Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India

The telecom regulatory body said that the Congress' application was rejected by the service provider, STPL, and not by TRAI as the party earlier claimed.

Why Indian space start-ups are against auctioning of satellite spectrum

The cost of acquiring licences through satellite spectrum auctions can be huge.That could prove to be a significant financial entry barrier to start-ups.

India now has no dial up connections, confirms TRAI

“Only BSNL was reporting the dial-up subscribers until March 2021 and afterwards BSNL was also not reporting any dial-up subscribers,” TRAI said in its note.

TRAI chairman, telcos to meet on March 27 to find a way out of unsolicited calls menace

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's meeting will services providers will explore a multi-pronged approach to address the problem through technical solutions, regulations, directions and close monitoring, the regulator has said

Jio adds most subscribers in May cementing lead as Vodafone Idea, BSNL, and MTNL lose users

As of May 31, the top five wireless broadband service providers were Jio at 40.87 crore subscribers, Airtel at 21.23 crore, Vodafone Idea at 12.32 crore, BSNL at 2.17 crore and Intech Online at 0.021 crore.

DoT rejects proposal to allow companies to create internal 5G networks on their premises

Telecom operators including Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have opposed the regulator's suggestion that companies in India be allowed to set up internal wireless networks using 5G technology like they are allowed to do in the US and Europe.

TRAI releases game changing consultation paper on broadcasting, cable pricing framework

The authority has sought stakeholder inputs on matters ranging from doing away with the ceiling price for a channel to be included in a bouquet to suggestions for ensuring that popular TV channels remain accessible for a large number of viewers

Parliamentary Panel expresses concern on high spectrum price, delay in 5G rollout

The Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, chaired by Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor, in its report expressed concern about the 5G rollout delay that will deprive the country of taking advantage of various benefits of 5G when other countries of the world have made noticeable progress in the deployment of the technology.

Regulator's 5G recommendations in 7-10 days; work in final stages: TRAI Secretary V Raghunandan

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Secretary V Raghunandan told PTI that the spectrum reference given to the regulator spanned multiple bands and thereby involved detailed and exhaustive deliberations.

TRAI seeks public views on simplifying process for telecom, broadcast players

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in its consultation paper on 'Ease of Doing Business in Telecom and Broadcasting Sector' floated on Wednesday has sought views on making all the permissions online and setting up a single-window clearance system that will coordinate with other ministries concerned that are involved in granting permission to a telecom or broadcast player.

Mobile subscriber base to recover: Telecom analysts

As per the latest data furbished by TRAI, the mobile subscriber base has risen to 115.2 crore at the end of October 2020.

TRAI cautions customers against bill shocks while joining online conferencing platforms

People who avail of such services may have to pay higher rates applicable to premium or international numbers, meaning that ISD tariff rates would be applicable in such cases

No record of telemarketers, all such data with telecom service providers, says TRAI: Report

In response to an RTI, the telecom regulatory body said all such data related to entities that come under the umbrella of the unsolicited commercial communication (UCC) ecosystem, including telemarketers, is with respective service providers

Coronavirus pandemic: TRAI grants six weeks additional time to telcos to file monthly, quarterly reports

TRAI considered the request of COAI in view of the prevailing circumstances, and agreed to extend the time to submit monthly and quarterly reports due in April by six weeks

CoS meets to discuss bailout package for telcos; DoT working on demand notices

Parallelly, a Committee of Secretaries, headed by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, has begun work on a financial bailout package sought by the debt-laden telecom carriers.

Interconnect usage charge row: Why Jio decided to end free outgoing calls to non-Jio networks

Interconnect Usage Charge is the cost paid by one mobile telecom operator to another, when its customers make outgoing mobile calls to the other operator’s customers.

TRAI's new plan throws small broadcasters into panic mode

The telecom regulator, in a consultation paper released earlier this month, began a review of the new regulatory framework for small broadcasters.

TV viewers may soon be able to switch service providers without changing set top box

Sharma added that interoperability in a product should not come as an "after thought" but should be in place at the product planning stage itself.

Disclosure of Aadhaar number doesn't increase one's digital vulnerability, says Trai Chief

Breaking his silence over the issue, Sharma said he has always maintained that disclosure, knowledge or sharing of the biometric ID number does not increase "digital vulnerabilities".

TRAI close to slapping fine on telcos for call drop violations in March quarter

Maintaining its watch on service quality in the sector, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had tightened the rules and asked players to abide by its new quality of service benchmarks from October 1, 2017.

DoT suggests cutting GST on telecom services to 12%: Manoj Sinha

The Telecom Department has suggested the Finance Ministry that GST for telecom services be lowered to 12 percent against the existing 18 percent, Parliament was informed today.

Idea offers 10 GB data at Rs 100 for postpaid customers

As per the Data Jackpot offer, Idea will offer 10GB data per month for the first three months. Users will get 1GB data at the same price after the first three months are over.

Supreme Court refers WhatsApp privacy policy matter to Constitution bench

A bench of Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice D Y Chandrachud said the parties should appear before the Constitution bench and formulate issues to be taken up for the hearing.

Trai set to announce lower interconnect charges in 3-6 months

Revenues of Indian telecom companies could decline further in fiscal 2017-18, as the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India looks set to announce the new interconnect usage charges (IUC) in 3-6 months.

Govt worry on lower tariffs inconsistent with policy: Trai

Telecom Commission's arguments that reduced tariffs and promo offers are lowering government revenue and hitting financials of the sector are "inconsistent" with public policy objectives, regulator Trai has said.