Trai begins review of interconnection level for fixed line networksA large number of PoIs are currently required by fixed-line operators to handle a fraction of the telephony traffic, resulting in inefficie...
30 May, 2019, 09.11 PM IST
TRAI issues changes to interconnect regulations; tweaks normsReliance Jio had accused other operators of not providing it sufficient points of interconnect leading to call failures, while operators bl...
05 Jul, 2018, 10.20 PM IST
Trai seeks telcos’ comments on draft changes to PoI rulesTrai proposed changes in the terms and conditions, including one where a service provider can ask another operator for additional ports.
09 May, 2018, 08.39 AM IST
Trai issues interconnect rules, fixes stiff fine for violationThe rules will come into effect from February 1, 2018. The regulations will apply to all the service providers offering telecom services in...
03 Jan, 2018, 08.03 AM IST
CCI breached mandate in ordering cartelisation probe against top telcos: Bombay High CourtThe CCI ordered the probe in May, saying that there was prima facie evidence of the top three carriers forming a cartel to deny Jio adequat...
22 Sep, 2017, 02.49 PM IST
Idea in High Court against TRAI's Rs 950 crore penalty recommendationThe bench, issued notice to TRAI and DoT and asked them to file affidavits on the issue of maintainability of Idea's plea before the date o...
24 Jan, 2017, 05.03 PM IST
Trai extends feedback deadlines on crucial interconnection rules paperThe telecom regulator had termed the incumbents' move "anti-consumer," which appeared to be aimed at stifling competition.
21 Nov, 2016, 07.52 PM IST
Trai floats paper on interconnect rules to remove arbitrarinessTrai said that operators have raised several issues with regard to interconnection facility ranging from unreasonably high rates asked by e...
24 Oct, 2016, 12.35 AM IST
Trai proposes uniform broadcast inter-connect normsThe Authority is of the view that the common regulatory framework for inter-connection of all types of addressable systems will ensure a le...
14 Oct, 2016, 06.46 PM IST
Department of Telecommunications asks Reliance Jio to approach Trai for its grievancesDepartment also informed Reliance Jio that interconnection is a subject to a mutual agreement between the parties concerned and may be deal...
08 Sep, 2016, 04.53 AM IST
Reliance Jio wants Trai to take telcos to task over licence breachJio has accused top telcos of violating terms by not providing enough interconnection points to allow calls originating from its network to...
17 Aug, 2016, 03.12 AM IST
Vodafone moves HC against TRAI's interconnect regulationsIUC or termination charges are payable by one telco, whose subscriber makes a call, to another whose subscriber receives the call.
27 Nov, 2015, 07.58 PM IST
TRAI starts working on rules for modern telecom networksNetwork of all telecom companies are interconnected which is vital for completion of calls or sharing of messages through mobile or landlin...
30 Jun, 2014, 08.28 PM IST
Stay continues on BSNL's circular on port charges: Delhi High CourtThere is a difference between the charges stipulated by the regulations and the mutual agreements entered into by BSNL with telecom firms.
31 May, 2013, 09.08 PM IST
- DTH can refuse bouquet and pick channels of choice: TRAI
The new regulation could intensify the survival of new channels, which have been piggy-riding the popular channels in the bouquet offered b...
03 Sep, 2007, 04.05 PM IST
- 'TRAI has power to override interconnection pacts'
The telecom tribunal TDSAT has ruled that the sectoral regulator TRAI could frame terms and conditions overriding or superseding the mutual...
27 Aug, 2007, 05.52 PM IST
- BSNL challenges TRAI's decision on port charges
BSNL feels that the reduction in fees will lead to a loss of about Rs 100 crore every year to the company.
08 Mar, 2007, 07.02 PM IST