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Tanay Singh Thakur January 2nd, 2025 12:27 PM 0 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 31st, 2024 9:22 AM 0 COMMENTS

Govt Explores Encashing Telcos’ BGs to Recover Spam Fines: Report

The Ministry of Communications has sought clarity from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on whether telecom operators' bank guarantees (BGs) can be encashed to recover fines imposed for their failure to curb spam. This follows TRAI's unprecedented recommendation to encash BGs for penalties amounting to Rs 141 crore, which remains unrealised, according to an ET report. Also Read: Spam, UCC Messages Find Their Way to Users Through RCS... 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

Tanuja K December 25th, 2024 8:34 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Chairman Says Recommendation for Satcom Spectrum Soon: Report

India is set to allocate spectrum to the satcom (satellite communication) companies. The wait is now for the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to give recommendations on the rules for spectrum allocation for the satcom players. TRAI chairman has said that they will release the recommendations "very soon", according to a PTI report. The government will then evaluate the rules, which will pave the way for satcom companies and... 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 23rd, 2024 10:32 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Imposes Additional Fines on Telcos for Failing to Stop Spam Calls: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has imposed additional fines on the telcos for failing to stop the spam calls made to the customers on their network. TRAI has gotten very strict when it comes to matters such as spam or fraudulent communications. Under the Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), TRAI has imposed these financial penalties on the telcos. But the telcos don't believe they should be... Read More

Kripa B December 20th, 2024 9:21 PM 3 COMMENTS

TRAI Recommends Additional 5 MHz Spectrum for Indian Railways in 700 MHz Band

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued recommendations for the assignment of an additional 5 MHz of paired spectrum in the premium 700 MHz band to Indian Railways. This spectrum, intended for enhancing safety and security systems along railway tracks, will be allocated for captive use. The decision follows a request from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and is part of the ongoing efforts to modernise railway communications.... 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