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TRAI and DoT Agree to Make CNAP Default for All Users
Summary:The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) are nearing a final agreement on rolling out the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service– a system that will display the caller’s name along with their phone number on the mobile screen. The move aims to improve caller transparency, reduce spam and fraud […]
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TRAI Subscriber Data August 2025- Reliance Jio Tops Subscriber Growth
Summary:Reliance Jio added the most newest subscribers in August 2025. According to TRAI data, BSNL is in 2nd position which overtook Airtel’s position. Strong growth shown by Jio in both mobile and broadband segments, while BSNL’s 4G rollout has helped reduce its customer’s loss. Jio Tops with 1.95 Million New Subscribers; BSNL Gains Momentum Reliance […]
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TRAI Draft Rules Align TV Distributor Audits with Financial Year
Summary:Telecom Regulatory Authority India (TRAI) has proposed draft regulations that organize the annual audit cycle for TV distributors with fiscal year, which requires subscriber management, conditional access, and DRM systems to be filled by Sept 30. Key Changes in Audit Rules Under the new draft, broadcasters can send representatives to the for inputs without […]
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TRAI Proposes New SIM/eSIM Authorization for Export-Focused IoT Devices
Summary:TRAI is exploring the introduction of a new service authorization under the Telecommunications Act to enable regulated use of foreign SIMs and eSIMs in export-bound IoT and M2M devices. This move aims to streamline compliance and support Indian manufacturers who need short-term in-country activation for testing and prototyping. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) […]
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TRAI Approves DoT Merger with MeitIY and MIB
India’s telecom regulator, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), is reportedly in favor of merging the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) into a single consolidated body. According to a report citing senior sources, the move aims to streamline governance in India’s […]
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TRAI Responds to DoT’s Queries on Building Rating for Digital Connectivity
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued its response to a back-reference received from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) dated March 19, 2025. The back-reference sought clarifications on TRAI’s earlier recommendations dated February 20, 2023, concerning the “Rating of Buildings or Areas for Digital Connectivity.” Digital Connectivity: A Core Infrastructure Need In today’s […]
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TRAI’s Spectrum Fee Proposal for Satcom Raises Concerns Over Start-Up Viability
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued new recommendations on spectrum usage fees for satellite-based communication services, a move that experts warn could create significant entry barriers for startups and smaller players. While TRAI aims to simplify regulation and encourage investment, the fee structure may inadvertently slow efforts to make satellite connectivity more […]
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Tariff Hike News- TRAI and Telecom Operators Clashes Over Tariff Plan Mandates
The ongoing dispute between the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and leading telecom operators—Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Reliance Jio—centers on how mobile plans are structured and the resulting impact on consumers and industry revenues. TRAI’s Perspective TRAI is increasingly concerned about the growing complexity of bundled plans, which combine voice, SMS, data, […]
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TRAI Sets Guidelines for Critical IoT Use and SIM Transfer Regulations
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued fresh recommendations addressing critical services in the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) sector and the transfer of ownership of M2M SIMs. These recommendations follow a reference from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) dated January 1, 2024, seeking a review of TRAI’s earlier guidelines from September 2017. Background and Consultation […]
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TRAI Mobile Subscriber Data January 2025- Jio and Airtel Gain Mobile Users, Vi and BSNL Continue to Lose Subscribers
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel added mobile subscribers in January 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) reported continued user losses, according to data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Subscriber Additions Bharti Airtel led the month with a net addition of 16.5 lakh users, followed by Reliance […]
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