DoT asks licensees to name nodal officer as 'trusted telecom Portal' launched“Those licensees who have not submitted Authorization letter for appointing a Nodal Officer for this portal are requested to submit the sam...
16 Jun, 2021, 08.24 PM IST
DoT asks telcos to name nodal officer to liase with NCSC on trusted sources, products"TSPs need to appoint a nodal officer as well who will be provided access to the portal and also be providing inputs to the DA, both offlin...
31 Mar, 2021, 07.11 PM IST
DoT wants nodal officers to monitor telecom infraThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked chief secretaries of states and advisors to UT administrators to designate nodal offic...
25 Mar, 2020, 04.14 AM IST
Not yet apprised of govt's decision on telecom ombudsman: TRAI to DoT"However, TRAI has not received any communication from the Government in this regard," the letter said.
17 Feb, 2019, 12.22 PM IST
DoT includes tower cos in right of way rules, industry welcomes moveThe telecom department has clarified that tower providers will be considered as licensees under right-of-way rules.
23 May, 2018, 09.52 PM IST
DoT unfazed, focuses on Bharat Net“We are well aware of the policy which was followed at that time, but the policy has since changed, so it does not affect us,” he added.
23 Dec, 2017, 01.03 AM IST
Government may defer testing of telecom tech products yet againThe government is likely to again defer the starting date for local screening of telecom or technology products used in mobile networks.
01 Apr, 2014, 03.58 AM IST
Dial '1063' to register telcom complaintsTelecom subscribers across the country can now register complaints by dialling a special toll free number '1063'.
05 Mar, 2014, 08.27 PM IST
Telecom disputes can be handled by consumer court: DoTProviding relief to telecom customers, DoT today said consumer courts have jurisdiction over disputes with operators.
04 Feb, 2014, 10.06 PM IST
Government likely to issue new telecom services norms in 2014Consumers can look forward to better telecom services next year with the government aiming to firm up, in 2014, new guidelines to boost the...
30 Dec, 2013, 05.52 AM IST
Coming soon: Special No '1037' for lodging telcom grievancesTelecom subscribers across the country can soon register their complaints by dialling a special toll free number '1037'.
25 Nov, 2013, 06.20 PM IST
- 'CMS better protect privacy of individuals'
Setting up of Centralised Monitoring System (CMS) for interception of phone calls and other services by this year-end will better protect p...
22 Jul, 2013, 07.08 PM IST
Net telephony providers will be asked to set up servers in IndiaThe move is aimed at allowing law enforcement and security agencies get access to newer forms of communication that can't be tracked by tra...
20 May, 2013, 12.27 PM IST
- Telecom department weighs permanent deputation for Indian Telecom Service officers
DoT will move a Cabinet note to ring in the permanent deputation model, to stop the exodus of ITS officers.
03 Jul, 2012, 08.10 AM IST
- DoT extends deadline for telecom cos to comply with security rules
The Department of Telecom (DoT) has set fresh deadlines for mobile phone companies to comply with the security-related rules announced in J...
16 Sep, 2011, 04.45 AM IST
- Govt suggests telcos employ only Indians in sensitive posts
With the telecom sector becoming a potential security threat, the govt has said that service providers employ only Indians at sensitive pos...
29 Mar, 2011, 05.37 PM IST
- DoT asks telcos to sanitise legal monitoring systems
DoT took this step to ensure no unauthorised person has access to mobile conversations or emails that may shortly come under surveillance b...
25 Sep, 2010, 01.38 AM IST