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Satcom firms flag omission of GMPCS in DoT's draft spectrum allocation rulesSatellite communication firms are concerned over the exclusion of Global Mobile Personal Communications Service (GMPCS) providers from draf...- Telcos urge TRAI to regulate OTT apps as spam shifts onlineTelecom firms report most spam now bypasses regulations via internet apps. They urge the regulator to bring these platforms under control. ...
- Telcos vs OTT apps: Trai's spam rules spark row with Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone IdeaTelcos such as Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea as well as the Cellular Operators Association of India were united in their de...
- BIF, ICEA flags risks in fast-tracking data protection rollout, urges MeitY to retain phased timelinesIndustry bodies BIF and ICEA have asked the government not to rush the rollout of India’s data protection rules. They warned that faster ti...
- BIF slams SIM-binding directions for msg apps; calls for talks, pause on implementation timelinesBroadband India Forum has raised significant concerns regarding a new government directive. This rule mandates messaging apps remain linked...
- Tech firms urge govt to open up 6 GHz WiFi band without delayTechnology companies are urging the telecom ministry to reconsider auctioning the 6GHz WiFi band, emphasizing the ₹12.7 lakh crore annual l...
- PM-WANI rule changes seen to give big boost to Wi-Fi hotspots, create lakhs of micro-entrepreneursAmendments to the PM-WANI framework are set to boost local Wi-Fi hotspot setups, creating many micro-entrepreneurs. Broadband India Forum (...
- Telecom Bill consumer-centric, investor-friendly; clarifies on host of key issues facing sector: BIFBIF President T V Ramachandran said the Indian Telecommunications Bill 2023 will serve as a strong enabler for the larger digital ecosystem...
- Tech companies hit back at telcos, say operators should compensate apps insteadTech giants, including Google and Amazon, are protesting against calls to pay the cost of rolling out India's 5G networks. The telcos argue...
- Broadband body opposes auction of spectrum used for aircraft-ground communicationThe thinktank, which has among its members, leading IT companies and telecom equipment makers, said the spectrum for the critical function ...
- BIF counters telecom industry demands over OTT usage of network infrastructureThe BIF’s submission came in response to Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI’s) November 25 letter to DoT, seeking a legal framew...
- OTT communication, broadcasting, can't be termed as telecom services: BIFBroadband India Forum (BIF), representing tech companies, has said that over-the-top (OTT) communication services, broadcasting services an...
- BIF writes to DoT, bats for administrative allocation of satcom spectrumOn allocation of satcom spectrum, the BIF said "the world over, satellite spectrum is authorised for 'right-to-use' by all administrations ...
- BIF seeks reversal of hike in import duties on components, PCBAs; writes to DoT, finance ministryEarlier in its letter dated March 1, BIF had called attention to the Budget-related notification, and rued that the telecom industry will b...
- Broadband definition needs to be reviewed, should be upgraded to 2 Mbps speed: BIF to TraiThe Broadband India Forum (BIF) has said communications technology has transformed radically over the past years and entirely new markets f...
- Broadband India Forum urges Trai to relook at spectrum pricing, allocation norms“We are motivated by the patient hearing of our submissions by the Trai chief and believe that the officials will take policy decisions in ...
- Auctioning E, V band spectrum will deny consumers broadband connectivity benefits: BIF to Govt"Any auctioning of E and V bands would deny...consumers and the nation at large with the benefits of broadband connectivity and economic gr...
- FB-Jio deal a positive; concerns around flouting of net neutrality, data safety norms unfounded: BIFNet neutrality rules are now unambiguously written into the telecom service providers' licences, it said.
- Imposing duty on imported mobiles violation of FTA: Broadband India ForumBIF said any imposition of customs duty on imported mobile phones, post-switch over to GST regime for compensating local manufacturing, wil...
- Ex-telecom secretary M F Farooqui appointed Broadband Forum ChairmanM F Farooqui has been appointed chairman of Broadband India Forum (BIF) that works on enhancing broadband potential in the country.
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