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Kripa B April 9th, 2025 9:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telecom Operators Have Published Mobile Coverage Maps as Mandated, Confirms TRAI

In a move to enhance transparency and empower mobile subscribers, Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) have published mobile network coverage maps on their websites, in compliance with new regulations issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the Ministry of Communications said on Wednesday, April 9. Also Read: Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea Network Coverage Maps Go Live for Users TRAI's new QoS Regulations This initiative follows TRAI's revised... Read More

Kripa B April 4th, 2025 6:41 PM 0 COMMENTS

388 Private FM Radio Stations Operational Across 113 Cities: TRAI

The FM radio sector in India continues to expand, with private broadcasters playing a key role in widening coverage and enhancing content quality. According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) Annual Report for 2023-24, a total of 388 private FM radio stations were operational across 113 cities as of March 31, 2024. These are run by 36 private broadcasters, in addition to those operated by public broadcaster All... Read More

Kripa B February 18th, 2025 10:00 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Proposes New Authorisation Model for Telecom Infrastructure and Services

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its recommendations on the terms and conditions for network authorisations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. The move aims to streamline regulatory processes, enhance ease of doing business, and support the growth of the telecom sector. According to the statement, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had sought TRAI's inputs on the framework for granting authorisations to entities establishing, operating, maintaining, or expanding telecom... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 17th, 2025 1:26 PM 7 COMMENTS

Jio Leads in Download Speeds, Airtel in Uploads: TRAI Study

Reliance Jio, with the most widespread 5G network in India leads in the download speeds while its arch rival Airtel leads in the uploads department. The data has been shared for select cities by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. Jio has 5G SA (standalone), while Airtel has 5G NSA (non-standalone). Note that the data shared by TRAI isn't exclusively for the 5G networks. The speeds are an average of... Read More

Kripa B February 12th, 2025 9:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Tightens Regulations to Combat Unsolicited Commercial Communication

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has amended the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), 2018, introducing stricter measures to curb Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) and strengthen consumer protection. "The revised regulations aim to deal with evolving methods of misuse of telecom resources and promote a more transparent commercial communication ecosystem for consumers," the Ministry of Communications said on Wednesday. Also Read: Spam, UCC Messages Find Their Way... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 10th, 2025 3:10 PM 30 COMMENTS

TRAI Releases Recommendations on Revision of National Numbering Plan

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently released recommendations for the revision of national numbering plan. To address the constraints related to the availability of adequate fixed-line numbering resources, DoT (Department of Telecommunications) had asked TRAI to give its recommendations. TRAI has now issued the recommendations, and here are the highlights. Read More - BSNL/MTNL to Get Rs 6000 Crore for 4G Expansion: Report TRAI Recommendations on Revision of National... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 4th, 2025 6:16 PM 5 COMMENTS

TRAI Gives Recommendations for 37 GHz, 42 GHz IMT Spectrum Bands

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has finally given recommendations for the 37-37.5 GHz, 37.5-40 GHz, and 42.5-43.5 GHz bands identified for IMT. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had sought TRAI's views on whether these bands should be put to auction for the telcos. Now, TRAI has finally made a call on the matter. Here are the recommendations and everything else you should know. Read More - Jio, Airtel,... Read More

Kripa B January 23rd, 2025 1:34 PM 5 COMMENTS

TRAI Clarifies SIM Card Validity Rules Amid Circulating Claims in Media

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has clarified claims circulating in newspapers, on social media, and through electronic media about new rules on SIM card validity. The reports suggest that SIM cards will remain active for 90 days even without recharge under a new directive. However, TRAI has confirmed that these claims are misleading, as no new rules have been issued regarding this matter. Also Read: Effective Spectrum Management... Read More

Kripa B January 23rd, 2025 8:25 AM 5 COMMENTS

Airtel, BSNL, and Vi Lose Wireless Subscribers, Jio is the Only Gainer in November 2024: TRAI

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel), BSNL/MTNL, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) lost wireless subscribers in November 2024, while Reliance Jio (Jio) remained the only telecom operator to gain wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI's Telecom Subscription Data as of 30th November 2024. The data shows that the total number of wireless subscribers decreased from 1,150.42 million at the end of October 2024 to 1,148.65 million at the... Read More

Kripa B January 21st, 2025 2:31 PM 1 COMMENTS

Effective Spectrum Management Key to Telecom Growth, Says TRAI Chief

An effective spectrum management strategy is key to fostering innovation, universal connectivity, and economic growth in the telecom sector, according to Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). "He (A K Lahoti) underscored that effective spectrum management is not merely about allocation; it is about creating an environment where innovation can flourish, connectivity is universally accessible, and economic growth is fostered," as per an official... Read More

Kripa B January 19th, 2025 12:04 AM 0 COMMENTS

India’s Data Transmission Capacity to Quadruple in 2025 with New Submarine Cables: Report

India's data transmission capacity is projected to increase fourfold by 2025 with the activation of new submarine cable systems connecting the country to key global markets, said TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti at the Digicom Summit, as reported by PTI. Currently, India hosts 17 international subsea cables across 17 landing stations. Also Read: US FCC Launches Comprehensive Review of Submarine Cable Licensing Rules Submarine Cable Infrastructure "As of the end... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 2nd, 2025 12:27 PM 1 COMMENTS

Monthly ARPU for Indian Telcos Jump in September 2024 Quarter: TRAI

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its performance indicator report for July-September 2024 quarter. It is worth noting that in July during the year, private Indian telcos implemented a tariff hike. This made the plans more expensive for consumers and contributed in growing the ARPU (average revenue per user) figure. As per TRAI data, the monthly ARPU for wireless services increased by 9.60% from Rs 157.45 in... Read More