DoT asked to levy Swachch Bharat cess on spectrum charges
The Cabinet is believed to have asked the Department of Telecom to examine imposing a Swachch Bharat cess on spectrum charges paid annually by service providers.
Jan 09, 2015, 14:24 PM IST
DoT panel for higher 3G base price than recommended by TRAI
The TRAI, using SBI PLR, worked out the indexed price of Rs 4,874.59 crore per megahertz. In 2010, the final 3G spectrum rate paid by telecom operators was Rs 3,349.87 crore per megahertz.
Jan 06, 2015, 21:44 PM IST
DoT for 15-year tax holiday for domestic mobile manufacturing, lower VAT
To rejuvenate mobile phone manufacturing in the country, the Department of Telecom is believed to have sought a 15-year tax holiday on domestic production of handsets and a lower unifom VAT rate among other relaxations.
Jan 06, 2015, 19:38 PM IST
Spectrum auction modalities likely this week
Government is likely to finalise most of the modalities this week for conducting spectrum auction for various bands, which is scheduled for February 23.
Jan 04, 2015, 13:16 PM IST
DoT seeks FinMin, DefMin views on draft spectrum auction note
The auction is scheduled to take place from February 23 next year.
Dec 28, 2014, 16:41 PM IST
DoT asks officials to fast-track NOFN project
Telecom Secretary Rakesh Garg has stressed upon the need to improve decision making and directed that administrative action be taken against officials delaying the project.
Dec 25, 2014, 17:28 PM IST
COAI seeks 5 year extension in 4G network roll out deadline
Telecom industry body COAI has requested the Department of Telecom to extend deadline for roll out of 4G services to 2020 citing various hurdles mainly delay in development of technology and regulatory procedures.
Dec 21, 2014, 17:26 PM IST
Complaints about pesky calls, SMSes drop over 80%
Steps taken by authorities to rein in pesky calls and SMSes seem to be bearing fruit with the average number of complaints received per month regarding such unsolicited communications coming down by over 80 percent in the ongoing financial year.
Dec 14, 2014, 12:47 PM IST
GSM operators want reconfiguration of 800 Mhz band
GSM mobile operators' body COAI has said that the 800 MHz band, used for CDMA services, be "reconfigured" as EGSM 900 Mhz band for better utilisation of radiowaves and higher auction revenues.
Dec 11, 2014, 22:22 PM IST
Rs 2179.41 cr penalty imposed on telcos for violating CAF rules
A total penalty of Rs 2,179.41 crore was imposed on telecom operators till September 30, 2014, for violation of customer verification guidelines, the government said Wednesday.
Dec 10, 2014, 18:18 PM IST
Global telecom body asks DoT to put more spectrum on auction
Global telecom body GSMA has asked the DoT to release more spectrum for the next round of auction while saying that "shortage" of airwaves is a threat to the success of government's Digital India programme.
Nov 26, 2014, 22:49 PM IST
TRAI reiterates its proposals on spectrum auction
Telecom regulator TRAI on Monday said it stands by its proposals, including spectrum reserve price, taking back airwaves from BSNL, swapping 2100 MHz with defence forces and increasing supply of radiowaves.
Nov 24, 2014, 19:46 PM IST
Former DoT official Anil Kaushal may be appointed TRAI member
Former Department of Telecom (DoT) official Anil Kaushal is likely to be appointed as the new full-time member of sectoral regulator TRAI.
Nov 21, 2014, 18:11 PM IST
DoT shortlists new firms for spectrum auction
The Department of Telecom on Thursday shortlisted three new technology firms for conducting spectrum auction, likely to be held in February.
Nov 20, 2014, 21:48 PM IST
TDSAT asks Vodafone to accept new permits pending final order
Sectoral tribunal TDSAT Wednesday asked country's second largest telecom operator Vodafone, which has opposed DoT's guidelines on new licences, to accept the fresh permits pending the final verdict in the matter.
Nov 19, 2014, 23:45 PM IST
TRAI asks Loop users to port fast as deadline approaches
To avoid last minute rush, TRAI has asked all subscribers of Loop Mobile to avail the facility of mobile number portability to shift to other operators' networks at least a week before November 29, after which the Mumbai-based firm will not be able to offer telecom services.
Nov 19, 2014, 18:01 PM IST
DoT for commencing spectrum auction from Feb 23
Spectrum auction for mobile services is expected to start from February 23, a few days later than suggested by a ministerial group, according to official sources.
Nov 18, 2014, 19:35 PM IST
Over 10 lakh complaints till September regarding VAS: TRAI
Over 10 lakh complaints were reported this year till September against telecom operators for activating value added services (VAS) without consent of consumers, sectoral regulator TRAI said Wednesday.
Nov 12, 2014, 19:49 PM IST
DoT asks telcos to collect 'Aadhaar' no. for issuing new SIMs
Department of Telecom (DoT) has asked all mobile operators to collect 'Aadhaar' number along with customer application form for issuing new connections and store the unique identification number in their database.
Nov 02, 2014, 11:57 AM IST
Telcos may raise mobile tariffs to pay for spectrum costs
Industry body COAI has said mobile tariffs may go up soon as telecom operators are expected to pass on to customers the burden of spectrum cost they will incur in the upcoming auction.
Oct 26, 2014, 11:35 AM IST
