new telecom policy

New telecom policy to help firms cut cost, red tape: Report

The Union Cabinet Wednesday approved the National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP) 2018.

Sep 28, 2018, 16:18 PM IST

Cabinet approves new telecom policy, to create 4 million jobs by 2022

According to the draft of the policy, NDCP is focused on increasing high-speed broadband penetration, with use of modern technologies like 5G and optical fibres across the country at affordable rates.

Sep 26, 2018, 14:57 PM IST

Draft National Telecom Policy to be released on May 1: DoT Secy

The proposed National Telecom Policy (NTP) 2018 will be placed for public comments for 15-20 days.

Apr 26, 2018, 13:08 PM IST

Package for telecom manufacturing in NTP, says Secretary

The NTP roadmap will be placed before the inter- ministerial panel this week, she said. "Big thrust of the policy is internet for all and second is make in India."

Sep 04, 2017, 17:56 PM IST

COAI seeks equal rules, spectrum road map in new telecom policy

An inter-ministerial group, which has been constituted to look into the financial issues of the telecom sector and suggest remedial measures, is expected to submit its report later this month.

Aug 04, 2017, 14:30 PM IST

Draft of new telecom policy by December-end: Telecom secretary

The National Telecom Policy, 2012, had taken key steps such as full mobile number portability, liberalisation of spectrum, and allowing delinking of spectrum from licence, among others.

Jul 28, 2017, 16:10 PM IST

DoT to meet telcos, associations tomorrow on new policy

The meeting is expected to be chaired by Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan, and service providers as well as prominent industry bodies have been invited to place their ideas and inputs on the upcoming policy, said multiple sources.

Jul 20, 2017, 20:46 PM IST