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India's mobile internet rate per GB remains lowest in the world: Prasad

The global average is $8.53 for 1 GB.

WhatsApp spying row: We've sent notice to Israel's Pegasus, says Prasad

Govt has asked for an audit of WhatsApp security and systems, according to IT minister

WhatsApp didn't inform govt about vulnerability in their system: Prasad

The minister also said digital players must erect appropriate security walls or be ready to face action

Efforts are on to revive BSNL, MTNL and make them professional: Govt in RS

Communications minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said a total of 79,000 employees of BSNL and 14,000 out of 20,000 employees of MTNL have applied for the VRS scheme

'Enough' spectrum to begin rolling out of 5G services in India, says Prasad

Spectrum available for 5G auction is - 3300 to 3400 MHz and 3425 to 3600 MHz

There's enough spectrum to launch 5G services in India: Prasad in Lok Sabha

The minister said that 275 megahertz of radiowaves frequency between 3,300-3,400 Mhz and 3,425 to 3,600 Mhz band is available for 5G auction

Salcomp to buy Nokia's Chennai unit for Rs 215 crore: Ravi Shankar Prasad

The unit will be re-opened nearly six years after Nokia's plant shut down due to a tax dispute

Apple making iPhone XR in India, expanding operations: Ravi Shankar Prasad

India's overall mobile as well as components exports are expected to cross $1.6 billion each in 2019-20,

Number portability feature shows more joining BSNL than leaving it: Prasad

The number of mobile connections of BSNL stood at 116.4 million as on August 31

Over 21 billion digital transactions carried out in FY20 till Nov 13: Govt

Prasad noted that in 2018-19, 3,134 crore digital transactions were recorded, translating into y-o-y increase of 51%

121 Indians hit; we may never know Pegasus breach extent: WhatsApp to govt

121 users in India targeted, full extent of Pegasus spyware attack may never be known: WhatsApp told Govt

Will revive BSNL, make it profitable: Telecom Minister Prasad in Lok Sabha

Last month, the government approved a Rs 69,000 crore revival package for BSNL and MTNL

Prasad calls for proactive steps to clear cases pending for over 10 years

Prasad said he has been urging the high courts to expedite cases that are more than 10 years old

IT Act well-equipped to deal with hacking, spyware: Ravi Shankar Prasad

The government said some media reports attempting to malign the government of India for the reported breach are completely misleading

BSNL notifies voluntary retirement scheme; available for workers till Dec 3

Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had recently asked BSNL to start a dialogue with its employees on the VRS

Any attempt to create monopoly on data will not be acceptable: Govt

'India takes privacy seriously of which informational privacy is an integral part, and data imperialism will not be acceptable'

Prasad directs BSNL, MTNL to proceed fast on VRS, asset monetisation plans

The minister who met the boards of BSNL, MTNL categorically told the cos that they have been given a strong incentive package by the govt and must roll up their sleeves now to become more competitive

Fixed security issue, told Indian govt about spying attempt: WhatsApp

In India, where there are 400 million WhatsApp users, the security breach was allegedly used to spy on activists, journalists and government critics.

AGR verdict: Reliance Jio says telcos have sufficient capacity to pay dues

It also slammed the Cellular Operators Association of India for writing ex-parte to the government on the financial distress in the sector

Jio in letter war with COAI over telecom stress

Based on current data, analysts said Bharti Airtel had enough opportunity to monetise and pay the AGR dues