Airtel’s new priority plan under govt lensCentre and Trai are examining Airtel's new 'Priority Postpaid' service, which uses network slicing for a superior experience. Authorities a...
22 May, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Apple flags handset modification hurdles for satellite D2D rollout in IndiaApple advises against hardware changes for direct-to-device satellite links in India. The company prioritizes current mobile networks. Othe...
17 May, 2026, 06.50 AM IST
Reliance Industries shares in focus as Mukesh Ambani eyes satellite foray to take on StarlinkReliance Industries is evaluating a multi-billion-dollar entry into satellite communications, focusing on low Earth orbit networks under Ji...
06 May, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
Reliance eyes billions in LEO satellites to build India's answer to StarlinkReliance Industries is set to make a significant entry into satellite communications. The company plans a multi-billion dollar investment i...
06 May, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
US citizen, NRI detained at Srinagar airport for possessing satellite PhoneA US citizen, Jeffrey Scott Prather, and an Indian national residing in the US, Haldar Koushik, were detained at Srinagar International Air...
19 Apr, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Trai weighs direct satellite-to-mobile communication servicesIndia's telecom regulator Trai is exploring direct satellite communication to mobile phones. This aims to provide seamless connectivity acr...
08 Apr, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
Japan to create special cell to push FDI into IndiaJapan's Foreign Ministry is launching a new center to help Japanese companies invest in India. This initiative aims to overcome challenges ...
31 Mar, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
TRAI to review of interconnection regulations; floats discussion paperTelecom regulator TRAI is reviewing all nine interconnection regulations. Stakeholder views are sought on satellite-based networks and IP i...
10 Nov, 2025, 07.23 PM IST
DoT okays majority of Trai suggestions on service authorisationThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has approved most of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (Trai) recommendations on a new...
14 Jan, 2025, 08.58 AM IST
Trai reviewing norms for inactive landline and mobile connections, seeks feedbackThe telecom regulator is seeking input on defining inactive landline and mobile connections as part of a discussion paper for a revised nat...
06 Jun, 2024, 09.23 PM IST
No decision yet on having similar rules for OTTs and telcos: officialThe definition of telecommunications in the 2023 Bill is taken from the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act 1933. As per that, telegraph means a...
20 Dec, 2023, 09.00 AM IST
Extension of deadline to comment on CP titled Definition of International TrafficTrai released the consultation paper on May 2 after a request by two entities to instruct telecom service providers (TSPs) to allow transmi...
30 May, 2023, 03.08 PM IST
Google, Apple facing anti-competitive complaint in MexicoThe complaint was brought to Mexico's telecommunications regulator IFT yesterday by Mony de Swaan Addati, who once headed the former teleco...
11 Sep, 2022, 06.04 PM IST
Trai, Malaysian Telecom Regulator ink pactThe two telecom regulators on Tuesday signed a letter of intent (LoI), under which they will exchange information and regulatory best pract...
23 Aug, 2017, 01.10 AM IST
- DoT panel for clipping TRAI powers in telecom licencing issue
DoT is mulling clipping sector regulator TRAI's power on framing licence guidelines and enforcement of licence condition that includes moni...
15 Jan, 2013, 09.16 PM IST
Telecom regulator Trai lowers charges for submarine cable landing stationsTrai today lowered the access facilitation charges (AFC) for submarine cable landing stations to reduce communication cost for BPOs and sma...
21 Dec, 2012, 09.35 PM IST
US House passes resolution to keep internet out of UN controlThe bipartisan resolution comes as the countries are attending the United Nations conference on telecommunications this week in Dubai.
06 Dec, 2012, 12.29 PM IST