September 24th, 2023 5:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Gives Recommendations for Improving Connectivity in North East

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has given its recommendations to improve connectivity in North East India. The North Eastern part of the country still doesn't have access to fast-speed networks as the rest of the country does. This is due to a number of reasons such as poor RoI (return on investment) for the telcos, issues related to the RoW (Right of Way), low or poor availability of... Read More

September 24th, 2023 11:33 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Releases Consultation Paper on Encouraging R&D in India’s ICT Sector

On Friday, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released a Consultation Paper aimed at encouraging Research and Development (R&D) in the country's Telecom, Broadcasting, and IT (ICT) sectors. TRAI said the objective of this consultation paper is to create a robust ecosystem for innovation, supporting the development of ICT products and services and making India self-reliant while promoting exports in the sector. Also Read: TRAI Proposes Overhaul of Telecom... Read More

September 19th, 2023 10:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Proposes Overhaul of Telecom Entry Fees and Bank Guarantees

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued recommendations for the "Rationalization of Entry Fee and Bank Guarantees" in the telecommunications sector. TRAI's action comes in response to a reference from the Department of Telecommunication (DoT), dated 3rd March 2022, seeking the rationalisation of Entry Fees and Bank Guarantees for telecom licenses. Also Read: TRAI Initiates Consultation Process to Enhance Quality-of-Service Standards for Telecom Services Entry Fees represent one-time,... Read More

September 14th, 2023 11:26 AM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Telcos to Refund Money to Users Who were Overcharged: TRAI

The Indian telecom operators have been asked to return any excess amount they have charged from the consumers. According to a new order from the telecom regulatory body, if an audit proves that the telcos have overcharged their customers, then for such instances, the telcos will have to refund the money. Further, the refund has to be done within 3 months of receiving the slip from the auditor that the... Read More

September 13th, 2023 6:25 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and ITU Partner to Boost Digital Skills Training in Indonesia

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) has partnered with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a United Nations agency, in a move to advance digital skills. In a joint statement today, they announced the signing of a Joint Declaration aimed at strengthening digital skills and literacy in remote and underserved areas across Indonesia. Also Read: Indosat Selects e& as Strategic International Voice Services Partner Focus on Digital Skills Training According to... Read More

September 6th, 2023 10:40 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Recommends Pvt FM Players to Broadcast News

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended allowing private FM players to broadcast news. Currently, private FM players are only allowed to broadcast All India Radio's news bulletins without any changes. But that can change as TRAI has recommended that private FM players be allowed to broadcast independent news and start current affairs programmes.  However, the news has to be limited to 10 minutes an hour. Also, all... Read More

September 5th, 2023 10:22 AM 0 COMMENTS

Jio Pushes for Auctioning of Spectrum, Sends Another Legal Opinion to TRAI: Report

Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have been vocal about the need for auctioning of spectrum, rather than allocate it administratively. Jio has now sent a second legal opinion to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on the same. According to a Business Standard report, the second legal opinion sent to TRAI has been written by former Supreme Court Justice L Nageshwara Rao. In the letter, Rao has argued... Read More

August 28th, 2023 11:18 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI to Release Consultation Paper for E and V Spectrum Band: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is soon going to release a consultation paper for E and V spectrum bands. The regulatory body was requested by the DoT (Department of Telecommunications) to give recommendations for E and V spectrum bands. While TRAI had given a light-touch licensing regime for the concerned spectrum bands in 2014, the situation has changed and there's a need for these bands by the telecom... Read More

August 25th, 2023 11:27 AM 2 COMMENTS

Jio and Airtel Continue to Add Users, Vi and BSNL Keep Losing in June 2023: TRAI Data

Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have continued with the trend of adding both wireless and wireline subscribers, while their competitors, BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) and Vodafone Idea (Vi) continue to lose them. The latest monthly performance data for June 2023 has been published by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). As per the data shared by the regulator, Jio added the most subscribers in the wireless segment. Let's... Read More

August 22nd, 2023 3:27 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Recommends Phasing Out License Fee for DTH Services Over the Next Three Years

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its recommendations on "License Fee and Policy Matters of DTH Services" following a request from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB). The MIB sought TRAI's guidance under the TRAI Act, 1997. Also Read: TRAI Initiates Consultation Process to Enhance Quality-of-Service Standards for Telecom Services Amendments to Unified License Agreement The reference pertains to amendments made by the Department of Telecommunications... Read More

August 21st, 2023 6:15 PM 3 COMMENTS

India had 881.25 Million Internet Subscribers at the End of FY23: TRAI

The Indian telecom industry has been growing at a rapid pace when the number of consumers is concerned. There's still a lot of room to add more internet subscribers, and identifying that; the telcos are already bringing offers to entice more users to start using the internet. According to the latest TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) quarterly performance report of the telecom industry, India had over 881.25 million internet... Read More

August 19th, 2023 12:01 PM 1 COMMENTS

TRAI Initiates Consultation Process to Enhance Quality-of-Service Standards for Telecom Services

On Friday, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released a Consultation Paper titled 'Review of Quality-of-Service Standards for Access Services (Wireless and Wireline) and Broadband (Wireless and Wireline) Services' in a move to ensure the quality of telecommunication services (QoS) and safeguard consumer interests. Also Read: TRAI Releases Consultation Paper on Regulatory Framework for OTT Services and Selective Banning Mandate and Regulation History According to the statement, the TRAI... Read More

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