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July 29th, 2025 9:50 PM 23 COMMENTS

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

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel) and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in June 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 June 30, 2025. The data shows that the total number of wireless (mobile) subscribers increased from 1161.03 million at the end of May 2025 to 1163.03 million at the end... Read More

July 28th, 2025 5:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Seeks Stronger Enforcement Powers to Demand Bank Guarantees, Recover Dues: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is pushing for an amendment to the TRAI Act, 1997, to grant itself stronger financial enforcement powers. These include the authority to impose binding penalties, demand bank guarantees, and independently recover dues from telecom operators, according to a LiveMint report dated July 24, 2025, which cited three government officials. Also Read: TRAI Launches Pilot Project to Digitally Verify Consumer Consent for Commercial Communications TRAI Pushes... Read More

July 23rd, 2025 8:56 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telcos Deploy AI, Partner Banks to Curb Spam Under TRAI-Led Consent Framework: Report

In a concerted effort to combat the growing menace of spam and fraudulent communication, Indian telecom operators — Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) — are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) tools to detect and block unsolicited calls and messages. The initiative is part of a broader regulatory push led by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to enhance consumer trust and build a... Read More

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

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