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COAI wants telcos to discuss issue of interconnect usage charges reasonably
The IUC was originally proposed to be made nil from January 1, 2020. But Trai is now reviewing the timeline
 "COAI wants telcos to discuss issue of interconnect usage charges reasonably")
Telcos get time till November 11 to implement revamped MNP norms
The revamped MNP will make the process faster and simpler, and Trai has cut migration process time within a service area to just two days from seven
 "Telcos get time till November 11 to implement revamped MNP norms")
Telecom sector revenue slips 7%, licence fee falls over 10% in 2018: Trai
The adjusted gross revenue earned by companies from sale of telecom services dropped over 10% to Rs 144,446 crore during 2018 from Rs 160,814 crore in 2017
 "Telecom sector revenue slips 7%, licence fee falls over 10% in 2018: Trai")
Explained: Why Jio is battling incumbents over interconnect user charges
Why are missed calls such a big deal for leading telcos?
 "Explained: Why Jio is battling incumbents over interconnect user charges")
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")
Rs 8,588-crore telecom infrastructure projects receive DCC approval
DoT gears up to hold 5G spectrum auctions by January 2020
 "Rs 8,588-crore telecom infrastructure projects receive DCC approval")
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 has widest 4G network, Airtel's network grows 3-fold: Trai
Bharti Airtel's 4G coverage is less than half of Reliance Jio's but it has expanded its network more than three-folds since September 2017
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")
High prices deterring telcos from bidding for 5G spectrum: Industry group
The industry laments that the spectrum prices proposed in India are four times higher than other markets
 "High prices deterring telcos from bidding for 5G spectrum: Industry group")
E&V spectrum use likely to reduce 50% of licensed tower congestion
Department of telecommunications is divided on the allocation of these two spectrum bands
 "E&V spectrum use likely to reduce 50% of licensed tower congestion")
50 shades of TV viewing: How Trai's new tariff order made it complicated
Trai's new tariff order has ushered in transparency and plugged leakages, bringing in better revenues for the industry. But it has made it more expensive to watch TV
 "50 shades of TV viewing: How Trai's new tariff order made it complicated")
Trai consultation paper on DTN platform services lists four key concerns
One of the main issues raised in the consultation paper released today is exclusivity of content provided by distribution platform owners
 "Trai consultation paper on DTN platform services lists four key concerns")
Best of BS Opinion: How govt should use RBI payout, G7's relevance and more
Finance Minister's stimulus measures and the RBI's decision to transfer about Rs 1.76 trillion to the government have spurred the markets
 "Best of BS Opinion: How govt should use RBI payout, G7's relevance and more")
Why TRAI doesn't like bundling
A new consultation paper raises hackles in the television industry
 "Why TRAI doesn't like bundling")
Best of BS Opinion: Job crisis in rural India and need for peace in Kashmir
Rural India is witnessing the highest labour participation rate in over a year, but it is not finding jobs
 "Best of BS Opinion: Job crisis in rural India and need for peace in Kashmir")
Protect TV's diversity
Trai should minimise intervention in channel pricing
New tariff plan paints grim prospects for lifestyle, travel, niche channels
Trai Consultation paper released last week seeks to clampdown on bouquets
Competition Commission must study foreign firms' conduct, says Sitharaman
The CCI is already studying the new economy segment to understand how some companies abuse dominant positions
 "Competition Commission must study foreign firms' conduct, says Sitharaman")