IMC 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 from October 8-11 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The event, themed 'Innovate to Transform', aims to enhance self-reliance in telecom and digital technologies, focusing on 6G, AI, cybersecurity, and more. It is expected to attract
Telecom
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIIT Naya Raipur to collaborate on research and standardization in next-generation telecom technologies. This partnership aims to enhance India's role in global telecom standards, focusing on areas such as Open RAN, cognitive radio, and 5G/
C-DOT
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) organized a Demo Day for 18 startups selected under its 'Samarth' incubation program, showcasing their progress in telecom and ICT innovations. The top five startups were awarded grants for further development, while C-DOT announced a call for proposals for the next
Telecom
Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia led a meeting with Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to review preparations for the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, address ongoing issues, and assess the progress of the Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior and the Telecom Innovation Centre in Jabalpur. Key
Cybersecurity
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance information sharing and coordination in combating cyber crimes and financial frauds. This partnership will enable real-time data exchange, improve fraud detection, and strengthen India's digital payment security. The
TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) conducted an Independent Drive Test (IDT) in Hubballi, Karnataka, assessing mobile network performance across various environments. The tests, carried out from August 5 to 8, 2025, covered 249.5 km of city routes and 261 km of highways, evaluating 2G, 3G, 4G, and
TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) conducted an Independent Drive Test (IDT) in Goa (South) to evaluate mobile network performance across various environments. The tests, carried out from July 22 to July 25, 2025, covered 261.8 km of city routes, coastal areas, and hotspots, assessing technologies from 2G
Telecom
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2025. The report highlights significant growth in internet subscribers, with a total of 1,002.85 million, marking a 3.48% increase from the previous quarter. The report
Telecom
As of July 31, 2025, India has 1220.02 million total telephone subscribers, with 1171.91 million being wireless. Broadband subscribers reached 984.69 million, showing a monthly growth rate of 0.51%. Urban tele-density is at 134.07%, while rural tele-density is at 59.19%. The month saw 15.
TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has registered eight agencies as Digital Connectivity Rating Agencies (DCRA) to assess and rate digital connectivity in properties. This initiative, under the 'Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024', aims to enhance in-building network quality. The registered agencies will conduct
TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) conducted an Independent Drive Test (IDT) in Kochi City, Kerala, assessing mobile network performance across various environments. The tests, carried out from June 30 to July 3, 2025, covered 231.4 km of city and coastal routes, evaluating 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G
Telecom
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced a significant reduction of up to 95% in security test evaluation fees for telecom and ICT products, effective August 1, 2025. This new fee structure aims to ease the compliance burden on manufacturers, particularly MSMEs, and stimulate local innovation. The revised fees for