The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has finalised Vodafone Idea’s Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues at ₹64,046 crore as of December 31, 2025, after Supreme Court directions. This figure is notably lower than the earlier estimated ₹87,695 crore, and the government has allowed staggered payments, easing the immediate financial burden on the operator.
India is running a nationwide trial of a mobile-based disaster alert system jointly by the Department of Telecommunications and the National Disaster Management Authority. During the test, citizens may receive alert messages on their phones. The system is designed to quickly broadcast critical information using Cell Broadcast technology, but the DoT says many people are ignoring the test alerts.
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The Broadband India Forum (BIF) says the Department of Telecom’s new framework for captive private 5G networks leaves key questions unanswered on spectrum pricing. While the rules indicate a renewable 10-year permit for an application charge of Rs 50,000 and no entry or licence fees, BIF argues the pricing picture is still hazy for businesses seeking spectrum directly from the government.
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