Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI): News
20 Jan 2018
IndiaIndia 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 AirtelTelcos 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
IndiaMobile 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
IndiaYou 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
IndiaReliance 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
IndiaTRAI 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
WhatsAppSEBI 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
IndiaApple-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
IndiaIndia 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 AirtelAirtel, 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.
24 Sep 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaVodafone 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 AirtelReliance 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 AmbaniHow 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 AirtelTelcos 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 CellularYour 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
IndiaTRAI 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
IndiaTRAI 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
IndiaDual-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
India5.5 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.
14 Jul 2017
Telecom Regulatory AuthorityTRAI 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 AirtelVodafone, 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
IndiaTRAI 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
IndiaTRAI 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 SinhaBSNL 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 AirtelTRAI 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 AirtelFacebook, 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 AirtelReliance 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
IndiaSoon, 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
IndiaReliance 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
IndiaNetflix 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
IndiaReliance 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 MittalTelecom spectrum auction proposed in July-December
The government is contemplating a fresh round of spectrum auction between July - December 2017.
21 Dec 2016
IndiaGovernment 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
IndiaTRAI 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.
