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Trai mandates voice, SMS-only tariff plans despite Jio, Airtel, Vi oppositionTelecom regulator TRAI mandates affordable voice and SMS-only plans for consumers. Operators must offer special tariff vouchers with variou...
TRAI mandates more voice and SMS only recharge options; Vi shares soarTRAI has mandated telecom operators to offer more voice and SMS-only recharge options. These new rules aim to provide affordable choices fo...
Government dissolves 37-year-old Digital Communications Commission with immediate effectThe government has notified the dissolution of the Digital Communications Commission, the Department of Telecommunications' apex decision-m...
Indian broadcasters seek immediate restoration of BARC ratingsIndian broadcasters have called for the immediate restoration of BARC television ratings, saying the prolonged suspension has affected adve...
Village phones are changing as India's hinterland seeks something moreRural India's telecom landscape shifted from voice to data over a decade. Wireless connections grew significantly, replacing declining wire...
Trai mandates AI-based spam detection, imposes charge on robocalls to curb unsolicited callsTrai mandates telecom operators to use AI and machine learning for spam detection. A termination charge of ₹0.05 per minute is introduced f...
Trai tightens anti-spam rules, brings AI-based detection, automated calls under frameworkIndia's telecom regulator has strengthened anti-spam rules significantly. New regulations now include AI detection for suspected spam numbe...
No smartphone, no internet? PhonePe brings UPI to 220 million feature-phone usersAt the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, PhonePe announced UPI 123Pay support for its app on feature phones, taking the SMS-based, intern...
DTH operators provide over Rs 11,000 crore against MIB licence-fee demandsDTH operators have provisioned over eleven thousand crore rupees against disputed licence fee liabilities. This industry awaits a governmen...
Satcom to play key complementary role in reaching remote areas: TRAI ChairmanIndia is set to enhance connectivity in its challenging and remote areas through satellite communications. The Telecom Regulatory Authority...
MNP row: Trai to examine telcos' concerns against Vodafone IdeaTRAI will examine complaints from Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio over Vodafone Idea’s alleged offers aimed at getting customers to port to ...
COAI, British High Commission ink MoU for cooperation on AI, digital trust, intelligent connectivityCOAI and the British High Commission signed a pact for AI and digital trust. This collaboration aims to strengthen responsible technology-l...
AI can drive greater telecom network autonomy, but accountability remains crucial: TRAI ChairmanArtificial intelligence can enhance India's telecom network autonomy and efficiency. Increased automation must not compromise accountabilit...
AI can drive greater telecom network autonomy, but accountability remains crucial: TRAI ChairmanAddressing CO.AI 2026 in New Delhi, Lahoti said AI should expand human potential, empower human choice and protect human dignity, stressing...
Trai moves to keep legit AI calls off spam listTelecom regulator TRAI will soon introduce new rules for AI business calls. Businesses using automated systems must declare these calls to ...
TRAI repeals 12-minute TV advertisements cap following MIB rule changeTRAI has repealed its regulation capping television advertisements at twelve minutes per clock hour. This action follows the Ministry of In...
Revised TV, radio rules ease some industry concerns but leave OTT, sports uplinking issues unresolvedThe revised draft rules for television, radio and associated services address some industry concerns but leave questions over OTT, FAST and...
Digital Communications Commission approves Trai recommendations on satcom spectrumThe Digital Communications Commission approved most Trai recommendations for satellite spectrum. Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb, and Jio Satelli...
Telco operators reject quality of service norms for 5G slicingTelecom operators oppose Trai's draft quality of service norms for 5G network slicing. They argue proposed resource utilization benchmarks ...
Satcom spectrum fee: DCC may soon decide airwave charges, allocation termsA forthcoming inter-ministerial panel meeting will address the fees and allocation frameworks for satellite spectrum. It is anticipated tha...