TRAI to release consultation paper on 4G spectrum soon
14 years, 10 months ago

TRAI to release consultation paper on 4G spectrum soon

The Hindu  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India will soon be releasing a consultation paper on the roll out of 4G spectrum, even as the process of allocation of 3G radio waves to private operators is yet to begin after successful completion of the auction. “We will ready with a consultation paper on 4G in a week and expect the regulations to be in place in the next few months,” said TRAI Chairman J. S. Sarma. Addressing a meeting on ‘The road to broadband — investment and innovation', organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Sarma said the consultation paper would address issues such as adoption of an optic fibre network, cost of bandwidth, tariffs and the relationship between telecom service providers and internet service providers. Speaking on the occasion, US telecom regulator Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski emphasised the economic opportunities arising out of extending broadband to unserved areas.

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TRAI releases recommendations for new broadcasting services Act
1 month, 1 week ago

TRAI releases recommendations for new broadcasting services Act

The Hindu  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Friday released its recommendations for the Framework for Service Authorisations for provision of Broadcasting Services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. The recommended authorisation framework provides for two distinct sets of terms and conditions: “The Broadcasting Rules” and “The Broadcasting Services Rules”. The salient points of recommendations include that broadcasting service authorisations should be …

Satellite internet coming to India next year, TRAI to finalise its recommendation by December 15
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Satellite internet coming to India next year, TRAI to finalise its recommendation by December 15

India TV News  

The telecom regulator in India, known as TRAI, is expected to finalise its recommendations on new rules for satellite communications by December 15. This decision is important as it will help the government determine how to allocate the radio waves needed for satellite companies to offer internet services from space, which could lead to expanded satellite-based broadband in the country. …

TRAI releases recommendations for live testing of 5G, 6G, AI, virtual reality, more
11 months, 2 weeks ago

TRAI releases recommendations for live testing of 5G, 6G, AI, virtual reality, more

India TV News  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has released its recommendation to encourage live testing of innovative tech and use cases in the country. These recommendations are expected to form the basis of a regulatory sandbox framework for new services, technologies and business models in the digital communication sector. For the unversed, the regulatory Sandbox makes real-time but regulated access to …

TRAI seeks more inputs for I&B Ministry’s National Broadcasting Policy
11 months, 4 weeks ago

TRAI seeks more inputs for I&B Ministry’s National Broadcasting Policy

The Hindu  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on April 2 launched a second consultation to seek inputs on the National Broadcasting Policy, which the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting seeks to put out later this year. The consultation seeks inputs on the broad objectives of the consultation; suggestions on measuring the broadcast industry’s contributions to the economy; strategies to improve TV …

TRAI chairperson from private sector? Telecom bill lays down new eligibility norms
1 year, 3 months ago

TRAI chairperson from private sector? Telecom bill lays down new eligibility norms

Hindustan Times  

An individual from the private sector can also be eligible for the post of chairperson and member of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, the autonomous regulatory authority overseeing both the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors, proposed a bill introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday. Union communications minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced Telecommunications Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha to amend and consolidate the …

TRAI releases four consultation papers on spectrum, mobile porting, in-building connectivity
1 year, 6 months ago

TRAI releases four consultation papers on spectrum, mobile porting, in-building connectivity

The Hindu  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Wednesday released four consultation papers, on a rating framework for digital connectivity in buildings on spectrum policy, and mobile number portability. TRAI has previously deliberated on this issue, but the Department of Telecommunications requested fresh inputs due to recent technological developments in the World Radiocommunication Conferences and other global consortiums where spectrum guidelines …

TRAI releases draft Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Repealing Regulations, 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

TRAI releases draft Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Repealing Regulations, 2023

Live Mint  

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has released draft Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Repealing Regulations, 2023, inviting comments of stakeholders. The TRAI notified regulation on quality of service of dial-up and leased line internet access service, 2001 on 10th December 2001. The draft Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Repealing Regulations, 2022 regulation is available on TRAI website www.trai.gov.in and shall …

