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TRAI Report: India’s Telecom Adjusted Gross Revenue Grows 9.19% to Rs 887.96 Billion in June Quarter
Summary: India’s telecom sector recorded adjusted gross revenue of Rs 887.96 billion in the April–June 2026 quarter, up 9.19% year on year, according to TRAI. Reliance Jio led access services with a 44.62% market share, followed by Bharti Group at 40.03% and Vodafone Idea at 11.35%. The sector also saw growth in gross revenue, internet […]
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TRAI Directs Telecom Companies to Add a Dedicated TRAI-Mandated Packs Section to Websites and Apps
Summary: TRAI has directed telecom operators to create a clearly visible “TRAI-Mandated Packs” section as the first tab under the prepaid recharge area of their websites and mobile apps. The move follows consumer complaints that mandated vouchers were difficult to find because they were placed under different categories or required multiple screens to access. Operators […]
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TRAI Publishes Telecom Subscription Data for August 2026
Summary: TRAI data shows that Jio added the highest number of wireless subscribers in August 2026, with 2.40 million new users, followed by Airtel with 2.11 million, Vi with 0.51 million and BSNL with 0.49 million. Overall tele-density increased to 95.07%, while Jio remained the largest wireless operator with a 39.31% market share. In the […]
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New Mobile Recharge Rules Announced: What Jio, Airtel and Vi Customers Need to Know
Summary: TRAI has revised mobile recharge rules, requiring Jio, Airtel and Vi to offer more affordable voice-and-SMS-only plans without bundled data, including options with shorter and monthly renewal periods. The move is aimed at giving greater flexibility to users who have limited need for mobile data, particularly low-income consumers, senior citizens and Wi-Fi users. Operators […]
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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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