The government said that communication costs in India is one of the lowest in the world, attributing this to policy measures and a robust regulatory framework. In a written reply to three questions in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said that … Read More
“Rural mobile users” is a term frequently used by communication service providers and regulators when addressing audiences during meetings, presentations, or service launches in India. You may also often read about “serving the last mile” or catering to rural users. With that context, let us examine the number of wireless … Read More
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has struck down the recommendation from DoT (Department of Telecommunications) for the state-run telco’s satcom (satellite communications) spectrum charges. At present, BSNL pays only 1% of the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) as spectrum charges for providing satcom services in India. DoT suggested that … Read More
Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in October 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telco MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI‘s Telecom Subscription Data as of October 31, 2025, released on November 28, … Read More
Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in August 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telco MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI‘s Telecom Subscription Data as of August 31, 2025. The data shows that … Read More
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, released a consultation paper on the auction of radio frequency spectrum in bands earmarked for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). The move follows a reference from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) dated May 15, 2025, under clause 11(1)(a) of … Read More
Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel) and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in July 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 July 31, 2025. The data shows that the total wireless … Read More
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released the Manual for Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. This is the country’s first standardised framework to assess how well buildings are equipped to deliver high-speed, reliable digital access. Why Digital Connectivity Ratings Matter With over 80 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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