Telecom industry divided on Airtel's 5G priority plan; Jio, Vi call for regulatory clarityBharti Airtel's new priority 5G service for postpaid customers is causing a stir. Rivals Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio are calling for reg...
27 May, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Cable, DTH vs streaming: Battle lines drawn at Trai over FAST TV rulesIndia's old television distributors and new digital companies are in a regulatory fight. The debate is about whether internet-delivered TV ...
18 May, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Trai begins exploring spectrum allocation, pricing norms for wireless communication from vehiclesIndia's telecom regulator TRAI is exploring spectrum rules for vehicle communication. This move paves the way for autonomous cars. The Depa...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
TRAI seeks stakeholder input to boost public Wi-Fi expansion across IndiaTelecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday released a consultation paper on the "Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in Indi...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Broadcast ecosystem may be headed for regulatory resetIndia's broadcast sector is set for a major regulatory overhaul. TRAI is planning a broad review of pricing, distribution, and platform rul...
13 Apr, 2026, 12.20 AM 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
TRAI proposes voice-SMS only plans across validity periods; seeks comments till April 28TRAI is proposing new rules for telecom companies. These rules aim to increase the availability of plans that offer only voice calls and SM...
07 Apr, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
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 tightens reporting normsTelecom operators face tougher penalties for late tariff reports and data submissions. Trai has introduced new rules with graded fines and ...
25 Mar, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Trai's satcom paper seems to have sidestepped level playing field: former SC Judge to JioReliance Jio, citing a legal opinion from former Supreme Court Judge L Nageshwara Rao, criticized India's telecom regulator, Trai, for over...
06 Nov, 2024, 11.17 PM IST
Trai mulls over withdrawal of OTT licensing consultationIndia's telecom regulator, Trai, is considering withdrawing its consultation paper on licensing for OTT communication services. This follow...
26 Sep, 2024, 01.50 PM IST
Can regulate cloud service companies under Trai Act: RS SharmaThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has claimed complete jurisdiction to regulate cloud service providers such as Amazon Web Services...
29 Feb, 2020, 08.33 AM IST
TRAI begins consultation on regulatory regime for OTT servicesOTT services refer to applications and services that are accessible over the Internet and ride on an operator's network. Skype, Viber, What...
12 Nov, 2018, 04.30 PM IST
Trai consultation paper on spectrum holding soonAccording to the prevalent rules, an operator can hold a maximum 25% of the total spectrum allotted in a circle and up to 50% of the airwav...
17 Oct, 2017, 12.51 AM IST
TRAI's network testing consultation a deliberate exercise to defeat plea against Reliance Jio: Vodafone to HCThe TRAI, on the other hand, said that Vodafone should participate in the consultative process, for which the last date for seeking comment...
08 May, 2017, 10.25 PM IST
Open to idea of free internet, says Trai chiefRS Sharma said the proposal, which is at a consultation stage, does not violate net neutrality and is not in variance with Trai's February ...
28 May, 2016, 07.49 AM IST
- Trai seeks view on spectrum allocation for short range communication
Trai today floated a consultation paper seeking views of the industry on spectrum allocation for short-range communication technologies.
26 Dec, 2011, 04.51 PM IST