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Musk's SpaceX seeks DoT's nod for Starlink broadband-from-space services

Bharti Group-backed OneWeb and Reliance Jio have already received DoT's approval for GMPCS licences

Musk's SpaceX seeks DoT's nod for Starlink broadband-from-space services
Updated On : 18 Oct 2022 | 12:42 PM IST

Telecom Bill revisits licence raj, impinges on privacy safeguards

Many global agencies have raised concern that the draft Bill will adversely impact privacy by giving DoT almost unlimited powers to access and endlessly demand all manner of private information

Telecom Bill revisits licence raj, impinges on privacy safeguards
Updated On : 18 Oct 2022 | 12:47 AM IST

Jio pips Vi to top 4G upload speed chart, leads in download speed: Trai

Telecom major Jio topped the 4G network speed chart in terms of average download and upload for the first time in about six years of its commercial operation, according to data published by sector regulator Trai. While Jio's 4G upload speed marginally improved to 6.4 megabit per second, the speed on Vodafone Idea (Vi) network dropped to 5.9 mbps in September from 6.7 mbps in August. Vi was leading the chart for the last several quarters in the uploading speed segment. The average speed is computed by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India based on the data it collects across India with the help of its MySpeed application on a real-time basis. Airtel and BSNL networks registered a 3.4 mbps upload speed in September. Jio continued to maintain its leadership in the 4G download chart. In September, the telecom major recorded an average download speed of 19.1 mbps. It was followed by Airtel, which recorded a download speed of 14 mbps, followed by Vi at 12.7 mbps and BSNL at 5 mbps.

Jio pips Vi to top 4G upload speed chart, leads in download speed: Trai
Updated On : 14 Oct 2022 | 7:15 PM IST

Spam messages, once a menace on SMS platforms are now all over WhatsApp

According to the latest survey by LocalCircles, 95% of Indians said that they receive spam or promotional messages on WhatsApp every day

Spam messages, once a menace on SMS platforms are now all over WhatsApp
Updated On : 13 Oct 2022 | 1:09 PM IST

Delhi High Court stays TDSAT order asking broadcasters for OTT content

TRAI has argued that broadcasters are supplying signals of linear channels to OTT platforms circumventing Clause 5.6 of the Uplinking and Downlinking guidelines for television channels

Delhi High Court stays TDSAT order asking broadcasters for OTT content
Updated On : 28 Sep 2022 | 9:24 PM IST

How disruptive will the draft telecommunication bill be?

The draft Indian Telecommunications 2022 bill, which seeks to address problems in the telecom sector, may have far reaching effects on OTT services, spectrum allocations and other fields. Find out how

How disruptive will the draft telecommunication bill be?
Updated On : 23 Sep 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

New telecom bill may clarify on insolvency norms for stressed firms: Report

With Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022, a spectrum will be held by a telco till it continues to pay the dues and provide the services. Once the service stops, the spectrum will go to the government

New telecom bill may clarify on insolvency norms for stressed firms: Report
Updated On : 21 Sep 2022 | 9:29 AM IST

'Street furniture' to be soon used in rolling-out 5G services in India

Electric poles, traffic lights, bus terminals, bus shelters, and government buildings are among the sites that are being monitored to be used as 5G carriers

'Street furniture' to be soon used in rolling-out 5G services in India
Updated On : 14 Sep 2022 | 9:16 AM IST

Cisco's subsidiary Webex India gets licence to offer telecom connectivity

US telecom gear maker Cisco's subsidiary Webex India has received a telecom licence from the government that will enable it to provide enterprise grade national and international telecom connectivity. Webex has become the first Over-The-Top (OTT) player to get a telecom licence. At present, the company is a web-conferencing platform for enterprises. It has already procured a virtual network operator licence in July. "We can confirm that Cisco was granted a telecom licence. This licence will enable us to offer enhanced Webex collaboration services to our partners and customers in India," a Cisco spokesperson told PTI on Tuesday. Webex has obtained the Unified Licence for national long distance and international long distance services. A company official said the licence will enable it to connect with local and international data centre on its own and in a secured manner. The licence will be used to enhance Webex platform and not for competing with existing customers specially tel

Cisco's subsidiary Webex India gets licence to offer telecom connectivity
Updated On : 13 Sep 2022 | 10:55 PM IST

