Poland faces ECJ for sacking regulator chief
The European Commission has referred Poland to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over its failure to safeguard the independence of its regulator.
K Rajaraman appointed as new telecom secretary of India
Kalyanaraman Rajaraman has been appointed by the Government of India as the new secretary in the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). He has replaced Anshu Prakash, who was the former DoT secretary.
Ugandan regulator issues MTN with additional spectrum
MTN Uganda has been granted an additional 5MHz of spectrum in the 1800MHz and 2100MHz bands.
Philippines confirms tax on digital transactions
The third and final reading of a bill imposing a 12 percent value-added tax (VAT) on digital transactions in the Philippines has taken place in the country’s Lower House of Congress, underlining a trend that seems to be extending to a number of countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
India eases KYC rules to boost telecom reforms
India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has now made it simpler for consumers to get a new mobile connection with an online KYC (Know Your Customer) process and the option to get the SIM delivered at home.
