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Telcos miffed about new communication security certification rules

Say new security testing norms for mobiles, telecom equipment will increase costs

Telcos remind users to prefix 0 for landline to mobile calls from Friday

Telecom operators have informed subscribers that they would need to prefix '0' for making calls from landline to mobile phones from January 15, in line with the telecom department's recent directive. "As per DoT's directive, effective 15-Jan-21, it is mandatory to prefix 0 before the mobile number while dialling from your landline," Airtel has started informing its fixed line users. Reliance Jio, too, has sent messages to fixed line users urging them to ensure that they prefix 0 when dialling any mobile number from a fixed line number. "This change in dialling pattern effective Jan 15 is in accordance to the directive from DoT," Jio's message said. The Department of Telecom (DoT) had said in November that callers will have to dial numbers with prefix '0' for making calls from landline to mobile phone, from January 15. The Communications Ministry had said the move would free up sufficient numbering resources for future use, and nearly 2,539 million numbering series are expected to

Bharti Airtel surges 6% on DoT nod for 100% FDI in downstream investments

Post revision of its foreign investor limit, Airtel's weightage in MSCI should go up, resulting in significant inflows into the stock

Govt to hold spectrum auctions from March 1; DoT invites applications

Spectrum will be offered in seven frequency bands - 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, and 2500 MHz

Bidding for spectrum worth Rs 3.92 trillion to start from March 1

Telecom operators will need to submit their application by February 5 for participation in the auction

Notice for upcoming spectrum auction should be out this week: Report

The DoT was expected to issue the Notice Inviting Application (NIA) for the auction in December but due to an emergency engagement of a top authority it got delayed

DoT asks e-commerce sites to pull down listings of mobile signal boosters

The DoT has also carried out raids across multiple locations in South Mumbai over the last two days which led to the removal of 68 illegal boosters (or repeaters), it added

Trusted or not? DoT allows Huawei to test telecom gear; official moved out

In what appears to be a slip, a DoT wing granted certificates to Huawei India last month to start the testing process of gears, according to a source

DoT considering two spectrum bids in 2021, may include 5G in second half

The licences for some of the 4G spectrum held by telecom companies (telcos) expire next year

DoT committee rejects BSNL concern over using locally made 4G core

Operator's plea of compensation for delay in 4G rollout also struck down

DoT urges space dept, defence to vacate spectrum for 5G roll-out: Report

Differences among the DoT, Department of Space (DoS) and the defence ministry have led to delay in rollout of 5G services in the country

Serving needs for billions: 5G expected to unleash the power of IoT

India has been a late convert in telecom technology

Telcos have to pay 10 pc of AGR dues by March 31: Minister tells Parliament

Minister of State for Communications Sanjay Dhotre, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha,

The AGR verdict and its impact on Vodafone Idea

Since the Supreme Court has now decided on a 10-year repayment tenure, it would clearly be a big challenge for Vodafone Idea, which is already steeped in debt

Tata Sons makes Rs 16,439 crore provisions for telecom business

For the fiscal year, at the consolidated level, the company's profit after tax has come down to Rs 10,916 crores from Rs 28,463 crores, mainly due to an increase in exceptional items

Trai seeks answers to increase broadband connectivity, ramp up speeds

A consultation paper by Trai follows a request from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) with the aim to promote broadband connectivity in the country

Top headlines: DoT objects to RCom resolution plan, AGR case update, & more

Here are the top headlines on Thursday morning

Reliance Communications' resolution in limbo as DoT raises objection

Plan approved by lenders leaves nothing for dept; NCLT adjourns hearing

AGR case: SC seeks details of spectrum sharing between RCom, Reliance Jio

Spectrum is a government property, not private, and anyone using it is liable to pay the dues, the apex court said

US Department of Defence announces 100 MHz of mid-band spectrum for 5G

The availability of more mid-band spectrum is a key factor in driving widespread 5G access across rural America