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What are Unsolicited Commercial Communications (UCC)?
Unsolicited Commercial Communications (UCC) are marketing or promotional messages, calls, emails, or any other forms of communication sent to individuals without their prior consent. These communications are typically intended to promote products, services, or events. UCC is often viewed as intrusive and is commonly referred to as spam. Key Characteristics of UCC 1. Unrequested: The […]
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TRAI New Secretary- Atul Chaudhary
The government appointed Atul Kumar Chaudhary as the Secretary of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday, following the retirement of V. Raghunandan last month. Chaudhary, a 1989-batch Indian Telecommunication Services (ITS) officer, was previously serving as Deputy Director General at the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). His appointment is for a […]
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Jio Surpasses Airtel in 4G/5G User Additions for April | Telecom Subscription Data as on 30 Apr 2024
Reliance Jio continued to outpace rivals Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea in active wireless subscribers and high-paying 4G/5G users, according to telecom regulator data for April. Reliance Jio added 3.06 million active subscribers, while Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea lost 2.09 million and 0.63 million active subscribers, respectively, as per the data released by the […]
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Telecom Act, 2023 in Detail
The Telecom Act, 2023, is a comprehensive legislative framework aimed at modernizing and regulating the telecommunications sector in India. It replaces older laws such as the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933, and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997. The Act addresses various aspects of telecom regulation, spectrum management, […]
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TRAI Denies Multiple SIM Card Charges
Recently, rumors have circulated suggesting that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) plans to impose charges on customers for holding multiple SIM cards or numbering resources. These speculations are entirely baseless and misleading. TRAI categorically denies any such intentions and emphasizes that the claims are unfounded. The speculation that TRAI intends to impose charges […]
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National Numbering Plan Issued in TRAI Consultation Paper
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a consultation paper today on the ‘Revision of the National Numbering Plan.’ India’s telecommunications landscape is undergoing a significant transformation driven by cutting-edge network architectures and services. The advent of 5G networks introduces unprecedented possibilities, including ultra-high-speed connectivity, minimal latency, and extensive device integration. In this […]
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Indian Government Orders Blocking International Calls
Fraudsters have been reported to make international spoofed calls displaying Indian mobile numbers to Indian citizens, committing cyber-crime and financial fraud. These calls appear to originate within India but are actually made by cyber-criminals abroad who manipulate the calling line identity (CLI). Recently, these spoofed calls have been used in fake digital arrests, FedEx scams, […]
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India is Exporting Telecom Equipment to 70 Countries, Says Report
India is exporting domestically developed and manufactured telecom gear to over 70 countries worldwide. Companies such as Tejas Networks, HFCL, C-DoT, and Reliance Jio are leading this initiative by producing telecom equipment locally, including a portfolio of RAN and core equipment for 5G and 4G developed by Jio. Madhu Arora, an official from the Department […]
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TRAI, SEBI, and RBI Collaborate to Combat Spam Calls and Messages
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has convened a Joint Committee of Regulators to address the persistent issue of spam calls and messages. This meeting brought together representatives from major regulatory bodies, including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), the […]
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BSNL 5G Work is in Process
BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) is set to roll out not only indigenous 4G but also indigenous 5G. Currently, Jio is the only telecom operator in the country with an indigenous 5G stack. Now, BSNL is poised to join this category as C-DoT (Centre for Development of Telematics) works on a 5G stack. However, it […]
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