EGoM to decide on spectrum pricing in next meet
An Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM), headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, will discuss the base price of spectrum, to be auctioned to operators, in its next meet, an official said on Thursd
Govt to allow more airwave slots in auction: Official
A ministerial panel decided to auction a higher number of slots in an upcoming sale of second generation (2G) radio airwaves than that proposed by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), a g
2G: Court allows A Raja to visit Tamil Nadu
Former Telecom Minister and key accused in the 2G scam case, A. Raja, was on Wednesday allowed by a Delhi court to visit his home state Tamil Nadu between June 8 and June 30.
Raja had moved the
TDSAT pulls up govt for imposing fresh penalty on Idea
Telecom tribunal TDSAT has pulled up the government for imposing fresh penalties on Idea Cellular despite an earlier order setting aside a similar fine due to the operator's alleged delay in service r
DoT to finalise auctioneer on July 10 for spectrum auction
The Department of Telecom will finalise by July 10 the agency that will conduct the e-auction of spectrum in 22 telecom service areas, a delay of 15 days compared to the previous schedule.
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Cabinet clears new telecom policy
The Cabinet on Thursday approved a new telecom policy that proposes to abolish roaming charges on mobile phones and allow users to retain the same number across the country.
The Cabinet approved the
Telenor in talks for new partner in India
Norwegian firm Telenor on Thursday said it is in discussions to rope in a new partner for its telecom business in India before the government auctions the spectrum.
The company's Indian unit Uninor
Telecom Commission wants detailed study on airwaves auction price
The Telecom Commission will ask the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to analyse the potential impact of a proposed airwaves auction base price that is seen as too high and has drawn protes
Home Ministry asks DoT to initiate strict action against two companies
The Union Home Ministry has asked the Department of Telecom to initiate 'strict' action and levy fine on two telecom companies for failing to provide exact details of people using Internet.
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Reliance Communications posts surprise Q4 profit jump
Reliance Communications, India's second-biggest mobile phone carrier by subscribers, reported its fiscal fourth-quarter profit nearly doubled on sharply lower costs, in what is its first profit rise i