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SIM Card Port Rules Updated by TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has made amendments to the mobile number portability (MNP) regulations originally introduced in 2009. This marks the ninth amendment to the regulations, with the latest change addressing the issue of SIM card swapping. When a subscriber loses their SIM card or it becomes damaged, they typically request a […]
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5G/6G Congress 2024 | Regulatory Sandbox Will Lead Innovation and New Products In Telecom Sector, Says TRAI Chairman
During the seventh edition of the ETTelecom 5G | 6G Congress 2024, Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman of TRAI, emphasized the potential of the regulatory sandbox to drive innovation and introduce new products within the telecom sector. He highlighted the significance of this policy shift, stating, “a policy has come for regulatory sandbox which is another […]
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TRAI’s Plans for New 4G and 5G Guidelines for Jio and Airtel
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is reportedly planning to have new 4G and 5G guidelines for telecom companies. Despite claims of nationwide 5G rollouts, many mobile users in India still experience only 4G, even in major cities. This confusion might soon be resolved as TRAI considers requiring telecom operators to display network coverage […]
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5G Coverage Map by Jio & Airtel Might be Soon Unveiled for Users
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have extensively deployed 5G networks across the country, yet consumers face uncertainty regarding where they can access 5G versus 4G services. To address this issue, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is reportedly planning to mandate telcos to publish comprehensive 4G and 5G coverage maps for consumers. TRAI aims […]
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Chakshu Portal: A Platform for Citizens to Report Fraud Calls
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) unveiled two technology initiatives on Monday aimed at bolstering efforts to combat mobile-based scams. Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced ‘Chakshu’, a platform empowering citizens to report suspected fraudulent communication originating from mobile numbers via calls, SMS, or social media platforms like WhatsApp. Additionally, Vaishnaw announced that the DoT’s Sanchar Sathi […]
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Telcos Urge TRAI: Stringent Radiation Norms Impacting 5G Rollouts
Struggling to recoup nearly ₹1 lakh crore invested in 5G networks without adequate use cases, mobile operators are urging the telecom regulator to relax electromagnetic radiation norms in India to reduce their rollout costs. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has informed the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) that Indian radiation norms are […]
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Government to Work on Panel for Making Guidelines on Pesky Calls
The government is considering regulating or issuing guidelines for over-the-top channels like WhatsApp to address the growing issue of pesky calls and messages. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is leading discussions on this matter, with Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), chairing a meeting on Wednesday to address the problem […]
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Unexpected Request from the Employees of BSNL for 4G Services
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has faced delays in launching 4G services as it awaits homegrown technology from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Despite BSNL officials’ assurances of imminent 4G deployment, the current status of the technology remains uncertain. This delay has led to BSNL losing customers to private telecom operators offering 4G services without additional […]
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Satellite Communications to Extend Network Coverage in Remote, Rural Areas: Ashwini Vaishnaw
During the India Satcom Symposium 2024, Minister for Communications, IT, and Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighted the significance of satellite communications (satcom) in extending connectivity to remote and far-flung areas, particularly in the northeast region of India. Vaishnaw noted that terrestrial mobile networks currently cover over 95% of the country, with satellite communication playing a crucial […]
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TRAI Conducts Drive Tests Across 20 Cities to Evaluate Telecom Service Providers’ Network Quality
In collaboration with telecom service providers, drive tests were executed in twenty cities including India’s Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI), the quarter ended on September 2023, including the surrounding areas and highways. 1. Vellore, Tamil Nadu 2. Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh 3. Berhampur, Odisha 4. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 5. Raigad, Maharashtra 6. Bengaluru, Karnataka 7. Bhagalpur-Munger, Bihar 8. […]
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