The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reportedly urged telecom operators to fast-track the implementation of the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service, which mandates displaying the caller’s name for incoming calls. The initiative aims to curb spam and scam calls by enabling recipients to identify callers, according to a report by … Read More
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 … Read More
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, … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
Indian telecommunications service provider Bharti Airtel recorded the highest net wireless subscriber additions in October 2024, according to the latest data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Airtel added 1.93 million mobile subscribers during the month, reflecting the telecom landscape post-tariff revision, the company said in a statement … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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