Trai is reportedly aiming to conclude the IUC review soon and will come out with a new framework
This came after Trai's meeting with telcos on Friday and there was consensus against such move
Incumbents say removal or lowering of IUC would hit growth of telecom infrastructure in rural areas
There is no justification for charging additional 25 per cent amount as reuse factor
According to a Trai, operators are charging exorbitant international roaming rates to some countrie
The telecom sector recently had several meetings with the govt to get a breather
To look for remedies at the whopping Rs 4.6 lakh crore debt that is ailing telcos
Incumbent operators also took up with Trai the issue of interconnect usage charges
The industry body, Taipa said no competence to levy and collect such tax under Indian Telegraph Act
Trai follows detailed discussions with international SIM card and global calling card companies
The CEOs will also meet Union Minister of Communication Manoj Sinha on June 22 or 23
Trai launches 'MyCall' app that enables subscribers to rate the quality of a phone call
Govt and regulator have refused to lower their guard on the issue of call drops
TRAI has invited comments from stakeholders by June 29 and counter comments by July 13
To issues like promotional offers and predatory pricing
Reliance Jio had filed the complaint with Trai against Bharti Airtel in April
Rising communication needs make it necessary for private players to venture into the space
Trai asserted all offerings by telcos need to be transparent, non-discriminatory and filed with Trai
To enable the subscribers to rate the service quality after completion of a call
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Monday commenced the consultation process to frame rules for network testing before full-fledged commercial launch, a move ostensibly taken in the light of controversy that erupted at the time of Reliance Jio's commercial launch.TRAI consultation paper has come after the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) requested it to provide its recommendations on testing of network before commercial launch of services including enrolment of customers for testing purposes, duration of testing period etc.The regulator said that the consultation paper has been prepared to discuss issues involved, possible solutions and framework to bring clarity on the matter.Incumbents including Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular had petitioned Telecom Disputes Settlement Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) alleging inaction by TRAI for Reliance Jio's alleged violation of the tariff orders and regulations.TRAI has said that the telecom service providers are required to install ...