COAI asks TRAI to ensure WiFi is offered only by licensed companiesCOAI said WiFi services can only be provided by authorised internet services providers and reselling cannot be done without obtaining a vir...
Trai bats for new landline service permit at district levelThe new set of recommendations from Trai has been issued following reference from the DoT for access service by VNOs at district or service...
India has taken the lead on net neutrality & world is watching us: RS Sharma, TRAI chairmanWhile telcos can’t be allowed to discriminate, one has to keep in mind their need to manage traffic depending on issues such as quality of ...
Datawind plans Rs 200 crore investment on manufacturing facilitiesCanadian device maker Datawind plans to invest Rs 200 crore in the next couple of years to expand its manufacturing facility and in tapping...
BSNL expects virtual network operators to start using its network by JanuaryThe VNE platform will facilitate firms interested in working as VNO to provide service without much investment on equipment to connect with...
Telecom service resellers better placed to share network with telcos: JS Deepak"The VNO policy helps in maximising operators’ efficiency by sharing of spectrum and better capacity utilisation," an official said.
DataWind plans to launch VNO services with unlimited Internet offering at Rs 99 per yearVNOs are retailers of telecom services who buy bulk minutes from telecom operators and sell them under a different brand.
Oxigen to start Virtual Network Operator services by year-endOxigen is in talks with state-run BSNL and other operators to start offering telecom services as a Virtual Network Operator (VNO) by the en...
Telecom department issues rules for virtual network operators to set up shops in IndiaVNOs are retailers of telecom services who buy bulk minutes from operators and sell them under a different brand.
Virtual network operators now allowed to set up shop in IndiaFor obtaining UL VNO, interested companies will need to pay a one-time non-refundable entry fee for authorisation of each service they want...
Government issues licence guidelines for virtual telecom operatorsThe entry of VNOs is expected to push down cost of providing telecom services for companies and even give them room for cutting down tariff...
Datawind, Bluetown show interest to set-up VNO biz in India"As per reports, government will put VNO licence in place within a month. We will apply for a pan-India permit and expect to start operatio...
Telecom sector braces for a revolution with the entry of virtual network operatorsWith the government opening the doors for Virtual Network Operators, a net set of mobile phone services could become the rage.
Videocon Telecom plans to partner virtual network operator in PunjabVideocon Telecom will use its 4G spectrum sale proceeds to buy fresh 3G airwaves in Punjab in the next auction and also partner with a mobi...
Telecom Commission clears entry of virtual network operatorsTelecom Commission today approved long-pending proposal on virtual network operators, which will offer voice and data services under their ...
Trai recommends separate licence for virtual network operatorsHaving such a policy will open the doors of the sector to new players and offer more choices to consumers.
TRAI makes a case for virtual telecom operatorDepending on technological developments and experience gathered, it added, the duration of licence can be reviewed after a gap of 3-4 years.