Call drops: Don't just add customers, care for them too, Prasad tells telcos

Last Updated: Monday, September 7, 2015, 18:56

Asking mobile operators to address the problem of call drops, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Monday said government doesn't appreciate when they just add customers but do not look after their convenience.

DoT wants operators to fix call drops before spectrum auction

Last Updated: Sunday, September 6, 2015, 12:53

The DoT is of the view that despite auctioning the largest amount of spectrum earlier this year, operators are not investing in infrastructure, as required, which is leading to call drop problem.

Centre asks states to allow mobile towers on govt buildings

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 15:33

"Our ministry has written to all chief ministers to allow mobile towers on state government buildings. It will boost the coverage and capacity of service providers and help counter call drop problem," Prasad told reporters here.

Telecos to submit report on call drop today

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 09:13

The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) has asked all mobile phone-service providers to submit a report on action taken by them to address the call drop issue by July 31.

Telcos have over Rs 2.42 lakh crore debt

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 17:34

Telecom operators in the country had a total debt of Rs 2,42,896 crore on their books in the year 2013-14, Parliament was informed Wednesday.

Zuckerberg lauds telcos for connecting more people to Net

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 3, 2015, 20:30

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Tuesday offered to partner with telecom operators to expand internet access, while lauding the efforts of Indian giant Airtel and other telcos on this front.

Telcos give Rs 20,435 cr as earnest money for spectrum auction

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 19:49

Eight telecom operators have deposited earnest money of about Rs 20,435 crore for spectrum auction starting March 4, with Reliance Jio Infocom submitting the highest guarantee.

RBI extends refinancing rupee loans by telecos to March 2014

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 22:33

The Reserve Bank Tuesday extended the scheme for telecom companies to refinance their rupee loans taken for funding 3G spectrum with long-term overseas borrowing till March 31, 2014.

EGoM, GoM on telecom matters may meet within 10 days

Last Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013, 21:52

Two ministerial panels on telecom matters --EGoM that will decide on the third round of spectrum auction, and GoM that will take a call on revival of BSNL and MTNL-- are likely meet in the next 10 days, sources said.

Tata Comm Q3 net loss at Rs 201 cr

Last Updated: Monday, February 11, 2013, 15:02

Tata Communications Monday reported net loss of Rs 201 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2012 due to rise in expenditures.

Tata Comm offers solutions to consolidate telcos roaming ops

Last Updated: Thursday, February 7, 2013, 19:37

In order to help operators manage their roaming arrangements, Tata Communications has introduced 'Virtual Private Roaming Hub' and 'LTE Roaming Service', the company said in a statement.

Consider extending deadline for telecos to operate: Govt to SC

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 20:50

The Centre Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to consider allowing the telecom operators, whose 2G licences were cancelled last year, to continue to operate after the January 18 deadline with a condition that they "will be liable to pay" for the spectrum as per the proposed price of the upcoming auction scheduled on March 11.