telecommunications

Colombo, April 11 – Pakistan's 5G spectrum auction remains inadequate due to "structural bottlenecks in fiberization, device bottlenecks in accessibility and affordability, financial bottlenecks in investment and revenue, and infrastructural bottlenecks in execution," according to a report...

New Delhi, April 7 Telecom regulator TRAI on Tuesday proposed making it mandatory for telecom operators to offer mobile plans with only calling and SMS services at a lower price compared to their current special tariff vouchers, which include data facilities as well.In a draft Telecom Consumer...

Lucknow, April 6 Bharti Airtel announced on Monday that it has deployed more than 4,300 new 5G sites across eastern Uttar Pradesh in the last 12 months, strengthening its network presence in the region.This large-scale network expansion was undertaken across 48 districts of the UP East circle...

Further interceptions have been reported across the United Arab Emirates as air defense systems engaged a new wave of Iranian missiles and drones targeting the capital region. Debris from the interceptions caused small fires and limited damage in parts of Abu Dhabi, including the Musaffah...

Indore, April 2 A case of fraud has been registered against seven customers from Indore who are associated with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), for allegedly misusing more than Rs 5.7 crore that was wrongly deposited in their digital wallets, police said on Thursday.Police are...

New Delhi, April 2 Communication service apps are required to report compliance with SIM-binding rules by December 31, Parliament was informed on Thursday.In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Telecom, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, said that the web services of mobile apps...

New Delhi, April 2 Bharti Airtel has become the world's second largest telecom operator with 650 million subscribers, the company said on Thursday, citing GSMA data.According to GSMA Intelligence, Bharti Airtel is ranked second globally by mobile customer base, with operations spread across...

New Delhi, April 1 India's imports of telecom equipment from China rose to USD 6,371 million (approximately Rs 59,500 crore) in 2023-24, up from USD 5,553 million in 2019-20, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.Minister of State for Communications, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, in a written reply...

Shillong, April 1 – Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said on Wednesday that satellite-based internet services through Starlink would have a "transformative impact" on last-mile connectivity in the state, particularly in remote and underserved regions.Speaking after witnessing the...

Washington, Apr 1 The US has listed India’s preference for using domestic satellites for direct-to-home (DTH) television services and localized shutdown of the internet as a barrier to foreign trade.The 2026 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, released by the office of...

New Delhi, March 31 Telecom infrastructure company Indus Towers announced on Tuesday the appointment of Venkatesh Tiwari as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective April 1, 2026.Tiwari will succeed Tejinder Singh Kalra, who is set to retire from the company upon attaining...

Dewas, March 30 An agent for telecom companies was arrested in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly issuing 84 SIM cards to different people using a single photograph, a police official said on Monday.Kotwali police station in-charge Shyamchandra Sharma identified the accused as Abrar, also...

New Delhi, March 30 Adobe announced on Monday that industry veteran Manoj Kohli has joined the Adobe International Advisory Board (IAB).The Adobe IAB, founded in 2021, brings together highly experienced, globally focused leaders to help Adobe customers navigate change, the company said in a...

GANDERBAL, MARCH 27: The Deputy Commissioner of Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, chaired a detailed review meeting to assess preparedness for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026.During the meeting, the DC reviewed departmental action plans and emphasized the importance of initiating tendering...

New Delhi, March 27 The CBI has arrested two directors of a Meerut-based company that was allegedly established "solely to procure bulk SIM cards" and facilitate SIM Box operations for cyber fraud, officials said on Friday.A SIM box routes large volumes of phone calls or SMS messages through...

Washington, March 27 – The Federal Communications Commission has proposed sweeping new rules aimed at preventing illegal robocalls from ever starting, by tightening control over how phone numbers are issued, resold, and used across the telecommunications system.The proposal reflects a shift in...

New Delhi, March 27 The Delhi Police has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) to enhance technology-driven policing and strengthen operational capabilities, an official said on Friday.The collaboration aims to leverage indigenous and...

Washington, March 27 – The Federal Communications Commission has launched a sweeping proposal to bring call center jobs back to the United States, tighten customer service standards, and crack down on illegal robocalls linked to overseas operations.The move, approved by the Commission this...

New Delhi, March 25 – Union Minister of Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday about significant progress made in the growth of the Bharat 6G Alliance and the strengthening of India’s research ecosystem through the...

New Delhi, March 25 Airtel Africa announced on Wednesday that Sunil Bharti Mittal will retire as Chairman of the board at the conclusion of the company's AGM in July 2026.Gopal Vittal has been appointed as the Non-Executive Chairman, effective from the same date, while Shravin Bharti Mittal...