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Explained | Is it possible to have partial app bans?

TRAI seeks input on selective app bans instead of internet shutdowns to reduce impact. DoT, TRAI reject telcos' argument of regulating messaging apps. VPNs used for privacy, but govt distrusts them due to encryption. Blocking VPNs technically unfeasible, damaging to online privacy.

The Hindu

‘Selective ban’ of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI

Telecom operators — individually and through their associations — have called for messaging apps to be regulated

The Hindu

Not undertaking any drive to probe all past tariff plans for predatory pricing, says TRAI

The regulator stated in a statement on Friday that it was not conducting a special investigation into all of the previous price plans submitted by telecom providers, only those that were being closely scrutinised.

The Hindu

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Telecom subscriber base declines to 117 crore in October 2022 with VIL losing 35 lakh customers: Trai

NEW DELHI: The telecom subscriber base in the country declined by 117 crore in October due to Vodafone Idea losing a large number of mobile customers during the month, as per a report of sector regulator Trai published on Monday.

The Times of India

TRAI raises cap to Rs 19 for bouquet TV channels. Will they become costlier?

Issuing changes to its tariff order and interconnection regulations, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has announced a cap of Rs 19 for a channel to be part of a bouquet, and channels exceeding this price must be offered separately with no limit on their MRP. This cap was earlier…

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DoT seeks Trai's view to regulate internet calling, messaging apps like WhatsApp, Signal

NEW DELHI: The department of telecom has sought views of sector regulator Trai to prepare a framework for regulating internet calling and messaging apps like WhatsApp, Signal, Google Meet etc, a government official said on Wednesday.

The Times of India

5G cells to piggyback on poles, hoardings

Base stations deployed will bring network closer to people

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Trai seeks views on reduction of telecom licence entry fee, clubbing bank guarantees

NEW DELHI: Telecom regulator Trai on Tuesday floated a consultation paper on reducing entry fee for telecom licences and clubbing of financial and performance bank guarantees.

The Times of India

Trai seeks views on renewal of multi-system operator registrations

NEW DELHI: Broadcast regulator TRAI on Wednesday sought views of various stakeholders on the renewal of registration for multi-system operators, including the quantum of fee charged for the process.

The Times of India

Jio adds over 31 lakh mobile users in May, VIL loses 7.6 lakh subscribers: TRAI data

Bharti Airtel added 10.27 lakh subscribers, while BSNL and Vodafone-Idea lost 7.59 lakh wireless connections and 5.36 lakh subscribers respectively

The Hindu

News associations tell TRAI there is no need for a mechanism to monitor cross-media ownership

Associations representing news organisations have "unequivocally" said there is no need for a mechanism to monitor cross-media ownership and control, exchange4media reported today.

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Analysing spectrum auction

The reserve price is expected to dominate the minds of bidders in the months to come

The Hindu

TRAI releases guidelines for CAS, SMS testing and certification for broadcasting sector

“The release of the CAS and SMS testing procedures will bring “more transparency” in the entire value chain of the broadcasting sector”

The Hindu

5G captive networks: Telcos threaten boycott over nod to Big Tech

NEW DELHI: Even before the bids are called, 5G auctions are fast turning out to be a turf battle between the well-heeled telecom operators such as Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea and the new-age Big Tech such as Google, Amazon, TCS and Cisco as the two sides fight over…

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TRAI extends deadline on TV tariffs again. Here’s why

On June 1, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, or TRAI, extended the deadline for the implementation of the New Regulatory Framework 2020. The deadline, which ended on the day of the extension, has been shifted to August 31 for television broadcasters, and to September 30 for cable operators.

The Hindu

India’s hobbling 5G spectrum auction gait

Telecom operators must be ready to buy 5G compatible spectrum bands at competitive rates to ensure a boom of subscribers

The Times of India

Competition in telecom sector has brought tariffs down: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Emphasising that higher competition had led to lower tariffs in the telecom sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for greater regulatory ease for the aggressive expansion of mobile services and spoke about the immediate rollout of 5G and thereafter 6G by the end of this decade…

The Times of India

India aims to roll out 6G telecom network by end of decade: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: India is targeting the rollout of 6G telecom network, which will provide ultra high speed internet connectivity, by the end of the decade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday.

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The Times of India

Airtel, Jio drive telecom subscriber base to 116.6 crore in March

NEW DELHI: Net subscriber addition by Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio increased the overall telecom user base to over 116.69 crore in March 2022, telecom regulator Trai said in its monthly report on Thursday.

The Times of India

Net neutrality: Govt to take a call on traffic management practices of telcos

NEW DELHI: In a decision that will have wide-reaching ramifications on the issue of net neutrality, the government's top body on telecom matters will on Thursday take a call on whether mobile companies should be allowed to manage network speeds and internet traffic.

The Times of India

Upto DoT to take call on 27.5-28.5 GHz frequency range, says Trai

NEW DELHI: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Monday said it is for the telecom department to decide if the frequency range of 27.5-28.5 GHz is to be allocated or auctioned for IMT/5G services, as the regulator stood its ground on various auction-related issues where it had given…

The Times of India

Trai maintains stand on satcom issue, cites lack of clarity in DoT's query

NEW DELHI: Responding to queries raised by the department of telecom, regulator Trai on Thursday stuck to its recommendations on creating a licensing framework for satellite-based connectivity for low bit rate applications like ATM, internet of things devices and traffic management.

The Times of India

Telcos gross revenue falls 2.64% to Rs 69,695 crore; AGR up 16% in December 2021 quarter: Trai

NEW DELHI: Telecom service providers' gross revenue declined by 2.64 per cent to Rs 69,695 crore in December 2021 quarter, according to the latest data published by the telecom regulator Trai.

The Times of India

5G spectrum auction likely in early June: Ashwini Vaishnav

NEW DELHI: The government is likely to hold 5G spectrum auction in early June, telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday.

The Hindu

The right price: on TRAI’s latest recommendations

TRAI might need to revisit its recommendations to ensure the viability of telcos

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