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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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