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Net should be free & fair, says DoT panel on net neutrality

India specific net neutrality approach is at the core of the report submitted by the Department of Telecom panel on net neutrality. The report on net neutrality committee headed by AK Bhargava has

Telecom operators seek essential services tag as govt takes them task over call drops

There seems to be no end to the tug-of-war between the telecom service providers (TSPs) and the department of telecommunication (DoT) on the issue of deteriorating quality of service and increasing

ITI procurement quota for BSNL, MTNL and BBNL continues

The cabinet committee on economic affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved the proposal of Department of Telecommunications (DoT) regarding continuation of reservation quota for ITI Limited in procurem

Cabinet approves biggest spectrum auction

The mega spectrum auction plan, which was recommended by the department of telecommunications (DoT), was approved by the cabinet today. This is the biggest spectrum auction which is estimated to fe

NITI Aayog says no proposal for MTNLS’s disinvestment or closure

 The government has ruled out the disinvestment plan for state-run Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), for the time being. After massive protests by employees` union of MTNL, NITI Aayog

VRS for MTNL employees on cards

 The ministry of communication may soon seek cabinet approval to offer a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) to state-run telecom operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL).  T

Regulatory framework remains cloudy

In August 2014, private photos of over 20 Hollywood celebrities were leaked online. Somebody apparently hacked into their accounts on iCloud – Apple’s backup service for all its devices

Indian team’s internet access to villages gets global recognition

 A successful effort to take high speed internet to over six lakh Indian villages by an IIT Bombay team failed to get support from the government. But, the same indigenous television white spa

Problem of call drops is more severe indoors: DoT

According to the department of telecommunications (DoT), the problem of call drops is more severe indoors. DoT`s observation is derived from the feedback it received from consumers throug

BSNL unveils satellite phone service

Minister of state for communications (I/C) Manoj Sinha has launched BSNL’s satellite phone service that will be offered to government agencies in phase one and later opened for others. 

Making the cloud industry-friendly

India may not take a heavy-handed approach in regulating cloud computing. The telecom regulatory authority of India (TRAI) is expected to submit its recommendations on cloud computing to the depart

TRAI supports net neutrality

The telecom regulatory authority of India (TRAI) on Tuesday came out with its recommendations on net neutrality. It has proposed strong measures to restrain the telecom service providers (TSPs) fro

Spectrum auction concludes; response better than expected

India on Tuesday concluded the spectrum auction after a total of six rounds of bidding. The authorities described the response as better than expected, with total bids valued at Rs 77,814.80 crore.

DoT launches online network security course for its officers

Telecom Security is a complex subject that includes compliance to mandated technical specifications, deployment of secure configurations, ensuring trusted supply chain

Govt to implement BharatNet through PPP in 16 States

 The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the revised implementation strategy of BharatNet throu

“Assignment of Spectrum for Space-based Comm Services”: TRAI releases consultation paper

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday released a consultation paper on “Assignment of Spectrum for Space-based Communication Services”. Earlier, th

Visionary Talk: Amitabh Gupta, Pune Police Commissioner with Kailashnath Adhikari, MD, Governance Now


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