Government committed to universal, high-quality telecom services; 5G now covers 99.87% districts: Jyotiraditya Scindia

February 5, 2026 7:04 PM

Government committed to universal, high-quality telecom services; 5G now covers 99.87% districts: Jyotiraditya Scindia

The government is committed to ensuring the availability of high-quality telecom services across all parts of the country, Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, highlighting rapid progress in 5G rollout and stricter service quality monitoring. In a written reply, the minister said telecom service performance is regularly assessed against Quality of Service (QoS) benchmarks mandated by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). These bench...

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...

Jyotiraditya Scindia charts roadmap for BSNL’s growth; stresses quality of service, cost efficiency, and profitability

October 30, 2025 9:04 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia charts roadmap for BSNL’s growth; stresses quality of service, cost efficiency, and profitability

Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Thursday chaired the Quarter 2 (2025–26) Strategic Review and Planning Meeting of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in New Delhi. The meeting, attended by Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Secretary (Telecommunications) Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Additional Secretary Gulzar Natarajan, senior DoT officials, and BSNL’s Chief General Manager...

Leading the Signal, India’s 6G Journey from Aspiration to Global Authority

October 27, 2025 4:52 PM

Leading the Signal, India’s 6G Journey from Aspiration to Global Authority

A generation ago, India’s telecom industry was known for quietly catching up in the global race for connectivity. Today, that narrative is being turned on its head as the country not only embraces the latest wireless technologies but also aims to lead the world into the future of communication. At the International 6G Symposium 2025 in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set the tone, declaring India’s intent “not just to consume technology, but to co-create and co-lead the 6G revoluti...

Govt committed to bridge digital divide, boost local telecom manufacturing: Jyotiraditya Scindia

September 25, 2025 10:38 PM

Govt committed to bridge digital divide, boost local telecom manufacturing: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with Telecom Secretary Dr. Neeraj Mittal, chaired a meeting on Thursday with representatives from Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) and the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) Advisory Committee to review key telecom initiatives and policy matters. The meeting covered three major agendas - preparations for India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, resolution of pending issues flagged by TSPs and OEM...

Sanchar Saathi app hits 50 lakh downloads

September 9, 2025 11:55 AM

Sanchar Saathi app hits 50 lakh downloads

The Sanchar Saathi mobile app has crossed 50 lakh downloads as on August 2025 since its launch on 17th January 2025, according to a report. Over 37.28 lakh stolen/lost mobile devices have been successfully blocked and more than 22.76 lakh devices have been traced from the Sanchar Saathi LIVE dashboard. Rising cyber threats have made safeguarding mobile users a pressing national concern. According to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), cybercrime incidents surged from 15,92,91...

Airtel partners with Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet to India

March 11, 2025 6:25 PM

Airtel partners with Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet to India

Telecom major Airtel on Tuesday said it has signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in India. This is the first agreement to be signed in India, which is subject to SpaceX receiving authorisations to sell Starlink in the country. Airtel and SpaceX will explore offering Starlink equipment in Airtel’s retail stores, Starlink services via Airtel to business customers, opportunities to connect communities, schools, and hea...

India showcases telecom transformation at MWC 2025, Scindia highlights key innovations

March 5, 2025 12:50 PM

India showcases telecom transformation at MWC 2025, Scindia highlights key innovations

Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday underscored India's rapid telecom transformation at the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. At the event, the minister highlighted India’s advancements, including the world’s lowest data tariffs, indigenous 4G/5G stacks, and robust cybersecurity measures. He addressed key sessions such as "Global Tech Governance: Rising to the Challenge" and "Balancing Innovation and Regulation: Global Perspectives on Telecom P...