Thousands of villages set to get 4G coverage
2 years, 8 months ago

Thousands of villages set to get 4G coverage

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, approved a project for saturation of 4G mobile services, in uncovered villages across the country, at a total cost of ₹26,316 crore. Under the project, 4G mobile services will be provided in 24,680 uncovered villages in remote and difficult areas. The project has a provision to include 20% additional …

Cellular Operators Write to DoT Demanding Strict Regulations on Captive Private Networks
2 years, 9 months ago

Cellular Operators Write to DoT Demanding Strict Regulations on Captive Private Networks

News 18  

The Cellular Operators Association of India has urged that businesses be subjected to stringent criteria before being allowed to establish “captive non-public networks”, according to a letter sent to Department of Telecom secretary K Rajaraman. The move comes just days after the Cabinet, despite telco objections, allowed businesses to build up private networks by assigning spectrum directly to them by …

5G in India coming soon: Modi govt clears proposal to auction spectrum
2 years, 9 months ago

5G in India coming soon: Modi govt clears proposal to auction spectrum

India TV News  

Highlights 5G airwaves' auction will likely take place by the end of July 5G services have the potential to create new age businesses The govt today also ended mandatory requirement to make upfront payment by successful bidders 5G in India: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to conduct the auction of spectrum for 5G telecom services, an official …

Prescribed rollout obligations easy, fair, in sync with global 5G norms: TRAI official
2 years, 11 months ago

Prescribed rollout obligations easy, fair, in sync with global 5G norms: TRAI official

The Hindu  

Telecom regulator TRAI has said the rollout obligations prescribed by it as part of the recent spectrum recommendations are easy, fair and rational, and fully in line with global 5G norms. Responding to the telecom industry's views that minimum rollout obligations are a 'retrograde step' and should be done away with, a senior TRAI official told PTI that the regulator's …

TRAI starts consultation on ways to promote networking, telecom equipment making
3 years, 1 month ago

TRAI starts consultation on ways to promote networking, telecom equipment making

Live Mint  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India today issued the consultation paper on “promoting networking and telecom equipment manufacturing in India, according to an official statement. The consultation paper is available on the TRAI’s website The rapidly growing number of data users and the upcoming technologies like 5G, Internet of things, Machine to machine communications etc. are likely to fuel the …

TRAI Chief Terms 5G Spectrum Auction Consultation Paper As Watershed; Open House Discussions Begin
3 years, 1 month ago

TRAI Chief Terms 5G Spectrum Auction Consultation Paper As Watershed; Open House Discussions Begin

News 18  

New Delhi: TRAI Chairman P D Vaghela on Tuesday termed the consultation paper on 5G spectrum auction as "watershed in history of telecom" as the regulator embarked on the last phase of industry-wide deliberation through open house discussions, ahead of finalising its views on crucial aspects such as pricing of radio waves. In his opening remarks during the TRAI Open …

DoT warns telcos may misuse fixed broadband licence fee exemption; Trai starts review
3 years, 10 months ago

DoT warns telcos may misuse fixed broadband licence fee exemption; Trai starts review

India TV News  

Telecom regulator Trai on Wednesday started consultation to re-examine its suggestion to exempt fixed broadband service from licence fee to proliferate digital connectivity across the country. "DoT has raised certain new issues like exemption of the licence fee on the revenues earned from fixedline broadband keeping in view the current factual matrix and relevant issues, likelihood of misuse by the …

Trai writes to stakeholders on bulk SMS norms
4 years ago

Trai writes to stakeholders on bulk SMS norms

Hindustan Times  

Trai has written to key ministries, associations like COAI and Nasscom, and nodal agencies like NIC in a massive information outreach as it pulls out all stops to ensure smooth implementation of its new regulations on bulk messages after March 31. Trai also sounded out industry associations CII, FICCI, Assocham, Nasscom and COAI, urging them to inform their member organisations …

