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New set of proposals on media ownership in the works, says TRAI chief

Second time in eight years that TRAI will be issuing guidelines. Comes amid the Adani-NDTV spat. Regulator had released consultation paper in April

Consultation paper on OTT framework to come next month, says Trai

Telecom regulator Trai will issue a public consultation paper to discuss regulations for internet-based calling, messaging and entertainment apps in December, a senior official said on Wednesday. The Department of Telecommunications has sought recommendations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) to set up a legal framework for the over-the-top (OTT) apps that provide calling and messaging services. "Trai officials will make presentation on OTT on November 25, after which issues for discussion will be framed and a consultation paper will be issued for the same next month," a senior Trai official told PTI. Under the new telecommunication bill, the government has proposed to place OTT apps that provide calling and messaging service as telecom services company. The telecom bill proposes OTT players also to comply with 'Know Your Customer' rules and facilitate lawful interception.

Inbox irritant: Spam, promotional messages flood WhatsApp user accounts

Businesses see it as a way to connect with customers; parent firm says there are easy ways to block an account

DoT to address Trai's concerns on dilution of power by draft telecom bill

DoT has also sought feedback on the bill from all ministries of the Central government, state government and the public along with Trai

Delhi High Court stays TDSAT order asking broadcasters for OTT content

TRAI has argued that broadcasters are supplying signals of linear channels to OTT platforms circumventing Clause 5.6 of the Uplinking and Downlinking guidelines for television channels

New telecom bill likely to be introduced in 6-10 months: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The new telecom bill is expected to be in place in 6-10 months but the government is not in a hurry, communications minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday. "Basis consultation process, we will create final draft. That draft will then go through committee processes of Parliament. Then it has to go (to) Parliament. I see a timeline of 6-10 months but we are not in a hurry," Vaishnaw said when asked about a timeline for implementation of the final bill. The Department of Telecommunications has set the deadline of October 20 on the draft bill. The bill seeks to replace three laws: the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933 and the Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1950. However, with a view to ensuring smooth transition to the new framework and avoid any possible disruption, the bill provides for continuity of actions taken under the repealed laws. It also provides that rules under the repealed laws would continue till such time that new rul

Cabinet clears 5G auction, setting up of captive networks by enterprises

The payment for spectrum can be made annually through 20 equal instalments (to be paid in the beginning of each year), keeping in mind telcos' cash flow issues

The 5G leapfrog to 6G: New technology needs a 'whole-of-govt' ecosystem

Digital changes are now a big deal in India, where a lot of the country's government-to-citizen services as well as a vast swathe of the payments business ride on technology platforms

Signals of change

From the industry's perspective, the average revenue per user (ARPU) per month has been dropping annually, though things have been different after telcos raised tariffs

DoT body refers back key 5G spectrum, pricing recommendations to Trai

Telcos have been unhappy that the base price fixed by the regulator for a period of 30 years is virtually the same as what they had recommended in 2018 at Rs 492 crore for a pan-India 1Mhz spectrum.

Trai's order paves the way for tariff hike by telecom operators

Telcos offering segmented tariff offerings has been a bone of contention for a while

BS Number Wise: Can user experience deliver Voda-Idea from its mess?

While Vi has lagged in spectrum addition and infrastructure augmentation, its 4G data experience has performed well at times

HDFC Bank, SBI, others not adhering to norms on bulk SMSes, says Trai

The norms require bonafide entities sending commercial text messages to register message header and templates with telecom operators

Keeping competition alive

CCI's suggestions on telecom are timely

Trai seeks answers to increase broadband connectivity, ramp up speeds

A consultation paper by Trai follows a request from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) with the aim to promote broadband connectivity in the country

Trai gives Airtel, Vodafone Idea time till Aug 10 on priority plan queries

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) source said that both the companies have been given time till August 10 to file their responses

Voda-Idea moves telecom tribunal against Trai's objection on priority plan

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) also asked the two operators to withhold the specific plan in the interim period while the issue is being examined

DoT sets stage for spectrum auctions this year; MSTC selected as auctioneer

Given the high possibility of operators shying away from participation, the DoT is yet to decide on including the premium 5G spectrum in the tender.

Ensure time-bound registration of entities for bulk SMSes: Trai to telcos

For registration of government entities, it has allowed a simple procedure for their provisional registration for the time being

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