June 27th, 2025 5:18 PM 59 COMMENTS

Airtel, Jio Add Wireless Subscribers in May 2025, While Vodafone Idea and BSNL Lose

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel) and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in May 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telcos BSNL and MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI's Telecom Subscription Data as of May 31, 2025. The data shows that the total number of wireless (mobile) subscribers increased from 1,158.93 million at the end of April 2025 to 1,161.03 million at the end... Read More

June 17th, 2025 7:44 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Launches Pilot Project to Digitally Verify Consumer Consent for Commercial Communications

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched a pilot project aimed at digitally verifying consumer consent for commercial calls and messages, in a move to curb unsolicited commercial communications and enhance consumer protection. The initiative, launched in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), involves select banks and telecom service providers (TSPs) and marks the beginning of a national rollout of a secure digital consent framework. Also... Read More

June 4th, 2025 11:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Rules Out Review of Satcom Spectrum Recommendations Despite COAI Objections: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has categorically ruled out any review of its recommendations on satellite communication (satcom) spectrum pricing, dismissing objections raised by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). Sources within TRAI told PTI that the regulator has already submitted its recommendations to the government "after following the due consultation process exhaustively and transparently." Also Read: Telcos Oppose TRAI’s Satcom Spectrum Plan, Cite Unfair Advantage to... Read More

June 2nd, 2025 8:51 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telcos Oppose TRAI’s Satcom Spectrum Plan, Cite Unfair Advantage to Global Players: Report

India's private telecom operators—Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea—have strongly opposed the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) recent recommendations on satellite communication (satcom) spectrum allocation, calling the proposed pricing "unjustifiably low" and the process "non-transparent." Also Read: TRAI Proposes Administrative Allocation of Satcom Spectrum With Five-Year Licensing Framework Telcos Oppose TRAI's Spectrum Pricing In a joint letter sent through the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) to key... Read More

May 30th, 2025 10:33 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Backs Proposal to Merge DoT, I&B, and IT Ministries: Report

India's telecom regulator (TRAI) is in favour of consolidating the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) under a single umbrella body to streamline governance in the rapidly converging digital ecosystem, BusinessLine reported, citing sources. Also Read: Govt Issues Rs 16,000 Crore Licence Fee Demand on DTH Operators Industry Voices Align with Consolidation Move The proposal, which has... Read More

May 29th, 2025 6:43 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telcos Roll Out 1600 Number Series to Authenticate BFSI Transactional Calls: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said that the incumbent telecom operators have begun rolling out a dedicated "1600" number series for banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) companies. The move aims to help consumers easily identify genuine transaction and service calls, thereby enhancing the credibility of voice communications in the sector. Also Read: TRAI Favours a Level Playing Field Between Traditional Broadcasters and OTT Platforms Introduction of the... Read More

May 29th, 2025 4:44 PM 57 COMMENTS

Airtel, Jio Add Wireless Subscribers in April 2025, While Vodafone Idea and BSNL Lose

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel) and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in April 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telcos BSNL and MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI's Telecom Subscription Data as of April 30, 2025. The data shows that the total number of wireless (mobile) subscribers increased from 1,156.99 million at the end of March 2025 to 1,158.93 million at the end... Read More

May 27th, 2025 10:42 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI May Review Backhaul Spectrum Pricing to Ease Financial Strain on Telcos: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is considering a review of the pricing methodology for backhaul spectrum, a move that could ease the financial burden on telecom operators, particularly the financially stressed Vodafone Idea. TRAI will soon release a consultation paper to seek inputs from stakeholders on the potential revision, ETTelecom reported, citing an official familiar with the matter. For the first time, the regulator will propose pricing mechanisms... Read More

May 23rd, 2025 1:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

Less Than 25 Percent of Indian Mobile Users Register DND Preferences, Fuelling Spam Surge: Report

Less than 25 percent of mobile users in India have registered their preferences to control commercial communications, leaving the vast majority open to unsolicited calls and messages, a senior official from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) reportedly said. Out of nearly 1.15 billion mobile consumers, only 280 million have set their preferences, allowing telemarketers to freely target the remaining 870 million users. Also Read: Spam, UCC Messages Find... Read More

May 19th, 2025 6:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI’s Spectrum Fee Recommendations May Hinder Entry of Small Satcom Players: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) latest recommendations on spectrum allocation fees for satellite-based communication services may pose significant entry barriers for small players and start-ups, experts have cautioned, according to reports by The Hindu BusinessLine. While the proposed fee structure aims to streamline operations and encourage investment, it could potentially slow down efforts to democratise access to satellite communication services in India. Also Read: TRAI Says Satcom Services Complement... Read More

May 10th, 2025 1:38 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Says Satcom Services Complement and Do Not Compete With Terrestrial Networks: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday dismissed concerns that satellite communication (satcom) services pose a competitive threat to terrestrial mobile networks, stating the two technologies are complementary in nature. The regulator cited the "vast difference" between their network capacities and scale of operations. Also Read: ISpA Welcomes TRAI’s Satellite Spectrum Pricing Recommendations Satcom and Terrestrial Networks "There is no comparison on competition; these are complementary services," said... Read More

May 9th, 2025 4:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Proposes Administrative Allocation of Satcom Spectrum With Five-Year Licensing Framework

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday, May 9, recommended the administrative allocation of spectrum for satellite communication (satcom) services, a move aimed at accelerating the rollout of satellite-based internet services in India. The regulator has proposed a usage fee set at 4 percent of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR), with a minimum annual charge of Rs 3,500 per MHz spectrum block. The allocation would be valid for five... Read More

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