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Keep Your SIM Card Active for 3 Months with Minimum Recharge, Says TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced new guidelines on SIM card validity, offering significant relief to mobile users who often forget to recharge their secondary SIMs. These rules aim to extend the active duration of SIM cards from operators like Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL without frequent recharges, thereby reducing user expenses. […]
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Government Orders Telcos to Publish Network Coverage Maps
In a significant step to enhance telecom services in India, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has directed telecom operators, including BSNL, Vodafone Idea, Jio, and Airtel, to publish detailed network coverage maps on their websites. This initiative aims to improve the quality of service (QoS) and empower the nation’s 1.2 billion mobile users […]
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Government Considers Encashing Telcos’ Bank Guarantees to Recover Spam Penalties
The Ministry of Communications has approached the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to clarify whether telecom operators’ bank guarantees (BGs) can be encashed to recover fines imposed for failing to curb spam. This request follows TRAI’s unprecedented recommendation to encash BGs for penalties totaling Rs 141 crore, which remain unrecovered, as per a recent […]
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TRAI Launches Its Revamped Website
TRAI has launched an upgraded website designed to connect with a wider audience and enhance public engagement. Recognizing the increasing role of social media, the new site includes sharing features to disseminate regulatory information more effectively among stakeholders. It provides comprehensive resources on telecom and broadcasting regulations, policies, laws, statistics, and trends in India, making […]
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TRAI Fines Telcos Rs 12 Crore for Inadequate Action Against Spam Calls
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has levied additional fines on telecom operators for failing to curb spam calls on their networks. As part of the Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), TRAI has intensified its crackdown on spam and fraudulent communications, holding telcos accountable for their inability to control such activities. […]
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TRAI to Launch Enhanced DND App to Tackle Spam Effectively
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is set to launch an updated, user-friendly version of its ‘Do Not Disturb’ (DND) app in the coming months to help mobile users combat the growing menace of spam. According to Trai chairman A.K. Lahoti, the revamped app will include improved features following discussions with stakeholders about its […]
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DoT Awaits TRAI’s Recommendations on Satellite Spectrum Allocation
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has sought recommendations from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on norms for allocating satellite spectrum, as informed in Parliament on Wednesday. The government plans to allocate satellite communication spectrum through an administrative process, unlike telecom operators, who must acquire spectrum via auctions. Minister of State for Communications, […]
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TRAI Extends Deadline for Commercial Message Traceability to December 11
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended the deadline for implementing the traceability mandate for commercial messages, including one-time passwords (OTPs), to December 11, 2024. This extension follows requests from access providers and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), providing additional time for compliance with the updated regulations. To improve message traceability, […]
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OTP Delay From 1 December is Rumor, TRAI Assures No Delay in OTPs Amid New Rules
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has confirmed that essential Net Banking and Aadhaar OTP messages will continue to be delivered on time from December 1. This assurance follows rumors on social media suggesting potential delays. TRAI clarified that recent regulatory updates, designed to improve message traceability, will not impact the timely delivery of […]
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LocalCircles Survey- TRAI’s Crackdown Reduces Pesky Calls for 27% of Mobile Users
A survey by the online platform LocalCircles reveals that 27% of mobile subscribers have noticed a reduction in pesky calls following the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) crackdown on unregistered telemarketers. However, the majority of respondents reported no relief, with many observing an increase in robo calls instead. According to the survey, only […]
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