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Telcos deactivated 4 lakh headers, over 11 lakh content templates to stop pesky text messages: Devusinh Chauhan - ET Telecom

Department Of Telecommunications: Back in July 2018, Trai had issued rules, making it mandatory for carriers to seek subscriber consent for receiving unsolicited commercial communications -- or unwanted calls or messages -- from telemarketers.

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As many as 65 illegal telecom setups unearthed during FY24: Devusinh Chauhan - ET Telecom

DoT in coordination with Law Enforcement Agencies and Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) is unearthing illegal telecom setups that allow international calls with spoofed Indian numbers.

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Govt seeks applications for Trai chairman post for second time in under 6 months - ET Telecom

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had earlier invited applications for the Trai top job on June 22 this year. “The last date of submission of applications is December 22 by 5:30 pm. Those who have applied against the earlier advertisement issued on June 22 need not apply fresh,” DoT...

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DoT may release second-generation telecom reforms soon: Report - ET Telecom

Department Of Telecommunications: Citing sources, the business daily reported that the telecom department also plans to launch a regulatory sandbox framework that will provide a “lab-kind platform” for startups, telcos, gear makers, and academia to test and discover new use cases and solutions.

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DoT revises methodology for levying spectrum charges on captive users

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has revised its methodology to charge spectrum charges on captive users, rationalizing fees paid by such players. The new concept is area-based, benefiting industries like Railways, ONGC, BHEL, and mining. The DoT will also provide three months of grace...

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DoT blocks privacy-friendly phone number app Doosra

DoT orders halt of Doosra app's operations; virtual mobile number app provides users with secondary numbers and filters out spam messages.

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Telecom Diary: Here is why 6 GHz frequency range crucial for telecom carriers - ET Telecom

6 GHz Band: The 6 GHz range airwaves is an ideal mid-band and can address the immediate spectrum requirements of telecom operators as 5G-centric bandwidth-hungry applications continue to evolve.

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Government to act against fake mobile connections - Times of India

India Business News: The government informed Parliament that in order to ensure safety and security of telecom users, it has developed a system to detect and disconnect fr

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Telecom Bill to be tabled today in Lok Sabha; OTT apps may be kept out

"The President has been informed about the Telecommunications Bill 2023. It is likely to be introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday, December 18," a source told PTI. The Cabinet had cleared the bill in August. The draft Telecommunications Bill released in 2023 had proposed to bring over-the-top or the...

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We are staring at a possibility of 20% hike in tariff plans

Telecom tariff hike of 20% likely in 2024, post elections, says BofA Securities

Analysts believe that the extent of the tariff hike might take the market by surprise and consider Bharti Airtel to be in the most advantageous position among Indian telecom operators

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