I first pointed out last year that RCom was seriously considering to switching to GSM Wireless network when CDMA Operators talks with Qualcomm were deadlocked [supervised by then IT Minsister, Mr. Maran] However, Mr. Ambani himself has denied in the past two conference calls, that CDMA will be turned offContinue Reading

Just minutes ago the Department of Telecom has released guidelines for 3G spectrum auction and allocation, Key points to be noted are as follows, [Our comments appear in Italics] Spectrum in 2.1 GHz band earmarked for 3G Telecom services 3G Eligibility: Any person [including foreign entities, subject to FDI regulationsContinue Reading

Even after a year of operation of NDNC Registry, TRAI regulations have failed to curb the tele-marketing mess in India. A division bench of the Supreme Court has now ordered the Ministry of Communications to setup a “Do Call Registry“. Only those callers who wish to be contacted by tele-marketingContinue Reading

In a circular, the Department of Telecommunications / DoT has permitted mobile operators (both existing operators and license holders) in India, to provide intra service area (intra circle) roaming facility based on mutual commercial agreements amongst each other. Now why would one need Intra Circle Roaming ? Companies like SpiceContinue Reading