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DoT Recruitment 2024: Applications Begin, Salary Up To Rs 1,51,100 Per Month
The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation is 56 years as of the closing date for receipt of applications.
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India Blocks 17,000 WhatsApp Accounts Of Hackers From South-East Asia
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) and Department of Telecommunication (DoT) have blocked at least 17,000 WhatsApp accounts used by cyber criminals from Southeast Asia, it was announced on Thursday.
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BSNL Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity Launch Announced by DoT
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the government-run telecom service provider, launched a direct-to-device satellite connectivity service on Wednesday. The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced the launch, calling it the “India’s first Satellite-to-Device service”. The Indian telecom developed this technology along with V...
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Government Issues New Rule for In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity on Indian Domestic Airlines
The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced a new rule for in-flight and maritime Wi-Fi connectivity recently. With the new rules, the government department has specified the criteria under which travellers will be allowed to access Internet connectivity. It is believed that with this rule change, Indian airlines such as Air India, ...
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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Centre Provides Mobile Connectivity For Jawans At 16,000 Feet
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) shared an update on telecom infrastructure in Kargil to ensure seamless mobile connectivity for jawans stationed in the region.
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DoT Issues Order Seeking Temporary Suspension of USSD-Based Call Forwarding Facility
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued an order dated March 28 seeking a temporary suspension of USSD-based call forwarding service. The order cites the rise of online scams and unwarranted usage of the facility as the reason behind the action. It is a temporary suspension, meaning the government body does not intend to permanently disable i...
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Centre Issues Advisory Over Fake Calls Impersonating Telecom Department
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued an advisory to citizens today about calls impersonating DoT and threatening people to disconnect their mobile numbers for being involved in illegal activities.
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Google Restricts Downloads of Airalo, Holafly in India for Not Complying With DoT Policy: Report
Google has reportedly blocked the downloads of Airalo and Holafly for users in India as the international eSIM providers were not complying with existing telecom policies in the country The directions to block the apps were issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to both Google and Apple, according to the report.
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Telecommunication Department To Enforce New SIM Card Rules From Dec 1. Check Details
With an aim to tackle cyber fraud, the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) is all set to enforce new SIM card regulations from December 1.
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DoT Said to Have Directed TRAI to Introduce Strict Service Quality Norms
The Department of Telecommunications has asked sector regulator TRAI to make quality of service norms stricter in order to curb call drops and improve call quality, an official source said on Tuesday. The move comes after the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) collected feedback from the public through an IVRS call around call drop, quality of...
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India to Be First Country to Auction Spectrum for Satellite Communication, TRAI Chairman Says
India will be the first to hold a satellite spectrum auction, TRAI Chairman PD Vaghela said on Tuesday. The regulator is yet to issue a consultation paper on the spectrum auction as per the standard process meant for satellite communication in the country.
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TRAI recommends DoT to Use Optical Fibre Network to Extend Telecom Coverage in Himachal Pradesh
Telecom regulator TRAI on Monday suggested that the Department of Telecommunications should approach the defence ministry for accessing part of its optical fibre network or suitable bandwidth to extend telecom coverage in the far-flung areas of Himachal Pradesh. The identified districts have 181 uncovered villages.
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No 5G Base Stations Near Airports: Centre To Telecom Providers
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed telecom providers not to install any 5G base stations in the 3,300-3,670 MHz band in the area of 2.1 km from runways at all airports in India.
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Government Mandates Telecom Infrastructure Firms To Share Assets With Notified Entities
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has amended registration rules of telecom infrastructure companies to provide access of their assets.
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Draft Telecom Bill: Deadline for Receipt of Comments on Draft Bill Extended to October 30
The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) on Monday announced that the deadline to receive comments on the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022, has been extended to October 30. The previous deadline of October 20 was set by the Ministry of Communications on September 21, when the draft of the bill was released.
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DoT Recruitment 2024: Applications Begin, Salary Up To Rs 1,51,100 Per Month
The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation is 56 years as of the closing date for receipt of applications.
-
India Blocks 17,000 WhatsApp Accounts Of Hackers From South-East Asia
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) and Department of Telecommunication (DoT) have blocked at least 17,000 WhatsApp accounts used by cyber criminals from Southeast Asia, it was announced on Thursday.
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BSNL Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity Launch Announced by DoT
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the government-run telecom service provider, launched a direct-to-device satellite connectivity service on Wednesday. The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced the launch, calling it the “India’s first Satellite-to-Device service”. The Indian telecom developed this technology along with V...
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Government Issues New Rule for In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity on Indian Domestic Airlines
The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced a new rule for in-flight and maritime Wi-Fi connectivity recently. With the new rules, the government department has specified the criteria under which travellers will be allowed to access Internet connectivity. It is believed that with this rule change, Indian airlines such as Air India, ...
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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Centre Provides Mobile Connectivity For Jawans At 16,000 Feet
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) shared an update on telecom infrastructure in Kargil to ensure seamless mobile connectivity for jawans stationed in the region.
-
DoT Issues Order Seeking Temporary Suspension of USSD-Based Call Forwarding Facility
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued an order dated March 28 seeking a temporary suspension of USSD-based call forwarding service. The order cites the rise of online scams and unwarranted usage of the facility as the reason behind the action. It is a temporary suspension, meaning the government body does not intend to permanently disable i...
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Centre Issues Advisory Over Fake Calls Impersonating Telecom Department
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued an advisory to citizens today about calls impersonating DoT and threatening people to disconnect their mobile numbers for being involved in illegal activities.
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Google Restricts Downloads of Airalo, Holafly in India for Not Complying With DoT Policy: Report
Google has reportedly blocked the downloads of Airalo and Holafly for users in India as the international eSIM providers were not complying with existing telecom policies in the country The directions to block the apps were issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to both Google and Apple, according to the report.
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Telecommunication Department To Enforce New SIM Card Rules From Dec 1. Check Details
With an aim to tackle cyber fraud, the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) is all set to enforce new SIM card regulations from December 1.
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DoT Said to Have Directed TRAI to Introduce Strict Service Quality Norms
The Department of Telecommunications has asked sector regulator TRAI to make quality of service norms stricter in order to curb call drops and improve call quality, an official source said on Tuesday. The move comes after the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) collected feedback from the public through an IVRS call around call drop, quality of...
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India to Be First Country to Auction Spectrum for Satellite Communication, TRAI Chairman Says
India will be the first to hold a satellite spectrum auction, TRAI Chairman PD Vaghela said on Tuesday. The regulator is yet to issue a consultation paper on the spectrum auction as per the standard process meant for satellite communication in the country.
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TRAI recommends DoT to Use Optical Fibre Network to Extend Telecom Coverage in Himachal Pradesh
Telecom regulator TRAI on Monday suggested that the Department of Telecommunications should approach the defence ministry for accessing part of its optical fibre network or suitable bandwidth to extend telecom coverage in the far-flung areas of Himachal Pradesh. The identified districts have 181 uncovered villages.
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No 5G Base Stations Near Airports: Centre To Telecom Providers
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed telecom providers not to install any 5G base stations in the 3,300-3,670 MHz band in the area of 2.1 km from runways at all airports in India.
-
Government Mandates Telecom Infrastructure Firms To Share Assets With Notified Entities
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has amended registration rules of telecom infrastructure companies to provide access of their assets.
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Draft Telecom Bill: Deadline for Receipt of Comments on Draft Bill Extended to October 30
The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) on Monday announced that the deadline to receive comments on the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022, has been extended to October 30. The previous deadline of October 20 was set by the Ministry of Communications on September 21, when the draft of the bill was released.
