DoT seeks report on location based service of mobile users

Last Updated: Monday, September 19, 2011, 20:14

The Telecom Ministry has asked operators to submit status reports on offering location-based service of mobile users by November this year, as part of revised network security guidelines.

Private telcos accuse BSNL of 'coercive' tactics

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 18:45

Private telecom operators Tuesday slammed BSNL for charging higher interconnection fee in violation of TRAI and TDSAT regulations and accused the state-run company's threats of disconnection of services in Rajasthan as "illegal and coercive".

2G scam: Accused says CBI tampering with evidence

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 23:28

The Supreme Court was told by an accused in the 2G case Tuesday that the Central Bureau of Investigation was tampering with evidence by asking the telecom regulator to revisit its opinion that the precise value of the spectrum, if it had been auctioned, could not be arrived at.

Make profits, but remember national interest: Sibal to telcos

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 15:12

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal Tuesday warned that growth of the telecom industry would be hurt if companies did not align their profit-making motives with the national interest and such a scenario could lead to over-regulation of the sector.

Over 37k villages still waiting for mobile connectivity: Deora

Last Updated: Sunday, September 4, 2011, 16:21

Over 37,000 villages in India were still waiting to get connected with the rest of the country through mobile telephony as of March this year, despite the government's efforts to facilitate expansion of networks to rural areas by offering a subsidy.

4G will happen in India with rest of world: Airtel

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 22:09

Telecom major Bharti Airtel Tuesday said that the fourth generation (4G) technology for mobile communications could be launched in India alongside other countries.

Tata Comm revises June quarter net loss to Rs 215.4 cr

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 22:06

Private telecom operator Tata Communications Tuesday posted a net loss of Rs 215.4 crore for the quarter ended June 30, in its revised results.

Airtel pays Rs 1,177.5 crore licence, spectrum charges

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 24, 2011, 21:45

Telecom giant Bharti Airtel became one of the largest contributor in terms of revenue through licence fees and spectrum usage charge to the government by paying Rs 1,177.5 crore during the quarter ended June 30, the telecom regulator said Wednesday.

Loyalty matters in mobility!

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 12:22

The mobile number portability story is headed southwards with subscriber numbers opting for this service falling every month since February when the service came into full play.

Loyalty matters in mobility!

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 12:22

The mobile number portability story is headed southwards with subscriber numbers opting for this service falling every month since February when the service came into full play.