New telecom policy to help firms cut cost, red tape: Report
The Union Cabinet Wednesday approved the National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP) 2018.
Sep 28, 2018, 16:18 PM ISTCabinet approves new telecom policy, to create 4 million jobs by 2022
According to the draft of the policy, NDCP is focused on increasing high-speed broadband penetration, with use of modern technologies like 5G and optical fibres across the country at affordable rates.
Sep 26, 2018, 14:57 PM ISTDraft National Telecom Policy to be released on May 1: DoT Secy
The proposed National Telecom Policy (NTP) 2018 will be placed for public comments for 15-20 days.
Apr 26, 2018, 13:08 PM ISTPackage for telecom manufacturing in NTP, says Secretary
The NTP roadmap will be placed before the inter- ministerial panel this week, she said. "Big thrust of the policy is internet for all and second is make in India."
Sep 04, 2017, 17:56 PM ISTCOAI seeks equal rules, spectrum road map in new telecom policy
An inter-ministerial group, which has been constituted to look into the financial issues of the telecom sector and suggest remedial measures, is expected to submit its report later this month.
Aug 04, 2017, 14:30 PM ISTDraft of new telecom policy by December-end: Telecom secretary
The National Telecom Policy, 2012, had taken key steps such as full mobile number portability, liberalisation of spectrum, and allowing delinking of spectrum from licence, among others.
Jul 28, 2017, 16:10 PM ISTDoT to meet telcos, associations tomorrow on new policy
The meeting is expected to be chaired by Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan, and service providers as well as prominent industry bodies have been invited to place their ideas and inputs on the upcoming policy, said multiple sources.
Jul 20, 2017, 20:46 PM IST