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TRAI Directs Indian Telcos to Display Geospatial Network Coverage Maps on Their Website
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is aiming the improve transparency when it comes to network coverage claimed by telecom operators. In its recent guidelines announced on Friday, the country’s telecom watchdog has directed service providers to display the geospatial network coverage map, its availability, and the signal strength. T...
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Telcos Can Claim Tax Credit For Duties Paid On Towers, Others: Supreme Court
In a relief to mobile service providers, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the telecom companies can take the benefit of CENVAT credit for payment of service tax on the output services rendered by them.
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Centre Orders Blocking Of 28,000 Mobile Sets used in Cybercrimes
An analysis by Department of Telecom found that a staggering 20 lakh numbers were used with these mobile handsets.
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Department of Telecom Lifts Restrictions on Mobile Network Connectivity Near Borders: Details
The telecom department has announced via a circular that it has amended the licencing norms to remove restrictions on operators offering connectivity near international border areas. The Department of Telecom has deleted clauses to remove requirements on fading out network signals near the borders.
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Bharti Airtel Defers Payment of AGR Dues Up to FY19 After DoT's Moratorium Offer
Bharti Airtel on Thursday said it has opted to defer the payment of AGR dues up to FY 2018-19, that are not tabulated in the Supreme Court's order, by up to four years. Last week, debt-ridden telecom operator Vodafone Idea (VIL) decided to defer payment of additional AGR dues of Rs. 8,837 crore by a period of four years.
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Telecom Operators Urge Haryana To Curb Rumours Linking Covid Spread To 5G
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) on Sunday said it has urged the Haryana government to curb misinformation being spread regarding 5G testing being responsible for the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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EU Top Court Gives Thumbs Up to Net Neutrality Rules
Europe's highest court on Tuesday gave its backing to the European Union's net neutrality rules which require telecoms operators to treat all Internet traffic equally, dealing a blow to the telecoms industry which wants a less restrictive regime.
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"Aim Was To Improve Services, Not Spy": Centre Denies Call Surveillance
The government today denied asking for call details of citizens after excerpts of a letter by telecom operators to the Department of Telecom were reported today, raising concerns about state surveillance.
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Jio 4G Download Speeds Higher Than Rivals' in February, TRAI Data Shows
Jio download speed was once again higher than that of Airtel, Vodafone and Idea in February 2018, data revealed by TRAI showed.
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Mobile Carriers Can Hold More Spectrum; Payment Norms Eased
The cabinet approved on Wednesday an increase to the cap on airwaves that a mobile operator can hold to 35% from 25%, government said.
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Telecom Operators Seek Two More Quarters To Implement Quality Of Services Norms
Another two quarters of time would mean till March 2018.
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Will Telecom Regulator TRAI's Latest Ruling Reduce Your Mobile Bill? Not Likely, Say Experts
TRAI has decided to cut or mobile termination charge to 6 paise a minute from 14 paise with effect from October 1.
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Reliance Jio Slams Airtel, Vodafone's 'Baseless Allegations' on TRAI's IUC Ruling
Airtel and Vodafone have a history of opposing all the IUC regulations, Reliance Jio said.
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India Takes Major Step to Lower Voice Calls Tariffs Across All Networks
Airtel, Vodafone and other telecom operators may drop the voice calls tariffs soon, analysts said. Reliance Jio could also lower the cost of its plans.
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Idea Money App Gets New Features Including Request Money, Split Bill
Idea Money users can now add their friends and family amongst whom the bill is to be split, and request money thereon.
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TRAI Directs Indian Telcos to Display Geospatial Network Coverage Maps on Their Website
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is aiming the improve transparency when it comes to network coverage claimed by telecom operators. In its recent guidelines announced on Friday, the country’s telecom watchdog has directed service providers to display the geospatial network coverage map, its availability, and the signal strength. T...
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Telcos Can Claim Tax Credit For Duties Paid On Towers, Others: Supreme Court
In a relief to mobile service providers, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the telecom companies can take the benefit of CENVAT credit for payment of service tax on the output services rendered by them.
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Centre Orders Blocking Of 28,000 Mobile Sets used in Cybercrimes
An analysis by Department of Telecom found that a staggering 20 lakh numbers were used with these mobile handsets.
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Department of Telecom Lifts Restrictions on Mobile Network Connectivity Near Borders: Details
The telecom department has announced via a circular that it has amended the licencing norms to remove restrictions on operators offering connectivity near international border areas. The Department of Telecom has deleted clauses to remove requirements on fading out network signals near the borders.
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Bharti Airtel Defers Payment of AGR Dues Up to FY19 After DoT's Moratorium Offer
Bharti Airtel on Thursday said it has opted to defer the payment of AGR dues up to FY 2018-19, that are not tabulated in the Supreme Court's order, by up to four years. Last week, debt-ridden telecom operator Vodafone Idea (VIL) decided to defer payment of additional AGR dues of Rs. 8,837 crore by a period of four years.
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Telecom Operators Urge Haryana To Curb Rumours Linking Covid Spread To 5G
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) on Sunday said it has urged the Haryana government to curb misinformation being spread regarding 5G testing being responsible for the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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EU Top Court Gives Thumbs Up to Net Neutrality Rules
Europe's highest court on Tuesday gave its backing to the European Union's net neutrality rules which require telecoms operators to treat all Internet traffic equally, dealing a blow to the telecoms industry which wants a less restrictive regime.
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"Aim Was To Improve Services, Not Spy": Centre Denies Call Surveillance
The government today denied asking for call details of citizens after excerpts of a letter by telecom operators to the Department of Telecom were reported today, raising concerns about state surveillance.
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Jio 4G Download Speeds Higher Than Rivals' in February, TRAI Data Shows
Jio download speed was once again higher than that of Airtel, Vodafone and Idea in February 2018, data revealed by TRAI showed.
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Mobile Carriers Can Hold More Spectrum; Payment Norms Eased
The cabinet approved on Wednesday an increase to the cap on airwaves that a mobile operator can hold to 35% from 25%, government said.
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Telecom Operators Seek Two More Quarters To Implement Quality Of Services Norms
Another two quarters of time would mean till March 2018.
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Will Telecom Regulator TRAI's Latest Ruling Reduce Your Mobile Bill? Not Likely, Say Experts
TRAI has decided to cut or mobile termination charge to 6 paise a minute from 14 paise with effect from October 1.
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Reliance Jio Slams Airtel, Vodafone's 'Baseless Allegations' on TRAI's IUC Ruling
Airtel and Vodafone have a history of opposing all the IUC regulations, Reliance Jio said.
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India Takes Major Step to Lower Voice Calls Tariffs Across All Networks
Airtel, Vodafone and other telecom operators may drop the voice calls tariffs soon, analysts said. Reliance Jio could also lower the cost of its plans.
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Idea Money App Gets New Features Including Request Money, Split Bill
Idea Money users can now add their friends and family amongst whom the bill is to be split, and request money thereon.
