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Trai seeks views on policy framework for economic development driven by 5G ecosystem

Trai seeks views on policy framework for economic development driven by 5G ecosystem

Sat, Sep 30, 2023

In the consultation paper on "Digital Transformation Through 5G Ecosystem", the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has identified emerging technologies like drones, the internet of things, and metaverse, among others, that can boost 5G utilisation and later on 6G.

MoS IT bats for net neutrality amid TRAI's move to selectively ban OTTs

MoS IT bats for net neutrality amid TRAI's move to selectively ban OTTs

Fri, Sep 29, 2023

Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, on Friday said India is one of the first countries in the world to ensure net neutrality and "pushed back against Telcos wanting to be gatekeepers of the Internet".

TRAI releases Draft Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Regulations for stakeholders’ comments

TRAI releases Draft Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Regulations for stakeholders’ comments

Wed, Sep 27, 2023

In the recent past, Department of Telecommunications (DoT), through its various communications to the TRAI, made certain suggestions in respect of regulatory framework for Mobile Number Portability.

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TRAI Amendment to Interconnection Regulations of 2017 for Broadcasting and Cable Services: Check how you as consumers will benefit

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).

Annoyed with your cable operator? Soon you can change your cable service without changing set top box

Annoyed with your cable operator? Soon you can change your cable service without changing set top box

Tue, Mar 26, 2019

TV viewers may be able to switch their DTH or cable service providers without changing the set top box (STB) by the end of this year, according to regulator Trai's Chairman R S Sharma.

Soon, One Nation, One Public Wi-Fi Password! Here's what the government plans to introduce

Soon, One Nation, One Public Wi-Fi Password! Here's what the government plans to introduce

Sat, Feb 16, 2019

Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundarajan said the industry had committed to install 10 lakh WiFi hotspots by December 2019. So far, 3.7 lakh WiFi hotspots have been installed.

Government mulling interoperability for public Wi-Fi network: Aruna Sundararajan

Government mulling interoperability for public Wi-Fi network: Aruna Sundararajan

Fri, Feb 15, 2019

"Working in tandem with TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) and with service providers, we are hoping to deploy an interoperable public Wi-Fi network," Sundararajan said.

WhatsApp to be brought under TRAI ambit?

WhatsApp to be brought under TRAI ambit?

Tue, Jan 29, 2019

In November last year, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) initiated a consultation to explore the regulatory framework for OTT apps such as WhatsApp, Facebook and Google Duo that provide calling and messaging services similar to that by mobile operators.

BSNL vs Reliance Jio vs Vodafone vs Bharti Airtlel vs Tata Tele vs MTNL subscribers

BSNL vs Reliance Jio vs Vodafone vs Bharti Airtlel vs Tata Tele vs MTNL subscribers

Wed, Jan 02, 2019

Only two operators, Reliance Jio and state-run BSNL, gained new subscribers in October, leading to a marginal growth in overall telecom user base to 119.2 crore, according to the Trai data.

Predatory pricing tariff rule: Trai moves Supreme Court against TDSAT order

Predatory pricing tariff rule: Trai moves Supreme Court against TDSAT order

Wed, Jan 02, 2019

Under the predatory pricing tariff rule, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India had barred telecom operators, with over 30 per cent market share, from offering services at a price which is below the average cost of service that are intended to reduce competition or eliminate the competitors.

New Year Pain: Watching Kaun Banega Crorepati, Saregama, Saas-Bahu, Naagin, others to cost more

New Year Pain: Watching Kaun Banega Crorepati, Saregama, Saas-Bahu, Naagin, others to cost more

Sun, Dec 30, 2018

As per the new rules, people will have to now pay even for watching free-to-air channels. The new rules will come into effect from February 1.

TRAI asks access providers to file tariffs online only from Jan 1

TRAI asks access providers to file tariffs online only from Jan 1

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Telecom regulator Trai Thursday directed all access service providers to file tariffs online only from January 1, effectively doing away with the requirement of physical submission of tariff offers.

