Telecom Regulatory Authority of India

TRAI Extends Deadline For Comments On Regulatory Framework For Ground­ Based Broadcasters

The last date for receiving written comments from the stakeholders was fixed as 15th November, 2024 and counter comments, if any, by 29th November, 2024.

Nov 15, 2024, 16:01 PM IST

TRAI Extends Deadline For Consultation On T&C Of Network Authorisations

The last date for receiving written comments on the issues raised in the Consultation Paper from stakeholders was fixed as 12.11.2024 and for counter-comments as 19.11.2024.

Nov 12, 2024, 12:20 PM IST

TRAI Releases Consultation Paper On Framework For Service Authorisations

The comments/ counter-comments may be sent by 20 November counter-comments by 27 November respectively.

Oct 31, 2024, 10:37 AM IST

TRAI Blacklisted Over 50 Entities, Disconnecting 2.75 Lakh Telecom Connections

TRAI's stringent actions follow a troubling surge in complaints, with over 7.9 lakh grievances lodged against Unregistered Telemarketers (UTMs) in the first half of 2024 alone. 

Sep 03, 2024, 19:08 PM IST

TRAI Releases Consultation Paper For Formulation Of National Broadcasting Policy 2024

Written comments on the issues raised in the Consultation Paper are invited from stakeholders by 30th April 2024. 

Apr 02, 2024, 13:57 PM IST

Allow port out SMS facility irrespective of tariff offer, voucher value, TRAI tells telcos

TRAI said in the recent past it has received complaints from subscribers over their inability to send SMS on short code 1900 specified for UPC (Unique Porting Code) generation.

Dec 07, 2021, 20:03 PM IST

TRAI revises ‘New Tariff Order’ implementation deadline, NTO 2.0 will come into effect from April 1, 2022

TRAI has extended the implementation deadline for New Tariff Order (NTO) 2.0 from December 1, 2021, to April 1, 2022. 

Nov 11, 2021, 15:46 PM IST

TRAI launches TV channel selector web portal for DTH, cable TV subscribers

TRAI had launched the Channel Selector App which facilitates subscribers to view their TV subscription and modify the same in 2020.

Jun 16, 2021, 17:02 PM IST

TRAI writes to key ministries, associations, NIC, others on new norms for bulk SMS

The regulator has written to key stakeholders across sectors informing them at length about the rules, and urging them to advise entities and organisations under their jurisdiction to "strictly comply with the new regulatory requirement without further delay". The National Informatics Centre (NIC) provides technology support to governance services.

Mar 28, 2021, 16:27 PM IST

TRAI asks telcos to submit names of principal entities not following TCCCPR 2018 rules

In order to protect the interest of consumers, it has been decided that scrubbing of SMS by TSPs shall be suspended temporarily for seven days to enable the principal entities to register the template of SMS so that no inconvenience is faced by the customers.

Mar 12, 2021, 17:02 PM IST

TRAI implement new SMS template, disturbs OTP services

TRAI has directed the telcos to implement the new SMS template, and it has been live since midnight of March 8, 2021. Earlier, the telecom industry was not ready for this change and therefore, it led to the delay in the implementation of the new SMS template. 

Mar 08, 2021, 22:01 PM IST

‘Framework needed for telecom services development in Smart Cities at a cheaper cost’

Gupta said there are fundamentals requirements under which a framework has to be made to provide services inside buildings.

Sep 22, 2020, 13:27 PM IST

Telecom subscriber base falls to 116.3 crore in May: TRAI

The telecom subscriber base had declined 85.3 lakh in April, when the country was under complete lockdown, to 116.94 crore.

Aug 28, 2020, 11:05 AM IST

TRAI issues consultation paper on roadmap to promote broadband connectivity and enhanced broadband speed

The Consultation paper has been placed on TRAI's website.

Aug 20, 2020, 14:27 PM IST

TRAI launches channel selector app for DTH, cable TV subscribers

The App facilitates subscribers to check their own subscription, view all channels and bouquets provided by their DTH/ Cable Operator.

Jun 26, 2020, 11:40 AM IST

Consumers to have 200 channels instead of 100 in Rs 130, says TRAI

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has made amendments to New Tariff Order (NTO) allowing consumers to have 200 channels instead of 100 at the same price of Rs 130."There were 100 channels that were given at Rs 130 and it included mandatory channels broadcasted by Prasar Bharati. Now you have 200 channels in Rs 130 excluding the Prasar Bharati channels," said RS Sharma, TRAI Chairman.

Jan 13, 2020, 14:39 PM IST

Should zero mobile termination charge deadline be revised? TRAI seeks suggestion on Interconnect fee

Interconnection Usage Charges (IUC) are wholesale charges payable by a Telecom Service Provider (TSP)  to  another Telecom  Service  Provider (TSP) for origination, transiting, or termination  of the calls.

Sep 19, 2019, 13:04 PM IST

India's total telephone subscribers increased 0.22% to 1,186.63 in July

The overall Tele-density in India increased from 90.11 at the end of June 2019 to 90.23 at the end of July 2019 .

Sep 19, 2019, 12:10 PM IST

How long should an incoming call ring on your mobile - TRAI seeks suggestions

The objective of this consultation Paper is to discover values for duration of ringing which should be configured by all the telecommunication service providers to forced release calls in case no answer condition persists beyond the given duration.

Sep 17, 2019, 13:04 PM IST

Jio tops 4G chart with 21.3 mbps download speed; Vodafone in upload in August: TRAI

Reliance Jio was the fastest 4G operator in 2018 with highest average download speed in all 12 months, the telecom regulator data showed.

Sep 17, 2019, 12:00 PM IST