Spectrum Allocation

Rolling back tax for a larger gain
1 week, 3 days ago

Rolling back tax for a larger gain

Last week, this column argued the Elon Musk-backed Starlink poses no threat to Jio and Bharti. Rolling back tax for a larger gain Introduced in 2016, the equalisation levy was …

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Elon Musk reacts to demand for ‘fair competition’ in Indian satcom market
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Elon Musk reacts to demand for ‘fair competition’ in Indian satcom market

The world's richest man Elon Musk reacted to an X user who said that Indian telecom companies Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea have sought ‘fair competition’ in the satellite …

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Starlink Satellite Internet to launch in India soon as Spectrum allocation nears completion
3 months, 1 week ago

Starlink Satellite Internet to launch in India soon as Spectrum allocation nears completion

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite broadband service is all set to enter the Indian market, as telecom regulators are preparing to allocate spectrum for satellite internet services. However, alongside Starlink, other …

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Starlink India launch gets further boost, govt announces new favorable decision after spectrum allocation
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Starlink India launch gets further boost, govt announces new favorable decision after spectrum allocation

Starlink India launch gets further boost, govt announces new favorable decision after spectrum allocation The process for Elon Musk's Starlink satellite broadband service in India is nearly finalized. Union Communications …

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Indian Govt. denies special treatment for Elon Musk’s Starlink in satellite spectrum Allocation
4 months ago

Indian Govt. denies special treatment for Elon Musk’s Starlink in satellite spectrum Allocation

Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar clarified that the Telecommunications Act, 2023, allows for such spectrum assignments for satellite-based services as outlined in its First Schedule The Ministry …

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Why hasn't Musk's Starlink yet got satcom licence in India? Telecom minister says...
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why hasn't Musk's Starlink yet got satcom licence in India? Telecom minister says...

Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said India will be more than happy to give licence to Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, provided the …

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Starlink addressing govt concerns for India operations: Jyotiraditya Scindia
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Starlink addressing govt concerns for India operations: Jyotiraditya Scindia

The government is “happy to give” a licence to Elon Musk's Starlink as long as it complies with conditions laid down for offering the service in India and addresses security …

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Satellite Showdown: Reliance, Airtel, and Starlink Battle for Spectrum Allocation
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Satellite Showdown: Reliance, Airtel, and Starlink Battle for Spectrum Allocation

The Indian government is set to hold a major debate at the upcoming India Mobile Congress 2024, with the focus on satellite communication. The discussion revolves around whether the spectrum …

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CBIC Clarification On Time Of Supply Of Spectrum Usage Services Under GST
9 months, 1 week ago

CBIC Clarification On Time Of Supply Of Spectrum Usage Services Under GST

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued the clarification on time of supply of services of spectrum usage and other similar services under GST.The Board has received …

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SC registry on govt’s 2G note: ‘Review in guise of clarification’
11 months ago

SC registry on govt’s 2G note: ‘Review in guise of clarification’

The Supreme Court registry has refused to list the Union government’s application seeking clarification on the 2012 verdict in the 2G Spectrum case, terming the action “misconceived” and an attempt …

Hindustan Times
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Telecom Bill 2023 Passed Spectrum Allocation For Satellite Based Internet Services Without Auction Starlink Oneweb Elon Musk regulatory Issues
1 year, 3 months ago

Telecom Bill 2023 Passed Spectrum Allocation For Satellite Based Internet Services Without Auction Starlink Oneweb Elon Musk regulatory Issues

The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Telecommunications Bill 2023 through a voice vote, following its passage in the Lok Sabha a day before. This legislation enables spectrum allocation for …

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Airtel gets spectrum allocation letter, Sunil Mittal hails ease of doing business
2 years, 7 months ago

Airtel gets spectrum allocation letter, Sunil Mittal hails ease of doing business

Bharti Airtel received spectrum allocation letter within few hours of making upfront payment to the Department of Telecom, Bharti Enterprises founder and chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal said on Thursday. "Airtel …

