TRAI begins free streaming TV regulation consultations after MIB reference, flags regulatory gapsIndia's telecom regulator TRAI is proposing new rules for streaming services like FAST. This aims to create a level playing field with trad...
07 Apr, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
TRAI proposes broadcast fee overhaul under new authorisation regimeTRAI recommends reducing fees and guarantees for broadcasting services and phasing out DTH license fees by FY27. It proposes transitioning ...
21 Feb, 2025, 09.56 PM IST
Jio, Airtel at loggerheads again over licence fee for DTH operatorsTelecom giants Jio and Airtel clash over DTH license fee waivers. Airtel advocates for complete removal, citing parity with other platforms...
05 Dec, 2024, 12.31 AM IST
Broadcasting Services: Trai bats for Unified AuthorisationThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) seeks industry feedback on a unified authorisation framework for broadcasting services as ...
31 Oct, 2024, 12.07 AM IST
Jio seeks revised consultation paper as it ignores level-playing field for spectrum allocationReliance Jio has urged Trai to revise its consultation paper on spectrum allocation for satellite communication, emphasiing the need for a ...
07 Oct, 2024, 06.36 PM IST
Jio pushes Trai to revise satcom paper on pricing, include level playing fieldReliance Jio urges TRAI to reconsider its consultation paper on satellite spectrum pricing. Jio feels the paper overlooks the need for a le...
07 Oct, 2024, 01.50 PM IST
Trai to discuss regulation for OTT apps separately; prioritise Satcom spectrum framework: ChairmanTelecom regulator Trai will prioritize satellite spectrum pricing before addressing regulation for OTT apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. A c...
25 Sep, 2024, 05.58 PM IST
Trai starts consultation on authorisation mechanismThe regulator will be giving its recommendations on terms and conditions, including fees etc that can be prescribed as part of the service ...
11 Jul, 2024, 10.31 PM IST
'Broadcasting policy must exclude OTT, online gaming and music': Stakeholders to TRAIMedia and entertainment industry stakeholders are urging the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to confine its recommendations on...
21 May, 2024, 12.53 AM IST
Trai paper on National Broadcasting Policy Soon: Chairman Anil Kumar LahotiTelecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) to issue consultation paper on the National Broadcasting Policy (NBP). Ministry seeks Trai's r...
07 Mar, 2024, 12.09 AM IST
Trai seeks stakeholder views on assignment of more spectrum to Railways for safety, security systemsIn the consultation paper, Trai sought stakeholder views on whether an additional 5 MHz (paired) spectrum in the 700 MHz band should be ass...
07 Feb, 2024, 10.27 PM IST
Trai extends deadline for views on critical topicsTelecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has extended the deadline several times to receive comments and counter-comments for an unprec...
08 Nov, 2023, 11.16 PM IST
Trai extends date for comments on OTT paperRegulating OTT apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal etc, is a much-anticipated consultation process, pitting the app makers and the startup...
18 Aug, 2023, 11.54 AM IST
TRAI consultation on encouraging innovative tech, business models via regulatory sandbox in digital communicationTelecom regulator TRAI has floated a discussion paper on encouraging innovative technologies, services, use cases, and business models thro...
22 Jun, 2023, 07.05 PM IST
TRAI extends deadline for satcom spectrum allocation paperTRAI has extended the last date to receive written comments and counter comments up to May 18 2023, and June 1 2023, respectively, keeping ...
02 May, 2023, 04.17 PM IST
Trai releases consultation paper on data communication services between aircraft, ground stationsConsidering that VHF data link services to provide Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting (ACAR) service can be beneficial to trac...
11 Dec, 2022, 04.14 PM IST
Trai to tackle regulatory imbalance in OTT consultation processThe regulator is holding an open house discussion in Bengaluru on April 24, followed by one in Delhi next month.
22 Apr, 2019, 11.12 AM IST