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
This comes at a time when tension between Trai and telcos has peaked, following the regulator's recent test drive in Delhi
Telecom operators contend that internet telephony is permitted to all mobile and internet service providers since 2006
The apex Court recently quashed a rule, which mandated telecom operators to compensate consumers
There has been a conflict between telecom operators, Internet companies, consumers interest on issue of net neutrality
Discussion moves beyond differential pricing to blocking and throttling of speed, creation of fast lanes
In its effort to penalise telecom service providers for call drops but capping the compensation, Trai resorted to guesswork. A regulator that seeks transparency in the voluntary conduct of those it regulates should lead by example
Trai had said differential pricing for data service would not be allowed
With reference to the editorial, "Improve telecom infra" (May 13), the Supreme Court has ruled against the imposition of penalty for call drops by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai). The court's decision would help all stakeholders focus more on core issues.Technology has to keep pace with the rapid increase in consumer access in the digital era. As intricacy and spread leapfrog, it is imperative that sophistication is assisted by unfailing connectivity. Even existing call drop norms need to be improved, as we get into more complex applications and higher density. Technology and the internet, in particular, have blurred the traditional boundaries between computing, telecommunications and broadcasting; in fact, the boundaries would now increasingly overlap.It is time Trai shifted its focus from licensing, which prevents it from becoming a true enabler of convergence. Developing technologies must be piloted and leveraged for economic growth. Trai must be equipped to switch from
Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today said telecom operators must "heed properly" his call for improving service quality
Will be activated only after depositing the required amount.
The bench after conclusion of the Trai's argument asked the telecom operators to make any rejoinder arguments if any and posted the matter for further hearing on May 3
The Attorney General said that telecom companies are responsible for majority of the call drops attributable to the networks but they don't bother to invest on technology
The auction has a potential to fetch Rs 5.36 lakh crore revenues for the govt.
Net neutrality means no discriminatory treatment by Internet service providers in terms of applications and content
Trai will conduct another round of drive tests in April to see if there is an improvement in the call drop problem
The Delhi HC yesterday upheld Trai's decision making it mandatory for cellular operators to compensate subscribers for call drops from January 1, 2016
When operators issue new connections using the Aadhaar card, it would speed up the verification process as everything will be done online