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Kripa B April 4th, 2025 6:41 PM 0 COMMENTS

388 Private FM Radio Stations Operational Across 113 Cities: TRAI

The FM radio sector in India continues to expand, with private broadcasters playing a key role in widening coverage and enhancing content quality. According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) Annual Report for 2023-24, a total of 388 private FM radio stations were operational across 113 cities as of March 31, 2024. These are run by 36 private broadcasters, in addition to those operated by public broadcaster All... Read More

Kripa B April 2nd, 2025 2:08 AM 11 COMMENTS

Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea Network Coverage Maps Go Live for Users

Indian telecom operators Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea make their network coverage maps available to users on their respective websites. This follows a directive from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), which requires mobile carriers to display geospatial coverage maps on their websites, showing the geographical areas where they provide wireless voice and broadband services. Also Read: TRAI Directs Telecom Providers to Display Coverage Maps on Websites... Read More

Tanuja K March 26th, 2025 11:15 AM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Opposes TRAI on Telecom Infra Sharing Rules

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently opposed the recommendations from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) over infrastructure sharing rules. TRAI had recommended that USPs (Universal Service Providers) should share the passive network infrastructure with at least two other telecom companies to boost network connectivity. USPs are companies that are leveraging Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), earlier called as USOF (Universal Service Obligation Fund) to build networks in rural and... Read More

Kripa B March 13th, 2025 8:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Plans 5-Year Satellite Spectrum Allocation, Defying Starlink’s 20-Year Demand: Report

India's telecom regulator, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), plans to recommend a five-year allocation of satellite broadband spectrum to assess market adoption, rejecting Starlink's demand for a 20-year permit, Reuters reported, citing a senior government source. The move aligns with the positions of Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, which had advocated for shorter allocation periods of three to five years. This decision allows the government to reassess spectrum... Read More

Kripa B March 4th, 2025 12:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Urges TRAI to Regulate WhatsApp and Other OTT Platforms to Combat Spam: Report

Bharti Airtel has urged the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to bring over-the-top (OTT) communication platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram under regulatory framework to curb increasing spam and financial fraud. Also Read: Spam, UCC Messages Find Their Way to Users Through RCS and OTT Apps? Airtel's Push for OTT Regulation In a letter to TRAI, Airtel's Vice-Chairman and MD, Gopal Vittal, proposed extending the digital consent acquisition (DCA)... Read More

Kripa B February 28th, 2025 7:22 PM 1 COMMENTS

Dish TV CEO Urges Immediate Implementation of TRAI’s DTH Fee Cut Proposal: Report

Dish TV's CEO has reportedly urged the government to immediately implement the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) recommendation to reduce the Direct-To-Home (DTH) license fee from 8 percent to 3 percent of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR). He urged the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to act swiftly, as this move could drive long-term sustainability and growth in the DTH industry, which is currently struggling, according to a PTI... Read More

Tanuja K February 24th, 2025 1:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI’s New Proposal Around Private 5G Could Make Telcos Very Unhappy: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is considering allowing the enterprises and businesses in India to set up their own private 5G network. This is not possible as per the current rules. However, TRAI has a new proposal for the private 5G network setup in India which could make it possible, only if the government approves. This would allow many major enterprises and organisations in India to set up... Read More

Kripa B February 18th, 2025 10:00 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Proposes New Authorisation Model for Telecom Infrastructure and Services

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its recommendations on the terms and conditions for network authorisations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. The move aims to streamline regulatory processes, enhance ease of doing business, and support the growth of the telecom sector. According to the statement, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had sought TRAI's inputs on the framework for granting authorisations to entities establishing, operating, maintaining, or expanding telecom... Read More

Tanuja K February 17th, 2025 2:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

COAI Unhappy with Amendments to TCCCP Regulation, 2018

In a note, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has expressed its unhappiness with the recent amendment to the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), 2018. The amendment has been introduced to protect the consumers against the Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC). However, COAI is unhappy because the amendment doesn't address all the relevant issues. The Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) had put a demand that the amendment should only... Read More

Kripa B 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

Kripa B February 10th, 2025 7:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

IAFI Urges Faster Satellite Spectrum Allocation to Deploy Tranformative Technologies: Report

The ITU-APT Foundation of India (IAFI) has urged the Central government to accelerate satellite spectrum allocation under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, to support efforts in bridging the country's digital divide. IAFI said that the rapid advancements in satellite technologies, particularly in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) constellations, have opened new avenues for delivering high-speed internet connectivity to remote and underserved regions, according to an ET report.... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur 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