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Airtel gets spectrum allocation letter, Sunil Mittal hails ease of doing business
2 years, 7 months ago

Airtel gets spectrum allocation letter, Sunil Mittal hails ease of doing business

Highlights Airtel receives spectrum allocation letter within few hours of making upfront payment Bharti Enterprises founder and chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal hailed ease of doing business This is the first …

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5G will not allow direct spectrum allocation: BIF
2 years, 9 months ago

5G will not allow direct spectrum allocation: BIF

As India is working on for 5G spectrum auction which has been scheduled for next month, the Broadband India Forum has stated that they will not allow direct spectrum allocation …

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Starlink could soon provide satellite internet connectivity to 10 rural Lok Sabha constituencies
3 years, 6 months ago

Starlink could soon provide satellite internet connectivity to 10 rural Lok Sabha constituencies

Starlink’s services will compete with that of Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea in broadband and it will be a direct competitor to Bharti Group-backed OneWeb. Satellite company Starlink, led …

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Manoj Sinha defends allocation of microwave spectrum
6 years, 2 months ago

Manoj Sinha defends allocation of microwave spectrum

New Delhi: Under attack for giving away valuable telecom spectrum without auction, the government Wednesday strongly defended administrative allocation of microwave spectrum, saying the bidding rules do not apply to …

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Congress should not treat 2G scam verdict as badge of honour says finance minister Arun Jaitley
7 years, 3 months ago

Congress should not treat 2G scam verdict as badge of honour says finance minister Arun Jaitley

The party’s “zero loss theory” was proved to be wrong when the apex court squashed spectrum allocation in 2012, Arun Jaitley said after a special court acquitted all accused in …

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A. Raja, Kanimozhi, others acquitted in 2G spectrum allocation case
7 years, 3 months ago

A. Raja, Kanimozhi, others acquitted in 2G spectrum allocation case

A Delhi court on December 21 acquitted all accused, including former Telecom Minister A. Raja and DMK Rajya Sabha member Kanimozhi of corruption and money laundering charges in the 2G …

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CBI files chargesheet against Vodafone, Airtel, Sterling, Hutchison for spectrum allocation during NDA regime
12 years, 3 months ago

CBI files chargesheet against Vodafone, Airtel, Sterling, Hutchison for spectrum allocation during NDA regime

New Delhi, Dec 21 : The CBI on Friday filed a charge sheet in connection with alleged irregularities in spectrum allocation during the NDA regime involving three telecom companies, including …

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PMO Seeks 2G Info Ahead Of Budget Session
13 years, 1 month ago

PMO Seeks 2G Info Ahead Of Budget Session

New Delhi, Feb 20: Bracing for a stinging opposition attack on 2G issue during budget session of Parliament, the Prime Minister's Office has asked the telecom department to give full …

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PMO asks DoT for 2G info ahead of budget session
13 years, 1 month ago

PMO asks DoT for 2G info ahead of budget session

Bracing for a stinging opposition attack on 2G issue during budget session of Parliament, the Prime Minister’s Office has asked the telecom department to give full details on the corruption …

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Telecom Spectrum Allocation Pti Parliament
Telecom Watchdog moves court for CBI probe into excess spectrum allocation
13 years, 1 month ago

Telecom Watchdog moves court for CBI probe into excess spectrum allocation

Telecom Watchdog, an NGO, on Saturday filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking a CBI probe into the allocation of excess spectrum to the existing operators in violation of …

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Shifting spotlight
13 years, 5 months ago

Shifting spotlight

P. Chidambaram's role in the pricing of 2G spectrum when he was Finance Minister in 2008 comes under scrutiny in the Supreme Court. The CPIL's submissions in the Supreme Court …

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Raja Followed Govt Policy On 2G Spectrum Allocation: TRAI
13 years, 7 months ago

Raja Followed Govt Policy On 2G Spectrum Allocation: TRAI

New Delhi, Sept 1: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Thursday gave a much needed boost to jailed former union telecom minister A Raja, when it said that Raja …

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