Telecommunication devices form the backbone of India’s digital economy. To secure telecom networks and prevent counterfeit devices, the Government of India mandates strict regulations on International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) registration and prohibits tampering, under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 and the Telecom Cyber Security Rules, 2024. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) advises to all manufacturers, brand owners, importers, and sellers ...

Particulars Wireless* Wireline Total (Wireless+ Wireline) Broadband Subscribers (Million) 951.23 44.40 995.63 Urban Telephone Subscribers (Million) 647.47 41.64 689.11      Net Addition in August 2025 (Million) 2.20 0.12 2.32      Monthly Growth Rate 0.34% 0.28% 0.34% Rural Telephone Subscribers (Million) 534.85 4.98 539.83      Net Addition in August 2025 (Million) 2.09 -0.01 2.08      Monthly Growth Rate 0.39% -0.23% 0.39% Total Telephone Subscribers (Million) ...

At the International Bharat6G Symposium 2025, held alongside India Mobile Congress 2025, leading global research alliances “Bharat 6G, 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA), ATIS’ Next G Alliance, XGMF, 6G Forum, 6G Brazil, UKI-FNI, UK TIN, UK Federated Telecoms Hubs (CHEDDAR, HASC, JOINER & TITAN), and 6G Flagship ” came together to issue a Joint Statement reaffirming a ...

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, Asia’s largest telecom, media, and technology event, on 8th October 2025 at around 9:45 AM at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Organised jointly by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), IMC 2025 will be held from 8th to ...

Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, has recently approved the setting up of the ‘NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory’ at IIT Bhubaneswar. The project will be funded under the MPLAD Scheme. The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 4.95 crore. The NaMo Semiconductor Lab will contribute to Bharat’s deep talent pool by equipping the youth with industry-ready ...

Hon’ble Union Minister of Railways, Electronics and Information Technology and Information and Broadcasting Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate NIELIT Digital University (NDU) Platform, designed to democratize access to high-quality digital education tomorrow in New Delhi. The platform will offer industry-focused programs in niche technologies like AI, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Semiconductors, and allied fields, with flexible digital learning modes and virtual ...

 Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of the upcoming Semiconductor and ESDM (Electronic System Design and Manufacturing) Park in virtual mode from Jharsuguda, during his visit to Odisha today. The upcoming 200+ acres Park will be established in collaboration with IIT Bhubaneswar. The Union Cabinet has already approved a compound semiconductor fab and a 3-D ...

The 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG), co-hosted by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), and the Government of Andhra Pradesh, concluded in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday with the adoption of the “Visakhapatnam Declaration.” The two-day conference outlined a forward-looking strategy to advance India’s e-Governance agenda. At the valedictory session, Shri ...

The Government is cognizant of the risks posed by online gaming and potential harms like addiction. The policies of the Government of India are aimed at ensuring a safe, trusted and accountable Internet for its users. To address various socio-economic concerns in online games like addiction, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) after extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders, has notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics ...

Department of Telecom (DoT) has initiated the Spectrum Auction to augment the existing telecom services and maintain continuity of services. DoT issued Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) today (08.03.2024) to this effect. The Government of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is committed to provide affordable, state-of-art high quality telecom services to all the citizens. Highlights of ...