Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI): News

08 Nov 2024

Reliance Industries

Reliance urges TRAI to reconsider satellite spectrum allocation method

Reliance has once again appealed to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), asking it to review its decision to allocate satellite spectrum on an administrative basis.

25 Oct 2024

Aadhaar Card

What is 'digital arrest' scam and how to protect yourself

A disturbing new cybercrime trend has emerged in India - the 'digital arrest' scam.

20 Sep 2024

Cybercrimes

TRAI's new security measure will save you from phishing attacks

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a directive to telecom operators, mandating them to only send approved or "whitelisted" web links via SMS.

12 Sep 2024

Bharti Airtel

Can Airtel's innovative plan put an end to spam calls?

Bharti Airtel's CEO, Gopal Vittal, has proposed a collaborative approach among Indian telecom operators to combat the growing issue of spam calls and messages.

03 Sep 2024

Business

TRAI silences over 2.75 lakh spam callers in 14 days

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has taken stringent action against spam calls and messages in the past two weeks.

01 Sep 2024

LPG Cylinder

LPG price-hike, credit card rules: Key financial changes this September

As we step into September, several significant developments are set to impact personal finances.

22 Aug 2024

Technology

Warning! Fake callers posing as officials can steal your data

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a public advisory, alerting citizens about fraudulent calls.

21 Aug 2024

Cybercrimes

TRAI warns against fraudulent calls threatening mobile number disconnection

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a warning to the public, about fraudulent calls made in its name.

10 Aug 2024

Apple

Apple's satcom partner Globalstar eyes Indian market

Globalstar, a leading player in satellite communication (satcom) services and a key partner of Apple, has revealed its intentions to penetrate the Indian satcom market.

Now you will receive fewer spam calls

The Indian government is on the verge of finalizing guidelines aimed at curbing unsolicited calls.

15 Jul 2024

Business

Nearly 90% users face call drops in India, reveals survey

A recent survey by community social media platform LocalCircles reveals that 89% of mobile subscribers in India are experiencing call drops, despite increased network capacity.

08 Jul 2024

India

TRAI update: More choice and control for TV viewers

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has announced amendments to the regulatory framework, for broadcasting and cable services.

01 Jul 2024

Technology

TRAI's new rules, effective from today, target SIM swap fraud

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced new guidelines effective from July 1, 2024, to regulate the replacement of lost, damaged or stolen SIM cards.

13 Jun 2024

Business

Phone number shortage? TRAI mulls fee or rentals for users

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed that telecom service providers may soon charge customers for phone numbers.

04 Jun 2024

Airtel Digital TV

TV subscription rates expected to rise by 5-8% in India

TV subscription rates for consumers in India are predicted to increase by 5-8% due to a rise in bouquet rates by major broadcasters.

India's telecom department initiates trials for caller-name display service

In a move to counteract spam calls, India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has instructed telecom companies to commence trials for a service to display caller names.

DoT to consult TRAI on satcom spectrum allocation and licensing

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is set to collaborate with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on spectrum allocation and licensing for satellite communication services.

NPCI to disable inactive UPI IDs by December 31

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has mandated that payment apps disable UPI IDs that have been inactive for over a year by December 31, 2023.

29 Oct 2023

Ashwini Vaishnaw

Government aims to keep India's telecom services most affordable globally

India's Union Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has emphasized the government's commitment to maintaining the country's telecom services as the most cost-effective worldwide.

19 Oct 2023

Business

Government aims for spectrum auction early next year: DoT

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has urged the Department of Telecom (DoT) to consider its previous recommendations on spectrum auctions while planning the sale of radiowaves, a government official revealed.

01 May 2023

Bharti Airtel

How TRAI's new rule will relieve you of spam calls

Nothing is probably more annoying than receiving spam calls and messages, especially if you are in the middle of an important task.

27 Oct 2022

Reliance Jio

Reliance Jio ends BSNL's dominance in wireline services

BSNL has been synonymous with fixed-line service in India for over two decades. Well, not anymore.

27 Jul 2022

Reliance Jio

5G auction: Day 1 bids exceed Rs. 1.45 lakh crore

The second day of India's first 5G spectrum auction has started with the fifth round now underway. Four rounds of bidding took place yesterday.

26 Jul 2022

Bharti Airtel

India's 5G auction starts: Reliance Jio, Airtel, Adani among bidders

India's first 5G spectrum auction is now underway and will go on till 6pm today. The number of days of the auction will depend on demand.

15 Jun 2022

5G Technology

5G in India: Understanding 5G spectrum auction and process involved

India is on the verge of getting its 5G network. The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has allowed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to conduct the auction for the 5G spectrum.

27 Jan 2021

Virat Kohli

Tamannaah Bhatia, Virat Kohli issued notices for promoting online rummy

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday issued notices to Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli, and film actors Tamannaah Bhatia and Aju Varghese, for endorsing online rummy games, according to ANI.

