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Trai Chairman RS Sharma on Tuesday said the telecom regulator plans to issue this week its recommendations on spectrum auction and pricing for multiple bands.

Trai views on spectrum auction this week, says RS Sharma

The government is planning to hold the largest-ever spectrum auction of 3,000 MHz radiowaves in the next round of sale.

31 Jul 2018 7:08 PM

Government is in the process of framing rules to implement net neutrality in the country, which bars service providers from discriminating against internet content and services by blocking, throttling or granting them higher speed access.

Govt to frame net neutrality rules, amend telecom licence, says Sinha

It bars service providers from discriminating against internet content and services by blocking speed access.

20 Jul 2018 5:17 PM

Trai on Thursday revamped the regulations on pesky calls and spam as it spelt out new rules mandating subscribers' consent for receiving telemarketing messages.

Telecom regulator Trai overhauls rules on pesky calls, spam messages

It also asked telecom operators to ensure that commercial communication takes place only through registered senders.

19 Jul 2018 6:09 PM

Telecom regulator TRAI has no proposal under consideration to amend the Interconnection Usage Charges (IUC), Communication Minister Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday.

No proposal before TRAI to amend interconnection usage charges

Telecom operators levy interconnection charges on incoming calls from the network of the other operator.

18 Jul 2018 2:02 PM

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India had recommended restrictions on service providers from entering into agreements which lead to discriminatory treatment of content on the Internet. (Photo: File)

Free and fair Internet as net neutrality gets govt nod, new policy approved

The Telecom Commission approved net neutrality rules which bar service providers from discriminating against Internet content.

11 Jul 2018 9:13 PM

Telecom regulator Trai on Monday recommended that all mobile manufacturers producing five or more handset models be mandated to bring out at least one handset that meets accessibility criteria for the differently-abled by 2020.

TRAI moots measures to make ICT services accessible for differently-abled

The panel's task would also include looking at fresh measures including funding aspects.

09 Jul 2018 7:19 PM

Telecom regulator Trai is in the final stage of slapping penalty on operators who have not met call drop norms for the March quarter, its chairman R S Sharma said.

Trai to slap fine on telcos for call drop violations in March quarter

Trai had tightened the rules and asked players to abide by its new quality of service benchmarks.

27 Jun 2018 4:56 PM

Union telecom minister Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the government will "ensure quality service" for the subscribers.

Centre to ensure quality mobile network services, says Manoj Sinha

Government will ensure that quality service is given to the consumers.

17 May 2018 8:38 PM

The regulator Trai is seeking details from operators about tariff plans offered by them in all telecom circles.

TRAI asks telcos for all India tariff data to expand plan-comparison site

The site is expected to bring more transparency and information on multiple tariff offerings.

15 May 2018 7:26 PM

Trai is considering imposing penalty on operators who have not met the new service quality norms for December quarter, according to sources.

TRAI mulls penalty on operators not meeting new QoS norms

The December quarter marked the first instance of companies reporting their network data under the new formula.

08 May 2018 3:58 PM

The Telecom Commission on May 1 cleared the proposal for creation of an ombudsman under the aegis of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) to resolve subscriber complaints, a move aimed at empowering mobile consumers.

Ombudsman to ensure seriousness in complaint handling by telcos: Trai

The current architecture of complaint redressal in the telecom space is not adequate.

03 May 2018 6:24 PM

Trai will finalise its recommendation on privacy, security and ownership of data in telecom sector by the month-end.

Trai views on data privacy, security in telecom sector: R S Sharma

Trai had floated a consultation paper on the privacy, security and ownership of data in telecom sector last year.

22 Apr 2018 11:56 AM

Unrestricted internet telephony likely soon

After eight years since its launch, internet telephony may finally arrive in India with legal clarity next month.

16 Apr 2018 12:18 PM

A recent report by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has noted that the gross revenue of telecom services providers fell 8.1 per cent while the licence fee collected by the government dropped by 16 per cent year-on-year in the quarter ended December 31, 2017.

See telecom industry earnings under pressure for 3-4 quarters more: COAI

TRAI has noted that the gross revenue of telecom services providers fell 8.1 per cent.

08 Apr 2018 2:02 PM

The I&B ministry has sought suggestions from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India — which is also the regulatory body for the broadcasting sector in the country — regarding a change in process for allocation of news and entertainment television channels.

Auctions likely soon to allot TV channel slots

Under the current process, an applicant needs to seek permission from the I&B ministry for setting up a new television channel.

30 Nov 2017 5:21 AM

Trai Chairman R S Sharma on Tuesday called for Internet, an important platform for India, being kept open and free, and not cannibalised. (Photo: Pixabay/Representational)

Internet should not be cannibalised: R S Sharma on net neutrality

Trai in its net neutrality recommendations has sought to bar telecom service providers from any discriminatory practice.

28 Nov 2017 7:27 PM

Trai on Tuesday proposed restrictions on service providers from entering into agreements which lead to discriminatory treatment of content on the Internet. (Representational Image)

Trai backs net neutrality, says it's against discrimination of content

Supporters of Net neutrality back the principle that the entire Internet traffic should be available to everyone on equal terms.

28 Nov 2017 3:07 PM

COAI has said telecom regulator TRAI must meet players to discuss the results of the new call drop norms, post December. (Representational Image)

COAI seeks talks with TRAI on results of new call drop norms

Under the new stricter call drop rules, telcos may face a maximum penalty of Rs 10 lakh for call drops.

26 Nov 2017 3:10 PM

Reliance Communications will shut down voice call service from December 1 and its customers can move to other networks by the end of the year, said TRAI. (Photo: PTI)

RCom to shut voice calls from Dec 1, to only continue 4G data services

Trai said that RCom has informed it has sent all the necessary information regarding closure of voice calls.

04 Nov 2017 11:02 AM

Trai will come out with its recommendations on guidelines for data privacy, security and ownership by January and is very close to finalising suggestions for the controversial net neutrality. (Photo: Pixabay)

Trai recommendations on data privacy, ownership to be released by Jan

Trai chief R S Sharma observed that the clarity on data ownership and privacy will help many start-ups in developing new applications.

26 Oct 2017 7:52 PM

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