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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…

The Times of India

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.

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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 Hindu

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.

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.

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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 Times of India

The right price: on TRAI’s latest recommendations

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

The Hindu

TRAI seeks views on need to monitor cross-media ownership

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has sought suggestions from stakeholders on the need to monitor cross media ownership and control, mechanism and related issues in the wake of drastic changes in the sector with the advent of digital technology, according to a report in Moneycontrol.

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The Times of India

Telcos cry 'disappointment' at Trai's spectrum recommendations; say reserve prices 'too high'

NEW DELHI: A day after regulator Trai gave recommendations for a mega spectrum auction with a near 40% price cut across some frequencies to spur 5G telephony, the mobile operators refused to show enthusiasm with the proposals, saying they were “disappointed” by the measures and complaining that the reserve prices…

The Times of India

Spectrum prices recommended are rational, based on scientific calculation: Trai chief

NEW DELHI: Amid the industry's concerns over less-than-expected price cuts, Trai chairman PD Vaghela on Tuesday asserted that the regulator's recommendations of a 39 per cent drop in spectrum prices are rational, attractive and backed by "scientific calculations".

The Hindu

TRAI seeks views of stakeholders on monitoring cross-media ownership

The TRAI released a consultation paper on 'Issues Relating to Media Ownership'

The Times of India

Trai recommends over Rs 7.5 lakh crore spectrum auction plan, 35% cut in prime 5G band price

NEW DELHI: Setting the stage for the rollout of 5G services, telecom regulator Trai on Monday mooted a mega auction plan valued at over Rs 7.5 lakh crore at the base price across multiple bands for radiowaves allocated over 30 years.

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Explained | TRAI’s mechanism for preventing call drops

Two stringent parameters for assessing call drops namely, Drop Call Rate (DCR) Spatial Distribution and Temporal Distribution measures have been prescribed under ‘The Standards of Quality of Service of Basic Telephone Service (Wireline) and Cellular Mobile Telephone Service (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2017’.

The Times of India

Parliament panel expresses concern on high spectrum price, delay in 5G rollout

NEW DELHI: Expressing concern over high spectrum price, a Parliamentary Panel on Wednesday asked the government to pay due attention to the issues raised by telecom operators and take steps for early rollout of the 5G services.

The Times of India

Regulator's 5G recommendations in 7-10 days; work in final stages: Trai secretary

NEW DELHI: Telecom regulator Trai's much-awaited recommendations on 5G spectrum pricing and other modalities will come out in the next 7-10 days, a senior official said on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Spectrum auction soon; 5G rollout by year-end, says government

State-owned BSNL will begin 4G services this year, Minister Devusinh Chauhan tells RS

The Times of India

Trai seeks views on using electric poles, street furniture for 5G network

NEW DELHI: Telecom regulator Trai on Wednesday invited public comments on the possibility of using street furniture like electricity poles and bus stops for the deployment of telecom networks, specially 5G.

The Times of India

India's mobile subscriber count down by 1.28 crore in December 2021: Trai data

NEW DELHI: The mobile user count in India fell by 1.28 crore in December 2021 compared to the previous month, with Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea suffering subscriber losses, even as Bharti Airtel added customers, Trai data showed on Thursday.

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