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The myth of the missing DTH subscriber
A change in the way DTH homes are calculated shows that over 18 million homes are missing. Why does this cause so much joy?
 "The myth of the missing DTH subscriber")
Trai floats consultation paper to form a unified numbering plan
The consultation paper analyses changes affecting mobile phones, fixed lines
 "Trai floats consultation paper to form a unified numbering plan")
Trai seeks public views to fast-track, simplify M&As in telecom sector
Telecom regulator Trai on Thursday invited public comments to reform merger and acquisition rules in the sector, to simplify and expedite the process and avoid litigation. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) issued a consultation paper on reforming the guidelines for transfer and merger of telecom licences following reference from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to simplify and fast-track approval for mergers and acquisitions (M&As). The National Digital Communication Policy (NDCP) 2018 under the 'Propel India' mission envisages to reform the existing M&A rules to enable simplification and to fast-track approvals to catalyse investment for the digital communications sector. "A consultation paper...has been released providing the background information and seeking inputs of the stakeholders on reforms required to be made in the existing guidelines on transfer/merger of licences to enable simplification and fast-tracking of approvals." Trai said in a ...
 "Trai seeks public views to fast-track, simplify M&As in telecom sector")
Trai move on interconnect user charge likely to face Reliance Jio challenge
High tariffs on voice calls force 2G, 3G customers to make missed calls to customers on Jio, soliciting a large amount of offnet voice calls from its subscribers to the network of incumbent operators
 "Trai move on interconnect user charge likely to face Reliance Jio challenge")
Reliance Jio adds 8.5 mn subscribers in July; Airtel gains 2.5 mn users
Both Jio and Airtel have inched up their broadband market share, to 56.2 per cent and 20.5 per cent, respectively
 "Reliance Jio adds 8.5 mn subscribers in July; Airtel gains 2.5 mn users")
Small channels in panic mode after Trai proposes new television plans
In its consultation paper released last week, Trai addressed three key points including the bundling of channels under bouquets, rampant discounting within bouquets, and the lack of consumer choice
 "Small channels in panic mode after Trai proposes new television plans")
New tariff plan paints grim prospects for lifestyle, travel, niche channels
Trai Consultation paper released last week seeks to clampdown on bouquets
 "New tariff plan paints grim prospects for lifestyle, travel, niche channels")
JioPhone loses ground in rural areas as smartphones gain popularity
Share of JioPhone in the featurephone market has shrunk from 47% in the second quarter of 2018 to 28% a year after
 "JioPhone loses ground in rural areas as smartphones gain popularity")
The telecom divide
Differences in the sector need to be settled swiftly
 "The telecom divide")
Policy to monetise fibre network of crisis-hit BSNL on the cards
With more than 700,000 route km, valued at over Rs 50,000 crore, BSNL has the largest optic fibre network among all telcos
 "Policy to monetise fibre network of crisis-hit BSNL on the cards")
Trai's dilemma
Regulator must balance reducing IUCs and mobile industry health
