70-80% of India's mobile data consumed indoors: TRAI chiefTelecom Regulatory Authority of India is pushing for better indoor mobile connectivity. Most data is used indoors, but coverage is lacking....
25 Aug, 2025, 06.21 PM IST
The search is on behind closed doors; 5G has to reach thereDespite the push from telecom carriers and the government, providing seamless 4G and 5G connectivity inside buildings in India faces hurdle...
16 Aug, 2025, 11.57 AM IST
Trai seeks views on backhaul spectrum pricing in relief push for telcos, Vodafone Idea could benefit mostThe telecom regulator, TRAI, is reviewing the pricing and assignment of backhaul airwaves, potentially easing the financial strain on telec...
29 May, 2025, 08.55 AM IST
Trai's rating platform to assess, rate properties on quality of digital connectivityThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is launching a new rating platform to evaluate and assign star-based ratings to properties...
25 Oct, 2024, 10.52 PM IST
Trai seeks govt clarity on backhaul spectrum rulesTrai has requested clarifications from the government regarding backhaul spectrum allocation as per the new Telecommunications Act. The reg...
12 Aug, 2024, 08.56 AM IST
Reliance Jio seeks DoT nod to widen E-band spectrum useThe telecom market leader’s move seeking mobile use for E-band comes ahead of an expected consultation paper by Trai on the mode of allocat...
13 Sep, 2023, 09.57 AM IST
5G auction strategy to depend on final reserve price finalized by govt: Airtel CEO Gopal VittalVittal claimed that Airtel is “fully ready for 5G” with its core network, radio network and transport network being fully future proofed.
18 May, 2022, 05.16 PM IST
Trai may seek views on deploying telecom infrastructure in buildingsThe regulator is likely to advocate "ratings of buildings" based on their readiness for digital connectivity and inside coverage, indicatin...
27 Dec, 2021, 09.53 AM IST
Wi-Fi 6: HFCL, Qualcomm team up to make in India for the world"We are working with Qualcomm for the development of Wi-Fi 6 products which is next generation of Wi-Fi, and compatible and complementary t...
09 Feb, 2021, 05.09 PM IST
Network gear can't be blamed for slow Internet speeds, say fixed speed can't be guaranteedAll three telcos again called on the government to reduce the burden of financial levies on telecom carriers such as license fee (LF) and s...
11 Nov, 2020, 02.39 PM IST
Telecom regulator may suggest new spectrum bands for 5G servicesIn August 2018, the regulator has recommended airwaves in the 3300-3600Mhz band for the use of 5G applications.
11 Feb, 2019, 05.29 PM IST
Trai gets tough on call drops; slaps penalty of upto Rs 10 lakh"We have proposed financial disincentive in the range of Rs 1-5 lakh. It is a graded penalty system depending on the performance of a netwo...
19 Aug, 2017, 11.15 AM IST
BSNL evading IUC charges through its LFMT service: TelcosCustomers opting for the service merely need to download an app on to their smartphones using a BSNL broadband connection.
28 Jan, 2017, 12.16 AM IST
Trai calls for mandatory infra sharingTrai has also advocated that any attempts by a telco to forge exclusive contracts, denying others similar access, be treated as a violation...
21 Jan, 2017, 12.31 AM IST
- Cos make a mad scramble for licence to call
The mad dash for countrywide mobile licences has caught senior industry executives, analysts, crack-shot deal makers and government officia...
29 Sep, 2007, 12.54 AM IST
- Should India move to 4G networks?
According to a recent news item, China has decided to move to 4G networks, bypassing 3G.
13 Mar, 2007, 03.57 AM IST
- Should India move to 4G networks?
According to a recent news item, China has decided to move to 4G networks, bypassing 3G.
13 Mar, 2007, 03.05 AM IST