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Department of Telecommunications

BSNL launches D2D service to send SMS via satellites

BSNL's D2D service will use a dedicated constellation of satellites of Viaset, which work as giant cell towers in space to receive and send signals between phones.

13 November 2024, 12:38 IST

BSNL launches D2D service to send SMS via satellites

BSNL launches D2D service to send SMS via satellites

BSNL launches D2D service to send SMS via satellites

13 November 2024, 12:38 IST

Digital Bharat Nidhi to fund provisioning of telecom services in urban areas now

The scheme under the Telecommunications Act 2023 was notified last week.

02 September 2024, 09:55 IST

Digital Bharat Nidhi to fund provisioning of telecom services in urban areas now

Digital Bharat Nidhi to fund provisioning of telecom services in urban areas now

Digital Bharat Nidhi to fund provisioning of telecom services in urban areas now

02 September 2024, 09:55 IST

Governemnt will pay bond interest dues of MTNL, there will be no default: DoT sources

Telecom Department sources said that the government will step in and pay the said dues, and asserted that there won't be any default on the same.

14 July 2024, 11:02 IST

Governemnt will pay bond interest dues of MTNL, there will be no default: DoT sources

Governemnt will pay bond interest dues of MTNL, there will be no default: DoT sources

Governemnt will pay bond interest dues of MTNL, there will be no default: DoT sources

14 July 2024, 11:02 IST

Spectrum auction sees muted day 1; Telcos place bids worth Rs 11,000 cr in five rounds

The government has put over 10,500 Mhz spectrum in eight frequency bands— 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1,800 MHz, 2,100 MHz, 2,300 MHz, 2,500 MHz, 3,300 MHz and 26 GHz, valued at Rs 96,238 crore at base price, for auction. Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (VIL) are vying for the radio waves crucial for high-speed 5G mobile services in these auctions, which are being held after a gap of nearly two years.

25 June 2024, 14:44 IST

Spectrum auction sees muted day 1; Telcos place bids worth Rs 11,000 cr in five rounds

Spectrum auction sees muted day 1; Telcos place bids worth Rs 11,000 cr in five rounds

Spectrum auction sees muted day 1; Telcos place bids worth Rs 11,000 cr in five rounds

25 June 2024, 14:44 IST

Modi 3.0: Industry seeks roadmap to cement India's lead in global digital arena, vows support

Narendra Modi was sworn in as prime minister on Sunday for a record-equalling third term, heading a 72-member Union Council of Ministers in the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government.

10 June 2024, 09:36 IST

Modi 3.0: Industry seeks roadmap to cement India's lead in global digital arena, vows support

Modi 3.0: Industry seeks roadmap to cement India's lead in global digital arena, vows support

Modi 3.0: Industry seeks roadmap to cement India's lead in global digital arena, vows support

10 June 2024, 09:36 IST

Govt cautions people against calls impersonating DoT, threatening to disconnect mobile numbers

The DoT also issued an advisory about WhatsApp calls from foreign-origin mobile numbers, impersonating government officials and duping the people.

29 March 2024, 15:10 IST

Govt cautions people against calls impersonating DoT, threatening to disconnect mobile numbers

Govt cautions people against calls impersonating DoT, threatening to disconnect mobile numbers

Govt cautions people against calls impersonating DoT, threatening to disconnect mobile numbers

29 March 2024, 15:10 IST

Govt forms panel to draft guidelines on issue of unsolicited calls

The decision was taken in a meeting held on February 14 here under the Chairmanship of Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh to discuss the issues related to pesky/promotional/unsolicited commercial calls.

15 February 2024, 14:44 IST

Government forms panel to draft guidelines on issue of unsolicited commercial calls

Government forms panel to draft guidelines on issue of unsolicited commercial calls

Govt forms panel to draft guidelines on issue of unsolicited calls

15 February 2024, 14:44 IST

Cybersecurity firm claims data leak of 750 mn telecom users

The Department of Telecommunications has asked telecom operators to get a security audit of their systems.

29 January 2024, 17:27 IST

Cybersecurity firm claims data leak of 750 mn telecom users

Cybersecurity firm claims data leak of 750 mn telecom users

Cybersecurity firm claims data leak of 750 mn telecom users

29 January 2024, 17:27 IST

Linking technology with tradition: AI to ensure smoother connectivity amid Ram temple consecration

It has been estimated that about 12,000 devotees are expected to be inside the temple where the consecration ceremony is to take place. Telecom workers are setting up facilities to support twice the number to ensure trouble-free network connectivity.

15 January 2024, 09:13 IST

Linking technology with tradition: AI to ensure smoother connectivity amid Ram temple consecration

Linking technology with tradition: AI to ensure smoother connectivity amid Ram temple consecration

Linking technology with tradition: AI to ensure smoother connectivity amid Ram temple consecration

15 January 2024, 09:13 IST

Telecommunications Bill 2023: 10 key aspects that will impact phone users & telcos

If any person fraudulently uses other person's Govt ID to procure SIM, will face imprisonment for up to three years and a maximum penalty of Rs 50 lakh or both

22 December 2023, 07:27 IST

Telecommunications Bill 2023: 10 key aspects that will impact phone users & telcos

Telecommunications Bill 2023: 10 key aspects that will impact phone users & telcos

Telecommunications Bill 2023: 10 key aspects that will impact phone users & telcos

22 December 2023, 07:27 IST