio announces nationwide 5G rollout ahead of schedule
Reliance Jio Infocomm said in accordance with the provisions of the spectrum agreement, it has accomplished its minimum roll-out responsibilities in each of the 22 Licenced Service Areas, across each of the spectrum bands, ahead of schedule.
Bharti Airtel Q1 preview: Industry-leading show expected to continue
India mobile revenue growth is expected to be led by an improving mix with higher 4G and post-paid subscribers
