Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI): News
14 Apr 2024
Department of Telecommunications (DoT)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.
29 Dec 2023
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)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 VaishnawGovernment 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
BusinessGovernment 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 AirtelHow 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 JioReliance 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 Jio5G 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 AirtelIndia'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 Technology5G 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 KohliTamannaah 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 JioJio 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
BusinessFacing 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?
02 Mar 2020
Ministry Of External AffairsFree 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.
01 Mar 2020
Department of Telecommunications (DoT)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
iPhoneHere'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.
02 Jan 2020
Telecom Regulatory AuthorityTRAI 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
AssamPorting 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
IndiaVodafone 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
IndiaTRAI 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 TVAirtel 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 JioJio 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
IndiaHow 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 AirtelReliance 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
IndiaYour 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 PradeshFive 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
IndiaTRAI 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 TVBest 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
IndiaBBC 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 SkyHere'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 TVAirtel 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.
06 Apr 2019
IndiaWhat is 5G and how it will change your life
We are pretty sure you've already heard something or the other about 5G, which is the next generation of mobile communication.
17 Mar 2019
IndiaJio beats rivals, offers fastest 4G download speed in India
According to data released by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Reliance Jio has beaten its rival 4G telecom operators in India with an average download speed of 20.9Mbps on its network in February 2019.
13 Feb 2019
Airtel Digital TVAirtel Digital TV to credit remaining balance on long-term packs
TRAI's new DTH regulations, effective since February 1, bring with them a fair share of confusion.
05 Feb 2019
IndiaHow to activate DND on your Airtel number
If you're fed up of endless promotional calls and messages on your Airtel number, here's a solution.
04 Feb 2019
GSTAirtel Digital TV launches regional top-ups: Here's everything to know
The new DTH regulations introduced by TRAI have brought with them a fair share of confusion and complexity.
01 Feb 2019
Airtel Digital TVTRAI's DTH rules now effective: Here's everything to know
TRAI's new regulations for DTH and cable services, which allow users to individually select and pay for channels, come into effect from today i.e February 1.
31 Jan 2019
Airtel Digital TVTRAI's new DTH rules: How to select a-la-carte channels
TRAI's new regulatory framework for broadcasting services, which allows DTH users to individually select and pay for channels, comes into effect from February 1, 2019.
29 Jan 2019
WhatsAppWhatsApp, Skype to be brought under regulatory-ambit? TRAI drops hints
Telecom regulator TRAI hopes to finalize, by February-end, its recommendations on whether over-the-top (OTT) services, such as WhatsApp and Skype, should be brought under the regulatory ambit, according to a top official.
28 Jan 2019
Times of IndiaSoon, you can switch DTH operators without changing set-top box
After launching a 'fair' pricing model for broadcasting services, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is working on a method to enable DTH service portability.
25 Jan 2019
Telecom Regulatory AuthorityNow, use TRAI's app to pick channels, see monthly prices
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched a new portal to help DTH/cable users understand varied channel prices introduced under its new regulatory framework for broadcasting services.
16 Jan 2019
Telecom Regulatory AuthorityHow to select the best DTH pack and save money?
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has shaken up the entire broadcasting scene with a new set of DTH regulations.
03 Jan 2019
Star PlusNew TRAI rules: Here's a look at revised channel packs
Following the new rules prescribed by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for broadcasting services, several DTH operators and cable TV operators have announced updated pricing for individual TV channels.
28 Dec 2018
IndiaAirtel willing to lose customers after ending free incoming
Airtel is willing to lose up to 70 million of its customers as it continues to enforce its minimum balance requirement to keep incoming calls active on prepaid connections.
17 Dec 2018
AssamTRAI revises rules, makes number portability a two-day process
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced a new set of rules to expedite the process of mobile number portability (MNP) in the country.
01 Dec 2018
IndiaApple avoids ban on iPhones in India; allows TRAI's app
After almost two years of conflict with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Apple has finally conceded.
28 Sep 2018
Narendra ModiCall drops trouble PM Modi too, he wants technologically-advanced solution
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also fed up of frequent call drops and has directed Telecom Department to find a solution to this menace, TOI reports.
23 Sep 2018
5G TechnologyBSNL pens deal with Softbank, NTT Communications for 5G roll-out
BSNL has penned a deal with Japan's Softbank and NTT Communications to roll out 5G and internet-of-things (IoT) technologies in India.
06 Sep 2018
IndiaTRAI to make mobile number portability simpler and faster
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has drafted new norms which, if passed, will make mobile number portability a simpler, hassle-free, and fast process.
