National Telecom Policy

Success of National Telecom Policy 2018 will be determined by how effectively each sector embraces it

Telecom is no longer a vertical or a sector or a segment. It has, lost its tall, vertical structure to achieve a leaner, horizontal orientation.

TRAI releases recommendations for National Telecom Policy 2018, targets investment of $100 billion by 2022

The TRAI formulated the recommendations being requested by Department of Telecommunications to provide policy inputs.

TRAI issues consultation paper on formulating National Telecom Policy 2018; 19 Jan is the deadline for written comments

Stakeholders are requested to furnish their written comments by 19 January 2018.

2G spectrum judgment: After historic verdict, A Raja says loss to exchequer 'cooked-up' theory, claims he brought 'revolution' in telecom

A Raja said a trial court acquitting him of all charges proved that the presumptive loss in allocation of 2G spectrum was "cooked-up".

Indian telecom industry is expected to generate about $38.25 billion revenue by the end of 2017

With exponential data consumption, the telecom industry is expected to generate revenue of $38.25 billion by 2017-end.

National Telecom Policy to focus on providing affordable internet and disruptive technologies

The National Telecom Policy would be created to resolve issues in the sector along with a focus on disruptive technologies.

Government will introduce new telecom policy in less than a year; to address security concerns

The government may bring in a new telecom policy in less than a year's time to address issues pertaining to consumers interests and security.

National telecom policy: DoT to meet operators, associations today; focus on security, IoT

The DoT plans to go for a wide consultation and outreach before finalising the new policy, and expects to have it in place by March 2018.

55,669 villages still without mobile telephony services, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

As many as 55,669 villages are still without mobile telephony services, the government told Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Communications and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the current level of rural and urban teledensity stood at 48.79 percent and 152.36 percent, respectively, at the end of September.

Digital India: Cable laying in 5,000 villages completed under NOFN