Regulatory
DoT to Minimize Physical KYC Process
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India is set to eliminate the costly and time-consuming practice of physically validating client details for selling mobile connections, effective January 1, 2024. The move, detailed in a Tuesday notification from the DoT, aims to streamline the Know Your Customer (KYC) process and reduce SIM fraud. The decision discontinues […]
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Continued Support from DoT, TRAI, and Power Ministry Spurs Adoption of Green Open Access by States
Due to the ongoing support from the Department of Telecommunications (DOT), India’s Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI), and the Ministry of Power, Green Open Access rules have started in various states across the country on Tuesday, announced by the Cellular Operators Association (COAI). COAI revealed five states- Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand- which has […]
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New Sim Card Rules from December 1 in India
SIM Card Issuance Rules Effective December 1, 2023 The Indian government has introduced new rules for issuing SIM cards, emphasizing consumer safety. Originally scheduled for implementation on October 1, 2023, the enforcement was postponed by two months. The revised regulations aim to bring about a positive impact on cybercrime prevention within the country, prioritizing the […]
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TRAI Resolves Not to Cancel Apple Phone Registrations Amid DND Application Dispute
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is set to collaborate with Apple to resolve the ongoing deadlock concerning the introduction of its Do Not Disturb (DND) application to Apple’s iOS Store. Apple removed the app from its store in September last year due to privacy concerns, despite Trai rules mandating penalties for device manufacturers […]
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Fraudulent Calls Threatening Disconnection, Claiming to Be from TRAI Deemed Illegal
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) issued a warning regarding fraudulent calls in which individuals falsely claim to be from Trai, threatening to disconnect numbers. Trai emphasized that it neither blocks nor disconnects any mobile numbers of individual telecom customers, and any such calls or messages claiming to be from Trai should be considered […]
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TRAI Introduces New Guidelines to Curb Spam Calls and SMS
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has been actively combating the issue of spam in the country. In the past, TRAI has even imposed fines on certain telecom operators for failing to adhere to India’s anti-spam regulations. Now, TRAI has issued a fresh set of guidelines to address the problem of promotional calls and […]
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DoT Gives Assurance to OTT and Tech Companies Regarding Net Neutrality Rules
The Department of Telecommunications (DOT) believes over-the-top (OTT) players and technology companies have no reason to be concerned about telecom companies flouting net neutrality rules, as the operators are bound by licence conditions in ensuring that internet traffic remains non-discriminatory. While the government has not made any decision on a revenue share between telcos and […]
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Deactivated or Subscriber-Requested Disconnected Mobile Numbers Remain Inactive for Minimum 90 Days
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has informed the Supreme Court that mobile phone numbers, once deactivated due to non-usage or upon subscriber request for disconnection, are not assigned to new subscribers for a minimum of 90 days. The Supreme Court was addressing a petition expressing concerns about potential data misuse after a mobile […]
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Government Trying To Maintain Telecom Service As The Most Affordable Service
The Indian government is determined to maintain the country’s position as the most affordable telecommunications service provider worldwide, according to Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Despite this commitment, telecom operators have faced challenges monetizing 5G services since their launch last year. Vaishnaw expressed this during an interview at India Mobile Congress 2023, emphasizing that India’s […]
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