TRAI enforces new rules for SIM Porting, effective July 1

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) made updates on March 15 to prevent users from changing their network provider through porting if they’ve recently replaced their SIM card. Continue reading “TRAI enforces new rules for SIM Porting, effective July 1”

Government aims to curb pesky calls with drafted guidelines

Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), led a meeting to address the persistent issue of unwanted promotional calls from businesses, as shared by the DoCA in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday. Continue reading “Government aims to curb pesky calls with drafted guidelines”

TRAI issues warning on fraudulent mobile disconnection calls

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a cautionary message urging the public to be wary of messages claiming to be from TRAI. TRAI clarifies that it does not engage in the blocking or disconnection of any individual’s mobile number. Continue reading “TRAI issues warning on fraudulent mobile disconnection calls”

TRAI directs telcos to submit QoS reports for each state, UT

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has asked mobile and landline operators to submit quality of service (QoS) data on a quarterly basis from January to March in order to enable the most accurate tracking and analysis of telcos’ services in the face of increasing call dropout rates. Continue reading “TRAI directs telcos to submit QoS reports for each state, UT”

BIF backs government’s broadband speed boost by 400%

The Broadband India Forum (BIF) highly praised the Government of India for increasing the minimum speed for defining broadband from 512Kbps to 2Mbps, a four-fold improvement. This is an important move for consumers and will likely lead to an increase in per capita data consumption and better service. Continue reading “BIF backs government’s broadband speed boost by 400%”

TRAI’s Caller ID proposal poses threat to privacy: IAMAI

The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) claims that the proposed mandate by TRAI to display callers’ names, known as Calling Name Presentation (CNAP), will pose a threat to privacy. CNAP, which was proposed by TRAI in November 2022, is intended to enable users to identify incoming callers. Continue reading “TRAI’s Caller ID proposal poses threat to privacy: IAMAI”

TRAI begins consultation for caller ID display on phones

In regard to mobile phone Caller Name Presentation (CNAP), TRAI has released a consultation document for public review. Recently, TRAI announced the use of AI and ML to curb spam calls and messages. Continue reading “TRAI begins consultation for caller ID display on phones”

India’s telecom subscriber base increased by 2.9 million in May 2022: TRAI

According to the data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, the number of telephone subscribers in India increased from 1,167.82 million at the end of April-22 to 1,170.73 million at the end of May-22, thereby showing a monthly growth rate of 0.25%. Continue reading “India’s telecom subscriber base increased by 2.9 million in May 2022: TRAI”

TRAI orders telcos to allow SMS for porting regardless of tariffs

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has ordered telcos to allow users to be able to port out to another telecom operator irrespective of their prepaid or postpaid tariff value. Continue reading “TRAI orders telcos to allow SMS for porting regardless of tariffs”

TRAI confirms 10-digit numbering for mobile services will continue

TRAI, the telecom regulator of India last week issued recommendations on ‘Ensuring Adequate Numbering Resources for Fixed Line and Mobile Services’. Some reported that TRAI has recommended 11-digit numbering scheme for mobile services. However, TRAI today clarified that it has not recommended 11-digit numbering scheme for mobile services and the country will continue to follow a 10-digit numbering. Continue reading “TRAI confirms 10-digit numbering for mobile services will continue”

TRAI seeks views to regulate OTT apps like WhatsApp, Skype and more

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has determined to sort views on whether to regular communication apps such as WhatsApp, Skype, and Viber. This comes to light mainly because of economic and security matters. In a paper released Monday, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India asked views of the industry to identify which of these apps should be regarded as providing the same services like mobile phone operators. Continue reading “TRAI seeks views to regulate OTT apps like WhatsApp, Skype and more”

Tech Mahindra, Microsoft to use Blockchain to fight spam calls in India

Tech Mahindra today announced that it is collaborating with Microsoft to create a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)-based solution to build a robust ecosystem in line with the regulations issued by TRAI. It is based on Blockchain technology and built on Microsoft Azure the solution. Continue reading “Tech Mahindra, Microsoft to use Blockchain to fight spam calls in India”

TRAI releases 4G and 5G spectrum recommendations, price for next auction

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) just released recommendations on Auction of Spectrum in 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, including 5G spectrum – 3300-3400 MHz and 3400-3600 MHz bands after the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)   requested TRAI to provide applicable reserve price, quantum of spectrum to be auctioned and associated conditions for auction of spectrum. This includes 3300-4200MHz bands, which  likely to emerge as primary band for early 5G introduction. Continue reading “TRAI releases 4G and 5G spectrum recommendations, price for next auction”

TRAI’s new regulations offers users more control to block pesky calls

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In a relief to telecom customers in India, TRAI in unsolicited commercial communication rules under which an individual can now revoke permission that they have granted to any commercial entity for a service. A month after the rules are notified, users can set their preferences on when they would like to receive commercial communications as well as preferred modes of communication- call or SMS. Continue reading “TRAI’s new regulations offers users more control to block pesky calls”

Telecom Commission approves new net neutrality recommendations proposed by TRAI

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Indian Telecom Commission, decision-making body in the telecom ministry has approved net neutrality recommendations proposed by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). These rules restrict telecom operators from discriminating against Internet content and services or grant higher speed for those who pay a premium. Continue reading “Telecom Commission approves new net neutrality recommendations proposed by TRAI”