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  DoT considering balloons and drones for 5G networks during emergencies

  Technology | June 03, 2024 14:21 IST

  DoT's plan to test balloons and drones for 5G network restoration, has the potential of providing a rapid and flexible means to ensure connectivity during emergencies, these aerial platforms could play a crucial role in disaster response efforts.

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  Action against SMS scammers: Govt blacklists 8 principal entities involved in spewing fraud messages

  India | May 27, 2024 21:14 IST

  The eight blacklisted principal entities were involved in sending 10,000 fake SMS. Principal entities are businesses or legal groups that send commercial messages to subscribers via SMS.

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  DoT instructed telecom companies to block 18 lakh mobile numbers: Know-why?

  Technology | May 20, 2024 14:51 IST

  Due to rising cases of cybercrime, TRAI reportedly blocked 28,220 smartphones which were being used to conduct illegal practices. Now DoT has instructed the telecom companies to block the mobile numbers which were being used in these blocked devices for security reasons.

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  Government blocks 20 smart devices amidst cybercrime and financial fraud concerns

  Technology | May 07, 2024 19:37 IST

  DoT recently disconnected several mobile numbers and blocked 20 smartphones (devices) for misuse it for cybercrime and financial fraud. The news was confirmed when it posted on X about the move, after receiving complaints on its Chakshu portal.

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  DoT collaborates with Ericsson to skill students for 100 5G use case labs

  Technology | March 12, 2024 9:51 IST

  The company further said that it will open its ‘Ericsson Educate’ platform to 10,000 students from these institutes and provide access to learning material on key technologies.

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  Government launches Chakshu portal to combat online fraud: What is it and how to use it

  Explainers | March 06, 2024 15:38 IST

  The Chakshu portal has been developed under the Sanchar Saathi Initiative, is a Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP), which integrates with Sanchar Saathi. Stakeholders could take quick action on numbers, messages and more, which were reported on the portal.

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  India Government launches 'Sangam: Digital Twin' initiative for next-age infra planning and design

  Technology | February 15, 2024 19:10 IST

  The ‘Digital Twin’ technology offers a solution by creating virtual replicas of physical assets, allowing for real-time monitoring, simulation and analysis for experimental iterations and feedback loops to adapt to changes to achieve the best outcomes.

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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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  Lost your smartphone? This app developed by Govt will help you locate it easily - Details

  Technology | September 14, 2022 14:44 IST

  CEIR has been developed by the Department of Telecommunications to curtail the counterfeit mobile phone market. Now if you are thinking of why this app is important for you to download, then you must know that it is related to your mobile data which you have.

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  5G Fixed wireless access subscriptions to exceed 460 million subscriptions by 2030- Report

  Technology | July 04, 2022 17:09 IST

  "5G-enabled Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is a killer use-case for bridging this digital divide and providing connectivity where fibre or even DSL has not yet reached," said the report.  

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  Selling Signal Boosters and Wireless Jammers are illegal in India: Informs the government

  Technology | July 04, 2022 15:34 IST

  With regards to signal booster/repeater, the department said it is unlawful to possess, sale and/or use mobile signal repeater/booster by any individual/ entity other than the licensed telecom service providers.

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  5G set to roll out in 13 major cities of India- check if your city is there in the first phase of ro

  Technology | June 17, 2022 15:22 IST

  5G is set to rollout in the coming months and in the first stage, the network will be made available in cities- Delhi, Jamnagar, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Bengaluru, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Pune, Gurugram and Kolkata.

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  India to welcome 5G in 13 Cities

  Technology | December 29, 2021 17:40 IST

  The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) stated that India is set to receive its first-ever 5G network service in 13 cities. The Fifth-gen wireless technology (5G), will allow faster and more responsive Internet services.

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  Rs 10,000 fine on every call, SMS by pesky callers after 50 violations

  Business | July 05, 2021 23:28 IST

  The Department of Telecom has proposed to further tighten the noose on pesky callers by imposing a Rs 10,000 penalty for every call and SMS made by telemarketers after 50 violations, according to an official source.  

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  Add '0' before dialling a mobile phone number from your landline starting January 1, says DoT

  India | November 25, 2020 13:15 IST

  The department of telecommunications (DoT) has made it mandatory to prefix 0 before dialling any mobile number from your landline January 1 onwards. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (Trai) had in May recommended a '0' prefix for all such calls to create sufficient numbering space for telecom service providers.

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  Phone services likely to be hit as telecom towers stare at diesel crunch amid COVID-19 lockdown

  Business | March 26, 2020 17:13 IST

  Local authorities have asked the personnel of the telecom service providers at network operation centers and call centers to shut operations in view of the restrictions, says report.

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  DoT plea to seek 20 year time for payment of AGR bears cabinet stamp

  Business | March 19, 2020 17:29 IST

  The Supreme Court will hear the government's rescue plan of giving telcos a 20-year repayment period for AGR dues during the next hearing scheduled after two weeks.

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  DoT, BSNL pensioners plan Parliament march next week

  Business | March 05, 2020 17:40 IST

  Retired employees of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and BSNL are planning to organise a march to Parliament next week for demanding revision in their pension and its delinking from wage revision.

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  AGR Dues: 'Test checks' on AGR-hit telcos' dues assessment may start this week: DoT sources

  Business | March 01, 2020 14:04 IST

  The "test checks" as promised by the government on AGR-hit telecom companies' dues assessment could start this week for large telcos, according to a senior DoT official.

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  Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Tata Teleservices likely to pay AGR dues today: DoT source

  Business | February 17, 2020 8:36 IST

  The three companies are jointly liable to pay dues of over Rs 1 lakh crore, but they have informed the Department of Telecom (DoT) of making only partial payment, as per their representatives.