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TRAI Releases Consultation Paper on Spectrum Auction for IMT Bands

TRAI Releases Consultation Paper on Spectrum Auction for IMT Bands

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, released a consultation paper on the auction of radio frequency spectrum in bands earmarked for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). The move follows a reference from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) dated May 15, 2025, under clause 11(1)(a) of … Read More

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80% of Data in India is Consumed Indoors

80% of Data in India is Consumed Indoors

While mobile towers are outside the homes and buildings, consumers are inside! According to TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) chief, Anil Kumar Lahoti, 70-80% of the data is consumed indoors in India. However, the indoor connectivity is not often looked after when planning for the infrastructure of a building. … Read More

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Govt, TRAI Dismiss Telcos’ Concerns Over Satellite Broadband Threat: Report

Govt, TRAI Dismiss Telcos’ Concerns Over Satellite Broadband Threat: Report

The government and telecom regulator TRAI  (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) have dismissed concerns raised by telecom operators that satellite broadband players such as Starlink and Amazon Kuiper could disrupt the telecom market and erode operator revenues. Authorities have asserted that satellite communication (satcom) and terrestrial telecom services operate in … Read More

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TRAI Launches Pilot Project to Digitally Verify Consumer Consent for Commercial Communications

TRAI Launches Pilot Project to Digitally Verify Consumer Consent for Commercial Communications

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched a pilot project aimed at digitally verifying consumer consent for commercial calls and messages, in a move to curb unsolicited commercial communications and enhance consumer protection. The initiative, launched in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), involves select banks … Read More

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TRAI Rules Out Review of Satcom Spectrum Recommendations Despite COAI Objections: Report

TRAI Rules Out Review of Satcom Spectrum Recommendations Despite COAI Objections: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has categorically ruled out any review of its recommendations on satellite communication (satcom) spectrum pricing, dismissing objections raised by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). Sources within TRAI told PTI that the regulator has already submitted its recommendations to the government “after … Read More

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