TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Paying for numbers is a crank call, TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has suggested charging for telephone numbers due to their finite nature. Despite the potential to increase capacity by adding digits, the growing use of numbers for machine communication poses a challenge. Transitioning to a new numbering system incurs costs, making numbers a limited resource over time. While depopulation and efficient recycling could suffice for humans, the machine-driven demand complicates differential pricing. An alternative approach could involve randomization, similar to the internet, to manage the finite availability of telephone numbers.
Want a new phone number? It might come at a cost as Trai mulls fee
TRAI is considering implementing charges on smartphone and landline numbers, following a proposal to regulate numbering resources. TRAI views phone numbers as valuable public resources and suggests charging mobile operators, who may then pass on these costs to users. Potential charging methods include one-time or recurring fees per number or conducting auctions for vanity numbers. TRAI also contemplates penalties for operators holding unused numbers.
Top technology, aviation companies may dial DoT for service call numbers
As more businesses in sectors such as ride-hailing, food-tech, quick grocery commerce, as well as social media adopt voice calls as an option to authenticate users, it makes sense for them to differentiate themselves from fraud numbers. The department of telecommunications (DoT) on Tuesday allocated 160 numbering series for transactional and service calls made by businesses for commercial purposes. This was done mainly to protect mobile phone users from the surging nuisance of pesky calls and messages, which also lead to financial fr
Govt bodies and banks to use 160 and 161 numbering series for service calls: DoT
The demarcation will largely benefit financial institutions such as bank to alert customers on use cases such as credit card payment reminders. Previously, subscribers had stopped receiving transactional calls assuming that a number originating from 140 would be spam.
PM Modi declares his mobile number and email id in election affidavit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination for the Varanasi Lok Sabha elections, accompanied by NDA leaders. He disclosed his contact details in the election affidavit and declared assets. Modi emphasized the significance of voter turnout and expressed gratitude for support. Notable leaders, including BJP president J P Nadda and Union ministers, attended the event. Voting in Varanasi is scheduled for June 1.
Number of telecom subscribers grows marginally to 119.7 cr in Feb: TRAI
India's telecom subscribers increase to 1.197 billion in February 2024, with urban and rural areas showing growth. Broadband subscriptions also rise to 916.7 million, with Reliance Jio leading. All circles see growth in wireline and wireless segments. BSNL, MTNL, and APSFL hold a significant share in wireline market. Mobile number portability requests reach 115 million.
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Bharti Hexacom IPO allotment to be finalised soon. Here's how you can check status
After a robust response for the IPO, Bharti Hexacom is likely to finalise the share allotment today. The issue was booked 86 times at close on strong interest from non-institutional investors. Investors can check the status of their share allotment on the BSE or even by logging in to the registrar website.
Modi-Putin hold telephone conversation on strategic partnership following Russian leader's reelection
Modi also spoke with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and reiterated India’s people-centric approach and called for dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward. Zelenskyy appreciated India's humanitarian approach. There are reports that the Ukrainian Foreign Minister might visit India at the end of this month.
Mobile numbers deactivated or disconnected on subscriber's request not allocated for at least 90 days: TRAI to SC
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has informed the Supreme Court that mobile phone numbers deactivated for non-usage or at the subscriber's request are not assigned to new subscribers for a minimum of 90 days. The court dismissed a petition concerning potential misuse of data after a number's disconnection, noting that subscribers can protect their WhatsApp data by taking certain measures.
Aadhaar Fraud: How to prevent misuse of Aadhaar card details, Govt shares tips
Recently, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) cautioned users about not clicking on any links of Aadhaar other than the official links shared by them. This is because many times scamsters create a look-alike or phishing website and then gullible people input their key information like Aadhaar and then get scammed.
Spam call menace: 900k complaints logged last year regarding unsolicited commercial communications
Telecom operators received over 900,000 complaints in 2022 regarding unsolicited commercial communications (UCC), according to data shared in the Lok Sabha. This marks an increase from 2021, when there were around 856,000 complaints, and from 2020 (April-December), when there were just over 307,000 complaints.
Telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says people should not take calls from 'unknown' numbers
"People should never pick calls made from unknown numbers. I request every citizen that they should respond to calls from only (telephone/mobile) those numbers they recognise," he told reporters. He was responding to a question about spam calls and cyber frauds. Vaishnaw said his ministry had recently launched the 'Sanchar Saathi' portal to prevent spam calls and cyber frauds. Over 40 lakh wrong SIMs and 41,000 wrong "points of sale" agents were blacklisted, he added.
