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Telecom operators wary of sharing source code of products with DoT

Source coding testing, they have told vendors, will be undertaken by third party labs accredited by the DoT

Trai removes clause requiring 50 paise charge on SMS beyond 100 per day

This means operators will have a free hand in fixing charges for such bulk SMSes by non-commercial users, and Trai's practice of forbearance will extend to such messages too, an official explained

Paytm claims telcos not preventing phishing; HC seeks Centre, Trai response

A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan issued notice to the Ministry of Communication, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and major mobile service providers

TRAI allows mobile operators to decide international call termination rates

The regulator said that the international call termination charges will be brought under 'forbearence', which essentially means that the companies will have the flexibility to decide the tariffs

Trai hikes int'l call termination rates to 35-65 paise/min; telcos to gain

When contacted, industry body COAI said this is a move in the "right direction" and that Trai has taken into consideration the financial situation of the operators

Coronavirus impact: As data usage jumps, telcos ask govt for more spectrum

With people staying at home, data usage has grown considerably and telecom networks are feeling the pressure

Govt backs telcos in SC, seeks payment of AGR dues over 20 years

Adverse impact on the functioning of telecom companies will hurt economy and consumers, says telecom department.

Govt gets Rs 25,900 cr in AGR dues; asks telcos to make full payment

Tata Teleservices has paid about Rs 4,197 crore, while Rs 3.9 crore has been received from Reliance Communications

AGR dues: Evaluation of telcos self-assessment may take 6 months, says DoT

According to an official with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), numerous documents for multiple years have to be evaluated and cross-checked, making it a lengthy process.

DoT to begin test checks, verify telcos' claims of lower AGR dues: Report

The 'test check' will happen for all telcom firms but will start with those claiming they have already made full and final settlement towards their statutory liabilities

DoT still working on final AGR dues due to varying accounting practices

Telecom operators have been submitting two separate audited details of deduction towards interconnection usage charges and roaming fee to the DoT

What are AGR dues and how it threatens Vodafone-Idea's very existence

Shares of Vodafone Idea jumped 48 per cent to Rs 4.49 on the BSE on Wednesday on the back of heavy volumes on report that the government is unlikely to invoke bank guarantees for now

DoT mulls penal action against telcos for delay in payment of AGR dues

Telecom operators have to collectively pay Rs 1.47 trillion adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues

DoT's Jan 23 order issued without telecom minister, secy consent: Sources

A senior government official privy to the development said the January 23 order was issued by the DoT without the consent of the telecom minister or DoT secretary

AGR dues: DoT asks telecom operators to pay up as SC breathes fire

Telecom operators ignore midnight deadline; Bharti to pay Rs 10,000 cr by Feb 20; Voda Idea still silent

DoT holds meet with telecom operators, vendors to talk about 5G trials

The meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Telecom Secretary Anshu Prakash, lasted for over an hour. An official with one of the telcos said that all operators attended the meeting.

Letter to BS: Telecom operators should settle their price war themselves

The Trai has all along maintained that floor prices are not desirable

Pricing power

Telcos should not give up freedom to set tariffs

Telecom tariff hike: Users will find more value in minimum recharge plans

Analysts have also revised ARPU estimates

Telecom tariff: Trai to review transparency in publishing of offers

Sources said that the consultation paper was not related to floor price and related issues, and deals with the specific aspect of communication of tariff offerings by telcos to subscribers