Telcos, businesses spar over calls, SMS consent regimeTelecom companies and banks are in a dispute over India's new digital consent rules for commercial messages. Major telecom players want con...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
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
Telcos urge TRAI to regulate OTT apps as spam shifts onlineTelecom firms report most spam now bypasses regulations via internet apps. They urge the regulator to bring these platforms under control. ...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.35 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
IBDF joins legal battle over streaming of TV channels on Prasar Bharati’s WAVES platformThe Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation has joined a legal battle concerning Prasar Bharati's WAVES platform. The dispute centers on...
12 May, 2026, 08.34 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
IAMAI alleges Trai attempts to regulate OTT platformsIndustry body IAMAI claims Trai is overstepping its bounds. Proposed rules for spam calls may unfairly target over-the-top platforms like W...
28 Apr, 2026, 08.38 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 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
Telcos vs OTT apps: Trai's spam rules spark row with Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone IdeaTelcos such as Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea as well as the Cellular Operators Association of India were united in their de...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.34 AM 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
Digital connectivity readiness: Trai proposes new evluation, rating norms for real estate projectsIn a new consultation paper, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) proposed expanding the evaluation scale measuring digital connect...
27 Feb, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- Bharti, Vodafone, Idea move TDSAT against TRAI's 2G proposals
Three leading mobile operators have preempted a policy change by approaching TDSAT against telecom regulator TRAI's recommendations on 2G s...
24 May, 2010, 04.56 PM IST