Telecom Minister

5G trials to begin within 100 days, promises telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad

The new Minister also intends to revive BSNL and MTNL on 'national interest' grounds.

BSNL's annual losses now amount to Rs 7,992 crore for the fiscal ended March 2018

The broadband share of the public sector firm has remained stable at 10 per cent since the fiscal year 2016.

BSNL unions defer indefinite strike by one week to 10 December; to meet telecom minister

BSNL unions have been demanding allocation of 4G spectrum to the public sector firm,

Telecom Minister inaugurates India's first internet telephony service by BSNL

BSNL's internet telephony service will allow users to dial any phone number through its mobile app.

Indian government to launch the second phase of BharatNet project worth Rs 34,000 crore on 13 November

Under the BharatNet Phase II, the government plans to connect 1.5 lakh panchayats through 10 lakh km of additional optical fibre.

2G scam hearing deferred till 5 December: Biggest corruption scandal in India's history explained

Seven years after the 2G spectrum scam came under the public spotlight, a special court will announce the date of verdict in three cases linked to, what the Time magazine called, is the biggest corruption scandal in India's history.

ZTE has tied up with Airtel, Vodafone and Reliance Jio for pre-5G trials; to make telecom products customised for local needs

ZTE has partnered with Indian telecom players such as Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India and Reliance Jio for this project and will design and develop future technologies including 5G.

National Telecom Policy to focus on providing affordable internet and disruptive technologies

The National Telecom Policy would be created to resolve issues in the sector along with a focus on disruptive technologies.

Vodafone CEO Vittorio Colao writes to telecom minister on interconnect charges: Full text

Vodafone has sought a reduction in interest rate on deferred spectrum payment and also expressed concerns over risks associated with a possible cut in mobile termination charges (MTC)

DoT launches portal for info on mobile tower radiation

The timing of the launch coincides with the recent SC order on deactivation of a mobile tower in Gwalior on the plea of a 42-year-old cancer patient.