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TRAI Releases Telecom Subscription Data for June 30, 2024
As of June 2024, the total number of telephone subscribers in India reached 1,205.64 million, with 1,170.53 million wireless subscribers and 35.11 million wireline subscribers. This resulted in an overall teledensity of 85.95%, with urban teledensity at 133.46% and rural teledensity at 59.65%. The number of broadband subscribers increased from 935.13 million in May 2024 […]
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Telcos Urge TRAI to Regulate WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram Under Licensing Framework
In their latest submission to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), telecom companies have collectively called for over-the-top (OTT) apps like WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram to be brought under the licensing regime of the new Telecommunications Act. Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and the industry body COAI have all expressed in their comments […]
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Globalstar to Rival Starlink for Satcom License in India
Globalstar, the provider of emergency SOS services for Apple devices, is planning to apply for a license to offer satellite communication (satcom) services in India. The company expressed its intention to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in India and will seek a GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite) authorization. In a submission to the Telecom […]
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TRAI to Launch Consultation on Satellite Telecom Spectrum Allocation
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is set to begin a consultation process next month to establish the terms, conditions, and procedures for the administrative allocation of spectrum for satellite-based telecom services. This initiative reflects the rapid growth of India’s satellite communications sector, which is poised to significantly enhance the country’s telecommunications infrastructure. TRAI […]
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TRAI Takes Measures Against Spam Calls, Telcos to Report Unregistered Telemarketers
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has stepped up its campaign against spam and robocalls by directing all telecom companies to report data on unregistered telemarketers based on consumer complaints from April to June. Telemarketers are required to use the 140 series for calls, but most spam calls come from standard 10-digit numbers, making […]
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TRAI Proposes Separate Recharge Plans for Voice, Data, and SMS
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper aimed at reviewing mobile recharge plans. The paper proposes introducing separate recharge vouchers for voice calls, data, and SMS, in addition to the existing bundled plans. Titled “Consultation Paper on Review of Telecom Consumers Protection Regulations (TCPR), 2012,” the document also explores whether […]
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TRAI Free 3 Months Recharge Message is Fake
A message claiming that the government is offering three months of free mobile recharge, be warned—this is a scam. The message is circulating online to deceive innocent citizens. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), PIB Fact Check clarified that the message, allegedly from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), is false. […]
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TRAI to Introduce Revised 4G Quality of Service Standards: Report
The Indian telecom regulator is planning to update the service quality standards for 4G services nationwide. The revisions will aim to enhance service quality, with penalties imposed on telecom companies that fail to meet the minimum Quality of Service (QoS) standards. Currently, 4G services are widely available in India, offered by three major providers: Reliance […]
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Vodafone Idea Losses Subscribers in May 2024- TRAI Data
Vodafone Idea (Vi) continues to lose customers despite significant fundraising efforts. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) latest monthly performance report reveals that Vi lost 1.67 million active subscribers in May 2024. Additionally, Vi’s overall subscriber base decreased by 0.92 million users. The upcoming quarterly results will provide insights into the number of 4G […]
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Jio Tops Wireline Subscriber Additions in May 2024: TRAI
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, continued its lead in the wireline category by adding the most subscribers in May 2024, according to the latest TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) performance indicator report. Jio’s dominant position in the wireline market is further solidified with this growth, making it increasingly challenging for competitors to catch […]
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