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DoT approves telcos' applications for 5G trials; no Chinese tech for trials

The Department of Telecom on Tuesday approved applications of Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and MTNL

Bharti Airtel regains Rs 3 trillion market-cap as stock surges over 5%

Analysts at ICICI Securities have a 'buy' rating on Airtel with a target price of Rs 700 per share

Top headlines: Govt plans bank with $13.7 bn equity, Dec services PMI dips

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Sale of 21 MTNL land assets hits roadblock as DoT refuses to give up funds

DoT unwilling to part with the funds garnered, as mandated by DDA

DoT's monitoring wing removes 33 illegal mobile network boosters in Delhi

The Wireless Monitoring Organisation, part of DoT, took down 33 illegal mobile network boosters and also served notices for removal of 40 such equipment that were being used in the national capital

Telecom dept clamps down on illegal mobile network boosters in Delhi

Department of Telecom's wireless monitoring organisation conducted raids in Delhi to bring down illegal network boosters which interfere with mobile services and result in call drops and other issues

Policy to improve broadband proliferation in offing: DoT official

K Ramchand, Member (Technology), Department of Telecom, said a policy to enhance number of public wifi hotspots across the country is also in the offing

Vodafone Idea's new brand identity "Vi"; Tariff hike on cards

The telco has till now been advertising the two brands separately

The AGR verdict and its impact on Vodafone Idea

Since the Supreme Court has now decided on a 10-year repayment tenure, it would clearly be a big challenge for Vodafone Idea, which is already steeped in debt

SBI moves SC in AGR case, says interests of DoT will be protected

Representing RComm, SBI said that the amount payable under a resolution plan shall be paid on priority to operational creditors over financial creditors

BSNL cancels 4G tender after DoT asks it to avoid Chinese equipment: Report

The source privy to the development said that a new tender will be floated which will have emphasis on preference to Make in India

No, thanks: Mobile device makers say to DoT on source code demand

They oppose the proposal on the grounds that source codes are 'commercially valuable, confidential, and sensitive information'

DoT may ask BSNL not to use Chinese equipment in 4G upgradation: Report

The development comes at a time when Indian and Chinese armies are engaged in a standoff in Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie in eastern Ladakh

Telecom operators wary of sharing source code of products with DoT

Source coding testing, they have told vendors, will be undertaken by third party labs accredited by the DoT

DoT meets telcos to check preparedness as cyclone Nisarga approaches

This would be the first cyclonic storm to impact India's financial capital, which has logged over 41,000 coronavirus cases so far, since 1882

Top headlines: FMCG market growth slump, YES Bank capital raising, and more

From FMCG market likely to witness slump, DoT asking telcos to list out spectrum demands to analysts predicting GDP fall to 3-decade low, Business Standard brings you top headlines of the day

DoT asks telcos to list spectrum needs as data demand surges in lockdown

According to COAI estimates, each telco would require about an additional 5MHz to ensure that the networks continue to function smoothly

Coronavirus impact: As data usage jumps, telcos ask govt for more spectrum

With people staying at home, data usage has grown considerably and telecom networks are feeling the pressure

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Self-assessment of Airtel, VIL, Tata AGR dues short of DoT's math

In all, AGR dues calculated by the government for 16 entities add up to Rs 1.69 trillion , while telcos' self-assessment place their dues at a mere Rs 37,176 crore