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DoT urges space dept, defence to vacate spectrum for 5G roll-out: Report

Differences among the DoT, Department of Space (DoS) and the defence ministry have led to delay in rollout of 5G services in the country

Reliance Jio continues to remain the fastest mobile network: Trai

Vodafone recorded the highest speed in terms of upload in September, according to the latest data from the telecom regulator

Jio fastest network with 19.3 mbps download speed; VIL tops in upload: Trai

Reliance Jio continues to remain the fastest mobile network with an average download speed of 19.3 mbps, while Vodafone recorded the highest speed in terms of upload in September

Top headlines: Telcos battle over subscribers; new stimulus for demand

From govt announcing new scheme to boost consumer spending to telcos war over subscriber base, here are top headlines this morning

Jio becomes first telco to cross 400 million subscribers mark: Trai

The overall telecom subscriber base increased marginally to 116.4 crore in July from 116 crore in June

Ensure international roaming service is inactive by default: Trai to telcos

TRAI also outlined a slew of informational measures and disclosures that are required to be made by service providers upfront, to safeguard consumers from bill shocks due to usage of such services

Pharma secy P D Vaghela to take over as new Trai chairman from R S Sharma

The Gujarat-cadre IAS officer has also served in the state as commissioner of commercial tax. He was also instrumental in bringing GST in 2017

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