TRAI Releases Consultation Paper For Formulation Of National Broadcasting Policy 2024
Written comments on the issues raised in the Consultation Paper are invited from stakeholders by 30th April 2024.
Apr 02, 2024, 13:57 PM IST
Allow port out SMS facility irrespective of tariff offer, voucher value, TRAI tells telcos
TRAI said in the recent past it has received complaints from subscribers over their inability to send SMS on short code 1900 specified for UPC (Unique Porting Code) generation.
Dec 07, 2021, 20:03 PM IST
TRAI revises ‘New Tariff Order’ implementation deadline, NTO 2.0 will come into effect from April 1, 2022
TRAI has extended the implementation deadline for New Tariff Order (NTO) 2.0 from December 1, 2021, to April 1, 2022.
Nov 11, 2021, 15:46 PM IST
TRAI launches TV channel selector web portal for DTH, cable TV subscribers
TRAI had launched the Channel Selector App which facilitates subscribers to view their TV subscription and modify the same in 2020.
Jun 16, 2021, 17:02 PM IST
TRAI writes to key ministries, associations, NIC, others on new norms for bulk SMS
The regulator has written to key stakeholders across sectors informing them at length about the rules, and urging them to advise entities and organisations under their jurisdiction to "strictly comply with the new regulatory requirement without further delay". The National Informatics Centre (NIC) provides technology support to governance services.
Mar 28, 2021, 16:27 PM IST
TRAI asks telcos to submit names of principal entities not following TCCCPR 2018 rules
In order to protect the interest of consumers, it has been decided that scrubbing of SMS by TSPs shall be suspended temporarily for seven days to enable the principal entities to register the template of SMS so that no inconvenience is faced by the customers.
Mar 12, 2021, 17:02 PM IST
TRAI implement new SMS template, disturbs OTP services
TRAI has directed the telcos to implement the new SMS template, and it has been live since midnight of March 8, 2021. Earlier, the telecom industry was not ready for this change and therefore, it led to the delay in the implementation of the new SMS template.
Mar 08, 2021, 22:01 PM IST
‘Framework needed for telecom services development in Smart Cities at a cheaper cost’
Gupta said there are fundamentals requirements under which a framework has to be made to provide services inside buildings.
Sep 22, 2020, 13:27 PM IST
Telecom subscriber base falls to 116.3 crore in May: TRAI
The telecom subscriber base had declined 85.3 lakh in April, when the country was under complete lockdown, to 116.94 crore.
Aug 28, 2020, 11:05 AM IST
TRAI issues consultation paper on roadmap to promote broadband connectivity and enhanced broadband speed
The Consultation paper has been placed on TRAI's website.
Aug 20, 2020, 14:27 PM IST
TRAI launches channel selector app for DTH, cable TV subscribers
The App facilitates subscribers to check their own subscription, view all channels and bouquets provided by their DTH/ Cable Operator.
Jun 26, 2020, 11:40 AM IST
Consumers to have 200 channels instead of 100 in Rs 130, says TRAI
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has made amendments to New Tariff Order (NTO) allowing consumers to have 200 channels instead of 100 at the same price of Rs 130."There were 100 channels that were given at Rs 130 and it included mandatory channels broadcasted by Prasar Bharati. Now you have 200 channels in Rs 130 excluding the Prasar Bharati channels," said RS Sharma, TRAI Chairman.
Jan 13, 2020, 14:39 PM IST
Should zero mobile termination charge deadline be revised? TRAI seeks suggestion on Interconnect fee
Interconnection Usage Charges (IUC) are wholesale charges payable by a Telecom Service Provider (TSP) to another Telecom Service Provider (TSP) for origination, transiting, or termination of the calls.
Sep 19, 2019, 13:04 PM IST
India's total telephone subscribers increased 0.22% to 1,186.63 in July
The overall Tele-density in India increased from 90.11 at the end of June 2019 to 90.23 at the end of July 2019 .
Sep 19, 2019, 12:10 PM IST
How long should an incoming call ring on your mobile - TRAI seeks suggestions
The objective of this consultation Paper is to discover values for duration of ringing which should be configured by all the telecommunication service providers to forced release calls in case no answer condition persists beyond the given duration.
Sep 17, 2019, 13:04 PM IST
Jio tops 4G chart with 21.3 mbps download speed; Vodafone in upload in August: TRAI
Reliance Jio was the fastest 4G operator in 2018 with highest average download speed in all 12 months, the telecom regulator data showed.
Sep 17, 2019, 12:00 PM IST
Broadcasters wary of TRAI decision on review pricing
They fear that the intrusive approach by the regulator will only discourage and disincentivise fresh investments into the sector, which can have dire consequences.
Aug 20, 2019, 10:58 AM IST
Jio adds most subscribers in April; Airtel, VIL lose
State-run BSNL was the only other gainer with over 2.28 lakh new subscribers taking its total tally to around 11.59 crore.
Jun 25, 2019, 11:10 AM IST
Trai seeks views on free spectrum allotment worth Rs 98,520 cr to Railways
The DoT in its comment to Trai mentioned that the spectrum in 700 MHz band is a valuable spectrum as the reserve price provided by the regulator Trai in its recommendations dated August 1, 2018 on pan-India basis comes out to be Rs 98,520 crore for 15 MHz (paired) spectrum.
Jun 25, 2019, 10:10 AM IST
DCC clears imposing penalty on Airtel, Voda Idea; seeks Trai view on fine amount
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) in October 2016 recommended imposing total penalty of Rs 3,050 crore on Airtel, Vodafone Idea for allegedly denying interconnectivity to newcomer RJio.
Jun 17, 2019, 15:03 PM IST
