Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI): News

20 Jan 2018

India

India to soon get in-flight internet, here's all about it

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has released its recommendations on permitting in-flight internet connectivity on domestic/international flights in the country.

03 Jan 2018

Bharti Airtel

Telcos must ink interconnectivity pacts within 30-day-deadline without discrimination: TRAI

Following a prolonged dispute between Reliance Jio and incumbents Airtel, Vodafone, and Idea over interconnectivity, TRAI has made regulations stricter.

19 Dec 2017

India

Mobile portability charges could soon come down to Rs. 4

If the TRAI has its way, mobile number portability (MNP) charges in India will go down 80% from the current Rs. 19 to Rs. 4.

13 Dec 2017

India

You will soon have Wi-Fi, mobile internet in domestic flights

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has given its approval to in-flight connectivity (IFC) and will release its recommendations by December end or "next 15 days", said Chairman RS Sharma today.

06 Dec 2017

India

Reliance Jio beats Airtel, Vodafone, Idea in 4G download speeds

When it comes to 4G download speeds, Reliance Jio still leads its rivals with an all-time high 21.9Mbps speed on its network in September, shows TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) data.

28 Nov 2017

India

TRAI backs net neutrality: Know what all it has recommended

As the net neutrality debate gains steam in the US, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued its recommendations on the matter here.

19 Nov 2017

WhatsApp

SEBI to take action against individuals leaking company-data on WhatsApp

Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will look into complaints against individuals who are allegedly circulating key financial data and information about listed companies on social media groups before they are made public, said a SEBI official.

15 Nov 2017

India

Apple-TRAI tussle: Apple to help government develop DND iOS app

Apple has finally agreed to provide "limited help" to TRAI for developing DND (Do-Not-Disturb) app for its iOS platform, after a one-year-long battle over the regulator's anti-spam app.

25 Oct 2017

India

India takes step towards internet telephony, call charges to fall

Despite intense lobbying by telcos, the TRAI has finally paved the way for internet telephony in India by releasing its recommendations on the matter.

28 Sep 2017

Bharti Airtel

Airtel, Idea say telecom sector is suffering, intervention necessary

On Wednesday, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Communications, Manoj Sinha inaugurated the maiden India Mobile Congress (IMC) at Delhi's Pragati Maidan.

Vodafone moves SC asking for TRAI's transparency on IUC

After the Delhi HC dismissed its plea against TRAI's consultation process for fixing IUC charges, telecom major Vodafone approached the Supreme Court for the same.

20 Sep 2017

Bharti Airtel

Reliance Jio wins big, as TRAI hacks IUC charges

Jio just got its festival gift. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has reduced interconnect usage charge (IUC) to 6 paise/minute, which is less than half of 14 paise/minute that was the norm till now.

10 Sep 2017

Mukesh Ambani

How will Reliance Jio make money?

It's been a year since Reliance Jio's debut. In this period it has earned itself the tag of being a telecom disruptor and more.

31 Aug 2017

Bharti Airtel

Telcos are violating net neutrality, say content creators

Content firms have said that the demand for a revenue-sharing model by the telcos like Airtel, Telenor and Reliance Communications, was "unfair and unreasonable" and went against the foundations of net neutrality.

13 Aug 2017

Idea Cellular

Your phone bill just got cheaper, with TRAI's new move

Mobile calls and data packs have now become extremely affordable and if things go as planned, we will see another cut in tariff soon.

08 Aug 2017

India

TRAI calls Apple 'anti-consumer' for not allowing DND on iOS

Anyone with a cell phone knows how annoying it is to get unwanted calls/SMSes from telemarketers, spammers, and scammers!

08 Aug 2017

India

TRAI to allow set-top box portability soon!

The DTH (Direct-to-home) service providers and cable operators have launched a price war to attract customers.

19 Jul 2017

India

Dual-SIM 4G smartphones cause network issues: IT Minister

At a time when the Indian mobile landscape is fast evolving, the Minister of State for Electronics and IT, PP Chaudhary, highlighted the issues faced by users due to dual-SIM 4G smartphones.

19 Jul 2017

India

5.5 billion mobile users by 2022, India to lead

While global mobile penetration is on the rise, Asia-Pacific has become the biggest contributor to the growth in the global numbers.

TRAI shares draft design for public Wi-Fi network project

The draft design of public Wi-Fi network project has been released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

22 Jun 2017

Bharti Airtel

Vodafone, Airtel, Idea unhappy over TRAI's delay on test rules?

Telecom giants Vodafone, Airtel and Idea Cellular criticized the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for its delay in refining network test rules in the sector.

12 Jun 2017

India

TRAI tightens reins on global SIM card providers

According to reports, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is now pushing for tightening the norms for international SIM card and global calling card companies, if there is a service failure.

06 Jun 2017

India

TRAI launches 3 apps for transparency between customers and operators

The telecom sector is currently in the middle of an upheaval as with the entry of Reliance Jio, all telcos are now trying to beat one another.

29 May 2017

Manoj Sinha

BSNL ups the ante, will now offer satellite phone services

Union Minister Manoj Sinha had earlier said that, although, BSNL may have stood for 'Bhai Sahab Nahi Lagega' in the wake of Digital India, it is now 'Behtar Seva Ki Nai Lagan.'

22 May 2017

Bharti Airtel

TRAI says, India reached 1.2 billion telecom subscribers in March

According to data published by TRAI, telephone subscribers rose at a monthly rate of 0.51% and reached 1.2 billion in March from 1,188.55 million noted in February.

04 May 2017

Bharti Airtel

Facebook, Airtel to deploy Wi-Fi hotspots in India

Facebook and Bharti Airtel have teamed up to deploy over 20,000 Wi-Fi hotspots across India to provide affordable internet.

02 May 2017

Bharti Airtel

Reliance Jio accuses Airtel of misleading advertisements

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio launched a complain with the telecom regulator TRAI, against its fierce rival Bharti Airtel for violation of tariff rules.

22 Apr 2017

India

Soon, your kirana shops to sell Wi-Fi data packs

Data users will soon be able to buy low-cost Wi-Fi-powered data packs from community kirana shops and even the 'thela wallah', or street vendors.

19 Apr 2017

India

Reliance Jio responds to TRAI net neutrality queries

Indian Telecom regulator TRAI is currently mulling on what should be the exact status of net neutrality in India.

18 Apr 2017

India

Netflix opens up a dialogue on Indian net neutrality debate

After playing a prominent role in the fight for net neutrality in the US, Netflix now weighing in on the same topic in India by making calculated moves on an already controversial issue.

14 Apr 2017

India

Reliance Jio says telcos are employing deception to retain users

It appears that the tiff between Reliance Jio and rival telcos is only going to get worse with time.

02 Mar 2017

Sunil Mittal

Telecom spectrum auction proposed in July-December

The government is contemplating a fresh round of spectrum auction between July - December 2017.

21 Dec 2016

India

Government looks to launch Digital Village program

The government is looking to unveil a new Digital Village program across the country, reports said.

27 Aug 2016

India

TRAI wants to stop the auto-playing video advertisements

Considering the fact that the auto-playing video advertisements end up making the consumers pay more, telecom regulator TRAI has decided to take action against these auto-playing video ads.

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