PAN, Aadhaar become mandatory for making investments in PPF, NSC, other small savings schemes
Earlier, the investment in post office schemes or small savings scheme could be done with Aadhaar number. This was done by using any other official valid documents. However, from now on investment in small savings scheme will be done if PAN and Aadhaar is submitted by the individual at the time of making investment.
No major spark in divestment-bound PSU stocks ahead of Budget, 5-year history shows
While IDBI Bank is in the process of divestment, with the government having already invited bids for strategic sale, the completion of the same in the current fiscal year remains doubtful.
Bleeding red! Vodafone Idea, Paytm among 10 highest loss-making companies in Q2
In the hope of getting multibagger returns, many new investors often place bets on loss-making companies that may stage a turnaround later on. Market experts, however, warn against such hope trades and suggest focusing on companies with high growth visibility.
MTNL shares rally 11% on board nod to revival plan
According to the filing, BSNL will provide all telecom services in Delhi and Mumbai through leasing of operational assets or other appropriate models and MTNL will monetize its land assets to reduce its loan and other liabilities.
Over 5 crore mobile services related complaints received against telcos in FY22: Devusinh Chauhan
Minister of State for Communications Devusinh Chauhan, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, gave data on complaints received against various telecom service providers related to mobile telephony during 2021-22, as per which the number for Airtel stood at 2,99,68,519, and for Vodafone-Idea at 2,17,85,460. The number of such complaints against Reliance Jio was 25.8 lakh.
IWG’s on-demand membership rises 51% year-on-year in India as the appetite for hybrid working soars
IWG has seen strong growth in the Indian market with on-demand membership rising 51% Y-o-Y and meeting room sales up by 95%.
11-year-old boy crosses Ukraine border with phone number written on his hand
The statement said that thanks to the information written on the boy's hand and on a piece of paper that was folded in his passport, the staff at the border were able to get in touch with the boy's relatives in Slovakia who were then able to come and collect him, CNN reported.
Mumbai city collectorate issues special contact number, e-mail for residents stuck in Ukraine
Russia on Thursday launched a military operation against Ukraine following weeks of high tension. The collector office said several residents, including the students, are stuck in Ukraine.
Not a happy new year! These 70 stocks plunged over 25% in 2022
Out of about 1,000 companies on BSE midcap and smallcap index, as many as 70 stocks have dropped more than 25 per cent in the current year so far, of which 20 have eroded one third of investors’ wealth in the new year so far.
Jio trumps Airtel in March user adds; Vi also adds for 2nd straight month
Jio added 7.3 million active users in March, taking its active user share to 33.4% and its active user base to 332 million.
Pakistan spies ring illegal Indian telephone exchanges for secret information
The entire racket was busted by the Military Intelligence wing of the Army's Southern Command which had intercepted the call received at the Army installation in eastern India a few weeks back. During the call, a spy from Pakistan was asking about general details while posing as a senior officer.
BSNL, MTNL turn EBITDA positive in first half of FY21: Telecom Department
The Department of Telecom (DoT) also said that the process for spectrum allocation for 4G services to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) on pan-India basis, including Delhi and Mumbai, has been initiated and funds have been provisioned in FY2020-21.
India may amend license norms to bar sourcing of 'critical telecom equipment' from China
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) officials have been holding discussions with security agencies and other relevant ministries over the last few weeks on whether only critical equipment or all gear from China should be banned, a senior official aware of the discussions told ET.
Asian markets push higher after US bounce
"Globally, a loss of momentum and the renewed rise in COVID-19 infection rates points to the need for additional fiscal and monetary support. That policy outlook is continuing to provide a supportive backdrop to equities despite recent volatility," ANZ Bank analysts wrote in a note.
Ladakh row figures in Rajnath Singh's telephonic talks with US Defence Secretary
Rajnath Singh and Mark T Esper also deliberated on ways to further boost bilateral defence and security cooperation, they said, adding the telephonic conversation took place at the request of the US side.
DoT invites bids from agencies to hold spectrum auction
The Department of Telecommunications has invited bids from agencies to conduct e-auction of 8526 megahertz of spectrum worth Rs 4.98 lakh crore.
DoT limits subscriber enrolment during network test to 5%; trial phase to 180 days
The telecom operator will need to submit details of network capacity to the DoT and TRAI at least 15 days before commencing enrolment of test subscribers.
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