Govt cracks down on IMEI fraud: Strict mobile ID registration now mandatoryIn an advisory issued to all manufacturers, brand owners, importers, and sellers, the Department of Telecom (DoT) asked them to comply full...
18 Nov, 2025, 12.49 AM IST
Consent-based data sharing among telcos for mobile number portability: TraiAs mobile number portability continues to evolve, TRAI has strongly advocated for a data sharing protocol rooted in user consent between te...
18 Nov, 2025, 12.25 AM IST
Mobile verification platform to boost telcos revenuesThe government is gearing up to introduce a revolutionary platform that enables banks and financial providers to validate mobile numbers ef...
30 Oct, 2025, 11.00 AM IST
New cybersecurity rules notified amid concerns with security push 'mandatory only for telecom operators'New cybersecurity rules are now in effect. The Department of Telecom aims to curb cyber fraud with a mobile number validation platform. Thi...
24 Oct, 2025, 09.05 AM IST
Urgent call! House panel backs DoT's number check planTo combat cybercrime, a parliamentary committee supports the telecom department's mobile number validation platform, urging nationwide impl...
10 Sep, 2025, 11.37 PM IST
DoT's draft eSecurity rules draw fresh flak from telcos, expertsThe rules broaden the scope of traffic data collection and analysis, potentially bringing non-licensee entities like over-the-top (OTT) pla...
30 Jul, 2025, 08.56 AM IST
DoT plans mobile ID checks to curb cyber fraudTo combat online fraud, the telecom department proposes stricter cybersecurity rules, mandating mobile number verification through a centra...
26 Jun, 2025, 11.43 PM IST
Need to feel secure with Satcoms flyingNew DoT rules for satellite telecom services address security concerns with lawful interception, geofencing, and data privacy, especially c...
07 May, 2025, 12.29 AM IST
Uniform cybersecurity norms should govern telcos, OTT communication apps: COAICOAI advocates for uniform cybersecurity and regulatory standards for telecom operators and OTT communication apps to combat spam calls and...
29 Apr, 2025, 09.27 PM IST
Companies grapple with costs, complexity of overlapping cybersecurity lawsIndia's digital economy faces increasing compliance burdens due to overlapping cybersecurity laws from various regulatory bodies. Companies...
31 Dec, 2024, 06.00 AM IST
Telcos flag new cybersecurity rulesIndia's new cybersecurity rules mandate telcos to report incidents within six hours, potentially increasing compliance costs and impacting ...
28 Nov, 2024, 12.04 AM IST
New cybersecurity laws could increase your mobile data billsNew cybersecurity rules in India will increase costs for telecom companies. This could lead to higher mobile phone bills. The rules require...
27 Nov, 2024, 09.32 AM IST
DoT notifies cybersecurity norms; telcos need to share data on demandThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India has issued new cybersecurity regulations granting the government authority to request t...
23 Nov, 2024, 12.49 AM IST
Telcos, experts flag draft rules on cybersecurity as fears of overlap with MeitY guidelines loomTelecom companies and legal experts are raising concerns about India's new cybersecurity rules, arguing they grant the government excessive...
15 Nov, 2024, 08.18 AM IST
DoT mandates IMEI registry before 1st sale or import of mobilesIn a gazette notification, the DoT on Monday, amended the prevention of tampering of the Mobile Device Equipment Identification Number, Rul...
27 Sep, 2022, 09.32 PM IST
5G network slicing may lead to flouting of net neutrality rules: COAI's KochharThe flexibility of 5G networks arises from network slicing and edge computing. This directly negates the principles of net neutrality, Koch...
20 May, 2022, 11.12 AM IST
DoT, MeitY eye EU ‘toolbox’ to address 5G-related concernsEU delegate said that this set of standard norms will be structured from the suggestions of the different member countries
27 Jun, 2019, 07.28 AM IST