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DoT didn't approach Trai for views on floor price for tariffs, says chief

We have not received anything," Sharma said when asked if the DoT has approached Telecom Regulatory Authority of India

DoT asks internet services providers to give audited AGR reports by Nov 28

Officials said PGCIL, Gail, RailTel, Oil India, and DMRC are likely to be sent letters for paying the AGR that can run into crores

Govt wants telcos to clear AGR dues in 3 months; relief package in works

The relief package may include a cut in licence fee, a two-year moratorium on payment

No relief for telcos: Govt wants all AGR dues paid within three months

The DoT has given option to telecom operators to clear all the dues on self-assessment basis

DoT checking if SC's AGR definition applies to companies other than telcos

These companies may suddenly be given demand notices running into crores and they may object to DoT's not informing them for so many years about this

DoT examines impact of SC order on AGR beyond telecom firms: Report

A DoT official privy to the development said instructions have gone to the licencing wing to carefully examine the implication of the apex court's recent ruling for all such companies

How govt has fared on its promise to connect the unconnected, underserved

Whatever be the outcome of the AGR verdict on telcos, the government must deliver on its promise towards the other India

Bharti Airtel subscriber base thinning as customers move to JioPhone

During the festive season of Dussehra and Diwali, Jio made its phone available at a special price of Rs 699, against the earlier price of Rs 1,500.

Why the SC verdict on AGR does not validate Indian telecom licensing regime

It is time to abandon the logic of telecom levies on operator revenues

Blow to telecom service providers as SC rejects plea over AGR definition

SC says all revenues except termination fee and roaming charges will form part of AGR

Another blow to telecom

Govt needs to decide what it wants to do with the sector

Telcos' stand on high-frequency bands puts 5G auctions in a spot

Without adequate mid and high frequency band, it is not possible for telcos to offer high speeds and low latency which are the key differentiator of 5G services

Govt unlikely to take DIPAM route for cash-strapped BSNL asset sale

The fastest way to revive telco is by way of asset monetization

Trai seeks public views to fast-track, simplify M&As in telecom sector

Telecom regulator Trai on Thursday invited public comments to reform merger and acquisition rules in the sector, to simplify and expedite the process and avoid litigation. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) issued a consultation paper on reforming the guidelines for transfer and merger of telecom licences following reference from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to simplify and fast-track approval for mergers and acquisitions (M&As). The National Digital Communication Policy (NDCP) 2018 under the 'Propel India' mission envisages to reform the existing M&A rules to enable simplification and to fast-track approvals to catalyse investment for the digital communications sector. "A consultation paper...has been released providing the background information and seeking inputs of the stakeholders on reforms required to be made in the existing guidelines on transfer/merger of licences to enable simplification and fast-tracking of approvals." Trai said in a ...

Rs 8,588-crore telecom infrastructure projects receive DCC approval

DoT gears up to hold 5G spectrum auctions by January 2020

DoT may push deadline for submitting auctioneer bids for 5G spectrum sale

The deadline of September 25 for submission of bids could be extended by a week or 10 days as DoT would look into aspects which were flagged as concerns by potential bidders

MTNL raises Rs 800 crore claims from DoT, reimbursement on rent dues

The telecom corporation has also sought clearance of rent-related dues for DoT offices located at MTNL premises

DoT consults MoD, ISRO to make airwaves available for 5G spectrum auctions

Currently, 25 MHz of spectrum is with the Isro and 40 MHz is with MoD, or 22 per cent of the total 300 MHz airwaves available in the 3,300-3,600 MHz band

Policy to monetise fibre network of crisis-hit BSNL on the cards

With more than 700,000 route km, valued at over Rs 50,000 crore, BSNL has the largest optic fibre network among all telcos

DoT plans to be ready for 5G spectrum auction by August next year

The DoT secretary says while the TRAI had given preliminary recommendations on the proposed auction, the working committee at the DoT was looking at the details