Face disincentives for call drops: Prasad to telcos

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 16:19

In the backdrop of frequent call drops faced by consumers, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today said the government is exploring the possibility of bringing in disincentives for telecom operators to counter the issue.

2G PMLA case: Matter adjourned till July 27 for final arguments

Last Updated: Monday, June 1, 2015, 08:43

ED on April 25 last year had filed the charge sheet against the accused for alleged offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

2G PMLA case: Court to begin hearing final arguments on Monday

Last Updated: Sunday, May 31, 2015, 10:13

ED on April 25 last year had filed the charge sheet against the accused for alleged offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

DoT to soon meet telcos on call drop issue: Prasad

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 14:22

Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said the Department of Telecom (DoT) will soon call a meeting of all service providers to look into the problem of frequent call drops being faced by customers.

2G scam: I was victimised for not following Maran's orders, says Ex-TRAI chief

Last Updated: Sunday, April 5, 2015, 13:09

Baijal has also claimed that the UPA government exacted revenge on him years after his retirement for not following Maran's orders.

2G scam: 'I was victimized for breaking the monopolies,' says ex-telecom minister Raja

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 09:48

In an exclusive free-wheeling and candid interview given to the India Legal magazine at his Gulmohar Park residence, Raja, who had to spend 15 months in Tihar Jail for his role in the alleged 2G telecom scam, and is now out on bail, said, "One day, 2G will be my strength.... I was victimized for breaking the monopolies."

Spectrum bids won't result in high call rates: Prasad

Last Updated: Thursday, March 26, 2015, 18:01

Ideal Cellular, which provides mobile services using GSM technology, bid a maximum of Rs 30,306.98 crore to buy spectrum in the 900 megahertz, 1800 MHz and 2,100 MHz bands.

BSNL invests Rs 11,000 crore to improve services: Prasad

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 17:56

BSNL is augmenting its mobile network by installing additional 14,421 2G mobile sites and 10,605 3G sites with an estimated investment of Rs 4,804 crore.

Media Tek keen on expanding business in India

Last Updated: Friday, February 6, 2015, 23:28

Taiwan-based electronic chip firm Media Tek's Chairman MK Tsai on Friday met Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and expressed keen interest in expanding presence in the country.

Cabinet approves Rs 3,705 cr per MHZ as base price for 3G spectrum auction

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 18:30

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Rs 3,705 crore per MHZ in the 2100 MHz band as base price for 3G spectrum auction, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said.

Prasad, Parrikar meeting to resolve 3G spectrum

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 21, 2015, 12:47

Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will be meeting Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to resolve issues related to 3G spectrum.

Incentives for firms setting BPOs in small towns soon: Prasad

Last Updated: Saturday, January 17, 2015, 14:07

Government will soon finalise a policy providing incentives to companies for setting up BPOs in small towns of the country, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said here Saturday.