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DoT Urges States to Prefer BSNL, MTNL for Telecom Services, Citing Data Security: Report

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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has written to all state governments and Union Territories, urging them to prioritise the services of state-run telecom operators Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd ( BSNL ) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) for internet, broadband, landline, and leased line requirements.

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DoT Plans to Charge Telecom Firms for High-Frequency Backhaul Spectrum: Report

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India's Department of Telecommunications plans to charge telecom operators for high-frequency microwave spectrum used for tower backhaul, potentially raising costs for Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea.

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India Developing Indigenous AI-Native Telecom Technologies

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Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) will be a foundational technology shaping the future of telecommunications, enabling transformative services such as immersive digital experiences, autonomous operations, and integrated sensing, a senior official from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said on Wednesday.

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Mexican telecoms law adjusted following censorship claim

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Mexicos proposed new telecommunications law has been modified after controversy about one of its provisions which, critics have suggested, could enable censorship on digital platforms.

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Axian Telecom acquires a stake in African e-commerce giant Jumia

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Pan-African telecommunications service provider Axian Telecom is continuing to make news, this time with the announcement that it has acquired an 8% stake in African e-commerce giant Jumia.

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Exploring the intersection of telecommunications and blockchain technology

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The telecommunications industry is no stranger to innovation. Read more » The post Exploring the intersection of telecommunications and blockchain technology appeared first on Telecoms Tech News. It’s moved in step with breakthrough technologies that have changed the way people connect and communicate.

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TRAI Backs Proposal to Merge DoT, I&B, and IT Ministries: Report

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India’s telecom regulator (TRAI) is in favour of consolidating the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Department of Telecommunications