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New UPI rule regarding mobile numbers to become effective from April 1 | Details
The new guideline is aimed at reducing transaction errors caused due to outdated or reassigned mobile numbers.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 01:19 PM IST
Can’t regulate VPN apps, only MeitY can: TRAI
TRAI informs DoT it can't regulate VPN apps, stating they're governed by the IT Act, and recommends amendments for oversight if needed.
Published on Mar 01, 2025 05:22 AM IST
Aditi Agrawal, New Delhi
Head of UT police departments can now intercept calls: DoT
In an order dated December 16, 2024, the DoT has added ‘Head of Police department of concerned Union Territory’ to the list of ‘authorised agencies’.
Published on Feb 12, 2025 08:33 AM IST
DoT launches Sanchar Saathi mobile app to crack down on fraud communications
The Sanchar Saathi mobile app will allow users to flag incidents of fraud communications directly from their mobile phone call logs
Published on Jan 17, 2025 02:42 PM IST
Scindia launches DoT system to block spoofed int’l calls
Multiple scammers masquerade as police, courier company employees, or others to call victims from international numbers that appear as Indian numbers on the victims’ phones.
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 08:20 AM IST
UPSC ESE Result: Reserve list of 81 candidates released at upsc.gov.in
UPSC said the 81 candidates have been recommended per the requisition placed by the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications.
Published on Sep 13, 2024 10:23 AM IST
Digital Bharat Nidhi: First set of rules under Telecom Act notified
The Digital Bharat Nidhi, established through the Telecommunications Act, 2023, replaces the Universal Service Obligation Fund
Published on Aug 31, 2024 05:48 PM IST
TSOC identified over 3mn vulnerabilities in telecom infra since Jan 1, 2023: Minister in LS
The TSOC predicts and identifies cyberattacks on national telecommunications infrastructure, and identifies the machines which are initiating such attacks or under attack.
Updated on Aug 08, 2024 12:05 PM IST
Budget: DoT allocated additional ₹38.76 cr for system to block spoof int’l calls
Multiple scammers masquerade as police, FedEx employees, and others to call victims from international phone numbers that appear as Indian numbers.
Published on Jul 23, 2024 08:52 PM IST
DoT to reimburse part of testing, certification costs for start-ups, MSMEs
Under this scheme, 75% of testing and certification costs of start-ups, 60% for micro enterprises and 50% for small enterprises will be reimbursed by DoT
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 09:37 PM IST
India's telecom spectrum auction ends early on day 2, only 12% of spectrum sold
The auction was low-key as market watchers anticipated limited bidding, with telcos focusing on renewals and sprucing up of waves for boosting coverage.
Published on Jun 26, 2024 06:37 PM IST
PTI |
India to auction ₹96,318 crore telecom spectrum on Tuesday
All unsold spectrums from the last sale will be up for bidding again, with 800, 900, 1800, 2100, 2300, 2500, 3300 MHz and 26 GHz bands covering a large chunk.
Published on Jun 24, 2024 09:23 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
392 mobile handsets to be blocked over KYC scams linked to electricity bills: DoT
An analysis revealed that 392 handsets linked to 31,740 mobile numbers were involved in such fraudulent activities
Published on Jun 18, 2024 09:24 AM IST
Govt entities, banks to call, message from new 160 series: DoT
The DoT, in its May 30 press release, noted that consumers often do not respond to calls from the 140 series as it is extensively used for marketing
Published on May 31, 2024 12:16 PM IST
Mandatory caller ID feature to be tested out by telecos soon, but many devices may miss out
Depending on the results from the pilot, the DoT will decide on the technical specifications for implementing CNAP
Updated on May 18, 2024 08:44 AM IST
World Telecommunication Day 2024: Date, history, significance
World Telecommunication Day 2024: From date to theme, here's all that you need to know about this special day.
Updated on May 17, 2024 08:05 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Schools must raise awareness about parental control in internet usage, says DoT
Meanwhile, MeitY informed DoT that the SafeNet parental control app has been released on Google Play Store in beta mode and is still being tested
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 03:00 PM IST
Jio vs Airtel vs VI for spectrum auction on May 20: Centre sets base price at…
The Centre has announced a mobile internet spectrum auction for May 20, where VI, Airtel and Reliance Jio are expected to battle it out.
Published on Mar 08, 2024 06:51 PM IST
Vaishnawi Sinha
What are ‘Chakshu’ and ‘DIP’, platforms launched by govt to curb online fraud?
The government launched the platforms as several instances of fraud came to the fore, with criminals pretending to be bank or government officials
Updated on Mar 06, 2024 12:22 PM IST
Finance ministry meets to discuss rising online financial frauds
The officials discussed how to create a standard operating procedure to return funds to the victims from fraudulent accounts
Published on Feb 10, 2024 05:56 PM IST
Inside 79(3)(b), the content blocking provision with many legal grey areas
Legal experts say the provision has created a grey area for who can direct intermediaries to remove content, for what reason, and if it can be challenged
Updated on Feb 04, 2024 01:18 AM IST
Aditi Agrawal, New Delhi
Apple, Google remove foreign eSIM providers Airalo, Holafly: Report
The apps were removed following instructions from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), as per the report.
Published on Jan 07, 2024 04:11 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Centre's new call on internet spectrum a big win for Elon Musk's Starlink
India has decided on the allotment of internet airwaves satellite instead of bidding, paving way for Elon Musk's Starlink to come to India soon.
Published on Dec 21, 2023 10:44 PM IST
Vaishnawi Sinha
Reform, regulation: What expansive telecom bill seeks to do
The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, also seeks to amend the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Act, 1997.
Updated on Dec 19, 2023 02:16 AM IST
65 illegal telecoms enabling ‘fraud calls’ blocked this year: Minister tells LS
DoT instructed International Long Distance Operators (ILDOs) to reject incoming calls lacking Caller Line Identification (CLI) or improper prefixes
Published on Dec 06, 2023 11:15 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Received an ‘Emergency Alert’? Here's what the notification means
The ‘Cell Broadcast Alert System’ aims to provide real-time disaster alerts to citizens for scenarios like tsunamis, floods, earthquakes, and more.
Published on Oct 10, 2023 04:29 PM IST
Did you receive this ‘emergency alert’ on your phone today? Here's what it means
Emergency alert tests are conducted using cell broadcast systems to assess effectiveness and identify potential problems.
Published on Sep 15, 2023 03:05 PM IST
Received ‘Emergency alert: Severe’ message on your phone? Here's what it means
The notification was sent by the Department of Telecommunication as a test message to all mobile devices.
Published on Aug 17, 2023 02:44 PM IST
Bihar telecom dept seeks details from service providers over low usage of CBuD app
The CBuD mobile application was developed to prevent damage to underground assets by agencies undertaking infrastructure development work
Updated on Jul 16, 2023 10:08 PM IST
Ruchir Kumar I Edited by Shilpa Ambardar, Patna
SIM cards on forged papers: FIRs pending against 360 telecom agencies in Bihar
Bihar accounts for 87% of the 2.30 lakh disconnected mobile connections, while the remaining 13% are from Jharkhand.
Updated on May 17, 2023 10:14 PM IST
Ruchir Kumar, Patna
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