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TRAI Urges Telecom Operators to Introduce More Affordable Voice and SMS-Only Plans
Summary: TRAI has directed telecom operators to introduce more affordable voice-and-SMS-only prepaid plans, including shorter-validity options of up to 30 days and at least one plan valid for more than 30 days. The move is intended to give consumers, particularly those who do not need mobile data, greater flexibility and budget-friendly recharge choices. Existing voice-and-SMS […]
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TRAI to Review Airtel and Jio Complaints Regarding Vi’s Port-In Offers
Summary: TRAI will review complaints from Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio alleging that Vodafone Idea (Vi) is offering tariff-related benefits to customers who port their mobile numbers to its network. The operators argue that such offers may act as incentives to attract subscribers and conflict with TRAI’s earlier position against preferential benefits for port-in customers. […]
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TRAI Reports India Gained More Than 6 Million Wireless Subscribers in July 2026
Summary: India’s telecom sector recorded steady growth in July 2026, with the overall wireless subscriber base rising 0.46% to 1.31 billion, according to TRAI data. Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea and BSNL gained mobile subscribers, while MTNL reported a decline, with Jio retaining the largest market share at 39.29%. 5G FWA subscriptions increased to […]
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TRAI upgrades MyCall app with voice call quality rating feature
Summary: TRAI has launched an upgraded version of its MyCall app, allowing users to rate voice call quality and report issues such as dropped calls, echo, audio delays, and poor connectivity. The app combines user feedback with technical network data to help telecom operators identify weak coverage areas and improve service quality. New features include […]
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TRAI Cracks Down on 21 Lakh Mobile Numbers, Yet Consumer Participation Remains Crucial
Summary: India continues to face a growing spam problem, with billions of unsolicited calls and messages reaching consumers every year. While blocking spam numbers offers temporary relief, TRAI emphasizes that reporting such communications is more effective in tackling the issue at a larger scale. Through the TRAI DND App, users can report spam, manage communication […]
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India Gains 64 Million New Internet Subscribers Within a Quarter: TRAI Data
Summary: India’s telecom sector recorded strong growth during the January–March 2026 quarter, with the addition of over 64 million internet subscribers and more than 24 million telephone connections, according to TRAI. The total internet user base crossed 1.09 billion, driven largely by wireless broadband adoption, while the overall telephone subscriber count rose to 1.33 billion, […]
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Consumer Bodies Oppose TRAI Move to Scrap Complaint Appeals Advisory Committee
Summary: Consumer organisations have opposed TRAI’s proposal to remove the advisory committee involved in telecom complaint appeals, arguing that it provides an important independent voice for consumers. While telecom operators support transferring appellate authority to senior company officials, consumer groups believe the move could lead to bias and have instead suggested modernising the committee through […]
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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India publishes telecom subscriber data report for April 2026
Summary: The latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India showed that Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio continued leading subscriber additions in April 2026, gaining 3.13 million and 2.94 million wireless users respectively, while Vodafone Idea and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited also recorded modest growth. Wireless tele-density improved slightly to 93.69 per cent, […]
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Understanding FAST TV and the Reason Behind TRAI’s Proposed Regulations
Summary: India’s television industry is witnessing a gradual shift toward internet-based viewing as consumers increasingly use smart TVs and connected devices instead of traditional cable and DTH services. This transition has prompted TRAI to explore whether FAST TV and other internet-delivered linear television platforms should be regulated under a separate framework. FAST TV offers free, […]
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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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