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DoT considering balloons and drones for 5G networks during emergencies
Technology | Jun 03, 2024, 02:21 PM ISTDoT'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, 09:14 PM ISTThe 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, 02:51 PM ISTDue 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, 07:37 PM ISTDoT 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 | Mar 12, 2024, 09:51 AM ISTThe 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 | Mar 06, 2024, 03:38 PM ISTThe 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 | Feb 15, 2024, 07:10 PM ISTThe ‘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 | Dec 07, 2023, 01:58 PM ISTThe 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 | Sep 14, 2022, 02:44 PM ISTCEIR 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 | Jul 04, 2022, 05:09 PM 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 | Jul 04, 2022, 03:34 PM ISTWith 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 | Jun 17, 2022, 03:22 PM IST5G 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 | Dec 29, 2021, 05:40 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 05, 2021, 11:28 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 25, 2020, 01:15 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 26, 2020, 05:13 PM ISTLocal 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 | Mar 19, 2020, 05:29 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 05, 2020, 05:40 PM ISTRetired 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 | Mar 01, 2020, 02:04 PM ISTThe "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 | Feb 17, 2020, 08:36 AM ISTThe 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.