Prioritise 6 GHz spectrum for 5G, roll out fair share data network usage norm: COAI to governmentCOAI emphasizes the need for massive spectrum resources like Bharat 6G Alliance and Vision for 6G innovations and deployment.
12 Jun, 2024, 08.21 PM IST
Telecom service providers seek urgent intervention from DoT to curb rising equipment theftTelecom service providers in India are facing a surge in theft of critical equipment, disrupting services and causing financial losses. Thi...
30 May, 2024, 05.39 PM IST
DoT dials cops to stop network gear theftThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a directive to tackle rampant theft of critical network gear causing Rs 800 crore los...
30 May, 2024, 03.22 PM IST
Jio, Airtel, Vi link equipment theft to foreign websites, ask DoT to block themCOAI called upon DoT to address the issue urgently by prioritising complaints related to equipment theft and ensuring stringent action. COA...
18 Mar, 2024, 10.19 AM IST
Data theft, security issues key in selecting 5G vendorsA day after the US communications department tagged Chinese telecom vendors Huawei and ZTE as a “national security risk”, government source...
02 Jul, 2020, 10.26 AM IST
DoT likely to start tracking system for lost mobiles next monthNew tracking system would make detection of stolen phones possible even if IMEI number is changed.
08 Jul, 2019, 06.33 AM IST
Department of Telecom assigns mobile tracking project to C-DoTThe CEIR system will block all services on stolen or lost mobile phones on any network even if the SIM card is removed or IMEI number of th...
11 Feb, 2018, 04.00 PM IST
CDoT to develop registry of lost, stolen phones to prevent misuseThe project aims to protect consumer interest, curtail counterfeits, discourage mobile phone theft, help detect cloning of phones and allow...
10 Feb, 2018, 06.23 AM IST
Tampering mobile IMEI number to attract up to 3 years jail, fineWhenever a user makes a call, the call record shows phone number of the caller and IMEI number of the handset from which the call has been ...
24 Sep, 2017, 05.21 PM IST
Consumers can safeguard mobile phones, private data from theft with government's unique identification numbersThe registry of unique identification numbers is a central system where carriers can share information on stolen devices and prevent them f...
05 Jul, 2017, 01.21 AM IST
DoT plans cell for safeguarding consumers against theft of phones, data on themThe broad aim of the plan is to protect consumer interest, curtail counterfiet mobile phone market, discourage mobile phone theft, detect c...
04 Jul, 2017, 07.49 PM IST
Militants yet again target telecom facility in KashmirMilitants once again targeted a telecom facility in Kashmir as a grenade was lobbed today at a mobile phone tower in a downtown area of Sri...
01 Jun, 2015, 07.41 PM IST
Militants strike at two places in Kashmir; one killed, four hurtAfter the attack in Sopore, militants struck in Kulgam area of south Kashmir by firing on a patrol party of army, resulting in injuries to ...
25 May, 2015, 04.17 PM IST
- Trai recommendations on blocking lost, stolen mobiles by December
Telecom regulator Trai is likely to come out with its final recommendations on blocking lost and stolen mobiles by December.
20 Nov, 2011, 10.46 AM IST
- TRAI recommendations soon on blocking lost, stolen mobiles
Telecom regulator TRAI may soon finalise recommendations on blocking lost and stolen mobiles to provide relief to people.
07 Sep, 2011, 02.57 PM IST
- Not by fines alone
It is welcome that the government is waking up to the requirement of cyber security.
30 Jul, 2010, 06.59 AM IST
- Power sector freed from security curbs on equipment imports
In A major relief to domestic power companies importing Chinese equipment, a high-level committee has said that securityrelated restriction...
13 Jul, 2010, 05.37 AM IST