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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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TRAI Suggests Compulsory Affordable Plans Offering Only Voice Calls and SMS Services
Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed new rules to improve affordability and consumer choice by requiring telecom operators to offer lower-cost plans limited to voice calls and SMS. Noting the limited availability and relatively high pricing of existing voice-only options, the regulator has suggested that such plans be introduced for every […]
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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India publishes its telecom subscription report for February 2026
Summary: As per data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea Limited recorded subscriber gains in February 2026, while Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited saw a decline. Growth was also observed in rural wireless users and the wireline segment for private operators, alongside a slight increase in overall […]
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TRAI Issues Revisions to Provisions in Telecommunication Tariff Order and Accounting Separation Regulations
Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued the Telecommunication Tariff (Seventy Second Amendment) Order, 2026 and the Reporting System on Accounting Separation (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 following stakeholder consultations on draft proposals released in October 2025. After reviewing feedback and conducting its own analysis, TRAI finalized these amendments to revise provisions related to […]
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TRAI Issues 72nd Tariff Amendment, Updates Penalty Structure for Telecom Service Providers
Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced the 72nd Amendment to the Telecommunication Tariff Order, 2026, along with updates to the Accounting Separation Regulations, bringing significant changes to the penalty framework for telecom operators. Following a consultation process, the revised rules establish a structured and graded system of financial penalties, set a […]
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TRAI Organizes Seminar on Digital Connectivity Ratings for Buildings
Summary: The Delhi Regional Office of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) held a seminar on “Rating of Buildings for Digital Connectivity” to promote awareness and support implementation of its new regulatory framework. The event highlighted the importance of reliable in-building digital infrastructure and encouraged stakeholders to adopt the rating system voluntarily. It brought […]
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TRAI Hears Jio, Airtel Pleas; Adani Airport Spectrum Use Under Probe
Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has held consultations with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel on key regulatory issues related to spectrum allocation and utilization, even as simultaneously examining the use of spectrum by using Adani Group entities at airports. The hearings come amid growing debate over whether or not captive or enterprise […]
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TRAI Seeks Greater Authority to Curb Telcos Evading Penalties
Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is pushing for more statutory authority to penalize telecom operators that prevent or postpone paying regulatory fines. Currently, TRAI can impose consequences for violations, particularly for failing to scale back spam calls and messages underneath rules just like the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), however […]
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India’s Broadband Subscriber Base Crosses 1 billion Mark in November: Government
Summary: India’s broadband subscriber base crossed 1 billion (100 crore) in November 2025, rising from 131.49 million in 2015 a greater than six-fold growth over the past decade. This milestone, mentioned by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Ministry of Communications, highlights the rapid expansion of net get right of entry to […]
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TRAI Seeks to End BSNL’s Spectrum Privilege as India Prepares for Satellite Telecom Competition
Summary: India’s telecom regulator, TRAI, has proposed finishing BSNL’s lengthy-status privilege of receiving spectrum through administrative allocation, arguing that a diploma gambling location is vital as the Gears up for the access of satellite-based totally telecom offerings. The glide signs and symptoms of a pinnacle coverage shift geared toward fostering sincere opposition during terrestrial and […]
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