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Kripa B

June 2nd, 2025 8:51 AM

Telcos Oppose TRAI’s Satcom Spectrum Plan, Cite Unfair Advantage to Global Players: Report

India’s private telecom operators—Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea—have strongly opposed the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) recent recommendations on satellite communication (satcom) spectrum allocation, calling the proposed pricing “unjustifiably low” and the process “non-transparent.” Also Read: TRAI Proposes Administrative Allocation of Satcom Spectrum With Five-Year Licensing Framework … Read More

Kripa B

May 30th, 2025 10:33 PM

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TRAI Backs Proposal to Merge DoT, I&B, and IT Ministries: Report

India’s telecom regulator (TRAI) is in favour of consolidating the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) under a single umbrella body to streamline governance in the rapidly converging digital ecosystem, BusinessLine reported, citing sources. Also Read: Govt … Read More

Kripa B

May 30th, 2025 5:48 PM

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Govt Issues Rs 16,000 Crore Licence Fee Demand on DTH Operators: Report

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued licence fee demand notices totalling Rs 16,000 crore to India’s four private Direct-to-Home (DTH) operators, escalating financial pressures on a sector already facing declining revenues and stiff competition from OTT platforms and DD Free Dish, The Economic Times Reported, citing Industry sources. … Read More

Kripa B

May 29th, 2025 6:43 PM

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Telcos Roll Out 1600 Number Series to Authenticate BFSI Transactional Calls: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said that the incumbent telecom operators have begun rolling out a dedicated “1600” number series for banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) companies. The move aims to help consumers easily identify genuine transaction and service calls, thereby enhancing the credibility of voice communications … Read More

Kripa B

May 29th, 2025 4:44 PM

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Airtel, Jio Add Wireless Subscribers in April 2025, While Vodafone Idea and BSNL Lose

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel) and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in April 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telcos BSNL and MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI‘s Telecom Subscription Data as of April 30, 2025. The data shows that the total number … Read More

Kripa B

May 27th, 2025 10:42 AM

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TRAI May Review Backhaul Spectrum Pricing to Ease Financial Strain on Telcos: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is considering a review of the pricing methodology for backhaul spectrum, a move that could ease the financial burden on telecom operators, particularly the financially stressed Vodafone Idea. TRAI will soon release a consultation paper to seek inputs from stakeholders on the potential … Read More

Kripa B

May 26th, 2025 10:35 AM

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Airtel Calls on Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea to Combat Telecom Fraud Together: Report

Bharti Airtel has reached out to rival telecom operators Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea with a proposal to launch a joint initiative aimed at curbing the rising menace of telecom frauds and scams. The telco has also informed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India … Read More

Kripa B

May 26th, 2025 9:20 AM

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Jio Seeks DoT Nod to Use 26 GHz 5G Spectrum for WiFi Services: Report

Reliance Jio has approached the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) seeking approval to deploy its 26 GHz 5G spectrum for WiFi-based broadband services in a move that could redefine spectrum usage strategy in India. The request has been made under Clause 2.3 of the Notice Inviting Application (NIA) for the July … Read More

Kripa B

May 24th, 2025 3:27 PM

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Starlink May Launch Sub-USD10 Satellite Internet Plans in India: Report

Satellite communication providers such as Starlink are likely to launch their services in India at a promotional price point of less than USD 10 (approximately Rs 840) per month for unlimited data plans. The move is aimed at rapidly scaling the user base to as much as 10 million subscribers … Read More

Kripa B

May 23rd, 2025 1:39 PM

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Less Than 25 Percent of Indian Mobile Users Register DND Preferences, Fuelling Spam Surge: Report

Less than 25 percent of mobile users in India have registered their preferences to control commercial communications, leaving the vast majority open to unsolicited calls and messages, a senior official from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) reportedly said. Out of nearly 1.15 billion mobile consumers, only 280 million … Read More

Kripa B

May 21st, 2025 8:00 PM

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Telcos to Oppose DoT’s Move to Delicense Lower 6GHz Band, Citing 5G Expansion Concerns: Report

Telecom operators are preparing to oppose the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) draft proposal to delicence the lower 6GHz spectrum band, citing major concerns over 5G network expansion in India, Business Standard reported, quoting Industry sources. The DoT has proposed unlicensed use of the 5925–6425 MHz band — part of the … Read More

Kripa B

May 20th, 2025 7:42 PM

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We Are Today the Cheapest Data Market in the World, Says Communications Minister: Report

Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said India’s telecom regulator has proactively released regulations to improve service quality for millions of mobile subscribers, and the centre expects that telecom carriers will lead the way in surpassing global quality-of-service benchmarks. Also Read: Bharat Offers One of the Cheapest Mobile Data … Read More