India's next telecom battle could be fought on highways, with connected carsIndia's telecom wars have traditionally revolved around spectrum, towers and tariffs. But a new consultation paper by TRAI on Vehicle-to-Ev...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.33 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
DoT delicenses mid, high frequency bands to boost passenger safety, autonomous car developmentIndia's telecom department has removed licensing for 5.9 GHz and 77-81 GHz spectrum bands. This move will enhance passenger safety in vehic...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM 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
Stocks in news: Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, NLC India, Motilal Oswal, HCL TechIndian markets saw a sharp decline on Monday amid global worries and geopolitical tensions. Nifty moved closer to a key support level. Seve...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
TRAI, network clarity, please?India's digital future hinges on 5G network slicing. This technology allows for dedicated network segments, promising enhanced services for...
27 May, 2026, 12.30 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
5G network slicing: India's digital highway or a recipe for discrimination?India's 5G rollout is accelerating with network slicing. This technology creates dedicated network lanes for different services. It ensures...
14 May, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Telecom operators’ body urges govt to cut spectrum prices ahead of auction, cites weak 5G returnsThe telecom industry body COAI has asked the government to reduce spectrum auction prices. This comes as service providers have not yet rec...
26 Apr, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Indoor connectivity becoming critical challenge: Trai Chairman AK LahotiIndoor mobile data consumption is rising, causing connectivity problems. Trai Chairman AK Lahoti stresses the need for developers to integr...
24 Apr, 2026, 08.11 PM 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
Defence Ministry frees spectrum worth Rs 30,000 crore for upcoming auctionAll ministries and departments like Aviation, Space, Prasar Bharti, Defence, Telecom etc that are holding spectrum were asked to harmonise ...
11 Jul, 2018, 02.08 PM IST
DoT approaches TRAI on review of spectrum caps for telcosThe department's letter to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in this regard follows the recommendations made by the inter-minist...
04 Oct, 2017, 04.23 PM IST
Leading telcos against auction of 700 Mhz band for nowAirtel and Idea have asked Trai not to auction the premium 700 Mhz band until enough devices are available for services that are to be prov...
24 Dec, 2015, 03.16 PM IST
DoT wants 80% higher base price for 2G spectrumDoT committee has suggested that the base price of 2G spectrum to be auctioned should be up to 80% higher than what has been suggested by t...
06 Nov, 2013, 03.19 AM IST
- May have to write-off Rs 17k crore if government changes frequencies: Idea Cellular
Idea Cellular may have to write-off Rs 17,000 crore if the government decides to change the frequencies it uses to offer services.
04 Apr, 2012, 08.07 PM IST
- 700 Mhz spectrum auction may cause loss to government: Experts
The 700 Mhz frequency band is considered to be one of the most valuable slots for telecom services as most of the latest technology can be ...
08 Nov, 2011, 04.15 PM IST