TRAI issues consultation paper on net neutrality
5 years, 2 months ago

TRAI issues consultation paper on net neutrality

The Hindu  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Thursday issued a consultation paper on issues related to traffic management practices and the multi-stakeholder body for ‘net neutrality’. To monitor and enforce net neutrality in an objective and transparent manner, it might be required to list out the reasonable TMPs and conditions when these may be applied. The framework may also be …

Trai seeks views on need for a floor price for mobile services
5 years, 3 months ago

Trai seeks views on need for a floor price for mobile services

Live Mint  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Tuesday kick-started a consultation process to determine if regulatory intervention is required in fixing tariffs and the need for a floor price for mobile services. The regulator has also sought consultation on issues such as the methodology to fix a floor price and how to ensure that it does not benefit a section …

Aadhaar dare aside, RS Sharma's return as TRAI chief is good news for all
6 years, 7 months ago

Aadhaar dare aside, RS Sharma's return as TRAI chief is good news for all

Firstpost  

Ram Sewak Sharma, the current chief of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has got a two-year extension and will remain the head of the organisation till 30 September 2020. While Sharma got a lot of flak for this stunt, as it also prompted regular users to share their Aadhaar numbers and challenge others, Sharma claims that no harm was …

Telecom firms oppose TRAI’s public Wi-Fi model
6 years, 8 months ago

Telecom firms oppose TRAI’s public Wi-Fi model

The Hindu  

Telecom operators have opposed public Wi-Fi model recommended by the sector regulator TRAI, saying it will adversely impact debt ridden industry and compromise national security. Based on existing rules for cyber cafes, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India had recommended that a new set of players to be called Pubic Data Office Aggregator should be allowed to resell Internet services …

TRAI considers another consultation paper on regulating OTT apps such as WhatsApp, Skype and others
7 years ago

TRAI considers another consultation paper on regulating OTT apps such as WhatsApp, Skype and others

Firstpost  

Telecom Authority of India is working on a new consultation paper to seek inputs if apps such as WhatsApp or Skype, offering communication services be regulated or licensed. A person aware of the developments regarding the consultation paper added, “The paper is also likely to This is not the first time when Trai is inviting consultation regarding OTT players in …

Trai’s views on in-flight connectivity framework by December-end
7 years, 3 months ago

Trai’s views on in-flight connectivity framework by December-end

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India will come out with its recommendations on allowing in-flight connectivity by December-end, a top official said on Wednesday. which means in next 15 days or so.” Sharma declined to divulge more, but said “the broad point is that in-flight connectivity shall be allowed”. On the NTP, Sharma said Trai has already held various …

TRAI recommends rules for net neutrality, telcos say narrow view
7 years, 4 months ago

TRAI recommends rules for net neutrality, telcos say narrow view

India TV News  

Telecom regulator TRAI today recommended measures for non-discriminatory access to all content and services available on Internet with some exceptions as required under government rule, court order and the like. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, in its recommendation on net neutrality issued today, has cautioned that discriminatory treatment would include any form of restriction or interference including practices like …

TRAI backs net neutrality, wants ISPs barred from discriminatory treatment of content
7 years, 4 months ago

TRAI backs net neutrality, wants ISPs barred from discriminatory treatment of content

India TV News  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has come out in strong favour of net neutrality, mooting amplification of licensing terms for Internet Service Providers, barring them from any sort of discrimination in Internet access “based on the content being accessed, the protocols being used or the user equipment being deployed”. “The service providers should be restricted from entering into any …

Telecom regulator TRAI backs Net neutrality
7 years, 4 months ago

Telecom regulator TRAI backs Net neutrality

The Hindu  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Tuesday came out in strong support of Net neutrality in a series of recommendations following a long process of consultations on the issue. Warning against any “discriminatory treatment” including blocking, degrading, slowing down or granting preferential speeds to any content, TRAI stated, “The scope of the proposed principles on non-discriminatory treatment apply specifically …

