Call drops: Govt says telcos not making serious efforts
With mobile operators blaming lack of towers for frequent call drops, the government today hit back saying companies are not making serious efforts to address the issue and asked them to take urgent remedial measures.
Aug 17, 2015, 20:51 PM IST
DoT asks telcos to file weekly update on call drops
In the meeting, all mobile service providers were also directed to file a report of their network performance comprising call drops and efforts made by them for the month of July by evening of August 16.
Aug 16, 2015, 13:33 PM IST
Govt approves spectrum sharing by telcos to reduce call drops
In a bid to ease telecom congestion, the government Wednesday allowed companies to share airwaves in the same band so as to reduce call drops but did not allow leasing of spectrum.
Aug 12, 2015, 22:14 PM IST
Call drops shoot up 2-fold in January-March 2015
Showing deterioration in mobile telephony services, call drops jumped two-fold on 2G networks and by 65 percent on 3G networks in the first quarter of 2015, regulator TRAI has found.
Aug 12, 2015, 21:52 PM IST
Telcos request DoT for standard audit process on call drops
Mobile phone operators have objected to the Department of Telecom's move seeking information on call drops that are "not relevant" for the audit process.
Jul 31, 2015, 20:36 PM IST
Call drops: Unfair to only blame telcos, says Assocham
"...It is unfair to put the blame on the operators only, since many of the critical factors causing the problem are not within the control of the telecom industry," Assocham said.
Jul 30, 2015, 14:20 PM IST
DoT mandates telcos to share networks during disasters
To improve communication network during disasters, the Department of Telecom (DoT) has asked telcos to share network with subscribers of other operators and also directed them to give public alerts to the users.
Jul 29, 2015, 18:44 PM IST
Telcos may face licence suspension on privacy issues: Govt
Government Wednesday said telecom operators may face heavy penalties or suspension of licences if they fail to stop unauthorised interception of communications and maintain 'extreme secrecy' of citizens' messages.
Jul 22, 2015, 21:32 PM IST
Call drop: Submit report on issue by Jul 31, DoT tells telcos
Amid growing concerns over the call drop issue, the Department of Telecom (DoT) has asked all mobile operators to submit a report on action taken by them to address the problem by July 31.
Jul 22, 2015, 21:27 PM IST
Net Neutrality: Here is what the DoT Committee report mean
In the world of internet, net neutrality has become one of the biggest issue in India and a matter of debate for tele companies as well as the netizens. And with the release of the Department of Telecommunications committee on the issue, we’ve officially entered the second phase of this all-engaging issue.
Jul 17, 2015, 23:53 PM IST
Govt orders special audit of mobile networks to check call drops
Coming down heavily on mobile operators, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said they have been provided "ample amount of spectrum" and it was their "job and responsibility" to upgrade the networks.
Jul 07, 2015, 19:17 PM IST
One nation, one number: Nationwide MNP becomes a reality
Starting Friday, the nationwide mobile number portability (MNP) has become a reality with mobile operators Airtel, Vodafone, Idea and others rolling out the policy that will allow customers to retain their existing numbers across the country while they can change their service provider.
Jul 03, 2015, 07:41 AM IST
Airtel to start 4G trials in Delhi from June 18
"The company will do the beta launch of 4G in Delhi on June 18," a source said.
Jun 15, 2015, 18:23 PM IST
DoT issues LoI to Airtel for spectrum acquired in March sale
According to sources, so far India's largest telecom operator has been allocated spectrum in a total of 10 circles -- 7 circles in 2100 MHz band and 3 circles in 1800 MHz band.
Jun 01, 2015, 15:33 PM IST
Lawful interception: Equipment installed in Delhi & Bangalore
"There are four nodes: CMC, RMC, ISF server at telecom operators site and lawful interception and monitoring equipment at law enforcement agencies," sources said.
May 31, 2015, 12:34 PM IST
Telcos oppose TRAI proposal on mobile data connection
Private telecom operators Airtel Reliance Jio, Vodafone and Idea Cellular have opposed telecom regulator TRAI's proposal to protect consumers from default activation of mobile internet services that often leads to 'bill shocks'.
May 28, 2015, 19:49 PM IST
Only new mobile towers can reduce call drops: Prasad
Call drops will continue to happen unless new mobile towers are allowed to come up, Communications and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said.
May 21, 2015, 18:37 PM IST
Now, you can dial STD mobile phone numbers without adding 0 or +91
Earlier this month, DoT extended the deadline to fully implement the MNP across the country by another two months.
May 21, 2015, 11:15 AM IST
Airtel in talks to buy Augere Wireless for Rs 150 cr
This acquisition will give Airtel hold of additional 20 Mhz broadband wireless spectrum which Augere acquired for Rs 124.66 crore.
May 19, 2015, 17:45 PM IST
Block websites of Uber, Ola Cabs in Delhi: DoT asks ISPs
The Department of Telecom (DoT) has issued a letter to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block websites of taxi operators Uber, TaxiForSure and Ola Cabs, following a request from the Delhi government.
May 14, 2015, 21:23 PM IST
