Government assures BSNL management and representatives of the unions and associations of BSNL to support their reasonable demands… NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 17, 2019: With reference to the call by All India Unions and Associations of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (AUAB) Read more
It is ironical that Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), which is the arm of Department of Telecom (DoT) entrusted with the job of ensuring telecom services in remote and unconnected areas across the country, is the one which is creating Read more
In the post demonetisation era, digital transactions have registered tremendous growth, writes Sandeep Joshi NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 10, 2018: Over the past two years, Digital Payment transactions have registered tremendous growth in India. New payment modes – Bharat Interface for Read more
Security forces who are fighting a tough battle in 10 LWE-affected states would never have felt so helpless and found their hands tied against the wall in their fight against Red ultras. DoT and USOF’s arbitrary and unjustified moves while Read more
India avoided major embarrassment in January this year when it stopped road construction by Chinese army inside Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh near Line of Actual Control (LAC) and forced Chinese personnel to return. However, what is startling is the Read more
The Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) has the responsibility of taking mobile connectivity to the unconnected. But it seems USOF believes in furthering the interests of corporate sector first and is least bothered with the welfare and development of regions Read more
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
