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Another blow to telecom

Govt needs to decide what it wants to do with the sector

Telcos' stand on high-frequency bands puts 5G auctions in a spot

Without adequate mid and high frequency band, it is not possible for telcos to offer high speeds and low latency which are the key differentiator of 5G services

Govt unlikely to take DIPAM route for cash-strapped BSNL asset sale

The fastest way to revive telco is by way of asset monetization

Trai seeks public views to fast-track, simplify M&As in telecom sector

Telecom regulator Trai on Thursday invited public comments to reform merger and acquisition rules in the sector, to simplify and expedite the process and avoid litigation. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) issued a consultation paper on reforming the guidelines for transfer and merger of telecom licences following reference from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to simplify and fast-track approval for mergers and acquisitions (M&As). The National Digital Communication Policy (NDCP) 2018 under the 'Propel India' mission envisages to reform the existing M&A rules to enable simplification and to fast-track approvals to catalyse investment for the digital communications sector. "A consultation paper...has been released providing the background information and seeking inputs of the stakeholders on reforms required to be made in the existing guidelines on transfer/merger of licences to enable simplification and fast-tracking of approvals." Trai said in a ...

Rs 8,588-crore telecom infrastructure projects receive DCC approval

DoT gears up to hold 5G spectrum auctions by January 2020

DoT may push deadline for submitting auctioneer bids for 5G spectrum sale

The deadline of September 25 for submission of bids could be extended by a week or 10 days as DoT would look into aspects which were flagged as concerns by potential bidders

MTNL raises Rs 800 crore claims from DoT, reimbursement on rent dues

The telecom corporation has also sought clearance of rent-related dues for DoT offices located at MTNL premises

DoT consults MoD, ISRO to make airwaves available for 5G spectrum auctions

Currently, 25 MHz of spectrum is with the Isro and 40 MHz is with MoD, or 22 per cent of the total 300 MHz airwaves available in the 3,300-3,600 MHz band

Policy to monetise fibre network of crisis-hit BSNL on the cards

With more than 700,000 route km, valued at over Rs 50,000 crore, BSNL has the largest optic fibre network among all telcos

DoT plans to be ready for 5G spectrum auction by August next year

The DoT secretary says while the TRAI had given preliminary recommendations on the proposed auction, the working committee at the DoT was looking at the details

DoT pushes for upgrade to block internet services to maintain law and order

The DoT has also written to telcos asking for ways in which social media applications can be blocked to maintain law and order

Centre plans to invest Rs 107 bn to boost telecommunication in north east

Department of telecommunications also plans to establish a robust telecom network in bordering areas of the northeast

DoT to hear Airtel, Idea, Vodafone pleas against Trai's Rs 3,050-cr penalty

Trai had in October last year recommended that a penalty of Rs 1,050 crore be imposed each on Airtel and Vodafone, and Rs 950 crore on Idea for denying points of interaction to Reliance Jio

Panel to study DoT proposal to up budget for spectrum network by Rs 11k cr

This is the second time DoT has proposed increase in the cost of Network for Spectrum budget

Telecom dept raises pitch for allowing Wi-Fi service in flights

The Union ministry has, however, clarified that no instructions have been issued to local airlines in this regard so far

6 telcos get notice over revenue under-reporting

CAG said they under-reported their adjusted gross revenue by Rs 46,045 cr, leading to a loss of Rs 12,488 cr to the exchequer