Mobile verification platform to boost telcos revenuesThe government is gearing up to introduce a revolutionary platform that enables banks and financial providers to validate mobile numbers ef...
30 Oct, 2025, 11.00 AM IST
New cybersecurity rules notified amid concerns with security push 'mandatory only for telecom operators'New cybersecurity rules are now in effect. The Department of Telecom aims to curb cyber fraud with a mobile number validation platform. Thi...
24 Oct, 2025, 09.05 AM IST
Telcos join group call to prevent network outagesTelecom operators in India are working together to ensure uninterrupted communication services. This is happening amidst the ongoing tensio...
10 May, 2025, 09.52 AM IST
Bring OTTs under India’s cybersecurity rules: COAITelecom carriers are urging the government to regulate over-the-top (OTT) communication platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram under India's ...
29 Apr, 2025, 02.14 PM IST
Telcos flag new cybersecurity rulesIndia's new cybersecurity rules mandate telcos to report incidents within six hours, potentially increasing compliance costs and impacting ...
28 Nov, 2024, 12.04 AM IST
New cybersecurity laws could increase your mobile data billsNew cybersecurity rules in India will increase costs for telecom companies. This could lead to higher mobile phone bills. The rules require...
27 Nov, 2024, 09.32 AM IST
Telcos, experts flag draft rules on cybersecurity as fears of overlap with MeitY guidelines loomTelecom companies and legal experts are raising concerns about India's new cybersecurity rules, arguing they grant the government excessive...
15 Nov, 2024, 08.18 AM IST
Share of artificial intelligence, machine learning workforce in telcos jump to 20 per cent from 7 per cent in one yearThe telecom industry has seen a significant increase in the number of people working in AI and machine learning (AI/ML) roles. Experts pred...
13 Sep, 2023, 10.08 AM IST
Operational technology security emerging as key amid 5G industrial use case developmentOperational technology is hardware and software that detects or causes a change, through the direct monitoring and/or control of industrial...
08 May, 2023, 04.33 PM IST
Shortage of cybersecurity professionals triggers fight for talentThere are between 20,000 and 25,000 unfilled positions in cyber security profiles in India currently, and this number is expected to expand...
30 Mar, 2023, 04.24 PM IST
Cyber security and network engineers among most sought after job profiles in telecom in 2023The demand is driven by the continued rollout of 5G service across the country. The other profiles expected to see rise in demand are user ...
03 Jan, 2023, 04.34 PM IST
Telcos may double investments to strengthen 5G network security"With 5G, it is the first time they (the telcos) have a chance to put security at the core of the telecom operations. This will of course i...
17 Dec, 2022, 08.48 AM IST
Nearly half the companies in telecom sector plan to hire freshers by year-end: TeamLease report"The highly competitive telecom sector is witnessing a transformative moment in their journey with the launch of 5G networks and F2H (fibre...
24 Aug, 2022, 08.04 AM IST
Big-ticket tech deals to help boost telcos’ digital revenuesSuch deals, they said, will boost telco revenue flows from emerging digital business opportunities around cloud computing, CPaas (communica...
28 Jan, 2022, 11.48 PM IST
Chinese companies not barred from participating in trusted sources search, says National Cyber Security CoordinatorHe rejected concerns that telcos are facing delays in 4G roll outs as a result of the new process, saying operators have the option of taki...
29 Sep, 2021, 08.27 AM IST
DoT amends ISP licenses on telecom gear use from trusted sources, products lists" With effect from 15 June 2021. the licensee shall only connect Trusted Products in its network, and also seek permission from designated ...
17 Mar, 2021, 09.32 AM IST
Cybersecurity a big opportunity for telcos, says IBM ExecutiveUnder its cybersecurity business, IBM is focusing on services such as threat management and fraud management, IoT security monitoring, mana...
21 Sep, 2019, 11.15 AM IST