India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is proposing new cybersecurity rules aimed at tackling the growing misuse of mobile numbers in digital fraud. According to a draft of the amended Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2024, the DoT plans to introduce a Mobile Number Validation (MNV) platform to allow authorised entities such as telecom providers, banks, and ecommerce platforms to verify the authenticity of user...

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched a pilot project in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and select banks to test a digital consent management framework aimed at reducing spam calls and messages. The initiative addresses a key regulatory gap: while many businesses claim to have consumer consent for marketing outreach, these approvals are often obtained through unverifiable offline...

Elon Musk’s Starlink has officially received a licence from the Indian government to provide satellite internet services in the country, nearly three years after its initial application. The licence, known as the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS), was granted after comprehensive due diligence, including security assessments, a senior government official confirmed. This development positions Starlink as the third satcom licensee in India, alongside...

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has strongly opposed the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) latest recommendations on spectrum allocation for satellite-based communication. In a letter to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), COAI warned that the proposed pricing structure gives non-terrestrial operators an undue advantage over traditional telecom companies, potentially distorting competition in the Indian broadband space. The association, which represents major private...

India’s telecom and internet service providers have been called upon to rethink how they view connectivity—not as a commodity, but as a constitutional duty. At a recent industry event hosted by ISPAI and government-supported NIXI, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia laid out a new vision for digital equity, grounded in accessibility, affordability, and nationwide impact. Connectivity seen as a pillar of India’s growth trajectory The minister emphasised...

India is positioning itself to be a pivotal contributor in shaping the global 6G ecosystem. According to Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, the country will play a “seminal role” in defining 6G technology protocols by 2027, when global stakeholders gather to finalise standards at the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC). Speaking at the theme launch of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, scheduled for October, Scindia...

India is set to take a leadership role in defining global regulations for emerging 6G technology, according to Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia. Speaking on the occasion of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on May 17, Scindia underscored India’s rapid digital growth and its expanding influence in global telecom governance. “The rollout of 5G technology has already reached 82% of the population across...

India has secured a spot among the top six nations globally for 6G patent filings, according to Union Minister of State for Telecom Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani. Speaking at the BHARAT 6G 2025 conference, he highlighted India's significant strides in next-generation wireless technology, particularly through investments in R&D. ₹300 Crore Invested in 6G Research The minister noted that over 111 research projects related to 6G development have...

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CSIR–National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL) to foster collaborative research and innovation in quantum and classical communication technologies. The partnership is aimed at enhancing India's self-reliance in advanced communication solutions, with a focus on scientific measurement, standardisation, and the development of secure, future-ready systems. Key Areas of Collaboration Under the agreement, C-DOT and...

The Indian government is in the final stages of granting approval to Elon Musk-led Starlink to offer satellite internet services in the country, according to Union Minister of State for Telecom Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani. Speaking at the Bharat Telecom event, Pemmasani described the approval process as “complicated” due to necessary security clearances, but confirmed that a decision is imminent. The Minister emphasized that the government's...