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OneWeb Ready to Launch Satellite Services
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is unlikely to grant provisional or interim spectrum to companies like Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio for the commercial rollout of satellite internet services in India, according to informed sources. The government intends to wait for the recommendations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) before making any decisions on […]
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TRAI Blacklists 50 Entities and 2.74 Lakhs Numbers Disconnected
In the past two weeks, telecom service providers have blacklisted over 50 entities and disconnected more than 2.75 lakh mobile numbers and telecom resources following a strict crackdown on spam calls and messages by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). TRAI begins its crackdown on Spam Calls ❌50+ entities blacklisted ❌2.75 lakh disconnections pic.twitter.com/zyFuE63HvV […]
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Telcos Seek Extension for September 1 Deadline to Upgrade DLT Platforms
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has set a September 1 deadline for telecom companies to block messages containing URLs, APKs, OTT links, and call-back numbers that are not registered. Currently, only message headers and templates are registered with telecom providers, while the content is not. Starting September 1, telcos such as Reliance Jio, […]
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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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