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Trai issues consultation paper on microwave spectrum across bands

The regulatory body, in a consultation paper, aims to find demand, scope of service and conditions for allocation across eight spectrum bands

India may soon get satellite data plans priced below ₹840 per month

Starlink and other satcom firms may launch services in India with unlimited data plans priced under ₹840/month, aiming rapid user growth despite high spectrum and licence fees

Telcos cry foul over Trai's 'complement, not compete' satellite stand

These conclusions were part of Trai's recommendation on pricing of spectrum for satellite services to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), released a few days ago

Centre delicenses lower 6 GHz band; boost for Wi-Fi 6E and 7 networks

The largest unused spectrum block so far, 6 GHz has seen a tug-of-war between telecom and Wi-Fi operators; the Centre's move favours broadband and low-power devices

Trai issues draft guidelines to rate real estate by digital connectivity

Telecom regulator Trai on Tuesday floated a draft manual for rating properties based on the quality of digital connectivity available on their premises. The move is expected to encourage property managers and owners to make arrangements for better connectivity on their premises and help property buyers as well as tenants to compare the real estate assets before making their choice. "A property with better ratings shall attract more users, buyers or investors and thereby add value to the properties. The draft rating manual provides a methodology to assess the digital connectivity of properties and areas across various categories. Properties shall be evaluated based on defined parameters in the regulation such as fiber readiness, mobile network availability, in-building solutions and Wi-Fi infrastructure, service performance etc," Trai. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has fixed June 2 as the last date for comments and June 9 for counter comments.

Satcom guidelines: DoT looks to finalise key technical conditions

TRAI leaves spectrum sharing and coordination distance norms to DoT as satellite operators await clarity before launching services using C, Ku and Ka bands

4% of AGR as spectrum charge: Trai paves way for satellite internet

TRAI recommends 4 per cent AGR-based SUC for satcom, Rs 3,500 per MHz fee, no auctions, and exemptions for rural users to promote affordability and competition

Trai proposes 4% AGR charge, 5-year term for satellite spectrum use

Trai's recommendations clear yet another hurdle for satcom services in India

Reliance Jio tops March subscriber growth with 2.17 million additions

Reliance Jio led March mobile subscriber growth with 2.17 million additions as Airtel's pace slowed and Vodafone Idea reported a steep rise in user exits

Trai likely to adjust cable TV rules for clearer business picture

Lahoti added that Trai, in its recent review of the regulations in 2024 for cable TV, critically examined whether certain regulations were truly needed in the industry

Telcos gross revenue up 14% to ₹96,390 crore in Dec quarter: Trai

Telecom service providers reported a 14.07 per cent increase in their gross revenue to Rs 96,390 crore in the December quarter on a year-on-year basis, according to data published by telecom regulator Trai on Thursday. The telecom service providers (TSPs) had registered a gross revenue of Rs 84,500 crore in the year-ago period. According to Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicators for October-December, telecom service providers adjusted gross revenue (AGR), revenue from telecom services on which government calculates its levies, grew 14.89 per cent to Rs 77,934 crore during the period on a year-on-year basis from Rs 67,835 crore. While Reliance Jio led the chart with highest AGR of Rs 28,542.76 crore. Bharti Airtel's AGR growth rate at 27.31 per cent on a year-on-year basis was almost double of its rival Jio that recorded 14.8 per cent a year-on-year growth rate. Bharti Airtel posted AGR of Rs 26,073.7 crore during the quarter under review. Vodafone Idea AGR grew 6.69 per ce

Jio adds 1.76 mn subscribers in Feb, Vi losses shrink to 20K users: Trai

Vodafone Idea (Vi) continued to lose subscribers, albeit at a much slower rate

Bharti Airtel gained 1.65 million subscribers in January, says Trai

Jio controlled nearly 85 per cent of all 5G fixed wireless access connections

Private telcos publish 5G, 4G, 2G network coverage maps as per Trai order

Private telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have published 5G, 4G and 2G network coverage maps in compliance with sector regulator Trai order, while public sector firms BSNL and MTNL are yet to publish it. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) in a revised regulation on service quality norms for landline, mobile and broadband in August 2024, had mandated telecom operators to publish service-wise geospatial coverage maps on their websites on where wireless voice or wireless broadband service is available for subscription by consumers. "In a significant move to enhance transparency and empower mobile subscribers, Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) have published mobile network coverage maps on their websites, as per the mandate given by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)," the regulator said in a statement. As per the details shared by Trai, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea have published the coverage, while state-run BSN

Jio, Airtel, Vi plan roll out of built-in caller ID to curb spam calls

Telecom operators like Jio, Airtel, and Vi have engaged vendors for a caller ID service on all smartphone screens without requiring any third-party app like Truecaller

Telecom subscriber base grows to 1,189.92 million in Dec; Jio tops: Trai

The total telephone subscriber base in India grew marginally to 1,189.92 million in December 2024 with Jio adding the highest number of subscribers in both mobile and fixed-line segments, a Trai report released on Tuesday said. Total telephone subscribers stood at 1,187.15 million in November, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai). Reliance Jio Infocomm was the frontrunner with 476.58 million subscribers, followed by Bharti Airtel (289.31 million), and Vodafone Idea (126.38 million). While urban telephone subscriptions rose from 659.87 million in November to 663.37 million in December, rural subscriptions fell from 527.27 million to 526.56 million during the same period. Wireless subscribers grew from 1,148.65 million in November 2024 to 1,150.66 million in December 2024, at a monthly growth rate of 0.17 per cent. Wireless teledensity increased to 81.67 per cent at the end of December, against 81.59 per cent at the end of November. Reliance Jio added 3,906

Telecom operators hit back at DoT, Trai on service authorization plans

Say Trai's role may get diluted, satco, OTT concerns unmet

Jio, Airtel seek fair satellite spectrum rules as Starlink eyes India entry

Under the telecom law enacted in December 2023, satellite spectrum can be assigned administratively for a fee, whereas terrestrial spectrum is allocated through auctions

Dish CEO seeks rollout of Trai recommendation on reducing DTH licensing fee

The government should immediately implement sectoral regulator TRAI's recommendation to reduce the licensing fee from the current 8 per cent to 3 per cent of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR), said Dish TV CEO Manoj Dobhal on Thursday. He urged the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) to act swiftly as it can drive long-term sustainability and growth of the DTH industry, which is currently struggling. "Implementing TRAI's recommendations will unlock greater investment, foster innovation, and improve consumer access to quality services. A forward-looking regulatory approach is crucial for ensuring a competitive and thriving Pay TV ecosystem. We urge the MIB to expedite these much-needed reforms to support the industry's evolution in an increasingly digital landscape," Dobhal told PTI. On February 21, TRAI to ease the financial burden on DTH operators, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended a reduction in the authorisation fee from the current eight per .

No need for private 5G networks in India amid wide telecom reach: COAI

Trai has said private networks are non-starters, telcos argue