India plans safe space for local satellite communications playersGlobal satellite players must coordinate with Indian constellations for spectrum access. This ensures unhindered domestic presence in the g...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Voda Idea gets Rs 26.8 cr DoT notice for alleged default in spectrum-related rollout obligationsVodafone Idea was issued a penalty notice by the Telecom Department amounting to Rs 26.83 crore. This action stems from an alleged breach o...
01 Aug, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Satellite operator Sateliot sets up India subsidiary; sees country as key IoT growth marketEuropean satellite operator Sateliot is targeting India's growing IoT market. The company has established a local subsidiary to offer low-c...
26 Jul, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Government bars communication infra providers from sharing data outside IndiaNew government rules mandate all telecom data must remain stored within India. Communication infrastructure providers cannot share any data...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Auto, tech cos urge light regulation for V2X spectrum use; telcos seek exclusive allocationIn a bid for more efficient vehicle-to-everything communication, automotive and tech firms are advocating for minimal regulatory burdens. T...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Psychology says people who keep their refrigerator extremely organized aren't just tidying up, they may be decluttering their mindPsychology says people who organize their refrigerator meticulously may be influenced by conscientiousness, perceived control, executive fu...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Big Six tighten grip on India's audit market despite mandatory rotationDespite mandatory auditor rotation, India's largest audit firms are consolidating their dominance, auditing 66% of Nifty 500 companies. Gra...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
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...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
DoT retains backhaul spectrum pricing, rejects Trai's cut proposalTelecom operators face continued high costs for backhaul spectrum as the Department of Telecommunications rejects regulator Trai's proposal...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
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
Government scraps licensing rule for vehicle safety technologyIndia has taken a bold step by deregulating key radio frequencies, paving the way for innovative advancements in self-driving and collision...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Road safety tech plan hit by telcos-auto turf warIndia's ambitious V2X deployment faces a major hurdle as telcos, tech firms and auto bodies clash over control. Disagreements over licensin...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.03 PM 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 begins consultation for modalities of spectrum assignment in backhaul bandsTRAI has initiated consultations on assigning spectrum in several bands, including the lower 6 GHz, 7 GHz, 13 GHz, 15 GHz, 18 GHz, 21 GHz, ...
28 May, 2025, 08.31 PM IST
Telcos send mixed signals on spectrum assignmentApart from clarity on spectrum assignment, telecom operators are unanimously seeking a Convergence Act for regulating various communication...
05 Sep, 2022, 08.44 AM IST
Review spectrum pricing mechanism for captive users to incentivise ministries: CAG to DoTIn its report titled 'Management of spectrum assigned on the administrative basis to government departments/agencies', the CAG asked the De...
19 Jul, 2022, 05.06 PM IST