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19 Nov 2022

Indian govt to launch its own Truecaller-like app soon; Check what's new in it

The govt. is going to launch a Truecaller-like app. According to reports, the TRAI is developing a new feature. The feature will be a reliable method of caller identification.

01 Sep 2022

DOT seeks views from TRAI to regulate messaging apps like WhatsApp, etc.

DOT asks suggestions from TRAI regarding internet calling and messaging apps. It asks to review 2008 Internet telephony recommendations and create a comprehensive policy. It recommends various steps to take internet calling and messaging apps under regulations.

5G Spectrum Auction

25 Mar 2022

When will 5G spectrum auction begin? Centre shares major update

Telecom Service Providers are conducting 5G trials in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and other cities. It is the prerogative of the TSPs to launch 5G service in different cities as per their business/network plans.

13 Feb 2022

5G spectrum auction expected in May 2022: Report

The DoT is simultaneously firming up other processes to hold the auction at the earliest. 5G is expected to deliver download speed 10 times faster than 4G services. The Trai holds consultation with the industry and other stakeholders and then submits recommendations to the DoT.

Telecom Ministry

01 Feb 2022

Trai recommendation on 5G spectrum by March, service roll out this year

The budget also announced infusion of Rs 44,720 crore into loss-making state-owned telecom firm BSNL in the next financial year. He said that the budget focuses on enhancing research and development of indigenous technology.

07 Dec 2021

Allow port out SMS facility irrespective of tariff offer, TRAI tells telcos

TRAI took a strong note of telecom service companies not providing outgoing SMS facility in certain prepaid vouchers. 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.

30 Nov 2021

Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel and others hike tariff --Check full rate list

Vodafone Idea, Airtel, others have hiked tariffs. New tariffs for prepaid plan. Prepaid plan now starts from Rs 99.

5G Spectrum Sale

28 Nov 2021

Telecom body asks Centre to reduce 5G spectrum base price

The government could not put 3.3-3.6 Ghz frequency range for auction. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) declined to comment on the matter. Trai had recommended a base price fixed at Rs 492 crore per megahertz for spectrum in 3.3-3.6 Ghz.

23 Nov 2021

Vodafone Idea hikes prepaid tariff with basic plan starting from Rs 99

Vodafone Idea new tariffs for prepaid plan. New prepaid plan will come into effect from 25 November. prepaid plan now starts from Rs 99.

5G Spectrum Auctions

11 Nov 2021

5G spectrum auction likely in April-May 2022: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The government is keen to ensure that auctions are technology-neutral. DoT's reference seeks views of Trai on base price, quantum and all other modalities for spectrum across multiple bands. The telecom regulatory structure should change in the coming 2-3 years, he said.

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India

11 Nov 2021

TRAI revises ‘New Tariff Order’ implementation deadline

TRAI has also come up with a new implementation plan for NTO. The plan aims to ease the migration of broadcast subscribers to the new pricing regime. TRAI has extended the deadline on requests of stakeholders.

02 Sep 2021

TRAI asks govt to fix minimum broadband speed at 2 mbps, address AGR issue for

The regulator has suggested these three categories of broadband service- basic with minimum download speed of 2 mbps and less than 50 mbps, fast broadband between 50-300 mbps download speed and super fast capability of delivering greater than 300 mbps speed.

22 Jun 2021

How many mobile SIM cards can be purchased using one Aadhaar card?

Multiple SIM card usage. How many SIM can be purchased. Check DoT guidelines.

16 Jun 2021

TRAI launches TV channel selector web portal for DTH, cable TV subscribers

Channel Selector App for subscribers. TRAI launches TV Channel Selector web portal. Convenience of consumers.

28 Mar 2021

TRAI writes to key ministries, 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". TRAI has also written to entities such as NIC, CDAC as well as all government organisations that are availing benefits of concessional SMSes. This is in addition to outreach to key central ministries, and chief secretaries of states on the issue.

12 Mar 2021

TRAI asks telcos to submit names of principal entities not following TCCCPR 2

TRAI has observed that some of the principal entities have not fulfilled the requirements as envisaged in Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations 2018 (TCCCPR). Even after that, if the principal entities don’t follow these rules, then telecom companies would be required to submit their names and this will be put on the TRAI website. Also, if they don’t follow the orders, they will not be allowed to send bulk messages.

08 Mar 2021

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. This comes in the backdrop of a lot of SMS frauds and to rap on the knuckle of SMS frauds, the telecom operators have been asked to check the header and the footer of every commercial SMS that originates from a registered source.

Ravi Shankar Prasad

15 Feb 2021

Govt to set up digital intelligence unit to tackle financial irregularities

Clear directions were issued to the officials to take strict and tangible action to stop such activities immediately, the statement read. At the license service area level, Telecom Analytics for Fraud Management and Consumer Protection (TAFCOP) system will also be created. Prasad has directed the officials of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to conduct a meeting with telecom operators and telemarketers to apprise them of the seriousness of the issue and to ensure compliance with laid down rules and procedures in this regard.

25 Nov 2020

Making calls from landlines to mobile phones in India to change from January 1

Callers soon to be required to add '0' prefix. '0' prefix for making calls from landlines to mobile phones. Necessary arrangements by January 1.

15 Oct 2020

BARC decided to stop TRPs for next 12 weeks

Television ratings agency BARC decided to stop weekly ratings for news channels for three months.

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