Telecom Sector

Economic Survey 2013-14: Investments in telecom surged 4 times to $1.3 bn

The telecom sector attracted over 4-fold growth in foreign investments at USD 1.3 billion during the financial year 2013-14.

Jul 09, 2014, 15:27 PM IST

Strong state-backed player not good for telecom sector: Report

As the government marks the revival of BSNL and MTNL on top of its agendas, a Credit Suisse report has said that a 'strong state-backed competitor' is not good for private sector telecom operators.

Jun 22, 2014, 19:07 PM IST

DoT working on policy to treat broadband as basic need

At present there are different departments that govern various technologies.

Jun 19, 2014, 16:18 PM IST

Telecom tax resolution, chip-making sops on agenda: Prasad

Prasad said the government is working on expansion of telecom services, incentives for chip-making units in certain cities and the setting up of postal banks.

Jun 17, 2014, 17:53 PM IST