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Tanuja K May 3rd, 2023 5:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Calls for Level Playing Field in Licensing for Content Delivery Technologies

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has called for a level playing field in licensing across various content delivery technologies, including over-the-top (OTT) platform applications. The TRAI Chairman, PD Vaghela, stressed the need for a simplified regime for licensing, license fees, and cross-sector holdings to facilitate the growth of new technologies. According to an ET Telecom report, Vaghela suggested that the existing players in the telecom and broadcast sectors... Read More

Srikapardhi May 3rd, 2023 4:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Releases Consultation on Definition of International Traffic

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a Consultation Paper on the Definition of International Traffic on Tuesday, seeking recommendations from stakeholders on the matter. DoT requested TRAI's Recommendations The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) requested the TRAI's recommendations on the definition of International SMS and Domestic SMS through a reference dated August 30, 2022, under Section 11(1)(a) of TRAI Act, 1997 (as amended). Also Read: TRAI Releases Recommendations... Read More

Srikapardhi May 3rd, 2023 12:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Releases Recommendations on Ease of Doing Business in Telecom and Broadcasting Sector

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released recommendations on 'Ease of Doing Business in Telecom and Broadcasting Sector'. The focus area of the government in the recent decade has been identified as Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), which is a recognition of the fact that business and enterprise need to be enabled. The government is striving to improve the business environment at every stage across all sectors, according... Read More

Aparna R May 1st, 2023 8:40 PM 32 COMMENTS

TRAI to Direct Jio and Airtel to Stop Offering Unlimited 5G Data: Report

India's telecom regulator, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), is reportedly planning to direct Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel to stop offering unlimited 5G data in their tariff plans. This action follows an examination by the regulator into a recent complaint of predatory pricing against the two operators by Vodafone Idea, according to a report by Financial Express. Also Read: TRAI to Direct Telecom Operators to Report 5G Users... Read More

Tanuja K May 1st, 2023 3:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Implements AI Spam Filters in India to Combat Unwanted Calls and Messages

Starting May 1, 2023, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will implement new rules to combat unwanted communication calls and messages from unknown numbers. The move is a significant step by TRAI to protect consumers in India from fraud and harassment. The new rules require all telecom companies, including Airtel, Jio, Vodafone Idea, and BSNL, to use AI spam filters for their call and SMS services. The filters will... Read More

Aparna R April 28th, 2023 8:17 AM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Refuses to Reduce Levies, Citing Potential Revenue Loss: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has refused to reduce the licence fees of telecom operators, dismissing repeated calls from the industry and suggestions from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). According to officials, the department has informed the industry that it has already taken many steps, and a lot has already been done to support the sector, and reducing levies will lead to a loss for the exchequer, ET... Read More

Aparna R April 25th, 2023 2:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Recommends Measures to Improve Coverage and Infrastructure in Ladakh: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended several measures to improve telecom coverage and backhaul infrastructure in far-flung areas of Ladakh. TRAI's recommendations include resource pooling across telcos on spare backhaul transmission capacity and maintaining a waiting list of service demand by licensed operators, according to a report by PTI. Also Read: BSNL 4G Services Available in These Circles on Limited Scale Remote Areas in Ladakh lack Mobile... Read More

Srikapardhi April 22nd, 2023 12:10 PM 6 COMMENTS

TRAI to Direct Telecom Operators to Report 5G Users Separately: Report

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is reportedly planning to direct telecom operators, including Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, to report 5G subscriber numbers separately. TRAI has also asked the struggling telco Vodafone Idea about its plans to launch the 5G Services, according to a report by ET Telecom. Also Read: Airtel Says 10 Million Unique Users Latched on to its 5G Network 5G Subscribers So far, only Bharti Airtel... Read More

Tanuja K April 18th, 2023 4:18 PM 6 COMMENTS

TRAI Calls for Meeting with Telcos to Curb Spam Messages

Indian telecom regulator TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) has called for a review meeting with the country's incumbent telcos, including Reliance Jio, Airtel, and state-run BSNL separately, to discuss progress on the reduction of unsolicited commercial communication (UCC) messages. The meeting will take place later this month, and the regulator will seek an update on the telcos' efforts to curb the pesky messages. The development has been shared by... Read More

Srikapardhi April 10th, 2023 12:39 PM 4 COMMENTS

DoT to Deploy Caller ID Feature Initially for Commercial Entities: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India is planning to introduce a feature called calling name presentation (CNAP) to display the caller's identity on the phone screen. Globally as well telcos are testing and deploying AI-powered tools and technology to curb the menace of spam calls and provide customers with reliable caller ID solutions. Also Read: Rogers and Fido Customers Get AI-Powered Spam Call Detect Feature Empower Telecom Subscribers However,... Read More

Aparna R April 3rd, 2023 9:36 AM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Plans to Clear Some Satellite Spectrum for 5G and 6G: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) wants to accommodate more spectrum for 5G and 6G usage in the coming years. In that direction, the Department of Telecommunications plans to vacate the spectrum in the mid-band currently used by broadcasting firms in the coming three years and auction it for 5G and 6G Networks. Also Check: India Spectrum Holding Timeline 2023 Vacating Mid-Band Spectrum for 5G and 6G The mid-band spectrum worth... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur April 1st, 2023 5:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

Jio and Airtel Add Active Wireless Users in Jan 2023: TRAI Data

One of the most important metrics for the telcos to measure performance is the addition or subtraction of VLR or active subscribers. The expansion of the total subscriber base is good, but the expansion of the active user base is what matters at the end of the day. While Reliance Jio comes ahead of the competition when we measure the number of active subscribers in total, Airtel is much ahead... Read More