2G case: A Raja was main conspirator, favoured firms, says CBICBI today told a special court that A Raja was the "main conspirator" of the 2G spectrum scam and had favoured accused telecom firms in the...
07 Sep, 2015, 06.36 PM IST
We are in a very happy situation: Airtel on spectrum auctionBharti Airtel, the country's largest private telecom operator in terms of subscribers, expects to defend its existing spectrum.
03 Mar, 2015, 07.49 PM IST
Spectrum auction for four bands to start tomorrowMost of the spectrum being put up for the auction is presently held by Airtel, Vodafone, Idea Cellular and Reliance Telecom.
03 Mar, 2015, 04.01 PM IST
Budget 2014: Government expects to raise Rs 45,471.02 crore from airwaves sale, 1-time spectrum feeIn the fiscal year 2014-15, government revenue from communication services will include receipts from spectrum sale, licence fees and one-t...
10 Jul, 2014, 02.54 PM IST
Vote on Account 2014: Government to raise Rs 39K crore next fiscal from communication"Department of Telecom collects recurring licence fees from various telecom operators licensed by it. It also collects one time entry fees ...
17 Feb, 2014, 09.18 PM IST
Government gets bids in all circles for both bands of spectrumThe third round of the telecom spectrum auction opened with bids pouring in for all 22 circles or zones in the 1,800 MHz band and all three...
03 Feb, 2014, 10.07 PM IST
Third round of spectrum auction begins, 8 telcos in frayThe Department of Telecom has put on block around 385 MHz of radiowaves in the 1800 MHz band, and 46 MHz in the 900 MHz band.
03 Feb, 2014, 10.15 AM IST
Trai recommends outright transfer of spectrum, bars leasingTelecom regulator Trai recommended allowing outright transfer of spectrum by telecom companies to other operators, but has suggested a bar ...
28 Jan, 2014, 03.24 PM IST
DoT modifies spectrum auction terms, load on bidders may go upDoT has made about 24 changes in various terms that includes a rule which may make radiowaves costlier.
03 Jan, 2014, 04.22 PM IST
Decision on spectrum pricing next week: Department of TelecomThe regulator, however, has not recommended the auction of CDMA spectrum which saw only one buyer in March 2013 auction.
29 Oct, 2013, 05.35 PM IST
Telecom Commission meet deferred, Finance Ministry wants all spectrum ratesAn important meeting of inter ministerial panel Telecom Commission, which was to discuss key issues today, has been cancelled.
29 Oct, 2013, 03.34 PM IST
Telecom Commission seeks clarifications from Trai on spectrum priceThe inter-ministerial body will take the final decision on October 29 taking into account Trai's reply.
03 Oct, 2013, 08.43 PM IST
Telecom Commission seeks clarifications from Trai on spectrum price"By and large, we have gone through all recommendations. On some we have sought clarification and further views of Trai," M F Farooqui said.
03 Oct, 2013, 06.46 PM IST
Second 2G spectrum sale could be flop show again; no GSM applicantSistema Shyam is the only firm for CDMA band at close of deadline on Monday for applying to take part in the 2G spectrum auction.
25 Feb, 2013, 07.35 PM IST
- DoT to conduct third round of 2G GSM spectrum auction soon
The govt will conduct the third round of 2G GSM spectrum auction immediately after the bidding for radiowaves ends in March in compliance w...
18 Feb, 2013, 08.21 PM IST
- New telecom policy aims at doing away with roaming fees
Telecom users will be able to avail free roaming and keep their phone numbers even if they switch service providers anywhere in the country.
10 Oct, 2011, 06.26 PM IST
- Govt may allow spectrum sharing in new telecom policy
Amid huge shortage of spectrum, affecting the quality of services, the government is likely to allow sharing of radio-waves by two or more ...
28 Jun, 2011, 07.55 PM IST