Tagged in: India
India’s 2G scandal and the aftermath
The 2G scandal that broke in late 2010 has continued to put the Indian government under enormous political pressure. Within six months of the telecommunications minister A Raja resigning, charges had been laid. This is the second instance of a … Continue reading
India feels more shockwaves from the so-called ’2G scandal’
India continues to be one of the fastest growing major telecom markets in the world. It is also one of the largest. Sweeping reforms introduced by successive Indian governments over the last decade have dramatically changed the nature of telecommunications … Continue reading
As India feels the shockwaves of the so-called ‘2G scandal’, the operators are busily rolling out their 3G networks
India continues to be one of the fastest growing major telecom markets in the world. It is also one of the largest. Sweeping reforms introduced by successive Indian governments over the last decade have dramatically changed the nature of telecommunications … Continue reading
RIM agrees to let India access messenger services
Research In Motion (RIM) said it had provided solutions that would let Indian security agencies access its popular Blackberry messenger and public email services, though the tools could not be used to monitor its corporate email services. The Indian government … Continue reading
DoT reverses ban on video calls in India
India’s Department of Telecom (DoT) has reversed an earlier ban on private mobile network operators offering 3G video calling services, but said that the ban would be reintroduced later this year if changes were not made. The operators would now … Continue reading
Examination of 2G licensing extended by India’s Supreme Court
Amid continued claims of alleged corruption relating to the sale of 2G spectrum, India’s Supreme Court has called for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to examine all mobile spectrum allocations since 2001. The court has directed it to expand … Continue reading
India considers law on monitoring by security agencies
India is considering introducing a law that would force operators and vendors to ensure that their networks supported real-time monitoring by security agencies. The proposed law, based on the US Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA), would require operators … Continue reading
Private mobile investments are transforming the world
On one hand we see a deepening crisis in the western world; but in many developing countries an opposite trend is emerging. While the situation in many of those countries remains dire, and many people still live in poverty, developments, … Continue reading
Blackberry given more time to find solution in India
India has given BlackBerry’s Research in Motion (RIM) another 90 days to come up with a final solution that will give the country’s intelligence agencies complete access to all services offered on its handsets. The new deadline will be the … Continue reading
China and India spending freeze dulls mobile infrastructure market
Market research firm Infonetics Research released its second quarter 2G/3G Mobile Infrastructure and Subscribers market share and forecast report. The report concluded that it was a difficult year for the mobile infrastructure market due to the absence of spending in … Continue reading
