Trai mandates AI-based spam detection, imposes charge on robocalls to curb unsolicited callsTrai mandates telecom operators to use AI and machine learning for spam detection. A termination charge of ₹0.05 per minute is introduced f...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Trai tightens anti-spam rules, brings AI-based detection, automated calls under frameworkIndia's telecom regulator has strengthened anti-spam rules significantly. New regulations now include AI detection for suspected spam numbe...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
No smartphone, no internet? PhonePe brings UPI to 220 million feature-phone usersAt the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, PhonePe announced UPI 123Pay support for its app on feature phones, taking the SMS-based, intern...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
MNP row: Trai to examine telcos' concerns against Vodafone IdeaTRAI will examine complaints from Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio over Vodafone Idea’s alleged offers aimed at getting customers to port to ...
14 Sep, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
GTPL Hathway overtakes Tata Play to become India’s largest TV distributor by revenue in FY26GTPL Hathway has unexpectedly outperformed Tata Play in revenue in India's television distribution sector, even though it maintains a small...
08 Sep, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
TV channel exits accelerate as India’s linear television model comes under pressureIndia’s television broadcasting industry is undergoing a structural reset as 114 channel licences were surrendered between 2022 and 2026 am...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Reliance Jio IPO: 7 risk factors investors should know as firm gets Sebi nod for Rs 37,000-crore issueReliance Jio’s proposed Rs 37,700-crore IPO has received Sebi approval, bringing the much-awaited listing closer. While the offering could ...
29 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Airtel leads July mobile subscriber additions with 26.9 lakh users, Jio adds 24.5 lakhBharti Airtel led mobile subscriber additions in July, adding 26.88 lakh users. Reliance Jio followed, adding 24.46 lakh users during the s...
28 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
ET Exclusive: Elon Musk's Starlink reapplies for India approval of satellite network with direct-to-device techStarlink has reapplied to India’s space regulator for approval of its Gen 2 satellite constellation, seeking authorisation for nearly 30,00...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
India's telecom & network equipment needs urgent policy support: NITI Aayog says sector could double GDP shareIndia's telecom sector needs policy support to boost domestic manufacturing and exports. Heavy reliance on imports, especially from China, ...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Telecom operators flag 24.4 billion spam calls, messages in April-June: TRAITelecom operators flagged 24.4 billion calls and messages as suspected spam during April-June. AI systems identified 22.9 billion calls and...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
TRAI directs use of 1601-series for service, transactional calls by utilities, logistics cosTRAI mandates a new 1601 number series for transactional calls by other sectors. This initiative aims to separate these calls from sensitiv...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Telcos fined Rs 1.9 cr for flouting service quality norms in FY26, maximum penalty on BSNLTelecom operators faced a Rs 1.9 crore penalty for service quality breaches in FY26. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India imposed thes...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
FY27 will be Vi’s year of execution, says Kumar Mangalam BirlaIn an exciting turn for Vodafone Idea, chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla has announced a critical new execution phase for the company. This dev...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Trai issues draft service quality norms to accommodate controversial network slicing techTelecom regulator Trai has proposed new quality of service norms for mobile network slicing. These draft rules will allow telecom operators...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
1.48 billion promotional 140-series calls blocked in Q1 after DND preference checks: TRAI reportTRAI reported 13.16 billion promotional calls originated via the 140 series. About 1.48 billion promotional calls were blocked after verifi...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
TRAI's revamped 'MyCall' app to assess voice call quality via user feedbackTelecom regulator TRAI has launched an improved MyCall mobile application. This app allows users to report voice calling experience issues ...
03 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST