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Elon Musk's Starlink Reportedly Submits Formal Acceptance of Licence Norms, Could Launch in India Soon
Starlink has reportedly accepted the security and data storage requirements mandated by the Indian government for satellite broadband providers, aiming to launch services in India. The satellite spectrum will be allocated administratively. Elon Musk-led Starlink will compete with providers like Reliance's JioSpaceFiber, Airtel, and Amazon Kuiper, w...
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'Can Give Licence, But...': Union Minister On Elon Musk's Starlink In India
Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said Elon Musk-owned Starlink is yet to comply with security norms, in India.
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Centre Simplifies Approval Norms For Telecom Licences, Wireless Equipment
In cases requiring inter-ministerial consultation, the DoT will seek comments within seven days of receiving a complete application.
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India Said to Plan Appeal Against WTO Panel Ruling Against ICT Import Duties in Dispute With Japan, EU
India will appeal against a World Trade Organization's (WTO) panel ruling that the country's import dues on certain information and technology products are inconsistent with the global trade norms, commerce ministry sources told PTI. The WTO panel's ruling followed a dispute filed by the EU, Japan and Taiwan against duties on ICT products.
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TRAI Invites Views on Norms to Be Followed for Spectrum Allocation for Satellite Communication Services
Telecom regulator TRAI has invited public views on the process and other norms that should be followed to allocate spectrum for satellite communication services, an official statement said on Thursday. "Written comments on the issues raised in the consultation paper are invited from the stakeholders by May 4, 2023 and counter comments by May 18, 20...
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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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TRAI to Meet Jio, Airtel and Other Telcos on February 17 to Discuss Plan for Improvement in Services
Telecom regulator TRAI has called a meeting with telcos on February 17 to discuss measures and action plan for improving service quality, review of norms, benchmarks for 5G services, and unsolicited commercial communications. The meeting assumes significance as improvement in telecom service quality is bound to cheer mobile customers, irked by call...
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Telecom Bill Likely to Be Implemented in 6-10 Months, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday that the the new Telecom Bill that will replace the 137-year-old Indian Telegraph Act, Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, and the Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act, is likely to be in place within 6-10 months. The bill, once approved, may require over-the-top players like Whatsapp, Zoom and Google Du...
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Vodafone Idea Stake to Be Acquired by Government When Share Price Reaches Rs. 10 or Higher: Report
The government is set to acquire a stake in Vodafone Idea but only after the company s stock has settled at Rs. 10 or a higher value, according to a report citing an official source. The proposal to acquire a stake in Vodafone Idea was reportedly cleared by the finance ministry in July, and is expected to give the government a 33 percent stake in ...
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Centre Warns Industry Bodies To Comply With Surrogate Ad Norms
Concerned over surrogate advertisements on television and social media platforms, the government on Wednesday directed industry bodies CII, Ficci and Assocham and those related to advertising and broadcasting to ensure compliance of the existing guidelines.
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Department of Telecom Lifts Restrictions on Mobile Network Connectivity Near Borders: Details
The telecom department has announced via a circular that it has amended the licencing norms to remove restrictions on operators offering connectivity near international border areas. The Department of Telecom has deleted clauses to remove requirements on fading out network signals near the borders.
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TRAI Mulling Norms For Strengthening Caller's Identification
TRAI will soon start consultation on framing a mechanism for caller's know your customer (KYC) based name to flash on phone screens when someone calls
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All Telecom Operators Except BSNL Complying With Call Drop Norms: Centre
All telecom operators except state-owned telecom firm BSNL, only in one circle, have been complying with call drop norms, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
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5G Spectrum Auction to Be Held on Schedule, Says Minister of Communications Vaishnaw
The auction of 5G spectrum will be held on schedule and within the stipulated timeline, Minister of Communications Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday. He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event -- 2nd national conference on cybercrime investigation and digital forensics.
