The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper titled “Review of Tariff for Domestic Leased Circuits (DLCs)”, aiming to gather stakeholder feedback on updating the existing tariff framework. The move is intended to ensure transparency, competition, and equitable access to leased circuit services across India. Background…
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TEC, IIT Kanpur Sign MoU to Boost India’s Telecom Standards
In a significant move to strengthen India’s leadership in next-generation communication technologies, the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur). The collaboration aims to advance India-specific telecom standards,…
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India Telecom Security Reforms Announced for 2026
In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s telecom security ecosystem while reducing compliance burden on the industry, Union Minister for Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia has announced a series of major strategic reforms to be implemented from 2026. The initiatives, rolled out by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) through…
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DoT & UNDP Advance Circular Economy in India’s Telecom Sector
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), hosted a national workshop titled “Advancing Circular Economy in the Telecom Sector: Enabling Policy & Practice” in New Delhi. The workshop brought together policymakers, industry leaders, technology providers, academia, and international stakeholders to accelerate circular economy…
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TRAI Reconsiders Satellite Spectrum Recommendations to DoT
New Delhi : The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has formally responded to a Department of Telecommunications (DoT) back-reference dated 12 November 2025 regarding TRAI’s earlier recommendations of 9 May 2025 on the “Terms and Conditions for the Assignment of Spectrum for Certain Satellite-Based Commercial Communication Services.” The regulator…
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India Extends Pro Tem Certification to Two Years
In a major push toward improving ease of doing business in India’s telecom sector, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has extended the validity of the Pro Tem Security Certification from six months to two years. The decision, announced by the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS), aims to ease compliance…
TRAI Issues Detailed Response to DoT on Data Economy Framework
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has formally submitted its response to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) regarding the Centre’s request for a reconsideration of specific recommendations under the broader framework designed to strengthen India’s data economy. The response, released today, marks another critical step in defining India’s regulatory…
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DoT’s New TCS Rules 2025 Boost Cyber and Device Security
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has rolled out significant amendments to the Telecommunication Cyber Security (TCS) Rules, 2025, reinforcing India’s commitment to securing its rapidly expanding digital and telecom ecosystem. Notified on 22 October 2025, the revised framework aims to close regulatory gaps, curb cyber-enabled fraud, strengthen telecom identifier security,…