Telcos roll out suffix on SMS headers to identify spam, share concern over gaps in OTTsTelecom operators have introduced SMS suffixes to help mobile users distinguish between genuine and spam messages. The new system categoriz...
15 Jul, 2025, 04.57 PM IST
India's telcos implement SMS traceability to combat spam and enhance securityIndian telecom operators have implemented a system to track commercial SMS messages, aiming to curb spam and fraud. Over 90% of principal e...
11 Dec, 2024, 10.43 PM IST
Telcos deploy tech to block all pesky messages: COAITelecom operators in India have implemented technology to block pesky messages, effective December 11, 2024. This follows a mandate from th...
11 Dec, 2024, 09.28 PM IST
Telecom service providers seek urgent intervention from DoT to curb rising equipment theftTelecom service providers in India are facing a surge in theft of critical equipment, disrupting services and causing financial losses. Thi...
30 May, 2024, 05.39 PM IST
Big tech cos delisting small apps over fees but won't pay fair share for network use: COAITelecom operators in India have criticized large traffic generators (LTGs) for refusing to pay their fair share for using telecom networks,...
06 Mar, 2024, 12.06 AM IST
Telecom operators complete trials, to be able to curb pesky calls soonTelecom carriers in India, including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, have completed trials for implementing the Telecom Com...
13 Sep, 2023, 12.48 PM IST
COAI says telcos being mindful of service quality in 5G rolloutThe speed of 5G rollout in India "is the fastest in the world", SP Kochhar, Director General of Cellular Operators' Association of India (C...
09 Apr, 2023, 05.20 PM IST
COAI lauds Budget's focus on digital connectivity; disappointed on demands being unmet"We are glad to see the focus on the enhancement of digital connectivity and the announcement for the required spectrum auction in 2022 for...
01 Feb, 2022, 04.49 PM IST
Telcos seek lower levies, taxes in upcoming Budget“In this challenging time, the industry also faces major upcoming expenses on infrastructure upgradation like spectrum auction, 5G introduc...
20 Jan, 2021, 09.06 PM IST
India Mobile Congress to be held from December 8-10Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) Director General Lt Gen SP Kochhar, while announcing the dates at a curtain raiser for IMC, ...
09 Nov, 2020, 05.55 PM IST
AGR verdict only partial relief, 'pricing revival' key: TelcosThe telecom industry has termed the Supreme Court’s recent verdict allowing telcos to spread payment of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues o...
08 Nov, 2020, 11.34 PM IST
Telcos say spectrum available in mid-band for 5G grossly inadequate; want 80MHz per telcoOperators are asking the telecom department to ensure optimum availability of spectrum—at least 80 Mhz each—in the 3300-3600 mid band earma...
28 Sep, 2020, 11.43 PM IST
ICICI Bank slaps Rs 12 cr recovery suit on Chanda KochharThe ICICI Bank has filed a civil recovery suit against its former chief executive Chanda Kochhar for the recovery of around Rs 12 crore, th...
14 Jan, 2020, 08.26 AM IST
ICICI Bank seeks recovery of amounts from Chanda KochharIn a monetary suit filed on 10 January, the bank sought dismissal of Kochhar's petition and stated that the issue can be decided in a comme...
13 Jan, 2020, 07.07 PM IST
Digital India: Telecom skills group sees surge in job opportunitiesThe ongoing Digital India programme including Smart City and Make in India initiatives are likely to help the telecom sector create 11 to 1...
25 Nov, 2016, 08.52 AM IST
Telecom Sector Skill Council partners with Art of Living Digital India MovementUnder the partnership, the two entities will skill and digital educate people all across the country within the telecom sector.
21 Nov, 2016, 04.52 PM IST
Amity, National Skill Development Council offer engineering training in telecomThe first batch of 28 B.Tech. students of Electronics and Telecom Engineering have undergone the skill training along with their regular ac...
21 May, 2015, 05.39 PM IST