Telecom firms divided over spectrum allocation, seek clarity from DoT

All telcos have commented on devising a new legal framework to govern India's telecommunications sector

Telecom firms divided over spectrum allocation, seek clarity from DoT
Updated On : 05 Sep 2022 | 10:57 AM IST

DoT and TRAI to start consultation on regulating OTT communication apps

The telecom operators will welcome the move as they have long demanded that OTT communication apps that provide the same services as operators should be subjected to similar regulations

DoT and TRAI to start consultation on regulating OTT communication apps
Updated On : 31 Aug 2022 | 11:29 AM IST

Mittal family increases stake in Airtel, group arm to buy 3.3% from Singtel

Transaction to cost around Rs 12,900 crore; family currently owns 24.13% stake in Airtel

Mittal family increases stake in Airtel, group arm to buy 3.3% from Singtel
Updated On : 26 Aug 2022 | 12:13 AM IST

New big telecom move: Trai sets the ball rolling on auction across 4 bands

The E band was recently offered by the DoT for 5G backhaul to operators in the interim at an administrative price, pending a final decision on how it will be allocated

New big telecom move: Trai sets the ball rolling on auction across 4 bands
Updated On : 19 Aug 2022 | 6:05 AM IST

Telecom user base grows to 1.17 bn with Jio taking lead in new addition

Telecom subscriber base in the country grew marginally to 117.29 crore in June with Reliance Jio adding maximum number of new customers, according to data released by sector regulator Trai on Wednesday. There were 117.07 crore subscribers in May 2022. "The number of telephone subscribers in India increased from 1,170.73 million at the end of May 2022 to 1,172.96 million at the end of June 2022, thereby showing a monthly growth rate of 0.19 per cent," Trai said in the report. The wireless subscriber base grew to 114.73 crore in June from 114.55 crore in May. Reliance Jio's wireless subscriber base grew to 41.3 crore with net addition of 42.23 lakh customers. It was followed by Bharti Airtel whose subscriber base increased to 36.29 crore with net addition of 7.93 lakh customers. Vodafone Idea continued to lose subscribers. Its subscriber base fell by 18 lakh to 25.66 crore. State-run BSNL and MTNL also lost 13.27 lakh and 3,038 wireless customers respectively. The wireline (fixed

Telecom user base grows to 1.17 bn with Jio taking lead in new addition
Updated On : 17 Aug 2022 | 10:41 PM IST

Mission 2025: Telecom tower firms to invest Rs 2 trillion in 5G infra

Investment in fiberisation of towers etc could hit anything between Rs 5 trn-Rs 7 trn by 2025, says an industry body

Mission 2025: Telecom tower firms to invest Rs 2 trillion in 5G infra
Updated On : 15 Aug 2022 | 6:05 AM IST

Trai seeks views on AI, big data adoption to improve telecom services

Trai on Friday floated a consultation paper to seek public views on the adoption of artificial intelligence and big data to improve telecom services and enhance network securities and efficiencies.

Trai seeks views on AI, big data adoption to improve telecom services
Updated On : 05 Aug 2022 | 10:59 PM IST

No proposal in Trai to raise revenue share rate payable by tel operators

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is not considering any proposal at present to raise the revenue sharing rate payable by telecom operators, Parliament was informed on Wednesday

No proposal in Trai to raise revenue share rate payable by tel operators
Updated On : 20 Jul 2022 | 10:24 PM IST

5G auction, flat subscriber growth may weigh on Airtel, Voda Idea stocks

With organic cash flow, ongoing rights issue, strategic stake sale, improved market structure in India wireless, and easier 5G spectrum payment terms, Bharti remains well-placed to compete with R-Jio

5G auction, flat subscriber growth may weigh on Airtel, Voda Idea stocks
Updated On : 21 Jun 2022 | 11:34 AM IST

COAI writes to DoT, demands tough norms for captive private networks

It had written to DoT secretary K Rajaraman in this regard on June 18

COAI writes to DoT, demands tough norms for captive private networks
Updated On : 20 Jun 2022 | 12:10 AM IST

The next level

5G will open up opportunities for businesses

The next level
Updated On : 16 Jun 2022 | 11:08 PM IST