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Norms For Telcos' Dues Conversion Into Equity, Likely In A Month: Government
Government is expected to come out with detailed guidelines for conversion of interest payment liabilities of telecom players into equity in a month
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Elon Musk's Starlink Reportedly Submits Formal Acceptance of Licence Norms, Could Launch in India Soon
Starlink has reportedly accepted the security and data storage requirements mandated by the Indian government for satellite broadband providers, aiming to launch services in India. The satellite spectrum will be allocated administratively. Elon Musk-led Starlink will compete with providers like Reliance's JioSpaceFiber, Airtel, and Amazon Kuiper, w...
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'Can Give Licence, But...': Union Minister On Elon Musk's Starlink In India
Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said Elon Musk-owned Starlink is yet to comply with security norms, in India.
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Centre Simplifies Approval Norms For Telecom Licences, Wireless Equipment
In cases requiring inter-ministerial consultation, the DoT will seek comments within seven days of receiving a complete application.
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India Said to Plan Appeal Against WTO Panel Ruling Against ICT Import Duties in Dispute With Japan, EU
India will appeal against a World Trade Organization's (WTO) panel ruling that the country's import dues on certain information and technology products are inconsistent with the global trade norms, commerce ministry sources told PTI. The WTO panel's ruling followed a dispute filed by the EU, Japan and Taiwan against duties on ICT products.
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TRAI Invites Views on Norms to Be Followed for Spectrum Allocation for Satellite Communication Services
Telecom regulator TRAI has invited public views on the process and other norms that should be followed to allocate spectrum for satellite communication services, an official statement said on Thursday. "Written comments on the issues raised in the consultation paper are invited from the stakeholders by May 4, 2023 and counter comments by May 18, 20...
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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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TRAI to Meet Jio, Airtel and Other Telcos on February 17 to Discuss Plan for Improvement in Services
Telecom regulator TRAI has called a meeting with telcos on February 17 to discuss measures and action plan for improving service quality, review of norms, benchmarks for 5G services, and unsolicited commercial communications. The meeting assumes significance as improvement in telecom service quality is bound to cheer mobile customers, irked by call...
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Telecom Bill Likely to Be Implemented in 6-10 Months, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday that the the new Telecom Bill that will replace the 137-year-old Indian Telegraph Act, Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, and the Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act, is likely to be in place within 6-10 months. The bill, once approved, may require over-the-top players like Whatsapp, Zoom and Google Du...
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Vodafone Idea Stake to Be Acquired by Government When Share Price Reaches Rs. 10 or Higher: Report
The government is set to acquire a stake in Vodafone Idea but only after the company s stock has settled at Rs. 10 or a higher value, according to a report citing an official source. The proposal to acquire a stake in Vodafone Idea was reportedly cleared by the finance ministry in July, and is expected to give the government a 33 percent stake in ...
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Centre Warns Industry Bodies To Comply With Surrogate Ad Norms
Concerned over surrogate advertisements on television and social media platforms, the government on Wednesday directed industry bodies CII, Ficci and Assocham and those related to advertising and broadcasting to ensure compliance of the existing guidelines.
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Department of Telecom Lifts Restrictions on Mobile Network Connectivity Near Borders: Details
The telecom department has announced via a circular that it has amended the licencing norms to remove restrictions on operators offering connectivity near international border areas. The Department of Telecom has deleted clauses to remove requirements on fading out network signals near the borders.
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TRAI Mulling Norms For Strengthening Caller's Identification
TRAI will soon start consultation on framing a mechanism for caller's know your customer (KYC) based name to flash on phone screens when someone calls
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All Telecom Operators Except BSNL Complying With Call Drop Norms: Centre
All telecom operators except state-owned telecom firm BSNL, only in one circle, have been complying with call drop norms, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
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5G Spectrum Auction to Be Held on Schedule, Says Minister of Communications Vaishnaw
The auction of 5G spectrum will be held on schedule and within the stipulated timeline, Minister of Communications Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday. He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event -- 2nd national conference on cybercrime investigation and digital forensics.
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Norms For Telcos' Dues Conversion Into Equity, Likely In A Month: Government
Government is expected to come out with detailed guidelines for conversion of interest payment liabilities of telecom players into equity in a month
