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Digital sovereignty: Trai bats for local manufacturing of telecom equipment

Trai stressed on the importance of providing opportunities for local players in the sector and called for sharp focus on digital infrastructure investments

TRAI launches channel selection app for easy subscription

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday launched a channel selector application which will facilitate consumers to view their TV subscription and choose the channels of their interest while removing the unwanted ones. In a statement, TRAI said that after issuing the new tariff order for broadcasting services it was noticed that consumers were facing difficulty to opt for TV channels or bouquets of their choice on the web portal or applications of their respective Distributed Platform Operators (DPO). Therefore, the authority decided to develop an app which will fetch data from DPOs. The channel selector app is presently functional with major DTH operators and Multi System Operators (MSO/cable operators). However, efforts are being made to integrate other service providers also on the platform, TRAI said. The regulator said it has developed the TV Channel Selector App to provide reliable, robust and transparent systems to television subscribers. The subscribers

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.

Trai removes clause requiring 50 paise charge on SMS beyond 100 per day

This means operators will have a free hand in fixing charges for such bulk SMSes by non-commercial users, and Trai's practice of forbearance will extend to such messages too, an official explained

Paytm claims telcos not preventing phishing; HC seeks Centre, Trai response

A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan issued notice to the Ministry of Communication, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and major mobile service providers

YES Bank acquires 24.19% stake in Dish TV through pledged shares

The bank's move to pick up a stake in Dish TV comes following an invocation of pledged shares to the tune of 445.3 mn in the firm, the lender said in a filing to the stock exchanges late on Friday.

Decide on floor price for tariffs to ensure sustainability: Telcos to Trai

COAI, whose members include Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio, has written to Trai seeking an open house discussion on the issue "at the earliest"

Reliance Jio leads in subscriber numbers in NCR, says Trai report

Reliance Jio added 271,000 subscribers in the month of January to achieve the milestone

Check applicable charges while joining online conference platforms: TRAI

The regulatory body urged the people to carefully check the terms and conditions before using dial-in service provided by online conferencing platforms

Trai begins open house talks, dialogue on floor price tariffs unlikely

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) source said the regulator may soon come out with a consultation paper dealing with bill shocks in international mobile roaming

Why is Trai trying the TV business?

The telecom authority's latest recommendations seek to quasi-nationalise a rating system that a competitive, largely private industry uses

$5.7 bn Jio-FB deal to become test case for regulatory, security concerns

Already some trader bodies have raised concerns over sharing the customer data with the Reliance group, which also runs modern retail stores under the Reliance Mart brand

BARC represents the marketing, advertising economy, says CEO Sunil Lulla

Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) became operational 5 years ago replacing Tam Media Research

Trai seeks BARC board overhaul; major implications for TV industry on anvil

BARC measures television viewership in India. Set up in 2015, members include advertisers, agencies, and broadcasters.

TV ratings agency needs reforms for credibility, says telecom regulator

TRAI said several concerns relating to neutrality and reliability of the existing rating system have been raised by stakeholders, which necessitated a need to review the existing system

TRAI allows mobile operators to decide international call termination rates

The regulator said that the international call termination charges will be brought under 'forbearence', which essentially means that the companies will have the flexibility to decide the tariffs

Trai hikes int'l call termination rates to 35-65 paise/min; telcos to gain

When contacted, industry body COAI said this is a move in the "right direction" and that Trai has taken into consideration the financial situation of the operators

Trai asks telcos for data on recharge pattern of prepaid users in lockdown

The communication from the regulator has gone to all operators, including state-owned telecom companies

Telecom subscriber growth slows down in Mar; Apr numbers likely to be muted

Experts said the lockdowns and curbs pulled down the fresh SIM connections for the month

Covid-19 lockdown: Trai asks telecos to extend validity on prepaid numbers

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has also sought details of the steps being taken to ensure availability of uninterrupted telecom services to such customers on a "priority basis"