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Trai had recommended that airlines be allowed to offer both internet and mobile communication services to flyers with certain conditions.

Surfing Net while flying fine, but no mobile chat: DoT

While internet can be provided from the moment a plane takes off but personal electronic devices have to be put on flight mode.

04 Apr 2018 1:48 PM

Government is planning to hold the largest ever spectrum auction of 3,000 Mhz of radiowaves in the upcoming sale.

DoT asks cos to vacate higher frequency band apt for 5G in 6 months

Government has given option to companies to migrate their services to other bands like 2.7-2.9 Ghz, 5 Ghz band etc.

29 Mar 2018 1:38 PM

Profit-before-tax for the telecom service sector companies has decreased from Rs (-) 1,699 crore for the financial year 2015-16 to Rs (-)38,153 crore.

Telcos' pre-tax losses widen to Rs 38,153 crore in 2016-17

Also, 24 out of 50 companies reported losses before tax during 2016-17

28 Mar 2018 5:59 PM

At issue has been Apple’s contention that allowing the app broad access to customers’ call and text logs could compromise privacy.

Rift deepens between Apple, India's telecom regulator over anti-spam app

The latest impasse comes after Apple agreed to provide help to the regulator to tap into new iOS features to build the do not disturb app.

28 Mar 2018 2:52 PM

Total number of internet subscribers increased to 44.59 crore at the end of December 2017 from 42.92 crore at the end of September 2017.

Telecom sector revenue dips 8 pc, licence fee by 16 pc in Oct-Dec

Revenue of access service providers fell by 22.3 per cent during the period under review to Rs 28,967.93 crore.

27 Mar 2018 4:15 PM

Telecom players have also argued that the stringent data protection rules applicable on them should also apply 'equally and uniformly' on other players like OTT apps.

Trai hopes to conclude most consultations in 2-3 months

Trai is also in the process of reviewing the regulatory framework for Unsolicited Commercial Communication.

15 Mar 2018 5:53 PM

Trai's predatory pricing rules have sparked off a furore in the industry with the older and established telecom carriers as well as industry body COAI slamming the new norms. (Photo: PTI)

Airtel approach TDSAT against Trai's predatory pricing norms

Both Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) and Jio have dubbed the allegations as baseless.

06 Mar 2018 11:08 AM

Aircel has approached the regulator for extending the validity of additional port out codes to enable subscribers to move on to other networks

TRAI to issue direction to Aircel to maintain service quality; to grant codes for port outs

TRAI is also likely to grant additional port out codes to Aircel with extended validity of 45 days instead of 15 days.

27 Feb 2018 2:06 PM

Jio - which is also a member of COAI - further claimed it was kept in the dark about the release issued by the trade body. (Photo: AFP)

Telco war: Jio slams COAI, threatens action on defamatory remarks

In the seven page letter, Reliance Jio offered a point-by-point rebuttal to charges levelled by COAI.

24 Feb 2018 12:16 PM

No proposal to merge BSNL, MTNL: Manoj Sinha

DoT unveiled a strategic plan for bringing together state-owned companies and organisations in sector.

22 Feb 2018 4:18 PM

DoT unveils strategic plan for operational synergy of telecom PSUs

DoT unveiled a strategic plan for bringing together state-owned companies and organisations in sector.

22 Feb 2018 3:20 PM

Telecom operators have been investing huge amount to prevent call drops.

No 'ease of doing business' in telecom sector: COAI

In last 12 months, telecom companies have invested Rs 34,677 crore to instal 3,46,778 base stations.

17 Feb 2018 10:32 AM

In the previous auction in 2016, the government had put a total of 2,354.55 megahertz of mobile airwaves for sale in all bands.

Govt plans largest ever spectrum auction of 3,000 Mhz

Nearly 60 per cent of the radiowaves, including premium 4G bands, remained unsold in that auction.

07 Feb 2018 4:15 PM

Under the NTP 2018, the telecom sector should be able to deploy 2 million public wireless local area network, including Wi-Fi hotspots in the country by 2020. (File Photo)

Telecom sector can attract USD 100 bn investment under NTP 2018

Foreign direct investment in sector during first half of current fiscal has been to tune of USD 6.08 billion.

03 Feb 2018 10:53 AM

Vodafone, the closest competitor to Jio, registered a top download speed of 10 megabit per second. (Photo: AFP)

Jio tops chart with peak 4G speed of 25.6 mbps in Nov: Trai

Trai collects and computes data download speed with the help of its 'MySpeed' application on a real-time basis.

02 Feb 2018 3:51 PM

Government had made a provision of Rs 44,342.2 crore revenue from telecom services in 2017-18.

Govt expects Rs 48,661.42 crore from telecom sector in FY19

Govt earns revenue in the form of mainly licence fees and spectrum usage charges from telecom operators.

01 Feb 2018 3:36 PM

At present, 100 per cent FDI is allowed in telecom companies, of which up to 49 per cent can be done through the automatic route.

Idea Cellular seeks govt nod for raising FDI limit to 100 pc

Foreign investors hold around 27 per cent stake in Idea, as per shareholding pattern of company till December 2017.

27 Jan 2018 1:07 PM

Trai has already asked operators to submit their network-related data for checking service quality under new parameters.

Action plan must follow Trai's call drop assessment

Meeting with operators will be held soon to convey concerns over call quality.

26 Jan 2018 1:37 PM

Once finalised it will, for the first time, allow flyers in India to surf the internet on a plane, a service common in many foreign countries. (Representative Image)

TRAI recommends allowing in-flight internet connectivity

The recommendations include providing a mechanism for the lawful interception and monitoring of Wi-Fi in aircraft cabins to ensure safety.

20 Jan 2018 9:15 AM

The regulator said that the IFC service provider should be permitted to use either INSAT systems or foreign satellites outside INSAT systems in the Indian airspace.

Bring in in-flight connectivity: Trai

The regulator recommended creation of an IFC service provider at an annual licence fee of Rs 1 only initially.

20 Jan 2018 1:13 AM

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