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To check spam, Trai plans to regulate telemarketersThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) will soon introduce a consultation paper detailing a regulatory framework for telemarketer...
Missed call telcos say Trai norms to curb spam may just be a damp squibIndia's telcos criticize the new Trai regulations aimed at curbing spam, arguing that the measures unduly burden telecom providers while le...
COAI raises concerns over Trai's recommendations for service authorisations frameworkCOAI is worried about Trai's new service authorisation framework, urging retention of the contractual nature of licences to ensure regulato...
Telcos oppose 'service authorisation', see threat of regulatory uncertaintyAll three private carriers - Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) - unanimously stated during a consultation process of the r...
Don’t force-fit the Broadcast Bill into an outdated construct of cable televisionIndia's proposed broadcast Bill mandates content creators like MrBeast to register as OTT broadcasters and adhere to stringent content cert...
OTT industry seeks help over anti-tobacco warning regulationsThe video over-the-top (OTT) sector has sought help from the information and broadcasting ministry and health ministry to find workable sol...
COAI asks Govt to push LTGs to share 5G infra costs with telcosThe COAI white paper added that with digital convergence happening rapidly across sectors, especially with 5G, 5G+ and aspirations for a 6G...
Draft Broadcasting Bill raises new questions on OTTs, costsExperts have also sought clarity on whether such apps will be regulated by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), Department o...
Govt content review proposal worries broadcasters, OTT companiesConcerns loom over TV broadcasters and streaming platforms as they grapple with the potential ramifications of the Ministry of Information ...
IAMAI, BIF oppose telco's demands to regulate OTTs, charge 'fair share'Industry groups including ITI, ADIF, IAMAI, and BIF have opposed telcos' demand to regulate over-the-top (OTT) services and charge fees, ci...
Startups bat for net-neutrality, 128 founders write to TRAIIn February 2016, Trai issued the Prohibition of Discriminatory Tariffs for Data Services Regulations restricting the discriminatory prices...
Industry bodies call for draft Telecom Bill reviewThe statement signed by App Association, Asia Internet Coalition, Computer and Communications Industry Association, Information Technology ...
Consumer internet firms seek clarity from government on new telecom billPrivacy experts are of the view that OTT and digital communication platforms, which are currently regulated under the IT Act, have enough s...
Govt notifies new rules governing digital mediaThe move expected to significantly alter the way social media firms such as Google, Facebook and Twitter as well as streaming services Netf...
'OTT norms will lead to a rise in litigation'“Most of the OTT (over-the-top) services should not have any problems with self-classification or putting systems in place,” said a senior ...
Telcos to also come under regulatory scrutiny of revised intermediary rules"We are studying the regulations…the telcos with value added services will come under the OTT regulations," said a senior executive in one ...
Telcos, internet firms for lawful interception of OTT messagesFirms tell Trai that access is critical for investigation of criminal, anti-national and anti-social activities on internet apps & services.