5G network slicing: India's digital highway or a recipe for discrimination?India's 5G rollout is accelerating with network slicing. This technology creates dedicated network lanes for different services. It ensures...
14 May, 2026, 01.05 AM 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
Telecom operators’ body urges govt to cut spectrum prices ahead of auction, cites weak 5G returnsThe telecom industry body COAI has asked the government to reduce spectrum auction prices. This comes as service providers have not yet rec...
26 Apr, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Boost R&D or lag in 6G race, MoS Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani tells telcos as revenues surgeMinister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani urged Indian telecom operators to boost R&D spending to shape next-generation mobile networks, noting the...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Indoor connectivity becoming critical challenge: Trai Chairman AK LahotiIndoor mobile data consumption is rising, causing connectivity problems. Trai Chairman AK Lahoti stresses the need for developers to integr...
24 Apr, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
TRAI begins free streaming TV regulation consultations after MIB reference, flags regulatory gapsIndia's telecom regulator TRAI is proposing new rules for streaming services like FAST. This aims to create a level playing field with trad...
07 Apr, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Dish TV moves Kerala HC against DD Free Dish’s regulatory exemptionDish TV has petitioned the Kerala High Court, demanding that DD Free Dish, Prasar Bharati's free DTH service, be brought under the same enc...
31 Mar, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
DoT may stick to its 5% charge for satcom spectrumThe Department of Telecommunications is set to impose a 5% usage fee on satcom spectrum. This decision overrides the Telecom Regulatory Aut...
09 Mar, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
TRAI recommends critical IoT services be classified as essential for national securityTelecom regulator TRAI suggests classifying critical IoT services requiring ultra-reliable, low-latency M2M connectivity as essential, citi...
22 Apr, 2025, 09.46 PM IST
Trai recommends new numbering system for landline usersFixed-line users may need to dial the full 10-digit number for local calls if Trai's recommendation is accepted. This new numbering system ...
06 Feb, 2025, 09.23 PM IST
CBI concealed documents on TRAI's recommendations: CourtCBI's allegations were countered by the accused, saying TRAI recommendations of June 23, 2000 and October 24, 2000 were already there.
15 Oct, 2015, 07.39 PM IST
Telecom regulator Trai recommends reducing USO levy to 3 per centTrai recommended that with effect from April 1, 2015, the component of USO levy should be reduced from the present 5% to 3% of AGR for all ...
06 Jan, 2015, 09.35 PM IST
Give weightage to TRAI recommendations: JPCThe draft JPC report on 2G scam has said that TRAI recommendations need to be accorded due weightage by the government.
21 Apr, 2013, 12.48 PM IST
TRAI recommendations on auction of 2G spectrum are consistent with its dismal recordTRAI's recommendations not only show a lack of vision, but fail to put available spectrum to auction, storing or holding back of spectrum w...
03 May, 2012, 08.51 AM IST
- Airtel, Vodafone, Idea and Telenor chiefs to meet Kapil Sibal tomorrow on spectrum price
Chiefs of Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Idea Cellular and Telenor-- are likely to meet Sibal tomorrow and put forth their concerns over Trai's r...
01 May, 2012, 06.26 PM IST
- TRAI recommendations are pro-customer: Etisalat DB
Etisalat DB today said it favoured TRAI's recommendations on spectrum, as these were aimed at optimising spectral efficiency and would help...
14 May, 2010, 10.13 PM IST
- Tata welcomes TRAI's recommendations
The recommendations on pricing and auction of spectrum clearly establish that it is recognized as a scarce resource and must be utilized ef...
27 Sep, 2006, 09.50 PM IST