Regulatory
For Viksit Bharat 2047, Telecom Will Play a Vital Role
Summary:Telecom will be a cornerstone of India’s vision for Viksit Bharat 2047, acting as the digital backbone that supports future growth, economic inclusion, and national resilience. According to a recent analysis by Communications Today, this sector is evolving from voice-based services into a powerful enabler of next-generation applications like AI, smart agriculture, disaster response, and […]
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Telecom Subscription Data September 2025- Total of 1.23 Billion Subscribers as Broadband Usage Soars
Summary:According to the latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the total number of telecom subscribers in India reached 1,228.94 million as of September 30, 2025. The report highlights steady growth across wireless and broadband segments, with tele-density at 86.65% and broadband users nearing 1 billion, signaling India’s strong progress in […]
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TRAI and DoT Agree to Make CNAP Default for All Users
Summary:The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) are nearing a final agreement on rolling out the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service– a system that will display the caller’s name along with their phone number on the mobile screen. The move aims to improve caller transparency, reduce spam and fraud […]
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DoT Temporarily Stops Accepting Telecom Licenses Under New Telecom Act 2023
Summary:The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is suspending the acceptance of new telecom-license applications from November 10, 2025, pending the formal rollout of an authorization framework under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. Existing applications submitted before the cutoff will continue to be processed, while the pause is intended to prevent regulatory confusion during the shift to the […]
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TRAI Subscriber Data August 2025- Reliance Jio Tops Subscriber Growth
Summary:Reliance Jio added the most newest subscribers in August 2025. According to TRAI data, BSNL is in 2nd position which overtook Airtel’s position. Strong growth shown by Jio in both mobile and broadband segments, while BSNL’s 4G rollout has helped reduce its customer’s loss. Jio Tops with 1.95 Million New Subscribers; BSNL Gains Momentum Reliance […]
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DoT Extends 5G EMF Self-Certification Deadline to December 31 2025
The Telecommunications Department (DoT) has expanded the self-certification compliance to the 5G Electro Magnetic Field (EMF) by December 31, 2025. This step gives Indian telecom operators more time to ensure that the EMF is met with safety standards, adjusting the Rapid Network Rollout with public health and regulatory standards. What the Extension Means Telecom operators […]
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TRAI Draft Rules Align TV Distributor Audits with Financial Year
Summary:Telecom Regulatory Authority India (TRAI) has proposed draft regulations that organize the annual audit cycle for TV distributors with fiscal year, which requires subscriber management, conditional access, and DRM systems to be filled by Sept 30. Key Changes in Audit Rules Under the new draft, broadcasters can send representatives to the for inputs without […]
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DoT, Telecom Giants Lock Horn Over AGR Dues Again
Summary:Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel are challenging the recent demands from the Department of Telecommunications (DOT) for additional adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. The dispute can still be claimed with some outstanding telecom circles and revenue accounting that were incomplete by the time of the 2019 Supreme Court order. Vi has filed a petition; Can […]
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India Hosts 3GPP RAN Meetings for the First Time: A Milestone in 6G Standardization
Summary:India has achieved a historic milestone for the first time in Bengaluru by hosting the 3GPP Radio Access Network (RAN) Working Group Meetings (RAN1 -RAN5). Supported by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Telecom Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI), the event brings together global experts to discuss 6G standardization under 3GPP release 20 and finalize […]
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DoT Seeks PMO Help to Save Vodafone Idea from Insolvency by FY26
The intervention of the DoT highlights the gravity of Vodafone Idea’s financial crisis, as the existence of Telco now rests on government’s support. Vi has informed the officials that its ongoing loan talks with banks are completely dependent on receiving assistance related to the AGR liabilities. Government may slash AGR dues for #Vi, #Airtel. @EyeshwaryaPatil […]
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