Telecom department approaches Trai to review existing spectrum caps
7 years, 5 months ago

Telecom department approaches Trai to review existing spectrum caps

Firstpost  

The department’s letter to Trai in this regard follows the recommendations made by the IMG tasked with examining financial stress in the telecom sector. The Telecom Department has approached the sector regulator Trai on review of existing spectrum caps - 50 percent within a band and 25 percent overall across all bands - applicable on the operators. “In light of …

DoT approaches TRAI on review of spectrum caps for telcos
7 years, 5 months ago

DoT approaches TRAI on review of spectrum caps for telcos

India TV News  

The Telecom Department has approached the sector regulator TRAI on review of existing spectrum caps - 50 per cent within a band and 25 per cent overall across all bands - applicable on the operators. "In light of the IMG report, TRAI is requested to provide views on whether existing applicable band-wise spectrum cap of 50 per cent of total …

Trai seeks public views on in-flight mobile services
7 years, 6 months ago

Trai seeks public views on in-flight mobile services

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Friday started consultation process on framing guidelines for full- fledged in-flight mobile services. Trai, in its consultation paper on in-flight connectivity, said, “Given the rapidly expanding demand for ‘in- flight communication’, there is a proposal to introduce in- flight connectivity for voice, data and video services over Indian airspace for domestic, international …

Trai issues a consultation paper to decide rules and types of services for in-flight connectivity
7 years, 6 months ago

Trai issues a consultation paper to decide rules and types of services for in-flight connectivity

Firstpost  

The consultation paper on ‘In Flight Connectivity’ has sought written comments on the issues from the stakeholders by October 27. In view of the rising demand for in-flight connectivity, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Friday issued a consultation paper on the same where it has asked the industry stakeholders about what type of IFC services should be permitted …

Trai releases a consultation paper for feedback on network testing before the commercial launch
7 years, 10 months ago

Trai releases a consultation paper for feedback on network testing before the commercial launch

Firstpost  

The Indian telecom regulator on Monday floated a consultation paper seeking stakeholders’ view on network testing before the commercial launch of services. Written comments on the consultation paper are invited from the stakeholders by May 29, 2017 and counter-comments by June 12, 2017, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India said. “DoT requested the Authority to provide its recommendations on testing …

Trai needs to adopt long-term vision for industry: Sunil Mittal
8 years ago

Trai needs to adopt long-term vision for industry: Sunil Mittal

Live Mint  

Barcelona: Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal has urged sectoral regulator Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to adopt a long-term vision for the industry and not approach regulations in “fits and starts” or reactive manner. He was responding to a specific query on Trai recently seeking industry’s views on promotional offers and predatory pricing. Trai last month came out with a …

Trai releases consultation paper on Regulatory Principles of Tariff Assessment
8 years, 1 month ago

Trai releases consultation paper on Regulatory Principles of Tariff Assessment

Firstpost  

Taking note of the changing dynamics of the telecom industry, the sector regulator on Friday issued a consultation paper to discuss various regulatory principles of tariff assessment. The Consultation Paper on Regulatory Principles of Tariff Assessment issued by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India sought stakeholders’ opinion on various crucial issues like transparency in tariff offers, non-discriminatory offers and predatory pricing …

Trai releases a new consultation paper on net neutrality asking for views and counter comments
8 years, 2 months ago

Trai releases a new consultation paper on net neutrality asking for views and counter comments

Firstpost  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Wednesday floated a consultation paper on the much-debated net neutrality issue, seeking stakeholders view by February 15, and counter-comments by February 28. “Transparency is one of the key enabling factors towards ensuring adherence to the nondiscrimination principles set forth in any net neutrality framework,” the consultation paper said. “In an net neutrality context, …

Net neutrality: Trai launches paper to finalise policy, invites public views on issue
8 years, 2 months ago

Net neutrality: Trai launches paper to finalise policy, invites public views on issue

