Regulatory
Keep Your SIM Card Active for 3 Months with Minimum Recharge, Says TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced new guidelines on SIM card validity, offering significant relief to mobile users who often forget to recharge their secondary SIMs. These rules aim to extend the active duration of SIM cards from operators like Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL without frequent recharges, thereby reducing user expenses. […]
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Government Orders Telcos to Publish Network Coverage Maps
In a significant step to enhance telecom services in India, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has directed telecom operators, including BSNL, Vodafone Idea, Jio, and Airtel, to publish detailed network coverage maps on their websites. This initiative aims to improve the quality of service (QoS) and empower the nation’s 1.2 billion mobile users […]
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Scindia Highlights the Transformative Potential of Telecom Manufacturing Zones
India has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the fifth country in the world to develop its own 4G telecom stack, a feat made possible through collaboration between the public and private sectors. Building on this success, the country is now working on developing indigenous 5G technology, according to Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Also Read: […]
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Slowdown in Capex Spending by Telecom, Railways, and Other Sectors
The telecom department and the ministries of defence, railways, and highways are among the key sectors witnessing reduced capital expenditure this fiscal year. The department of economic affairs (DEA) also reported slower spending up to November. Data from the Controller General of Accounts reveals that during April-November 2023, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) utilized […]
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Seamless Connection During Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
As the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 approaches, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has ramped up efforts to ensure seamless communication for millions of pilgrims and visitors in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Significant upgrades to telecom infrastructure across the city, the Mela grounds, and key public areas aim to support the massive turnout at the world’s largest […]
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Government Considers Encashing Telcos’ Bank Guarantees to Recover Spam Penalties
The Ministry of Communications has approached the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to clarify whether telecom operators’ bank guarantees (BGs) can be encashed to recover fines imposed for failing to curb spam. This request follows TRAI’s unprecedented recommendation to encash BGs for penalties totaling Rs 141 crore, which remain unrecovered, as per a recent […]
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COAI Highlights AI and 6G as Key Telecom Growth Areas, Outlines Industry Challenges
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), an industry body representing major telecom companies like Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and others, has identified artificial intelligence (AI) and 6G as key growth drivers for the sector. Across India, businesses are increasingly incorporating AI into their operations to enhance efficiency and cut costs. […]
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TRAI Launches Its Revamped Website
TRAI has launched an upgraded website designed to connect with a wider audience and enhance public engagement. Recognizing the increasing role of social media, the new site includes sharing features to disseminate regulatory information more effectively among stakeholders. It provides comprehensive resources on telecom and broadcasting regulations, policies, laws, statistics, and trends in India, making […]
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TRAI Fines Telcos Rs 12 Crore for Inadequate Action Against Spam Calls
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has levied additional fines on telecom operators for failing to curb spam calls on their networks. As part of the Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), TRAI has intensified its crackdown on spam and fraudulent communications, holding telcos accountable for their inability to control such activities. […]
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TRAI to Launch Enhanced DND App to Tackle Spam Effectively
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is set to launch an updated, user-friendly version of its ‘Do Not Disturb’ (DND) app in the coming months to help mobile users combat the growing menace of spam. According to Trai chairman A.K. Lahoti, the revamped app will include improved features following discussions with stakeholders about its […]
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