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  TRAI introduces new guidelines for mobile number portability to combat fraud

  Technology | March 18, 2024 22:58 IST

  TRAI has announced updated guidelines for mobile number portability (MNP) effective from July 1, aiming to curb SIM swap fraud in India. Under the new rules, users replacing a SIM due to theft or damage can't port to a new SIM within 7 days.

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  Government Alert: What you should know about the 'Call Forwarding Scam' advisory

  Technology | January 12, 2024 12:11 IST

  The centre warns mobile users about scam calls instructing them to dial '*401#' that could lead to call forwarding scams, enabling cybercriminals to potentially empty bank accounts through OTP requests.

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  Telecom Bill 2023: India's move to replace 138-year-old law | 7 key things to know

  Technology | December 20, 2023 7:46 IST

  Centre is updating telecom regulations with the Telecom Bill 2023, strengthening government powers, reducing penalties for telecom companies, and allowing free spectrum for satellite broadband. Here's everything you need to know.

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  ALERT! Don't pick up calls from these numbers | DoT bans specific number codes

  Technology | December 07, 2023 13:58 IST

  The government is cracking down on fraud calls by blocking 65 illegal setups, directing telecom operators to reject certain calls, disconnecting fraudulent mobile connections, and blocking deceptive call-generating apps to enhance overall security.

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  A quick guide to new rules for SIM cards effective today

  Technology | December 01, 2023 13:44 IST

  These new rules are designed to make SIM card use more secure and prevent fraud. Here is everything you need to know.

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  Be aware of these 6 must-know rules for buying SIM cards from tomorrow

  Technology | November 30, 2023 13:51 IST

  Starting from tomorrow, December 1st, several new rules will be in place, including those for buying and selling SIM cards. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had initially planned to implement these rules from October 1, but they were postponed by two months.

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  New rules for SIM card purchase starting December 1: 5 key points to remember

  Technology | November 22, 2023 16:30 IST

  Starting December 1, new rules for buying SIM cards aim to curb scams, requiring dealer verification, Aadhaar scanning for customer purchases, and limiting bulk issuance.

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  India's largest telecom event IMC 2023 begins tomorrow in Delhi: Here's all you need to know

  Technology | October 26, 2023 13:28 IST

  Approximately 7,000 individuals are expected to be present on the opening day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers his inaugural address at the main venue, 'Bharat Mandapam,' in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

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  Indian airlines can now enable in-flight Wi-Fi services for passengers: Know what it means

  Technology | March 02, 2020 18:37 IST

  Indian airlines can now provide passengers with in-flight Wi-Fi. Here's what it means

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  Delhi Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash transferred to Department of Telecommunications

  India | November 17, 2018 23:31 IST

  Prakash had accused some of the ruling AAP MLAs of assaulting him in the presence of Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia.

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  Govt rubbishes reports of 50 crore mobile numbers facing disconnection, calls them 'untrue' and 'imaginary'

  India | October 18, 2018 20:12 IST

  The proposed number for disconnection doing the rounds in the mentioned reports is almost half of the number of mobile phones in the country.

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  2G verdict fallout: Telcos threaten legal action against govt but will their challenge stand?

  Business | December 26, 2017 9:33 IST

  Telecom firms such as Videcon, Loop and S Tel are said to be in deliberations to sue the government for damages following the 2G 'scam' verdict.

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  IPS officer M Akhaya appointed CVO in telecom department

  India | March 12, 2015 20:21 IST

  New Delhi: IPS officer M Akhaya has been appointed as the Chief Vigilance Officer in the Department of Telecommunications here.Akhaya, a 1988-batch IPS officer of Odisha cadre, has been appointed for an initial period of

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  SC asks DoT Secy to file affidavit on blocking porn sites

  India | April 21, 2014 20:43 IST

  New Delhi: The Supreme Court today asked the Secretary of Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to file affidavit on whether the Centre is competent to issue direction to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block porn sites

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  Telecom Operators Begin Drive To Weed Out Inactive Numbers

  January 09, 2012 14:27 IST

  New Delhi, Jan 9: Major telecom operators have begun a drive to week out 'inactive' numbers after a directive from Department of Telecommunications.  Latest subscriber figures given by TRAI shos only 626.18 million users are