TRAI takes stock of call drops, network issues post 5G rollout; proposes one QoS regulation for voice and data services
Fri, Aug 18, 2023
To simplify regulatory framework for QoS, TRAI has proposed to have a single regulation dealing with Quality of Service standards for all voice and data services for both wireline and wireless services. In this regard, it has proposed three regulations to be merged into a single regulation.
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TRAI releases draft telecom consumers education and protection fund amendment rules for comments
Mon, Jul 24, 2023
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had notified TCEPF regulations on June 15, 2007. According to the regulations, a fund called `Telecom Consumers Education and Protection Fund' was created.
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Trai seeks public views on selective banning of internet-based calls and messaging apps
Sat, Jul 08, 2023
The consultation paper on "Regulatory Mechanism for Over-The-Top (OTT) Communication Services, and Selective Banning of OTT Services" follows a suggestion of a parliamentary panel to the Department of Telecom (DoT) to "explore option of banning selective services such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram etc. Instead of banning the internet as a whole" in an emergency situation.
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TRAI directs access providers to deploy AI and ML-based UCC detect system to curb unsolicited commercial communication
Tue, Jun 13, 2023
The UCC detect system is used to detect, identify, and act against the senders of commercial communication who are not registered in accordance with the provisions of TCCCPR-2018.
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TRAI directs companies to set up mechanism to stop fake messages leading to fraud
Sat, Jun 03, 2023
TRA said that in the first phase, only customers will be able to register their consent to receive promotional calls and SMS. Later on, commercial entities will be able to contact customers to obtain their consent for the advertising message.
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TRAI's 'ease of doing business' recommendations to aid rapid growth of digital economy: BIF
Fri, May 05, 2023
"The recently announced TRAI recommendations on 'Ease of Doing Business' in the Telecom and Broadcasting sectors are extremely comprehensive and greatly facilitating," BIF said in a statement.
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TRAI directs telecom service providers to inform it of any major network outage
Tue, Mar 28, 2023
TRAI said that such major network outages in the country for prolonged duration, especially in border and hilly areas, adversely affect the availability or quality of services in the affected areas.
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Trai comes down heavily on pesky telemarketing calls, messages; holds review meet with telcos
Mon, Mar 27, 2023
Trai said permission will be given to Vodafone Idea for an AI/ML-based pilot project, and based on its success, Trai will come out with regulations for such solutions in the industry. The deadline for the review of implementation of the UCC detect system using AI/ML is May 1.
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Telecom Dept dials service provider on call drops and service quality issues; discusses interventions
Wed, Dec 28, 2022
DoT sources said that the department is taking a long-term view of the service quality-related matters and has asked players to identify problem areas, and make suggestions on policy interventions that could improve the call connectivity.
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India will be first to hold satellite spectrum auction: Trai Chairman
Tue, Dec 13, 2022
Speaking at a Broadband India Forum summit on SatCom, Vaghela said Trai will soon make recommendations to make permissions required for satellite communication from various ministries -- Information and Broadcasting, Space and Telecom -- seamless to enhance ease of doing business in the sector.
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TRAI seeks views on regulating spectrum assigned to aviation agencies for communication
Sun, Dec 11, 2022
The telecom ministry had allocated very high frequency, which is between 30 to 300 Mhz band, to two agencies -- SITA and BCS for data communication link between aircraft and ground stations.
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TRAI releases consultation paper for telecommunication networks to show name of caller on mobile phones
Tue, Nov 29, 2022
TRAI consultation paper: Written comments were invited from stakeholders on the issues raised in the consultation paper by 27 December 2022. The date of Counter Suggestions has been kept till January 10, 2023.
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Trai seeks views on artificial intelligence, big data adoption to improve telecom services
Sat, Aug 06, 2022
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) in its consultation paper on "Leveraging artificial intelligence and Big Data in the telecommunication sector" has sought views on sectors where existing and future capabilities of the telecom networks can be used to leverage AI (artificial intelligence) and BD (big data).
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TRAI Amendment to Interconnection Regulations of 2017 for Broadcasting and Cable Services: Check how you as consumers will benefit
Fri, Jun 11, 2021
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday released the Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2021 which provides a framework for technical compliance of Compliance of Conditional Access System (CAS) and Subscriber Management Systems (SMS).
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