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Looking forward to work with new TRAI chief for telecom growth: COAI

Industry body COAI on Monday said it looks forward to working with new TRAI chairman P D Vaghela, as it sought continued support of the telecom regulator

Not possible to please everyone, not in a popularity contest: Trai's Sharma

Like every other industry, telecom also has demand and supply side aspects to be taken into consideration, said Sharma

Senior bureaucrat P D Vaghela appointed TRAI chairman, says DoPT

Vaghela, a 1986-batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre, is currently Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals

Is Digital India faltering? Targets still in search of finding a connect

After two years, only 6 per cent of the target has been achieved with 306,000 hot spots in the country, according to the DigiAnalysis data, updated till August 2019

Neutrality must for platforms, app stores, devices: Outgoing Trai chief

Trai recently mooted that the telecom department should establish a multi-stakeholder body to ensure that internet access providers adhere to the provisions of net neutrality

Trai drops probe against Voda Idea on priority plan as telco tweaks offer

Telecom regulator Trai has decided to drop proceedings against Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) in priority plan matter after the telco withdrew contentious claims on faster speed and modified its offering

Reliance Jio adds 4.4 mn users, Vodafone Idea down by 4.8 mn in June

Vodafone Idea has lost more than 30% of user base since 2018 merger

Lack of uniform ICT solutions a risk for smart cities, says Trai

The regulator is of the view that lack of uniform solution can lead to proprietary issues and prevent integration for a seamless digital revolution in the urban infrastructure.

Trai chief calls for creating shareable telecom infra in buildings

Trai Chairman R S Sharma said that contrary to general perception that availability of mobile towers will solve all problems, in-building connectivity still remains a challenge.

Delhi HC asks TRAI to take action against those not complying with norms

The court noted that TRAI's counsel has shown some definitions of provisions but said they are of no use if no action is to be taken by the telecom regulator after issuance of show cause notices.

Delhi and Mumbai slide in ARPU ranking, Kerala remains No. 1: Trai data

Reverse migration of labour led to a fall in ARPUs in the metros

WFH, e-learning fuel demand for big investments in digital infra: Trai head

Sharma said that creation of robust telecom infrastructure - a capital-intensive sector -- will play a key role in seamless connectivity, which is essence of true digitisation

Trai issues fresh tariff disclosure norms to bring in transparency

Trai has now directed telcos to publish, within 15 days, each tariff plan for postpaid and prepaid subscribers, service area wise

TRAI issues rules for clear communication of tariff plans, terms by telcos

TRAI issued a fresh set of rules for publication and advertisement of tariff plans by telcos, in a bid to boost transparency in mobile offers and to help subscribers make informed decisions

VIL drops faster speed claim in RedX offering, files revised plan with Trai

Faced with regulatory heat on its controversial plan, VIL has dropped faster data speed claims, which formed a prominent part of its pay-more-for-priority-treatment offering

Ministry move on OTT communication players likely to hit Trai wall

The guidelines seek obligations for intermediaries (OTT communication players) to enable traceability to determine the originator of information for assistance to law enforcement agencies

Telecom operators sound alarm over India-specific standard for 5G

The operators would rather go along with the global standards set by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project or 3GPP

Trai decision on OTT services a forward-looking approach: Broadband group

TRAI's decision to not regulate OTT services is a forward-looking approach in interest of the consumers and will aid the progress of the sector, BIF said

Trai rules out intervention for OTT services; COAI says issues unaddressed

Trai further said that no regulatory interventions are needed for privacy and security related issues of OTT services for now

Raising broadband quality, speed requires holistic approach: Trai official

Raising quality and speed of broadband for better experience involves a multi-pronged approach, and Trai has made suggestions including strengthening of infrastructure, proliferation of WiFi hotspots