Net neutrality report to be out soon, waiting for TRAI: Prasad
Apart from the six-member committee appointed in January this year by DoT, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had also invited stakeholders comments on issues such as net neutrality and regulation of OTT services like WhatsApp and Skype.
Jun 27, 2015, 16:55 PM IST
Deparement of Telecom speeds up spectrum allocation, issues LoI
"As of now, we are expediting to allocate the spectrum which has already been auctioned this year...The Letter of Intent has been issued to all," Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad told PTI.
Jun 15, 2015, 13:43 PM IST
BSNL to launch free roaming from today
State-run BSNL will launch free roaming, starting Monday, which will allow all its mobile customers across the country to receive incoming calls at no cost.
Jun 15, 2015, 08:48 AM IST
BSNL to launch free roaming from June 15
"In fact, it is like a dream of 'One Nation One Number' coming true," BSNL CMD Anupam Shrivastava said in a statement.
Jun 14, 2015, 16:12 PM IST
Seven states propose own broadband network model: Prasad
"Seven states have offered to come up with state or SPV (special purpose vehicle) run model. Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh have already been talking about it," Prasad said after meeting with state IT ministers and principal secretaries.
May 29, 2015, 19:07 PM IST
Telecom Ministry seeks legal opinion on CAG's observations
The Telecom Ministry has sought legal opinion on a CAG report that stated undue benefits were extended to companies including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, RCom and Tata Teleservices on a number of issues.
May 17, 2015, 13:52 PM IST
Government approves 48,000 seats under BPO policy: Prasad
The policy aims to provide incentives to companies for setting up BPOs in small towns of the country.
May 15, 2015, 16:51 PM IST
Undue gain of Rs 3,367 cr to RJio, Rs 499 cr to Airtel: CAG
The CAG on Friday rapped the Telecom Ministry for giving Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio Infocomm undue benefit of over Rs 3,367 crore by allowing it to provide voice calling on broadband spectrum, a charge the company vehemently denied.
May 08, 2015, 19:56 PM IST
Telecom sector generated 2.19 lakh cr revenues in 2013-14
Telecom revenue was 1.93 percent of the GDP.
May 06, 2015, 17:11 PM IST
BSNL targets Rs 500-cr revenue by utilising land bank in FY16
The operator is planning about 14,736 2G and 10,914 3G base tower stations in 2015-16. Apart from that it will be integrating its wi-fi hotspot and LTE (4G) with the existing GSM network.
May 03, 2015, 11:40 AM IST
MPs discuss BSNL revival roadmap with Prasad
A group of parliamentarians cutting across parties met Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and telecom officials to discuss issues being faced by BSNL and the competition posed by private players.
Apr 25, 2015, 20:52 PM IST
Vodafone tax case could have been handled differently: Prasad
As the government faces yet another arbitration over tax disputes, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Wednesday said the Vodafone tax issue could have been handled differently but emphasised that the whole taxing scenario in India should not start with and end with Vodafone.
Mar 12, 2015, 17:24 PM IST
Will not file written reply to accused plea: DoT to 2G court
A DoT official, who appeared in the court, told Special CBI Judge O P Saini that the department was sticking to its earlier stand on the application that it does not wish to file any written reply on the issue.
Feb 18, 2015, 19:37 PM IST
DoT panel on net-neutrality likely to meet on Feb 12
A DoT panel is likely to meet on February 12 to discuss issues related to formulating an effective policy for net neutrality.
Feb 09, 2015, 19:23 PM IST
PM seeks timely implementation of broadband project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked the Telecom Ministry to ensure timely implementation of the ambitious nationwide broadband project, NOFN, the progress of which would be reviewed next month.
Feb 08, 2015, 12:59 PM IST
PM seeks timely implementation of broadband project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked the Telecom Ministry to ensure timely implementation of the ambitious nationwide broadband project, NOFN, the progress of which would be reviewed next month.
Feb 08, 2015, 12:06 PM IST
TRAI seeks views on strengthening service quality parameters
To strengthen the quality of service (QoS) standards of telecom operators, sectoral regulator TRAI has proposed levying Rs 2 lakh fine for fourth and subsequent violations of the QoS benchmarks.
Jan 28, 2015, 22:29 PM IST
3G spectrum price to be placed before Cabinet this week
Telecom Ministry will this week place before the Cabinet for approval the 3G spectrum base price for the auction planned in February.
Jan 19, 2015, 14:58 PM IST
TRAI may regulate HD channels' subscription charges
"TRAI is mulling reviewing forbearance regime on HD channels. Consultation paper on the same will be floated next month," an official source told PTI.
Dec 26, 2014, 18:37 PM IST
Prasad likely to give incentives to BSNL, MTNL on Dec 25
Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad is likely to announce some "incentives" to BSNL and MTNL on December 25 - Good Governance Day - in a bid to accelerate the revival of the two state-owned loss-making telecom firms.
Dec 23, 2014, 21:29 PM IST
