Important Achievements of DoT in the year 2017 1. Launch of National EMF Portal: Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched Tarang Sanchar, a web portal of information sharing on Mobile Towers and EMF Emission Compliances, with a view to generate Read more
USOF is one organisation in the DoT’s scheme of things which has now become infamous for stalling government projects. Project after project it is creating hurdles which is leading to delay in projects of national importance. Latest in the list is the Read more
Satya N Gupta is leading expert on Information, Communication and Technology (ICT), Telecom Regulation, Cyber Security and Internet Governance. Besides being India Managing Director of Bluetown, Denmark-based global IT company that provides low-cost, sustainable Wi-Fi solutions to connect people in rural Read more
Eyeing huge business opportunities, private telecom operators are keen to leverage high-speed broadband network being laid under BharatNet project to connect 2.5 lakh gram panchayats across India… NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 13, 2017: The Centre on Monday launched Phase II of BharatNet Read more
Powered by Vihaan Networks Limited (VNL)’s technology, data usage on BSNL network in Naxal hit areas surges to record 400 GB per day. It has helped crores of people, particularly villagers, living in Naxalism-affected states to join the national mainstream Read more
Experts say broadband penetration will lead to rapid development and progress. To achieve this goal the Government of India conceived a nationwide broadband rollout programme which is now known as BharatNet. While the Telecom Department says Phase I of BharatNet Read more
The maiden edition of India’s largest event on telecom and technology — India Mobile Congress — started with a show of camaraderie between two arch rivals in mobile space — Bharti Airtel’s Sunil Mittal and Reliance Jio’s Mukesh Ambani — Read more
Indian Mobile Congress is being dubbed as the showcase event for Indian telecom industry. But ironically its organisers have failed to involve Indian mobile and equipment manufacturers. All top European and American players will share the dais, even the top Read more
Mobile industry, particularly the incumbent players, have reacted very strongly to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)’s decision to steeply cut Interconnect Usage Charges or IUC. The industry body — Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) — feels that Read more
TRAI’s decision to make steep cut in IUC seems to have opened Pandora’s box. While the incumbent players are opposed to the move, even the Finance Ministry is not happy with the decision as it feels that it would further Read more
