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Delhi HC asks WhatsApp, Telegram to suspend fake VC firms' accounts

The court also directed the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and Department of Telecommunications to issue appropriate directions to curb these identified scams

India set to export indigenously-developed 4G, 5G stacks in 2024: Officials

Indian technology has garnered global interest amid govt's aggressive marketing

Telecom department blocks more than 1,500 numbers linked to cyber threats

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) blocked international and local phone numbers associated with cybercrimes and threats, aiming to curb misuse of telecom resources

Telecom dept extends M2M, WPAN and WLAN registration to all entities

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has extended Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Wireless Personal Area Network as also Wireless Local Area Network (WPAN/WLAN) registration to all entities engaged in such businesses. DoT has said that non-compliance may lead to withdrawal or disconnection of telecom resources obtained from the authorised telecom licensees. Accordingly, it said, all business entities (companies, government departments, organisations, partnership firms, LLPs, institutions, undertakings, proprietorship firms, societies and trusts) engaged in M2M service provisioning and WPAN/WLAN connectivity provisioning are advised to register with DoT "through a simple and transparent online process" via SaralSanchar portal. Announcing that Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Wireless Personal Area Network/Wireless Local Area Network (WPAN/WLAN) registration has been extended to all entities engaged in the said businesses, DoT in a release said entities include businesses, government .

USOF may be enlarged and used to boost telecom equipment manufacturing

Live since October 2022, the TTDF aims to fund R&D in rural-specific communications technology applications and develop the telecom ecosystem

5G near airports? DGCA to ask all airlines to upgrade radio altimeters

This precaution is due to the potential interference of 5G emissions with radio altimeters (RAs) on airplanes

Parliament winter session: Rajya Sabha passes Telecommunications Bill 2023

Parliament on Thursday passed a bill that seeks to allow the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security, and provide a non-auction route for the allocation of satellite spectrum. The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, was approved by the Rajya Sabha through a voice vote. It was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after a short debate. The Bill seeks to allow the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security, and provide a non-auction route for the allocation of satellite spectrum. It also allows the Centre to take possession of a telecom network in case of any public emergency or in the interest of public safety. Besides, it provides for stopping transmission and intercepting messages in case of public emergency, in the interest of the public, to prevent incitement for committing offence. According to the bill, the press messages of correspondents accredited to the Centre or state .

Law for a new era

Telecommunications Bill addresses several gaps

Satcom firms to be allocated spectrum only for point-to-point connections

The government will allocate spectrum to satellite services companies only for point-to-point connection and not for direct transmission of services to retail consumers, sources said on Tuesday. The Telecommunications Bill, 2023 has proposed allocation of spectrum to satellite communication companies through the administrative method which means without auction. "The administrative allocation of spectrum to satellite companies will be for point-to-point connection only. If they will provide services like access service providers (mobile operators), then allocation will be through auction," a source who did not wish to be identified, said. He said the government will be open to amend the telecommunications law as per market dynamics and requirement.

Telecom Bill 2023: GMPC players may get spectrum at administered price

As the government tables the Telecommunications Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha, the move is seen as a big win for Sunil Mittal's OneWeb, which had been pushing for the same

Second time in 6 mths: DoT invites applications for Trai chairman post

The DoT had first advertised for the position on June 22

Govt re-invites application for Trai Chairman post vacant since Oct 1

The Department of Telecom on Friday invited applications for the post of Trai chairperson, which has been lying vacant since October 1, again. Earlier, the DoT had issued an advertisement on June 26. "The government of India, Department of Telecommunications proposes to fill up the post of Chairperson, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), New Delhi which is vacant since October 1, 2023," the advertisement said. Candidates who have applied for the position in response to the advertisement issued earlier are not required to apply afresh, according to the fresh advertisement. The DoT in the advertisement issued on Friday fixed December 22 as the last date for submitting applications. The position of Trai chairperson has been vacant since October 1 after the completion of the tenure of P D Vaghela. Trai member Meenakshi Gupta is handling the additional charge of chairperson of the regulatory body.

You will be able to get SIM cards without paper forms from January 1

The move is expected to control the cases of SIM fraud and cut the telcos' cost of customer acquisition

Inter-ministerial meeting on 'Direct to Mobile' technology next month

Scope and nature of proposed D2M services in India to be discussed

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DoT grants 2-month extension to telcos to register, verify SIM card sellers

Telcos sought additional time for implementation of new rules as it required change in their IT systems. Considering the request, the government has given a one-time extension

Amazon seeks IN-SPACe's approval to provide satcom services in India

Amazon is also expected to apply to the DoT for a global mobile personal communication by satellite services (GMPCS) licence

Google rolls out earthquake alerts system for android users in India

The technology, through the use of tiny accelerometers present in the android smartphones, can detect the very beginnings of earthquake shaking

Lowering entry barriers

Trai's recommendations are unlikely to bring more operators

NDMA tests pan-India 'emergency alert system' for disaster management

The sample testing message, sent through the Cell Broadcasting System, was timestamped at 12:19 pm on September 15