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
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 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
TRAI moots termination charges to tackle spamIndia's telecom regulator, TRAI, is taking steps to combat spam calls. New proposals include charging businesses for commercial calls. Tele...
14 Mar, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
TRAI proposes AI tools to detect & block spam calls, messagesTelecom regulator TRAI is proposing new rules. Telecom companies will soon be allowed to use AI tools. These tools will help detect and blo...
13 Mar, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
Trai bats for national registration of consumer bodies to boost awareness about 5G, 6G, AI, IoTThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has proposed that consumer organisations should be registered at a national level in order...
14 Sep, 2023, 02.25 PM IST
Trai proposes to withdraw 50 paise charge on SMS beyond daily limit of 100The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Tuesday proposed to do away with a fix rate of 50 paise for each SMS sent beyond a dail...
18 Feb, 2020, 10.05 PM IST
No proposal before TRAI to amend interconnection usage chargesSinha said the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) regularly assesses the tariff and IUC and an exercise on this was carried out a...
18 Jul, 2018, 02.12 PM IST
Red tape stifles telecom policy overhaulGovt departments appear to be working at cross-purposes in overhauling the key telecom laws, which may trigger more uncertainty for the tro...
26 Aug, 2013, 10.55 AM IST
DoT to soon place proposed amendments to Trai Act before Telecom CommissionTrai is also tasked to check menace of pesky callers who have been spamming consumers with unwanted calls and SMS.
18 Aug, 2013, 01.42 PM IST
TRAI for allowing consumers complaint by SMS, e-mail, post alsoTelecom regulator Trai today proposed allowing customers to file complaint with operators in person as well as through SMS, e-mail, post or...
30 Jul, 2013, 06.04 PM IST
TRAI's draft proposal for maximum penalty of Rs 10 lakh in broadband regulationTelecom companies will have to pay a maximum penalty of up to Rs 10 lakh if they provide false reports on quality of broadband services, as...
26 Oct, 2012, 08.18 PM IST
- Trai seeks industry views on ISP licence amendment
Trai sought industry views on the proposed amendment in the licences of internet service providers, which obtained BWA spectrum through auc...
15 Mar, 2012, 10.12 PM IST
- Telecom operators oppose penalty for unsolicited calls
Telecom regulator TRAI’s proposal to implement a penalty of Rs 20,000 per unsolicited commercial call made to subscribers registered with t...
08 Feb, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- Trai rings in changes to cable TV Act for IPTV
Trai has initiated a process to make changes in the telecom licences and the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, ’95 in order to fa...
07 Jun, 2006, 12.48 AM IST