Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India (trai)

Telecom subscriber base crosses 1.2 bn mark in April; Jio tops chart

According to Trai's monthly subscriber report, the total telecom subscriber base increased by 0.16 per cent to 1,201.22 million at the end of April from 1,199.28 million in March 2024

Number of telecom subscribers grows marginally to 119.7 crore in February: TRAI

The urban telephone subscription increased to 66.37 crore while rural subscription increased to 53.13 crore with a sequential growth rate of 0.40 per cent and 0.34 per cent, respectively.

Trai to roll out KYC-based caller ID system in 3 weeks: Report

The caller ID system will be pitched as the government’s replacement for the popular Swedish caller identifying app - Truecaller.

'Sufficient competition', TRAI decides against coercive measures to regulate cable TV

The regulator, however, has suggested the government take suitable measures for sharing the cable infrastructure with telecom service providers for last-mile connectivity to stregthen broadband services

Spectrum prices recommended are rational, based on scientific calculation: Trai chief

Industry body COAI, however, has expressed deep disappointment over Trai’s 5G recommendations, and termed the spectrum pricing suggested by the regulator as “too high”.

TRAI calls for more incentives for aatmanirbharta in telecom gear

In an unusual move for a regulator, TRAI has recommended the government to not only tweak the PLI scheme but also give a range of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to promote domestic manufacturing

5G coverage inside buildings to be a challenge as signals get transmitted on high frequencies: Trai

Telecom Secretary K Rajaraman said that there is a constant endeavour to bring down the cost of operations of telecom services in the country, and the recently announced telecom reforms are a step in that direction.

Airtel loses 46.1 lakh mobile subscribers in May, Jio adds 35.5 lakh users: Trai data

Although both Airtel and Vodafone Idea suffered massive subscriber losses in May, Jio added 35.54 lakh mobile users during the month, raising its subscriber base to 43.12 crore.

Price stalemate expected to prolong India’s wait for 5G

COAI says all telcos, including Reliance Jio, are unanimous that TRAI’s suggested spectrum prices are too high.

TRAI pulls up Airtel, Vodafone Idea over minimum recharge plans: Report

TRAI has asked operators to duly inform subscribers within three days the date on which the validity of an existing plan would expire and how they can opt for available plans

Podcast | Digging Deeper - How TRAI and Star India remain conflicted over regulations

Even as DTH operators await the verdict from the Delhi High Court, media industry sources have said Star India is expected to come out with its reference interconnect offer (RIO) after the Supreme Court order

TRAI assessment of telcos' mobile service quality by month-end

The new call drop rules came into force from October 1 and the quarter ended December will see the first instance of reporting under the new formula.

Parliamentary panel asks DoT to 'act swiftly' on TRAI Act amendments

The panel felt that in the interest of the industry, DoT needs to "act swiftly in the matter and bring in suitable amendments in the TRAI Act so as to empower TRAI to effectively regulate the sector".

Telcos gross revenue dips 7% to Rs 66,361 crore in July-September 2017

The adjusted gross revenue, on which telecom operators pay licence fees and other charges, reduced by 17.55% to Rs 41,668.84 crore in the reported period compared to Rs 50,539.2 crore in the September quarter of 2016.

TRAI to telcos: Submit network data under new call drop rules

The new call drop rules came into force from October 1 and the current quarter will be the first quarter of reporting under the new formula.

Trai recommendations on data privacy by January

The Trai chief observed that the clarity on data ownership and privacy will help many start-ups in developing new applications, which at present are unable to do so because of monopoly on controlling data of consumers.

Have been extremely transparent & objective about IUC cut: TRAI Chairman

Indian telecom industry cannot be compared to developing countries because it is already a developed market, said TRAI Chairman RS Sharma

Experts discuss if reduction in IUC by TRAI is justifiable or not

Government should pay attention to TRAI recommendations: COAI

Inter-ministerial group (IMG) requires further deliberations to finalise recommendations for telecom companies and there are green shoots which are visible at this point in time. In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Rajan Mathews, Director-General of the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) spoke about the same.

TRAI floats paper to frame rules for mobile data speed claims

Taking cognizance of poor data speed on mobile phones despite high tariff, TRAI has floated a consultation paper to frame rules to ensure transparency in wireless broadband speed claims made by service providers.

Trai to draw up agenda of key issues for FY18; to meet telcos

In a first, Trai will begin in January discussions with telcos and broadcasting companies to draw up and publish an 'agenda' of important issues for 2017-18 -- a move Chairman RS Sharma says will improve "regulatory predictablity" in the sector.

DoT panel to decide on Rs 3,050 cr fine on RJio rivals: Sinha

A Department of Telecom (DoT) panel will decide on penalty recommendation of Rs 3,050 crore on three telecom companies for violating license agreement and denial of interconnection to newcomer RJio, Minister of State for Telecom, Manoj Sinha today said.