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TRAI Proposes Revised Authorization Framework for Telecom Infrastructure and Services
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its recommendations on the terms and conditions for network authorizations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. This move aims to streamline regulatory processes, enhance ease of doing business, and support the growth of the telecom sector. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had sought TRAI’s input on the […]
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TRAI Recommends Auction of 5G mmWave Spectrum
India’s Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI) has reiterated the Department of Telecommunications (DOT) that the spectrum band which should include 600 MHz, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300 MHz, and 26 GHz. Additionally, TRAI will initiate a consultation process to provide recommendations on new spectrum bands, especially […]
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TDSAT Halts TRAI’s Penalty Order Against Jio, Airtel, and Vi: Report
The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has granted relief to private telecom operators by staying the ₹141 crore penalty imposed by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for failing to curb spam communications. The penalty was levied on major private telcos, including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), for their […]
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Starlink Complies with Government Terms to Secure India’s Satellite Broadband License | Starlink India Launch Soon?
Starlink has formally accepted key regulatory conditions set by the Indian government to secure a license for launching satellite broadband services in the country. According to sources, the company has agreed to comply with the government’s security and data storage requirements, including the mandate to store all user data within India and facilitate lawful interception […]
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Voice and Data Plans Not as Per Requirement, Says Experts
The newly introduced voice and SMS tariff plans by India’s leading telecom operators have drawn criticism from experts, who argue that these plans fail to meet the objectives set by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The plans were intended to cater to elderly users, feature phone owners, and rural subscribers by offering cost-effective, […]
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Voice and SMS Plan from Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea
In response to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) directive, Indian telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have introduced SMS and voice-only prepaid plans. This mandate aims to address affordability issues following recent tariff hikes that made it expensive for users to keep their SIMs active. Below is a detailed […]
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Subscriber Data of November 2024 by TRAI
In November 2024, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) faced significant subscriber losses, as per the latest data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Bharti Airtel saw its wireless subscriber base shrink by 11.4 lakh users, bringing its total to 38.4 crore. Vodafone Idea experienced an even larger […]
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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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