09 Aug 2018
Aadhaar CardRam Sewak Sharma gets two-year extension as TRAI chief
Ram Sewak Sharma was today given two-year extension as the chief of TRAI.
30 Jul 2018
XElliot Alderson: The hacker who started the Aadhaar security controversy
TRAI chairman RS Sharma is in the midst of a storm now after his Twitter challenge on Aadhaar's security majorly backfired.
30 Jul 2018
XAfter TRAI Chairman's 'embarrassment,'UIDAI says info not taken from Aadhaar-database
The UIDAI yesterday asserted that the personal details of TRAI chief R S Sharma revealed publicly on Twitter are not from the Aadhaar database, and that "hacked information" is easily available on Google, without using the 12-digit unique identity number.
21 Jul 2018
IndiaYour iPhone in India may get deactivated: Here's why
Apple and TRAI are at loggerheads again over TRAI's anti-spam app. This time, new TRAI regulations, if enforced, might result in telecom operators deactivating services on iPhones.
18 Jul 2018
Aadhaar CardApps should collect minimal data like Aadhaar does: TRAI Chairman
TRAI Chairman RS Sharma has said that some apps collect more-than-required data and customers are unaware of what is being done with it.
13 Jul 2018
IndiaKey takeaways from India's new telecom policy
On Wednesday, the Telecom Commission - the highest decision-making body of the Department of Telecom - approved, in totality, the recommendations made by the Telecom Authority of India (TRAI) on the National Digital Communications Policy 2018.
12 Jul 2018
IndiaIndia approves "world's strongest net neutrality rules"
In a big win for access to information, the Indian government has accepted recommendations to enforce one of the strongest net neutrality protections in the world.
28 Jun 2018
Idea CellularTRAI: Airtel offers fastest 4G speeds in Delhi-NCR, Jio second
A new report by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has revealed that Airtel offers the fastest 4G speed in the Delhi-NCR region, not Reliance Jio.
25 Jun 2018
Reliance JioSoon make free voice calls over public Wi-Fi networks
According to reports, Indian telecom operators will soon allow users to make free voice calls over public Wi-Fi networks.
18 May 2018
MumbaiNo proposal to merge MTNL and BSNL: Telecom Minister
There is no proposal to merge telecom companies Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL), Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha said in a conference today.
17 May 2018
IndiaAirtel offering unlimited data at 128Kbps for prepaid combo packs
Airtel has made prepaid plans that feature a per day data cap "truly unlimited" by offering 128Kbps of data speed post the FUP limit.
16 May 2018
Reliance JioTRAI seeking to expand its tariff-comparison website to all circles
Last month, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) launched a website where users can compare mobile and landline tariffs of different telecom operators including Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vodafone, and Idea.
01 May 2018
IndiaNo-more-switching-to-flight-mode: Proposal to allow data, voice calls in-flight approved
Here is a good news for those who find switching their phones in airplane mode, when traveling by air, difficult.
19 Apr 2018
IndiaSoon, browse internet on board flights in India!
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is all set to approve in-flight connectivity (IFC) at its next meeting on May 1, sources said.
18 Apr 2018
Reliance JioTRAI launches website for comparing mobile, landline tariffs
In a bid to increase transparency, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched a website where users can compare mobile and landline tariffs of different telecom operators including Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vodafone, and Idea.
16 Apr 2018
Narendra ModiModi govt is 'surveillance sarkar', says Congress
The Congress today attacked the Modi government over its proposal to install a chip in television set-top boxes to ascertain viewership data, dubbing the move a serious breach of privacy and the "next stage of surveillance".
31 Mar 2018
IndiaJio beats rivals, offers best 4G download speeds in India
According to a report by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Reliance Jio has beaten all its rival 4G telecom operators in the country to record an average peak download speed of 21.3 Megabits per second (Mbps) on its network in January, 2018.
28 Mar 2018
iOSApple and TRAI at loggerheads over development of DND app
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and Apple have reached an impasse over the development of a government anti-spam mobile application called 'Do Not Disturb.'
08 Mar 2018
IndiaTwo-thirds of India's population yet to come online: Telecom Minister
According to Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha, over two-thirds of India's population is yet to come online, despite the fact that the country is the second largest consumer of the internet in the world.
22 Feb 2018
HollywoodWith Hollywood, Netflix taking over, how long will Bollywood survive?
Bollywood has never suffered an identity crisis more severe.
23 Jan 2018
IndiaIn-flight internet may cost you Rs. 500 for 30 minutes!
The TRAI recently approved in-flight connectivity (IFC) in India, and also released its recommendations on the matter.