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Regulator Trai invited public views on contentious net neutrality issue to finalise a framework that would ensure telecom operators do not manipulate network speeds for giving preference to any website or platform over internet. The consultation paper has been issued by Trai on reference sought by the Department of Telecom following suggestion of a High Level Committee that …

TRAI issues paper on net-neutrality
8 years, 2 months ago

TRAI issues paper on net-neutrality

The Hindu  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Wednesday issued a consultation paper on the issue of net-neutrality as it looked to formulate “final views on policy or regulatory interventions” on the subject. The purpose of this second stage of consultation is to proceed towards the formulation of final views on policy or regulatory interventions, where required, on the subject of …

Trai extends deadline for consultation note on public Wi-Fi networks
8 years, 4 months ago

Trai extends deadline for consultation note on public Wi-Fi networks

Firstpost  

TRAI announced the new deadline as 9 December in a press release, noting that further requests for extensions will not be entertained. Trai has announced an extension in the deadline for comments on the consultation note for nationwide rollout of interoperable and scaleable public Wi-Fi networks. Earlier this year, in July, Trai had issued a consultation paper on public Wi-Fi …

Trai releases consultation note on nationwide interoperable public Wi-Fi model
8 years, 4 months ago

Trai releases consultation note on nationwide interoperable public Wi-Fi model

Firstpost  

In July this year, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released a consultation paper seeking inputs from stakeholders on the roll out of public Wi-Fi hotspots across the country. Public Wi-Fi hotspots are a means of providing broadband access to the underserverd across the country, along with fibre connections and 4G. Mumbai is rapidly rolling out public wi-fi hotspots, with …

Trai has issued a consultation paper seeking stakeholder opinion on quality of service standards
8 years, 7 months ago

Trai has issued a consultation paper seeking stakeholder opinion on quality of service standards

Firstpost  

As the call drop issue remains yet to be fully addressed, the telecom regulator on Friday issued a consultation paper seeking opinion of stakeholders on how quality of services could be improved by the telecom service providers. “How should the call drop rate calculated - either at the Licensed service area level calculated during TCBH, or calculated during the Cell …

Airtel, Vodafone oppose Trai's free internet plan
8 years, 8 months ago

Airtel, Vodafone oppose Trai's free internet plan

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India’s two largest telecom operators Airtel and Vodafone have questioned whether Trai proposal to create a telecom agnostic platform to offer people free internet could not create a gatekeeper to control which content people could see and use. In May, however, Trai came out with a new consultation paper to look at ways to provide consumers free internet …

TRAI floats consultation paper on VoIP services including internet telephony
8 years, 9 months ago

TRAI floats consultation paper on VoIP services including internet telephony

Firstpost  

TRAI has asked stakeholders to comment on a number of key questions on introducing regulations, features and a numbering system to VoIP services. TRAI has issued a consultation paper on VoIP services, or internet telephony. To encourage internet telephony services in the country, issues such as allocation of telephone numbers, interconnection, interconnection usage charges and access to emergency service need …

DoT, Trai push for satellite use for telecom services
8 years, 9 months ago

DoT, Trai push for satellite use for telecom services

Firstpost  

Department of Telecom and regulator Trai today favoured use of satellites along with other available technology to provide digital connectivity in the country. He said that satellite connectivity has already become integral part of of various project under the Department of Telecom like Bharat Net, connectivity for Lakshadweep islands etc. “Looking at the diversity of the country … to make …

TRAI issues pre-consultation paper on Net neutrality
8 years, 10 months ago

TRAI issues pre-consultation paper on Net neutrality

The Hindu  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, on Monday, issued a pre-consultation paper on Net neutrality to seek stakeholders’ views on formulating the way forward for policy intervention on the much-debated subject. “Government had asked us for a comprehensive recommendations on net neutrality sometime back.we have come up with recommendations on differential pricing of data services, there is also a paper …

