Hold public discussion on Net neutrality: COAI to DoT
Telecom operators have asked the government to hold public discussion on the issue of Internet neutrality with a view to ensuring unhindered access to web-based services.
Mar 23, 2015, 20:42 PM IST
Spectrum auction sees bids of Rs.102,215 crore at Day 10-end
The government received commitments of Rs.102,215 crore from telecom operators at the end of bidding on Saturday, the 10th day of radio frequency spectrum e-auctions.
Mar 14, 2015, 20:44 PM IST
Telcos have over Rs 2.42 lakh crore debt
Telecom operators in the country had a total debt of Rs 2,42,896 crore on their books in the year 2013-14, Parliament was informed Wednesday.
Mar 04, 2015, 17:34 PM IST
After coal, spectrum auction may fetch over Rs 1 lakh cr
"The EMD amount, which is the highest so far, shows that there is high demand of spectrum and we are looking forward to a successful spectrum auction," a Department of Telecom official said.
Feb 22, 2015, 16:34 PM IST
Ambanis, Bharti, Vodafone, 5 others to slug it out for spectrum
Eight private telecom operators including Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, RCom, Reliance Jio and Uninor Monday submitted applications to bid for spectrum in the auctions starting March 4.
Feb 16, 2015, 18:44 PM IST
Lack of spectrum no excuse for call drops: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Chiding private telecom operators for repeated call drops on their network, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday said lack of spectrum is no excuse for not resolving this problem.
Feb 14, 2015, 19:28 PM IST
4G networks rise 36% in 2014; telcos tap 1800Mhz band
The number of operators offering 4G mobile services rose by 36 percent to 360 globally in 2014 and nearly half of these used spectrum in 1800 Mhz band to provide the super-fast services, says a report.
Feb 01, 2015, 19:58 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
Telcos raise interference problem from Pakistan in 3G spectrum
Telecom operators on Tuesday raised the issue of interference in mobile phone airwaves from Pakistan in border states and demanded that government ensure spectrum being put up for sale are free from this problem.
Jan 13, 2015, 21:21 PM IST
Telcos split over method for charging interconnect charges
Telecom operators spoke in different voices Friday as the regulator Trai called them for an open house to discuss network connection charges that impacts mobile rates.
Jan 09, 2015, 19:33 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
Hyper-competition bad for telecom industry: Vodafone India
Asking government to take steps to rectify the structure of telecom industry, Vodafone India's chief Marten Pieters on Saturday said it is not possible for 10-11 operators to survive in the market.
Dec 06, 2014, 20:07 PM IST
Consumers' consent must for VAS products embedded in SIM: TRAI
To check mis-selling by telecom operators, sectoral regulator TRAI has directed them to seek explicit consent of consumers before activating value-added services embedded in SIM cards.
Nov 14, 2014, 23:30 PM IST
Allocate spectrum to telcos within 90 days after payment: Panel
According to sources, inter-ministerial panel Telecom Commission at its meeting on October 15, discussed the issue of spectrum allocation to the successful bidders of February auction.
Oct 20, 2014, 16:59 PM IST
'Pvt telcos can play big role in Digital India retail rollout'
Private telecom operators can play an important part in rolling out services envisaged under government's Digital India project, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Wednesday.
Sep 24, 2014, 18:10 PM IST
Telecom M&A guidelines need to be reworked: TRAI Chairman
With a view that the country cannot carry on with 12 telecom operators, sectoral regulator Trai today said current merger and acquisition (M&A) rules need to be reworked by the government for any pick up in consolidation activity.
Sep 22, 2014, 14:06 PM IST
TRAI relaxes time for resolution of billing complaints
In a relief to telecom operators, sectoral regulator TRAI has relaxed the time by two weeks for resolution of billing and charging complaints by consumers.
Aug 21, 2014, 21:20 PM IST
Top 7 telecom firms owe over Rs 2,100-cr penalty to DoT: CAG
The penalty escalates to Rs 5,000 per wrong CAF if compliance rate is between 90-95 percent and goes up to 50,000 per form if it is below 80 percent.
Aug 03, 2014, 15:02 PM IST
Telecom stocks gain up to 5% on TRAI move
Telecom stocks on Tuesday rose by as much as 5 percent after regulator TRAI recommended allowing sharing of all categories of airwaves held by operators.
Jul 22, 2014, 17:23 PM IST
TRAI may allow sharing of all kinds of telecom spectrum
Telecom regulator TRAI is likely to allow sharing of all kind of airwaves held by telecom operators for mobile services, including spectrum allocated at old price of Rs 1,658 crore.
Jul 20, 2014, 18:17 PM IST
