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RoW delays, arbitrary charges stall telecom expansion: MoSTelecom infrastructure expansion is hampered by local authorities' delays and arbitrary charges for right of way permissions, according to ...12 Oct, 2025, 11.44 PM IST- Reimagine connectivity not as commodity but as constitutional commitment: Union minister Jyotiraditya to telcosUnion Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia emphasized that telecom providers should view connectivity not just as a commodity, but as a constituti...27 May, 2025, 02.16 PM IST
- DoT pitches for 10-yr break in licence fee for broadband companiesThe proposal is aimed at promoting the proliferation of broadband services across India, especially rural and remote areas. The exemption o...11 May, 2022, 12.52 AM IST
- DoT sets up directorate to track national broadband expansion goals“The NBM directorate will function under the overall supervision of the DG, Telecom, who in turn, will submit a monthly report on the progr...09 Nov, 2021, 09.30 PM IST
- India set to become one of the largest digital markets: Piyush Goyal"I believe India is poised to become one of the largest digital markets with rapid expansion of mobile and internet networks," he said, add...30 Sep, 2021, 11.34 PM IST
- Broadband services to reach in all villages by 2022: MoS Telecom, IT Sanjay DhotreThe national mission aims to accelerate the growth of digital infrastructure, bridge the digital divide, and provide affordable and univers...18 Sep, 2020, 10.34 PM IST
- National Broadband Mission investment estimated at Rs 7 lakh cr: Ravi Shankar PrasadUnder the National Broadband Mission (NBM), the government envisages providing broadband access to all villages in the country, including t...18 Mar, 2020, 04.22 PM IST
- Government promises broadband access in all villages by 2022; launches National Broadband MissionThe mission will facilitate universal and equitable access to broadband services across the country, especially in rural and remote areas. ...17 Dec, 2019, 06.51 PM IST
- Government to launch broadband readiness index of states: Aruna SundararajanAruna Sundararajan said the Ministry of Electronics and IT has also shown interest in states readiness index and want to expand it further.16 Dec, 2018, 03.56 PM IST
- National Telecom Policy to focus on transition from physical to digital infraThe Draft National Telecom Policy 2018, slated for release on May 1, is likely to come up with framework for indigenisation of all the tech...29 Apr, 2018, 07.02 PM IST
- Centre to urge states to help fast track national broadband projectGlobal companies such as Google, Facebook and Microsoft are known to be vying to deploy their alternative technologies to offer last-mile b...09 Dec, 2014, 04.40 AM IST
- Budget 2014: Government allocates Rs 500 crore for internet connectivity in villagesThe government on Thursday said it will allocate Rs 500 crore for its 'Digital India' initiative to set up broadband network in villages.10 Jul, 2014, 12.48 PM IST
- Broadband policy to be sent to cabinet soonTelecom Commission, the apex decision-making body of the communications ministry, will clear the national broadband policy within a next fe...31 Mar, 2011, 05.36 AM IST
- Rethinking national broadbandThe aim should be to move to a digitally inclusive society, where chances are equally provided, independent of mother tongue, location or s...24 Mar, 2011, 05.52 AM IST
- Auctioning ICT developmentThe national broadband network mission must begin with the prior build-up of a wireless internet eco-system.20 Dec, 2010, 09.14 PM IST
- Broadband may soon get cheaperBroadband access and usage may become more affordable as the government is likely to review duties levied on inputs and finished products u...09 Dec, 2010, 09.37 AM IST
- Broadband may soon get cheaperBroadband access and usage may become more affordable as the government is likely to review duties levied on inputs and finished products u...09 Dec, 2010, 05.05 AM IST
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