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Another issue between DoT and Trai is on how much Indian Railways will be charted for the spectrum. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint

Telecom department and regulator clash over over key spectrum to Indian Railways

3 min read . 05 Jul 2025

The DoT clarified that the demand survey is being conducted to assess the demand for direct spectrum assignment to CNPNs, and participation in this exercise does not entitle the entities to any claim for spectrum assignment.

DoT begins fresh demand study for direct spectrum for private 5G networks

3 min read . 30 Jun 2025

Officials warn that changes to power limit for Wi-Fi devices could risk interference with existing satellite, broadcasting, and fixed communication services operating in the band.

Faster WiFi plan hits spectrum interference worry

7 min read . 27 Jun 2025

Operators were charging up to ₹8 lakh a year from public data offices (PDOs) for bandwidth via expensive leased lines.

Telecom operators wanted public WiFi project scrapped. Trai dealt them a blow.

3 min read . 17 Jun 2025

Trump Organization on Monday, 16 June 2025, launched a new American-made phone named Trump Mobile, for $499 for the people of the United States. (REUTERS)

Trump's firm launches new America-made phone Trump Mobile for $499

2 min read . 16 Jun 2025

India’s proposed framework is similar to the AI Incidents Monitor of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. (AFP)

Soon, an Indian standard to track AI failures

4 min read . 11 Jun 2025

The TRAI is working on a solution to provide better connectivity inside your home

No Wi-Fi? Call drops? TRAI may have a solution to fix dead zones in your home

2 min read . 08 Jun 2025

India's telecom department acknowledged in a notice issued last week that the country's limited components ecosystem posed challenges in achieving its 50-60% local sourcing rules for electronic and telecom products.

Policy U-turn: Why a new govt notice has Indian telecom equipment makers on edge

6 min read . 08 Jun 2025

The company added that the liabilities for these retirement benefits have been recognized in the financial statements as per Ind AS 19 (employee benefits).

BSNL has two straight profitable quarters after 18 years. Auditor flags concerns

7 min read . 30 May 2025

Vi's bank loan hopes hit as AGR relief looks unlikely after SC order.

Sword of Damocles hangs over Vodafone Idea’s bank guarantees

4 min read . 28 May 2025

The current budget for R&D in telecom technology is ₹400 crore, which is largely unutilized.

Next-gen telecom tech to get ₹1,000-crore yearly R&D boost under telecom policy

6 min read . 27 May 2025

In September 2024, the Supreme Court rejected curative petitions filed by Vodafone Idea and other operators seeking relief in the apex court’s 2019 ruling. (Image: Pixabay)

Supreme Court dismisses Vodafone Idea, Airtel plea for AGR interest waiver

4 min read . 19 May 2025

Starlink and Kuiper had during consultations with Trai urged it to keep the spectrum charge below 1% of their adjusted gross revenue, with no other charges. (Reuters)

Trai suggests 4% of adjusted gross revenue as satcom spectrum charges; 5-yr term

5 min read . 09 May 2025

Bharti Airtel has paid spectrum liabilities of ₹66,665 crore before they were due. (MINT_PRINT)

The ₹40,000 crore question: Will govt take stake in Bharti Airtel for AGR dues?

4 min read . 06 May 2025

Elon Musk's Starlink and Mukesh Ambani's ventures are poised to clash in India's satellite broadband market. (Image: Pixabay)

Starlink, Kuiper, other satcom firms told to meet 20% local manufacturing target

4 min read . 05 May 2025

Indus Towers is a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, which owns 50% in the company. (Mint)

Indus Towers downplays satellite internet impact on operations

4 min read . 01 May 2025

In July 2022, Adani Data Networks bought 400MHz spectrum in the 26GHz band after acquiring the unified licence, which is needed to provide telecom services.

Adani halts telecom ambitions, transfers spectrum rights to Bharti Airtel

3 min read . 22 Apr 2025

Telecom operators view neighbourhood stores deploying wifi hotspots under the PM-Wani scheme as competition. (Indranil Bhoumik/Mint)

India’s public wifi ambitions falters as telcos resist subsidising their rivals

3 min read . 12 Apr 2025

India has 1.15 billion mobile subscribers and even a small percentage of SIM cards with China-origin chips raises concerns about data security. (Bloomberg)

The Chinese SIM in your mobile phone may have to be replaced

3 min read . 08 Apr 2025

The equity conversion cuts Vi's debt by 17%, so regulatory payments in FY26 and FY27 are estimated at ₹18,600 crore and 23,600 crore.

Mint Primer | Clear signal: How equity deal can play out for Vi

2 min read . 03 Apr 2025