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DoT Excludes 600 MHz Band from Upcoming Spectrum Auction
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has decided not to include the 600 MHz spectrum in the upcoming auction, citing the need for further studies to ensure it doesn’t interfere with satellite operations. This spectrum band was previously offered in the August 2022 auction but saw no takers. Priced at Rs 3,927 crore per unit, it […]
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Reliance Jio Voices Opposition to the Abolition of DTH License Fees
In response to the pre-consultation paper for the National Broadcasting Policy (NBP) issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Reliance Jio Infocomm, led by Mukesh Ambani, has voiced its opposition to the proposed abolition of license fees for direct-to-home (DTH) operators. The telecom giant argues that such a move would unfairly disadvantage cable […]
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Department of Telecommunications (DoT) Gears Up for Implementation of Over 30 Rules Based on New Telecom Act
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is actively developing over 30 rules in line with the recently enacted Telecommunications Act, set for implementation in the coming months. Officials familiar with the matter revealed that these rules will cover aspects such as spectrum allotment, call interception, and biometric data collection, necessitating the establishment of defined processes. An […]
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Continued Support from DoT, TRAI, and Power Ministry Spurs Adoption of Green Open Access by States
Due to the ongoing support from the Department of Telecommunications (DOT), India’s Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI), and the Ministry of Power, Green Open Access rules have started in various states across the country on Tuesday, announced by the Cellular Operators Association (COAI). COAI revealed five states- Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand- which has […]
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TRAI Resolves Not to Cancel Apple Phone Registrations Amid DND Application Dispute
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is set to collaborate with Apple to resolve the ongoing deadlock concerning the introduction of its Do Not Disturb (DND) application to Apple’s iOS Store. Apple removed the app from its store in September last year due to privacy concerns, despite Trai rules mandating penalties for device manufacturers […]
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Fraudulent Calls Threatening Disconnection, Claiming to Be from TRAI Deemed Illegal
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) issued a warning regarding fraudulent calls in which individuals falsely claim to be from Trai, threatening to disconnect numbers. Trai emphasized that it neither blocks nor disconnects any mobile numbers of individual telecom customers, and any such calls or messages claiming to be from Trai should be considered […]
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TRAI Introduces New Guidelines to Curb Spam Calls and SMS
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has been actively combating the issue of spam in the country. In the past, TRAI has even imposed fines on certain telecom operators for failing to adhere to India’s anti-spam regulations. Now, TRAI has issued a fresh set of guidelines to address the problem of promotional calls and […]
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Deactivated or Subscriber-Requested Disconnected Mobile Numbers Remain Inactive for Minimum 90 Days
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has informed the Supreme Court that mobile phone numbers, once deactivated due to non-usage or upon subscriber request for disconnection, are not assigned to new subscribers for a minimum of 90 days. The Supreme Court was addressing a petition expressing concerns about potential data misuse after a mobile […]
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