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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

Kripa B December 26th, 2024 12:57 PM 13 COMMENTS

Indian Telcos Slam TRAI’s New Voice and SMS-Only Pack Mandate: Report

India's leading telecom operators have reportedly criticised the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) new regulation requiring carriers to offer voice and SMS-only tariff packs, calling it a regressive step. They argue that this move is a setback that will hinder the transition to 4G/5G and reverse progress by preventing 2G users from fully embracing the data revolution, according to an ET report. Also Read: TRAI Launches Upgraded Website to... Read More

Kripa B December 23rd, 2024 9:27 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Launches Upgraded Website to Enhance Public Engagement

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched a revamped website designed to improve accessibility and communication with the public, stakeholders, and international audiences. The new site features a comprehensive dashboard for the telecom and broadcasting sectors, offering easy access to regulations, policies, statistics, and trends, the Ministry of Communications said in a statement Monday. Also Read: TRAI Releases Recommendations on Definition of International Traffic Key Features and Upgrades... Read More

Tanuja K December 17th, 2024 11:42 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI to Release an Updated DND App Soon: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is working on an updated DND (Do Not Disturb) app for Indian consumers. The goal of the regulatory body is to deliver the app with a user-friendly experience and more capabilities. Currently, with the DND app, users can flag spam communications (both SMS and calls), however, they can't take any actions such as blocking the communication. The feedback gets sent from the DND... Read More

Kripa B December 13th, 2024 10:25 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Releases Recommendations on Definition of International Traffic

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued recommendations to define International Traffic, International SMS, and Domestic SMS as part of its efforts to streamline telecommunications regulations. The recommendations follow a request from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in August 2022. Also Read: TRAI Releases Consultation on Definition of International Traffic Background of TRAI's Recommendations A consultation paper on the subject - Definition of International Traffic - was released... Read More

Kripa B December 2nd, 2024 8:28 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Extends Deadline for Commercial Message Traceability to December 10, 2024

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has further extended the deadline for ensuring traceability of commercial messages to December 10th 2024, granting additional time for compliance with its traceability regulations. This follows its earlier directives mandating the declaration of Principal Entity (PE) and Telemarketer (TM) chains by November 30th 2024. Also Read: TRAI Dismisses Concerns Over OTP Delivery Delays Amid New Traceability Guidelines TRAI’s Traceability Mandate Originally scheduled for... Read More

Kripa B November 29th, 2024 7:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telecom Operators Must File Tariffs with TRAI Within 7 Days of Launch

Indian telecom operators such as Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea, BSNL, and Bharti Airtel frequently introduce new tariff plans, often tweaking their prepaid offerings. However, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea tend to roll out such tariff benefits or revisions more frequently, especially during festivals and special occasions. These include freebies or minor tweaks, accompanied by banners on websites and social media posts that highlight the benefits or capture the festive spirit.... Read More

Kripa B November 29th, 2024 9:33 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Dismisses Concerns Over OTP Delivery Delays Amid New Traceability Guidelines

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday dismissed concerns about delays in one-time password (OTP) deliveries due to its message traceability mandate, calling such claims "factually incorrect." Also Read: TRAI Directs Telecom Providers to Display Coverage Maps on Websites TRAI Refutes Delay Claims "This is factually incorrect. TRAI has mandated the Access Providers to ensure message traceability. It will not delay delivery of any message," Telecom Regulatory Authority... Read More