DoT drafts spectrum assignment rules for BSNL, satellite and broadcasting firms; NGSO players excludedNew draft rules from the Department of Telecommunications will allow administrative spectrum assignment for state-run firms like BSNL and M...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Starlink, OneWeb among satcom firms facing tighter security checks under new draft rulesNew draft rules from the Department of Telecom mandate security clearance for satellite communication companies even after spectrum assignm...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | Kotak's Nilesh Shah bets on India's electrification story over next decade; flags AI as the wildcardIndia's energy self-sufficiency is a decade-long investment theme, driven by aggressive electrification to reduce import dependence. Expert...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
CIA feuds over turf, mission with another top US spy agency; stops sharing some intelligenceA rift has emerged between the CIA and the nation's top spy office. The CIA is withholding contributions to key intelligence reports. This ...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Apple flags handset modification hurdles for satellite D2D rollout in IndiaApple advises against hardware changes for direct-to-device satellite links in India. The company prioritizes current mobile networks. Othe...
17 May, 2026, 06.50 AM IST
Trai recommends 5-year spectrum limit for PMRTS operatorsThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India now recommends a five-year spectrum validity for PMRTS operators. This period can extend for anot...
30 Sep, 2025, 08.33 PM IST
Trai recommends issuing 5 Mhz spectrum more to railways in premium 700 Mhz bandIndia's telecom regulator, TRAI, recommended allocating the remaining 5 MHz of 700 MHz spectrum to Indian Railways for safety applications....
20 Dec, 2024, 09.28 PM IST
Jio seeks revised consultation paper as it ignores level-playing field for spectrum allocationReliance Jio has urged Trai to revise its consultation paper on spectrum allocation for satellite communication, emphasiing the need for a ...
07 Oct, 2024, 06.36 PM IST
2G spectrum case: Govt moves Supreme Court seeking modification of 2012 verdictIn 2012, the top court had set aside the 122 spectrum 2G spectrum licences that were allotted on a first-come-first-served basis. It held t...
22 Apr, 2024, 07.26 PM IST
Centre seeks SC clarification on if it could allocate airwaves without competitive action to address 'unanticipated' prioritiesThe government sought SC clarification on administrative allocation of airwaves, proposing it for state priorities like national security o...
22 Apr, 2024, 11.24 AM IST
Allow non-auction spectrum allocation in certain situations: Centre's plea in Supreme CourtMeanwhile, the government, in the Telecommunications Bill 2023 tabled in Parliament on Monday, said administrative assignment of spectrum w...
19 Dec, 2023, 08.25 AM IST
TRAI seeks stakeholders' views on assigning E-band, V-band spectrum via auctionsIn the paper, issued Wednesday, the regulator has also sought views on the overall scope of services/usage of E & V band spectrum resources...
27 Sep, 2023, 10.45 PM IST
DoT issues rules for surrender of administratively allotted spectrumAs per the guidelines for surrender of administratively assigned spectrum, with access service authorisation, issued on Friday, the DoT sai...
11 Nov, 2022, 07.13 PM IST
No plausible reason to revise spectrum cap: TraiSome of the mobile operators had sought relaxation in overall spectrum holding limit of 25 per cent to 33 per cent or 40 per cent.
27 Jan, 2016, 09.22 PM IST
Department of Telecom decides not to increase existing spectrum capsThe move could be a big dampener for sharing and trading deals as two big telecom players in a circle will not be able to share or trade sp...
21 Oct, 2015, 09.00 PM IST
Auction winners’ wait for spectrum allocations may end soonDoT recently issued letters of intent to Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, Reliance Communications and Reliance Jio, who all won airwaves in March, t...
08 Jun, 2015, 05.28 AM IST
Allocate spectrum to telecom operators within 90 days after payment: PanelKhullar said said telecom services in Delhi may be disrupted partially from Dec due to delays by DoT in spectrum allocation to Airtel & Vod...
20 Oct, 2014, 04.32 PM IST