Articles tagged with: Kashmir and Department Of Telecom

RCom Asked to Clarify Kashmir Network Launch Details

India's Department of Telecom (DoT) has questioned Reliance Communications (RCom) as to why the network has launched a GSM network in Jammu and kashmir without clearance from the security services. The DoT has instructed the company to demonstrate that its network can be monitored by the security services.  more

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Indian Operators Get Warning Over Coverage Breaches

India's Department of Telecom (DoT) has issued warnings to several operators who are reported to be breaching restrictions on providing cellular coverage too close to India's international borders. The four operators, Bharti Airtel, Hutch, Reliance and BSNL have been found to have coverage along the 'no service zones' which extend 500 meters along the border. more

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Hutchison Essar Planning US$2 Billion Network Tender

India's Hutchison Essar is reported to be pressing ahead with a tender for GSM equipment which could be worth as much as US$2 billion. The tender is expected to go ahead, even though the problematic purchase of a majority stake in the firm by Vodafone is mired in controversy about India's cap on foreign shareholders. more

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