Year: 2026
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is considering the introduction of Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite services
Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is assessing the use of mobile satellite service spectrum for Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity, which is already operational in several countries, with companies like Starlink expanding globally. The move could significantly improve network access in India’s rural and remote areas, where traditional infrastructure is difficult to deploy. TRAI […]
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Vi rolls out 5G services in Chennai
Summary: Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has launched 5G services in Chennai, completing its presence across all metro cities and expanding its reach in India’s data market. The company plans to extend 5G to multiple cities, including Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Tiruppur, Vellore, and Pondicherry by May 2026 as part of its broader strategy to cover 133 […]
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TRAI Suggests Compulsory Affordable Plans Offering Only Voice Calls and SMS Services
Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed new rules to improve affordability and consumer choice by requiring telecom operators to offer lower-cost plans limited to voice calls and SMS. Noting the limited availability and relatively high pricing of existing voice-only options, the regulator has suggested that such plans be introduced for every […]
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Indian Railways sanctions a ₹3.98 billion optical fiber cable project to enhance its communication infrastructure
Summary: Indian Railways has approved a Rs 3.98 billion project to enhance communication infrastructure on the Western Railway by installing a 4×48 optical fibre cable backbone across the Ahmedabad and Ratlam divisions. Part of the larger “Provision of Kavach with LTE communication backbone” programme, the project will cover 1,929 route kilometres and is expected to […]
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Mobile Services Revenue in APAC Expected to Hit $347 Billion by 2030, Fueled by Expansion of 5G
Summary: Mobile service revenue in the Asia-Pacific region is projected to grow steadily to $347.3 billion by 2030, driven by rising mobile subscribers and rapid 5G expansion. Data services will remain the main revenue source, supported by increased adoption of high-value 5G plans across both developed and emerging markets. Government-backed 5G initiatives are further accelerating […]
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The Department of Telecommunications has extended the deadline for mandatory SIM binding to the close of 2026
Summary: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has extended the SIM binding deadline to the end of 2026, a move aimed at reducing cybercrime and online fraud. The rule would require users to frequently re-login to social media apps like WhatsApp on secondary devices, while keeping only the primary SIM-linked device permanently signed in. Originally set […]
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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India publishes its telecom subscription report for February 2026
Summary: As per data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea Limited recorded subscriber gains in February 2026, while Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited saw a decline. Growth was also observed in rural wireless users and the wireline segment for private operators, alongside a slight increase in overall […]
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Virgin Media O2 broadens its RAN agreement with Ericsson to enhance the UK’s 5G network and improve mobile performance
Summary: Ericsson has expanded its long-term partnership with Virgin Media O2 through a five-year agreement to serve as the primary RAN supplier, supporting a major upgrade of the UK network under the operator’s Mobile Transformation Plan. The collaboration focuses on enhancing 5G capabilities, network performance, and efficiency through advanced radio technologies, AI-driven optimization, and improved […]
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India’s telecom providers are moving away from price-based competition and are instead focusing on delivering superior user experiences as a key differentiator, according to Opensignal
Summary: India’s telecom industry in early 2026 is evolving toward a more mature phase, with operators shifting focus from price competition to delivering superior customer experience through better network quality and localized strategies. While Reliance Jio continues to lead nationally, competition is increasingly driven at the metro level, where targeted investments and performance differences influence […]
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TRAI Issues Revisions to Provisions in Telecommunication Tariff Order and Accounting Separation Regulations
Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued the Telecommunication Tariff (Seventy Second Amendment) Order, 2026 and the Reporting System on Accounting Separation (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 following stakeholder consultations on draft proposals released in October 2025. After reviewing feedback and conducting its own analysis, TRAI finalized these amendments to revise provisions related to […]
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