Net Neutrality: Trai issues a pre-consultation paper
8 years, 10 months ago

Net Neutrality: Trai issues a pre-consultation paper

Firstpost  

Telecom regulator Trai has issued pre-consultation paper on net neutrality, a topic that had kicked up dust earlier this year over platforms like Facebook’s Free Basics Telecom regulator Trai has issued pre-consultation paper on net neutrality, a topic that had kicked up dust earlier this year over platforms like Facebook’s Free Basics and Airtel Zero as well as attempts to …

TRAI reviews regulatory framework of broadcasting sector
8 years, 10 months ago

TRAI reviews regulatory framework of broadcasting sector

Firstpost  

The Indian telecom regulator, TRAI on Wednesday initiated a comprehensive review of the existing regulatory framework governing the Broadcasting and Cable Services sector. The TRAI stated that some of the issues like delay in signing of written interconnection agreements and allocation of specific responsibilities between MSOs and LCOs have already been addressed. “For allocation of specific responsibilities between MSOs and …

TRAI issues consultation paper on free data
8 years, 10 months ago

TRAI issues consultation paper on free data

Firstpost  

The Indian telecom watchdog, TRAI on Thursday floated a consultation paper in an effort to explore transparent models that can achieve benefits of free data. “This consultation paper is being issued to explore model that could achieve the benefits of offering free data while avoiding the ingenuity that the Differential Tariff Regulation is meant to prevent,” the Telecom Regulatory Authority …

TRAI blames lack of investment in infrastructure for call drops
9 years, 2 months ago

TRAI blames lack of investment in infrastructure for call drops

The Hindu  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Wednesday held the lack of investment by mobile service providers in the network infrastructure, including mobile towers, responsible for the problem of call drops. In an affidavit filed in the Delhi High Court in response to a writ petition challenging a new rule imposing a fine for each call drop on mobile operators, …

TRAI aims to resolve net neutrality issues by early 2016
9 years, 3 months ago

TRAI aims to resolve net neutrality issues by early 2016

The Hindu  

As the debate over the net neutrality resurfaces, telecom regulator TRAI has said it is looking to solve the issues “part-by-part” and also aiming to come up with the final guidelines based on the views received from different stakeholders, by early 2016. “We expect to resolve some of the the basic principles of net neutrality next year,” TRAI Chairman R. …

Call drops: Trai asks telcos to add more mobile towers
9 years, 4 months ago

Call drops: Trai asks telcos to add more mobile towers

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has asked telecom operators to add more towers and reinforce 2G networks, among other measures, to check call drops. In a technical paper on call drops, Trai said: "There is an urgent need to increase the number of towers so as to cater to the demands of a growing subscriber base." "Some …

TRAI Tells Telcos to Compensate Users for Call Drops
9 years, 6 months ago

TRAI Tells Telcos to Compensate Users for Call Drops

The Quint  

Plagued by the vexed problem of call drops, telecom regulator TRAI on Friday proposed that service providers should compensate mobile subscribers for call drops and poor quality of services. It appears that a consumer relief measure against call drops would be effective only if it reaches the affected consumers. —the TRAI paper The regulator proposed that any call which gets …

TRAI seeks views on net-neutrality
10 years ago

TRAI seeks views on net-neutrality

The Hindu  

In the wake of recent debates over regulating of over-the-top players such as Skype, Viber, Whatspp and GoogleTalk, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, on Friday, sought views from the industry on the need for regulations for those players, security concerns and net neutrality. In this background, TRAI released a consultation paper on regulatory framework for OTT services,” TRAI Secretary Sudhir …

TRAI may submit views on spectrum pricing in 15 days
10 years, 4 months ago

TRAI may submit views on spectrum pricing in 15 days

India TV News  

New Delhi: Sectoral regulator TRAI is likely to submit its views within 15 days on some clarifications sought by the DoT over pricing and valuation of the spectrum for the proposed auction in February next year. TRAI had last month given its recommendations on valuation and pricing of 1800 Mhz and 900 Mhz spectrum bands, being used for 2G services, …

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