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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

Somasekhar Sundaresan: Trai has to be more than intuitive

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 to explore net neutrality models

Trai had said differential pricing for data service would not be allowed

Letters: Trai must change its focus

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

Trai to decide on SC order, we expect better service: Prasad

Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today said telecom operators must "heed properly" his call for improving service quality

No international data services beyond credit limit: Trai

Will be activated only after depositing the required amount.

Will take action for call drops to protect consumer interest: Trai to Supreme Court

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

We can review fines, if free calls given for drops: Trai tells SC

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

Trai sticks to stand on selling entire 700-MHz band

The auction has a potential to fetch Rs 5.36 lakh crore revenues for the govt.

Trai to finalise net neutrality in 'a couple of months'

Net neutrality means no discriminatory treatment by Internet service providers in terms of applications and content

Trai to comply with SC order on call drops: Chairman

Trai will conduct another round of drive tests in April to see if there is an improvement in the call drop problem