February 17th, 2025 1:26 PM 1 COMMENTS

Jio Leads in Download Speeds, Airtel in Uploads: TRAI Study

Reliance Jio, with the most widespread 5G network in India leads in the download speeds while its arch rival Airtel leads in the uploads department. The data has been shared for select cities by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. Jio has 5G SA (standalone), while Airtel has 5G NSA (non-standalone). Note that the data shared by TRAI isn't exclusively for the 5G networks. The speeds are an average of... Read More

February 12th, 2025 9:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Tightens Regulations to Combat Unsolicited Commercial Communication

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has amended the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), 2018, introducing stricter measures to curb Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) and strengthen consumer protection. "The revised regulations aim to deal with evolving methods of misuse of telecom resources and promote a more transparent commercial communication ecosystem for consumers," the Ministry of Communications said on Wednesday. Also Read: Spam, UCC Messages Find Their Way... Read More

February 10th, 2025 3:10 PM 30 COMMENTS

TRAI Releases Recommendations on Revision of National Numbering Plan

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently released recommendations for the revision of national numbering plan. To address the constraints related to the availability of adequate fixed-line numbering resources, DoT (Department of Telecommunications) had asked TRAI to give its recommendations. TRAI has now issued the recommendations, and here are the highlights. Read More - BSNL/MTNL to Get Rs 6000 Crore for 4G Expansion: Report TRAI Recommendations on Revision of National... Read More

February 4th, 2025 6:16 PM 5 COMMENTS

TRAI Gives Recommendations for 37 GHz, 42 GHz IMT Spectrum Bands

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 a call on the matter. Here are the recommendations and everything else you should know. Read More - Jio, Airtel,... Read More

January 31st, 2025 1:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

TDSAT Stays Order of TRAI for Penalty on Jio, Airtel and Vi: Report

The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has stayed the penalty implemented by the telecom regulator on telcos for failing to curb spam communication. TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) had put a Rs 141 crore penalty on the private telecom operators including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi). Telcos had moved against the order and sought help from TDSAT to settle the matter. The telecom appellate... Read More

January 25th, 2025 12:47 PM 3 COMMENTS

TRAI asks Jio, Airtel, Vi to Reduce Price of Voice Only Plans: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has asked the Indian telecom operators including Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea, and Bharti Airtel to reduce the price of their voice-only plans. For the unaware, Airtel recently reduced the price of its voice and SMS-only plans by a small margin. The telco removed its Rs 499 and Rs 1959 tariffs and lowered them to Rs 469 and Rs 1849, keeping the benefits the... Read More

January 24th, 2025 11:55 AM 0 COMMENTS

LinkedIn Sued for Sharing Customer Data to Train AI Models: Report

LinkedIn is facing a proposed class action lawsuit from its Premium customers, who reportedly claim that the business-focused social media disclosed their private messages to third parties for AI training without consent. Filed in federal court in San Jose, California, the lawsuit alleges that LinkedIn quietly introduced a privacy setting in August 2024 allowing users to control sharing of their personal data, according to a report by Reuters. Also Read:... Read More

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

January 23rd, 2025 11:20 AM 0 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Adds Most Users in Wireline Segment in November 2024: TRAI

Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, has added the most wireline customers in November 2024. The telco was also the leading operator in adding wireless users in November 2024, according to a TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) report. To be precise, Jio was the only telecom operator to add wireless customers, while Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) lost users. Reliance Jio was the only... Read More

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

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

January 17th, 2025 4:08 PM 1 COMMENTS

Airtel Tops Data Upload Speeds in Delhi: TRAI Report

Airtel has emerged as the leader in data upload performance, achieving an average upload speed of 34.37 Mbps in a recent Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted in the Delhi LSA, according to a Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) report. Airtel recorded an average data download speed of 171.44 Mbps. The report, which tested network connectivity across the National Capital Region, covered a 635 km area, including 210 km of... Read More

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