31 Dec 2020

Reliance Jio

Jio to make all domestic calls free from January 1

Reliance Jio on Thursday announced that all off-net domestic voice calls from its network to other networks made anywhere in India will be free from January 1, 2021.

31 Mar 2020

Bharti Airtel

#Lockdown: Airtel extends validity for over 80 million 'under-privileged' customers

Bharti Airtel has announced that it will extend the plan validity for over 80 million 'under-privileged' prepaid subscribers in India, complying with a directive from Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

08 Mar 2020

Business

Facing bad network, call drops? File a complaint with TRAI

With increasing mobile subscribers in India, the cellular network is not as consistent as before. Moreover, the incidents of call drops are also on the rise. But is there something that you can do about these issues?

Free calling no excuse for poor service, says TRAI chief

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Chairperson RS Sharma on Sunday said that telecom companies cannot sidestep accountability on poor service quality by citing free voice calls.

Vodafone Idea seeks higher tariffs for data, outgoing calls

Vodafone Idea has written to the Department of Telecommunications, seeking higher tariffs for data and minimum monthly connection charge.

04 Feb 2020

iPhone

Here's how Reliance Jio customers can avoid paying IUC

Last October, Reliance Jio started charging its customers 6 paise per minute as Interconnect Usage Charge (IUC) for all outgoing voice calls made to non-Jio mobile numbers.

TRAI reduces cable-pricing: 200 channels now available at Rs. 153

After several calls of concern, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has made amendments to New Tariff Order (NTO), the regulatory framework that went into effect in April 2019 and gave consumers an option to pay for what they watch.

15 Dec 2019

Assam

Porting your mobile number? These new rules apply from tomorrow

From December 16, the new set of guidelines for mobile number portability (MNP) issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India will take effect.

21 Nov 2019

India

Vodafone Idea, Airtel lost 5 million subscribers in September: TRAI

Facing tough competition from Reliance Jio, telecom giants Airtel and Vodafone Idea continue to lose their subscriber base. According to the data provided by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), in the month of September, Airtel and Vodafone Idea lost over 5 million subscribers in total.

11 Nov 2019

India

TRAI to implement revised portability rules from December 16

The new rules of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) that were finalized in December 2018, will be implemented from next month, as per Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

13 Oct 2019

Airtel Digital TV

Airtel Digital TV reduces prices of its set-top boxes

Airtel is working to expand its Digital TV service to more users as it aims to take on rivals like Tata Sky and Reliance's Jio HomeTV.

09 Oct 2019

Reliance Jio

Jio starts charging 6 paise/minute for calls to other networks

Reliance Jio has announced that it will start charging customers 6 paise per minute as Interconnect Usage Charge (IUC) for all outgoing voice calls made to non-Jio mobile numbers.

18 Sep 2019

India

How long should your phone ring? TRAI seeks suggestions

In a rather unique consultation paper, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has invited suggestions from industry experts and stakeholders on the maximum duration for which a phone should ring for calls.

20 Aug 2019

Bharti Airtel

Reliance Jio tops 4G download speed chart: Details here

Reliance Jio, which recently bagged the coveted title of being the largest telecom company in India, has now topped the 4G speed chart in the country.

20 Aug 2019

India

Your Cable TV and DTH subscriptions may become more affordable

A few months after mandating the New Tariff Order for Cable and DTH operators in India, TRAI has now proposed a review of the new framework.

12 Aug 2019

India

#NewsBytesExclusive: FinArt, the AI-powered solution to manage money, cut expenses

With the rise of Digital India, money management has become a tedious task.

09 Jul 2019

Madhya Pradesh

Five famous and successful alumni of IIT-Roorkee to know about

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the country's premier engineering institutes that are recognized as centers of academic excellence in science and technology.

24 Jun 2019

India

TRAI looking to lower tariffs for DTH and Cable subscribers

TRAI's new DTH rules, which allow users to individually select and pay for channels, is effective across India.

23 Jun 2019

Airtel Digital TV

Best all-in-one DTH plan from Airtel, Tata Sky, DishTV

The new DTH regulations introduced by TRAI have come into effect, prompting DTH and cable operators to offer packages as per revised rules.

03 Jun 2019

India

BBC runs out of data before first-ever broadcast on 5G

The fifth generation of mobile connectivity, aka 5G, promises super-fast internet with no wires and very low latency.

08 Apr 2019

Tata Sky

Here's everything about Tata Sky's DTH channel packs and prices

The new DTH regulations introduced by TRAI have come into effect, prompting DTH and cable operators to offer packages as per revised rules.

08 Apr 2019

Airtel Digital TV

Airtel Digital TV: Everything to know about your DTH subscription

The new DTH regulations introduced by TRAI have brought with them a fair share of confusion and complexity.

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