NHAI seeks urgent steps to improve mobile connectivity on National Highways

January 6, 2026 3:24 PM

NHAI seeks urgent steps to improve mobile connectivity on National Highways

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has sought urgent intervention from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to address persistent mobile network connectivity gaps across several stretches of National Highways, particularly in greenfield and remote areas. In a communication to DoT and TRAI, NHAI highlighted the public safety risks and strategic importance of ensuring reliable mobile connectivity along highway corridors. It c...

Sanchar Saathi app to be pre-installed on all phones sold in India; DoT issues mandate

December 1, 2025 9:30 PM

Sanchar Saathi app to be pre-installed on all phones sold in India; DoT issues mandate

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Monday issued directions mandating the pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi mobile application on all mobile handsets manufactured or imported for use in India. According to the notification dated November 28, 2025, manufacturers and importers must ensure that the Sanchar Saathi app is clearly visible and accessible to users during the first use or device setup, and that its key functions are not hidden, disabled or restricted. For devices already...

DoT cautions manufacturers and sellers on mandatory IMEI registration; consequences of tampering

November 17, 2025 3:46 PM

DoT cautions manufacturers and sellers on mandatory IMEI registration; consequences of tampering

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has cautioned manufacturers, brand owners, importers and resellers of telecom equipment, reminding them of mandatory International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) registration requirements and warning of severe penalties for IMEI tampering under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 and the Telecom Cyber Security Rules, 2024. According to the DoT, IMEI regulation is critical for safeguarding telecom networks, preventing counterfeit devices and strengthenin...

Over 6 lakh lost and stolen mobile phones recovered via DoT’s Sanchar Saathi platform

September 30, 2025 3:09 PM

Over 6 lakh lost and stolen mobile phones recovered via DoT’s Sanchar Saathi platform

The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) flagship digital safety initiative Sanchar Saathi has achieved a major milestone, facilitating the recovery of more than 6 lakh lost and stolen mobile phones across India. The Block Your Lost/Stolen Mobile Handset facility, a core feature of the AI-powered Sanchar Saathi platform, integrates DoT, telecom service providers, and state/UT police in real time. Built on the theme Digital by Design, the platform enables citizens to report, block, trace, a...

DoT, FIU-IND join hands to curb cyber crimes and financial frauds

September 25, 2025 4:46 PM

DoT, FIU-IND join hands to curb cyber crimes and financial frauds

In a major move to curb cyber-crimes and financial frauds, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) on Thursday signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance data sharing and inter-agency coordination. The MoU was signed by Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, Deputy Director General of the AI & Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU) at DoT, and Amit Mohan Govil, Director of FIU-IND, in the presence of Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary (Telec...

DoT cracks down on spam calls, disconnects 1.75 lakh landline numbers

April 3, 2025 1:01 PM

DoT cracks down on spam calls, disconnects 1.75 lakh landline numbers

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has disconnected approximately 1.75 lakh Direct Inward Dialing (DID) and landline telephone numbers found to be engaged in unauthorized promotional and illegal activities. Authorities have observed a surge in spam calls originating from telecom identifiers such as 0731, 079, and 080, often exploiting Primary Rate Interfaces (PRIs), Lease Lines, Internet Lease Lines, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), and International Private Leased Circuits (IPLC). Ci...

DoT issues advisory to combat fake calls and cybercrime

May 14, 2024 4:23 PM

DoT issues advisory to combat fake calls and cybercrime

In a move to combat the growing threat of cybercrime, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued an advisory to mobile users warning them to remain vigilant against fake calls threatening to disconnect their numbers. According to the advisory, the callers often pose as government officials or impersonate foreign numbers, particularly those with +92 codes on WhatsApp. They try to coerce individuals into divulging personal information, potentially leading to financial fraud or identity...

Beware of Fraud Calls: Department of Telecommunications Issues Advisory

March 29, 2024 11:33 AM

Beware of Fraud Calls: Department of Telecommunications Issues Advisory

In a recent advisory issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), citizens have been warned about fraudulent calls targeting unsuspecting individuals. These calls, purportedly made in the name of the DoT, involve threats of mobile number disconnection or allegations of involvement in illegal activities. The advisory highlights a concerning trend where cyber criminals, posing as government officials, attempt to coerce individuals into divulging personal information. Such information can...