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Villagers near Indo-Nepal border in Uttarakhand use Nepalese SIM cards to beat network blues

Villagers say they are forced to use Nepalese SIM cards as the network of the Indian telecom service providers is very poor in comparison to that of the Nepalese.

Villagers in border areas in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district have to ask acquaintances in Nepal to get them SIM cards.(Representative Photo?AP)

Updated on Jun 30, 2020 10:52 PM IST

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Hindustan Times, Dehradun/Pithoragarh | ByKalyan Das and B D Kasniyal

Telecom operators told to clear dues within 3 months as per SC order: Report

The Department of Telecommunications has given option to telecom operators to clear all the dues on self-assessment basis.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued notice to telecom operators to pay their revenue share dues within three months as directed by the Supreme Court, according to an industry source.(Mint)

Updated on Nov 13, 2019 11:29 PM IST

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New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

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Intermediaries must be accountable

They assume the role of media companies, but escape the legal obligations that come with it

Intermediaries located outside India must be compelled to comply with applicable Indian cyber laws(File)

Published on Sep 04, 2019 06:58 PM IST

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Hindustan Times | ByPavan Duggal

Sebi bars NSE from launching new derivative product for next six months

Further, Sebi has directed NSE “not to introduce any new derivative product for next six months from the date of this order”.

Cracking the whip in the high profile co-location case, markets regulator Sebi Tuesday restrained National Stock Exchange from introducing any new derivative product in the next six months.(Reuters File Photo)

Published on Apr 30, 2019 11:07 PM IST

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Press Trust of India | ByPress Trust of India

Technical snag hits 10 lakh BSNL users in Bihar

The fault was triggered by a power outage following a thunderstorm late on Saturday, said principal general manager (mobile services) KK Singh.

Updated on Apr 08, 2019 08:05 AM IST

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Patna | ByRuchir Kumar

One killed as protests in Arunachal turn violent over citizenship to non-tribals

Protesters are opposing the state government move to grant permanent resident certificate (PRC) to six non-tribal communities in Arunachal Pradesh.

Chief Minister of Pema Khandu’s government on Friday decided that the proposal to grant permanent resident certificate (PRC) would not be discussed in state assembly.(PTI)

Updated on Feb 23, 2019 04:43 PM IST

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Hindustan Times, Guwahati | ByUtpal Parashar

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Mumbai man pays Rs 72,000 to get VVIP mobile numbers for his boss, duped

After he made the payment in December last year, he received an invoice which he believed was genuine since it had the telecom firm’s logo on it

Updated on Jan 22, 2019 09:04 AM IST

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Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash S Naidu, Mumbai

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Sec 69 of the IT Act: Fears of violation of privacy may not be unfounded

The problem is not in the notification. It’s ingrained in this section of the IT Act, a loose piece of legislation.

The Indian Telegraph Act envisages the network of Telecom Service Providers as the location for interception, but the Section 69 covers not only a large number of intermediaries but also subscribers, making it highly intrusive kind of surveillance.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Jan 09, 2019 07:46 AM IST

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ByRam Narain

After Supreme Court order, confusion over telecom service providers deleting Aadhaar data

The confusion over the deletion is about whether a minority judgment can be seen as an extension of the majority judgment when the bench concurs on a particular aspect, and whether quashing of mobile linkage with Aadhaar automatically means deleting all Aadhaar data collected for this.

A Supreme Court order said Aadhaar Act’s Section 57 that allows firms to collect data by “contract” is unconstitutional.(AFP File Photo)

Published on Oct 23, 2018 07:28 AM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNakul Sridhar

UIDAI announces phased rollout of face authentication with telcos from September 15

UIDAI has proposed a two-factor authentication for use of face recognition by telcos. Where an individual provides Aadhaar number, the authentication will be done using fingerprint or iris and face.

Visitors check their phones behind the screen advertising facial recognition software during Global Mobile Internet Conference (GMIC) at the National Convention in Beijing, China.(Reuters File Photo)

Updated on Aug 19, 2018 12:09 AM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByNakul Sridhar

Idea-Vodafone merger approved, some formalities pending: Telecom minister

Vodafone will own 45.1% stake in the combined entity, while Kumar Mangalam Birla-led Aditya Birla Group will hold 26% and Idea, 28.9%.

here have been industry speculations that Idea Cellular and Vodafone may challenge in court the demand of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3,976 crore for one time spectrum charge of Vodafone India, and joint bank guarantee of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3,342 crore sought by DoT before it grants final approval for the merger.(REUTERS File Photo) — here have been industry speculations that Idea Cellular and Vodafone may challenge in court the demand of ₹3,976 crore for one time spectrum charge of Vodafone India, and joint bank guarantee of ₹3,342 crore sought by DoT before it grants final approval for the merger.(REUTERS File Photo)

Updated on Nov 02, 2019 12:50 AM IST

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Press Trust of India, Mumbai | ByPress Trust of India

Data services may soon be allowed on domestic flights

The DoT had in August asked the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to furnish its recommendations on licensing terms and provision of in-flight connectivity for voice, data and video services.

Once the Department of Telecommunications approves the plan, airlines will be able to offer internet services to passengers flying over Indian airspace.(HT File Photo)

Updated on Apr 19, 2018 07:29 AM IST

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LiveMint, New Delhi | ByNavadha Pandey

Telecom sector revenue fell 8% in Oct-Dec quarter: TRAI report

The monthly average revenue per user (ARPU) earned by telecom service providers for GSM and 4G mobile services also declined by 5.37% to ₹79 in the Dec-Oct quarter.

Spectrum usage charge, which is one of the major components of the government’s revenue, declined by 29.72% to to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,152 crore in the reported period from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,639 crore in same period a year ago.(HT Photo) — Spectrum usage charge, which is one of the major components of the government’s revenue, declined by 29.72% to to ₹1,152 crore in the reported period from ₹1,639 crore in same period a year ago.(HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 27, 2018 06:29 PM IST

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Press Trust of India, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent