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SIM Cards Can Be Purchased Now By UIDAI Based Verification; Govt Changes Rule

Economy

According to the new rules, users will have to pay just Re 1 for certification through UIDAI's Aadhaar based e-KYC service for a new mobile connection

Things Moving On Track As Per Schedule On 5G: Ashwini Vaishnaw

BW Online Bureau

Economy

To a question on TRAI's recent 5G recommendation, and what will be the next course of action for the Telecom Department, Vaishnaw said: "Things are moving on track, things are moving on 5G as per the schedule

BSNL To Install 1.12 Lakh Towers Across India For 4G Roll Out: Ashwini Vaishnaw

BW Online Bureau

Economy

The minister said the BSNL is in the process of ordering 6,000 towers immediately and then 6,000 more and finally 1 lakh to be installed all over the country for the 4G network

TRAI Asks Telecom To Implement 1 Month Plan In 60 Days

BW Online Bureau

Companies & Markets

TRAI had asked telecom operators to come out with at least one such tariff plan, which can be renewed on the same date of every month

Trai's Recommendations On 5G Spectrum Pricing To Be Unveiled In 7-10 Days

BW Online Bureau

Economy

Trai's views on spectrum pricing and other nuances are crucial as it will set the pace for the auctions and subsequent rollout of the fifth-generation services that will usher in ultra-high-speed and spawn new-age services and business models

PMO Keen On Initial Launch Of 5G By August 15: DoT To TRAI

BW Online Bureau

Economy

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is firming up its recommendations on modalities for auction of spectrum across multiple bands, including pricing, quantum and other conditions — preparing the groundwork for upcoming 5G auctions

Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio Make Big Moves In Undersea Cable System

BW Online Bureau

Companies & Markets Sector Reports Telecom Services

"Through SEA-ME-WE-6, Airtel will add a significant amount of 100 TBps capacity to its global network," the statement said

5G Spectrum Auction Expected In May

BW Online Bureau

Economy

Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw earlier this month said the Trai has informed that it will submit its recommendations for the 5G auction by March and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is simultaneously firming up other processes to hold the auction at the earliest

Broadband May See Tariff Revision In Near Future Like Telecom: Meghbela Broadband Co-Founder

BW Online Bureau

Companies & Markets

All the leading telecom majors have raised tariffs by 20 per cent from their respective levels stating the necessity to sustain the business.

Telcos Investment Goes Up To Rs 1.8 Trn In 5G Amid Tariff Hikes, Relief Package

BW Online Bureau

Companies & Markets

Airtel and Vodafone Idea have announced up to 25 per cent hike in their prepaid plans tariffs to improve financials, While Reliance Jio has announced up to 21 per cent hike in mobile services tariffs from December 1.