Road safety tech plan hit by telcos-auto turf warIndia's ambitious V2X deployment faces a major hurdle as telcos, tech firms and auto bodies clash over control. Disagreements over licensin...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
Trai plan to regulate internet TV triggers pushback from OTT, broadcaster groupsIn a bid to regulate, India's telecom authority TRAI is exploring potential guidelines for online television services, sparking a backlash ...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.28 PM 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 proposes fine up to Rs 50 lakh on telcos for improper handling of customer complaintsTelecom regulator TRAI is proposing a new system for telcos to handle customer complaints. Service providers must offer clear complaint reg...
07 May, 2026, 10.43 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 extends deadline for comments on mobile plan without data at lower price to May 5Telecom regulator TRAI has extended the deadline for comments on a new draft regulation. The proposal mandates telecom operators to offer m...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.26 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
Telecom regulator TRAI reiterates its proposals on spectrum auctionThe regulator said there is no change in the reserve prices for spectrum in 900 Mhz and 1800 Mhz bands from what were recommended earlier.
24 Nov, 2014, 09.09 PM IST
COAI asks DoT to consider Trai's proposal on spectrum chargesCOAI said the current policy 'distorts spectrum auction' and skews technology choices that may result in lower revenues for the government.
31 Oct, 2013, 08.01 PM IST
Trai recommendations on spectrum allocations favour incumbent GSM players: SSTL"For Trai to suggest carving out E-GSM band from 800 MHz and open it for use for old GSM 2G networks favours incumbent GSM operators," SSTL...
24 Oct, 2013, 04.19 PM IST
- Recommendations on 2G spectrum prices to be out soon: TRAI
Due to stiff opposition from the existing GSM service providers, Trai had said it would revisit the issue and finalise the proposal.
18 Jan, 2011, 05.51 PM IST
- Bharti ups ante against Trai's 2G fee proposal
Bharti Airtel launched a bitter attack against Trai on Wednesday for recommending rules it says will scuttle the country’s uninterrupted te...
27 May, 2010, 02.01 AM IST
- TRAI to finish consultation on 2G pricing by July 15
Telecom regulator TRAI on Thursday said it will complete the consultation process for linking 3G spectrum price with 2G spectrum by July 15.
20 May, 2010, 04.43 PM IST
- Vodafone terms TRAI report "perverse", asks govt to reject it
Vodafone asked the government to reject TRAI recommendations as its acceptance would sound the death knell for the telecom sector.
14 May, 2010, 07.27 PM IST
- Big 4 telcos to pay Rs 12K cr only for excess spectrum: TRAI
Seeking to assuage fears of big four mobile service providers, including Bharti, of huge payout for excess spectrum telecom regulator TRAI ...
13 May, 2010, 06.44 PM IST
- TRAI plans administrative charges for 3G
TRAI proposed that cos successful in 3G bids pay 2% of the highest bid amount annually as 'administrative' charges.
11 Dec, 2008, 03.05 AM IST
- Alarm bells! Spectrum may get dearer still
Mobile operators may have to shell out a higher percentage of their annual revenues towards spectrum charges. Cellphone etiquettes
28 Dec, 2007, 08.30 AM IST