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DoT may ease spectrum trading rules in relief to telcos
The government has already given a one-time opportunity to telecom operators to opt for a higher number of instalments (16) instead of the currently permitted 10 instalments
1 min read21 Dec 2018Govt to seek Trai’s views on network testing norms
Proposed norms would mean a new regulatory requirement for Jio
2 min read31 Aug 2018Telecom Commission likely to discuss Trai’s proposal on spectrum allocation on 31 August
The latest recommendations of Trai on spectrum auction plan worth 4.9 trillion may not be taken up for discussion at the Telecom Commission's meeting
1 min read15 Aug 2018News In Numbers: GST revenue collection in April tops Rs1 trillion
In other newsTelecom commission approves Wi-Fi services on flights, India cuts stent prices by more than 7%
3 min read2 May 2018Telecom Commission approves Wi-Fi services on flights in India
Indian and foreign airlines would be free to offer data and voice services to passengers but only over Indian airspace
3 min read1 May 2018In-flight Wi-Fi over Indian airspace moves closer to reality
The Telecom Commission is set to approve the much-awaited proposal for in-flight Wi-Fi at its next meeting scheduled on 1 May
2 min read19 Apr 2018Cabinet may consider relief package for telecom today
The cabinet proposal is based on the recommendations of the inter-ministerial group on the revival of the sector, and includes extending the duration of spectrum payment for telecom companies
1 min read7 Mar 2018Trai to meet telecom operators on 23 Jan to chart out 2018 agenda
Trai chairman R.S. Sharma says he will be meeting telecom industry members on 23 January to discuss what will be the issues that they should deliberate in the current calender year
1 min read17 Jan 2018Opening bell: Asian markets little changed; Coal India, IT industry in news
In other news, IDFC Bank, Capital First explore merger, while institutional investors drive NMDC share sale
1 min read10 Jan 2018Telecom Commission favours raising spectrum holding limit
Telecom Commission has concurred with Trai's suggestion to raise spectrum holding limit of mobile operators which will ease the exit route for operators under stress
3 min read10 Jan 2018Popular Topics
Budget
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