Cannot disclose info on phone tapping as it may affect national integrity, Trai tells HC

Cannot disclose info on phone tapping as it may affect national integrity, Trai tells HC

Wed, Dec 19, 2018

Telecom regulator Trai contended in the Delhi High Court on Wednesday that it cannot access information on phone tapping nor disclose such details as it could lead to prejudicially affecting the sovereignty and integrity of the country.

TV channel prices to change from January 1: How much your favourite channels will cost now

TV channel prices to change from January 1: How much your favourite channels will cost now

Tue, Dec 18, 2018

Good news for television viewers! Now you will only have to pay for those channels that you watch. A complete list of the pay channels with their maximum retail price has been released by the Telecom regulator TRAI on Tuesday.

Enjoy Jio, Airtel in air, water! Govt notifies rules for in-flight, maritime mobile phone services; Details here

Enjoy Jio, Airtel in air, water! Govt notifies rules for in-flight, maritime mobile phone services; Details here

Sun, Dec 16, 2018

The department of telecom (DoT) notified in-flight connectivity rules this Friday. "These rules may be called the Flight and Maritime Connectivity Rules, 2018. They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette," the notification dated December 14 said.

TRAI speeds up process of Mobile Number Portability

TRAI speeds up process of Mobile Number Portability

Fri, Dec 14, 2018

Further, the regulator also said a telecom operator would have to pay a penalty of not exceeding Rs 10,000 for any misinformation about the portability and each wrongful rejection of portability request.

Jio achieves highest Q2 revenue market share in Odisha

Jio achieves highest Q2 revenue market share in Odisha

Sun, Nov 25, 2018

"In the past eight months, several million villagers in Odisha have got affordable smartphones. Their lives are being digitally transformed and empowered," he said.

Trai looks at boosting ease doing of business, set to meet CEOs of telecom, broadcasting companies

Trai looks at boosting ease doing of business, set to meet CEOs of telecom, broadcasting companies

Mon, Nov 12, 2018

The main agenda of the meetings would be to gauge the situations impacting these sectors, see what could be done further to improve ease doing of business and discuss other existing policies that need a relook.

Reliance Jio adds 1.3 cr users in Sept; Airtel, Voda, Idea lose over 1 cr customers

Reliance Jio adds 1.3 cr users in Sept; Airtel, Voda, Idea lose over 1 cr customers

Sat, Nov 03, 2018

The industry body Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), however, does not release data on Reliance Jio's subscriber base. Also, it does not include numbers of BSNL, MTNL and other firms that are not the members of the COAI.

Private firms must prevent misuse of customers' data: Trai chairman

Private firms must prevent misuse of customers' data: Trai chairman

Sat, Oct 27, 2018

"If you have read agreements that many tech companies ask you to sign terms and conditions before you subscribe to their service... If you carefully read them, they are essentially saying that they will be able to do pretty much everything that they like to do with your data. Essentially, you have given away your privacy by subscribing to those platforms, unfortunately," Sharma said.

TRAI slaps fine on Jio, Airtel, others for not meeting service quality norms in Mar quarter

TRAI slaps fine on Jio, Airtel, others for not meeting service quality norms in Mar quarter

Sun, Sep 09, 2018

The penalty on the Mukesh Ambani-led firm is on account of Trai-defined service quality parameters, including Point of Interconnect congestion, accessibility of call centres or customer care, and percentage of calls answered by operators (voice to voice) in a set timeframe.

Big boost for consumers, now even voice mute will count as call drop; Rs 5 lakh penalty

Big boost for consumers, now even voice mute will count as call drop; Rs 5 lakh penalty

Wed, Aug 29, 2018

Last month, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has reportedly decided to measure call quality on the 4G network in terms of data packets-- a parameter different from benchmarks used to assess call drops on 2G and 3G networks.

Tech Mahindra, Microsoft join hands to curb pesky calls

Mon, Aug 27, 2018

"Blockchain as a technology is a powerful tool to combat the issue of spam calls and fraud risks, to protect user information, as well as the integrity of the telecom sector. "This DLT-based solution will enable enterprises to stop financial frauds and perpetration of misleading financial information by unregistered telecom marketers who rampantly use the SMS service of telcos," Rajesh Dhuddu, Global Practice Leader, Blockchain, Tech Mahindra said.

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