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TRAI proposes the use of Blockchain technology to curb spam calls and messages

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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is back again with new proposals that state the use of Blockchain technology to curb spam calls and messages. This move is to ensure that telemarketing messages are sent only to those who have subscribed to them, and that too by authorized entities. The proposed Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulation 2018 will empower billions of subscribers to take control of their voice and text communications. Continue reading “TRAI proposes the use of Blockchain technology to curb spam calls and messages”

Telecom Commission approves internet telephony, use of mobile services in flights and ships in India

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Telecom Commission on Tuesday has approved the proposal to allow internet telephony in the country as well as in-flight mobile services. With this new approval, users can now make calls to mobile phones as well as landlines using the Wi-Fi broadband. The proposals were approved by the commission chaired by telecom secretary Aruna Sundararajan. Continue reading “Telecom Commission approves internet telephony, use of mobile services in flights and ships in India”

You can soon use Mobiles and WiFi on Flights in India as TRAI releases recommendations

TRAI In Flight Connectivity

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today released recommendations on ‘In-Flight Connectivity’ paving the way for in-flight internet connectivity. In the recommendations, TRAI said that both IFC and MCA (Mobile communication on airspace) service should be permitted within minimum height restriction of 3000 meters in the Indian airspace. Continue reading “You can soon use Mobiles and WiFi on Flights in India as TRAI releases recommendations”

TRAI backs Net Neutrality, bars operators from discriminatory pricing of services

TRAI in new regulations on Tuesday has backed Net Neutrality and said that operators shouldn’t show any discrimination in traffic while providing internet access by either blocking or throttling apps, websites, and services or by offering ‘fast lanes’ to others.  Continue reading “TRAI backs Net Neutrality, bars operators from discriminatory pricing of services”

TRAI cuts Interconnection Usage Charges to 6 paise, will scrap charges from 2020

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has revised interconnection usage charges (IUC) after over 2 years. It has further reduced mobile to mobile to 6 paise per minute from 14 paise per minute from 2015. This comes after an open-house held by TRAI in July regarding interconnection usage charges (IUC) where Reliance Jio proposed to make IUC zero, while incumbents such as Airtel, Idea Cellular and Vodafone India were against it, demanding for IUC to be raised to 30-40 paise per minute. Continue reading “TRAI cuts Interconnection Usage Charges to 6 paise, will scrap charges from 2020”

TRAI releases consultation paper on Network testing before commercial launch

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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper on ‘Network testing before commercial launch of services’, following complaints by telecom operators against Reliance Jio over subscriber enrollment during its test phase prior to rolling out commercial services. “This is to discuss issues involved, possible solutions and framework to bring clarity on the matter,” said TRAI.
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TRAI questions Reliance Jio over extended offer for free services, Jio seeks time till Dec. 29

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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has questioned Reliance Jio to explain why extension of its free voice and data plan should not be seen as violation of existing regulations requiring promotional offers to be limited to 90 days. Reliance Jio has sought additional time till December 29 to respond to TRAI’s query.

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TRAI reduces transaction cost for USSD-based mobile banking and payment services from Rs. 1.50 to 50 paise

Following Demonetisation, The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has reduced tariff for the use of USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) for USSD-based mobile banking and payment services from Rs 1.50 to Rs. 50 to promote digital transactions through the USSD channel. Continue reading “TRAI reduces transaction cost for USSD-based mobile banking and payment services from Rs. 1.50 to 50 paise”

TRAI recommends Rs. 3050 crore penalty on Airtel, Vodafone and Idea for denial of interconnection to Reliance Jio

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Reliance Jio had filed several complaints with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) against incumbent operators who failed to provide sufficient POIs to Jio. Yesterday TRAI in separate letters to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) secretary, has recommended a total penalty of Rs. 3050 core on Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular in circles where the point of interconnect (PoI) congestion exceeded the permissible limit of 0.5%. Continue reading “TRAI recommends Rs. 3050 crore penalty on Airtel, Vodafone and Idea for denial of interconnection to Reliance Jio”

TRAI rolls out Analytics Portal to offer information on operator’s network coverage, call drops

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In a bid to help users in detail about network coverage and Quality of Service (QoS) of their telecom operators, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has rolled out Analytics Portal.

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TRAI releases guidelines for sale of international roaming SIM cards and global calling cards

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TRAI has released guidelines for international data roaming and global calling cards. The authority has recommended that international SIM cards and global calling cards companies must provide itemized bill to customers within 10 days of culmination of the journey.

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Facebook withdraws Free Basics, HTC One M10 launch details and more – FoneArena Daily

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Check out the new FoneArena Daily video that gives you a quick roundup of today’s technology news. Continue reading “Facebook withdraws Free Basics, HTC One M10 launch details and more – FoneArena Daily”

TRAI supports Net Neutrality, bans differential pricing

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has ruled in favour of Net Neutrality putting an end to a long on-going debate. The authority has announced that “no service provider can offer or charge discriminatory tariffs for data services on the basis of content”. TRAI has ordered the same under ‘Prohibition of Discriminatory Tariffs for Data Services Regulation’.

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