Handsets without IMEI number to get new unique identification numbers
There is good news for Indian mobile users who own a handset without the 15-digit International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number.
They would now be able to obtain a new unique identification number for their mobile phones for just Rs. 180.
The government has now allowed [...]
DoT approves long distance calling cards
Indian Department of Telecommunications has now given their approval to long distance operators to sell calling cards in the Indian market.
This would enable the customers in the market to pick their own long distance call service provider.
TRAI had recommended that this market should be opened up to increase [...]
MTNL could test launch 3G in Delhi this month
Department of Telecom has hinted that stated owned telecom company MTNL is all set to test launch their 3G services in Delhi this month.
Both MTNL and BSNL have already received the permissions to start their 3G network operations in the country.
MTNL could start providing these services in [...]
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India wants local players to get 3G permissions
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has said that they are asking the government to limit the spectrum availability for 3G services to existing players only.
This suggestion was made after Department of Telecom asked them on whether foreign players should be allowed to bid for [...]
Tata told to delay launch of Blackberry services
The Indian government has directed all the providers of RIM Blackberry services to implement monitoring servers for email.
Airtel, Vodafone and Reliance have been offering these services to their customers in the Indian market.
Tata had just announced their entry into this segment of the market and they have now [...]
BSNL, MTNL might get preference while allocation of 3G spectrum
The Indian Department of Telecommunications has said that they are considering a proposal which would see state owned BSNL and MTNL to get preference while allocating 3G spectrum.
This would disappoint the private players in the Indian market as MTNL and BSNL would get the essential time [...]
Government wants RIM to put Blackberry servers in India
Indian department of telecommunications has now asked Blackberry maker RIM to setup their servers to host email in India.
This message was delivered in a meeting attended by DoT officials, security agencies, company executives, Canadian High Commission representatives and telecom operators.
It added that the telecom service providers in [...]
Blackberry service providers in India told to put in security measures in place
Department of Telecom (DoT) has now warned all the blackberry service providers in the country to put in the necessary security measures in place within 15 days.
If they fail to comply, they would have to stop providing the service to Blackberry device users [...]
ByCell was refused LoI on the basis of forged complaint
DOT issued LOIs to a number of applicants. However no LOI has been issued to ByCell. According to the DoT letter sent to ByCell today, its applications dated January 31, 2006 for five circles, i.e., Assam, Orissa, Bihar, North East and West Bengal telecom circles [...]
DoT announce plans to own an independent telecom satellite
Indian department of telecommunications (DoT) has announced their plans to own an independent telecom satellite.
This is good news for all those telecom operators who are planning to provide satellite-based services in the Indian market.
This move is specially going to benefit the upcoming DTH service operators planning [...]
