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Tanay Singh Thakur September 28th, 2023 11:41 AM 1 COMMENTS

TRAI Releases Consultation Paper Focusing on E & V Spectrum Bands

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper on "Assignment of Spectrum in E&V Bands, and Spectrum for Microwave Access (MWA) & Microwave Backbone (MWB)." The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had asked the sector regulator to recommend the applicable reserve price, spectrum cap, scope of services/usages, methodology of auction, payment terms, block size, band plan, and more for the E & V spectrum bands. Note that... Read More

Yashika Goel September 27th, 2023 8:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

6 GHz Band Crucial for 5G and Beyond, Says DIPA

Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) has applauded P D Vaghela, Chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), for releasing an insightful and well-documented white paper. DIPA said this white paper delves into the impact on GDP, as well as the social and economic values associated with the 6 GHz band, which represents a specific frequency range within the radio frequency spectrum. Also Read: Deutsche Telekom Records 12 Gbps... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 27th, 2023 12:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Says Making Telecom Gear in India is 12-13% Costlier than in China

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), in a recent report, said that manufacturing telecom gear in India is 12-13% more expensive than in China. This is even after including the incentives that the companies get from the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. Even in Vietnam, it is 3% cheaper to manufacture the same telecom equipment compared to India. If the PLI benefits weren't considered, then the relative cost difference... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 25th, 2023 7:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

COAI Appreciates TRAI Recommendations on Improving Connectivity in North East

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has welcomed the recommendations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for improving mobile network connectivity in the North East. Much recently, TRAI released its recommendations on 'Improving Telecom Infrastructure in Northeastern States of India'. In the recommendations, TRAI has suggested several measures such as ensuring electricity supply, faster environmental clearances, aligning RoW (Right of Way) policies with that of the central... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur 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

Yashika Goel 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

Yashika Goel 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

Tanay Singh Thakur 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

Tanay Singh Thakur 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

Tanuja K September 5th, 2023 10:50 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telecom and Tech Players Weigh in on Selective App Banning

The telecom and tech players have weighed in their opinion about selective app banning by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). TRAI had floated a consultation paper on the selective banning of apps. This would enable the government to ensure that instead of internet bans, a few apps, for example WhatsApp can be banned in select geographies of the country, as and when required in the interest of national security. In... Read More

Tanuja K 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

Yashika Goel 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