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Trai to fix new service quality norms for mobile data

In the consultation paper we will discuss what can be the average criteria: R S Sharma

Free data welcome but differences galore

Even as most of the telecom operators are open to the idea of providing free data, they have questioned the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (Trai's) proposal of a telecom network agnostic platform while some internet companies have expressed concern that it might violate the principle of net neutrality.Operators say if free data can be offered by a non-telecom service provider (TSP), then there is no rationale for Trai to exclude the TSPs, in view of the fact that a TSP-agnostic platform could also indulge in the gatekeeping functions.The regulator, which is exploring a 'toll free' number like facility for accessing online platforms, received comments from 11 telecom operators including internet service providers, 25 companies and organisations, 14 individual who addressed questions raised in the paper and hundreds of one line comments from individuals.Internet-based companies like Hike Messenger, Times Internet and Medianama appreciated the move but with a caution that the fin

Most telcos fail call drop test in Ahmedabad, says Trai

The regulator has conducted the drive tests in Ahmedabad from May 18-20, in Lucknow on May 18-19 and on May 20 in Kanpur

Trai app to check internet speed offered by telcos

The idea behind is that customers should know about the experience of different networks to select the best operator in their locality

Trai seeks feedback on opening DTT

Digital terrestrial transmission is markedly different from the direct-to-home or cable network services

Trai seeks opinion of stakeholders on internet telephony

The telecom regulator sought opinion of stakeholders on issues like entry fee, call termination charges and allocation of numbering resources

Trai floats consultation paper on Internet Telephony

On various matters ranging from additional entry fee, call termination charges to quality of service parameters

Telcos better network quality, more to be done for call drops: Trai

According to report, Chandigarh is among the better performing cities where most of the operators met call drop rate parameter

Trai extends deadline for consultation paper on Free Data

Last of date for receipt of comments and counter comments on Free Data has been extended till June 30 and July 14 respectively

Telecom minister dashes Trai's penal power hopes

The regulator had sought powers to levy a penalty of up to Rs 10 crore and a jail term of up to two years for executives of telcos that failed to meet its regulation

Trai floats new paper to plug conference call gaps

Trai has sought public comments on whether there is a need for a stand-alone licence to provide audio conferencing service

Telecom Minister rules out penal power to Trai

The move came after the Supreme Court on May 11 quashed a Trai order which mandated mobile service providers to compensate Re 1 for every call drop with maximum of Rs 3 a day

TRAI changes norms for submission of accounts by service providers

According to the new changes, operators will be liable to merge the access service (full mobility) and access service (WLL) as access service (wireless)

Reasons why telecom operators and TRAI have failed to see eye to eye

The relationship between the industry and regulator has steadily deteriorated ever since the call drop issue became an issue ahead of the Bihar elections

Trai to seek call masking details from telecom operators

The SC recently quashed a rule that mandated telecom operators to compensate consumers Rs 1 for each call drop with the upper limit at Rs 3 a day

Trai seeks to give telcos better access to buildings

This comes at a time when tension between Trai and telcos has peaked, following the regulator's recent test drive in Delhi

Operators lock horns with regulator over VoIP rules

Telecom operators contend that internet telephony is permitted to all mobile and internet service providers since 2006

Trai seeks penal powers as telcos fail call drop test

The apex Court recently quashed a rule, which mandated telecom operators to compensate consumers

Trai issues pre-consultation paper on net neutrality to spot issues

There has been a conflict between telecom operators, Internet companies, consumers interest on issue of net neutrality

Govt asks Trai for comprehensive paper on net neutrality

Discussion moves beyond differential pricing to blocking and throttling of speed, creation of fast lanes