NIA seeks CMS facility for tapping phones

The National Investigation Agency has approached the Department of Telcom requesting for installation of Central Monitoring System, a mechanism which provides for interception of telephone calls......

Fearing threats, government to monitor phone calls

The government, in the wake terror threats, is planning to set up a centralised system to monitor communications on mobile phones, landlines and the Internet. The Centre for Development of......

Tech, startup groups push back against OTT licensing

Tech and startup industry bodies have again pushed back against calls by telecom operators to bring over-the-top (OTT) services under a licensing regime similar to telcos, and open them up to......

TCS set to win $2-billion deal from BSNL for 4G and 5G roll-out

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is set to secure a $2 billion deal from Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) to roll out its 4G and 5G services across the country. Photograph: PTI Photo However, the final......

How BSNL can turn around its fortune post Rs 1.64-trn govt package

Just a few weeks ago, Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw did some tough talking with the senior managers of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd, the ailing state-owned telecom service provider.......

How Tatas plan to grab the $100 billion-plus global 5G market

Together with TCS, the conglomerate is creating capacity to take advantage of the big new opportunity in 5G network and broadband rollout by acquiring Tejas a reputed telecom gear manufacturer and......