DoT permits telcos to go ahead with 5G trials in India, Chinese vendors kept out
The permissions have been given by the DoT as per the priorities and technology partners identified by TSPs themselves. The experimental spectrum is being given in various bands which include the mid-band (3.2 GHz to 3.67 GHz), millimetre wave band (24.25 GHz to 28.5 GHz) and in sub-Gigahertz band (700 GHz).
May 04, 2021, 18:58 PM IST
Telcos gross revenue dips 7% to Rs 66,361 crore in July-Sept 2017
The adjusted gross revenue (AGR), on which telecom operators pay licence fees and other charges, reduced by 17.55 percent to Rs 41,668.84 crore in the reported period compared to Rs 50,539.2 crore in the September quarter of 2016, the regulator's performance indicator report said.
Dec 29, 2017, 00:01 AM IST
60% people facing frequent call drops: DoT Survey
Nearly 60 percent people are still facing frequent call drops, with most of them experiencing problem indoors, found a survey by the Department of Telecom (DoT).
Apr 26, 2017, 23:05 PM IST
TRAI to review procedural bottlenecks in telecom business
Regulator TRAI on Tuesday stressed the need to identify bottlenecks that make the functioning of telecom business difficult in India and listed out processes such as licence acquisition, spectrum allotment and mergers that can be reviewed.
Mar 14, 2017, 17:13 PM IST
Telcos liable for bill payment, recharge issues on mobile apps: Trai
In its guidelines, Trai said that as third party entities like websites and applications are non-licensed entities and are appointed by telecom service providers, operators are responsible for ensuring compliance of regulatory norms.
Oct 24, 2016, 11:02 AM IST
Trai allows 1-year validity for mobile Internet data packs
Telecom regulator Trai on Friday permitted increase of validity for mobile data packs to 365 days, from the current up to 90 days, to boost usage by marginal consumers and also attract first-time Internet users.
Aug 19, 2016, 19:18 PM IST
Govt will do every bit to recover dues from telcos: Telecom Minister
Hitting back at the Congress, the government on Friday said the alleged 'telecom scam' was the UPA regime's "sin" that the present dispensation has to clean and it will do "every bit to recover every single penny".
Jul 08, 2016, 20:13 PM IST
Except RCom, Vodafone all Delhi telcos fall below call drop rate threshold
Most telecom service providers failed to meet the call drop rate threshold of less than two percent in the national capital region (NCR) during a recent test drive, TRAI data revealed.
Jun 01, 2016, 16:00 PM IST
SC rejects telecom companies' pleas for licence extension
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a batch of petitions filed by various telecom companies, including Vodafone and Bharti Airtel, seeking extension of their spectrum licences.
May 14, 2015, 11:40 AM IST
Govt asks telcos to implement full MNP by May
Government has asked telecom firms to implement full mobile number portability by May 3, a move that will enable subscribers to retain their numbers when they shift to other states or licensed service areas.
Nov 07, 2014, 18:07 PM IST
