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
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 to come out with recommendation for satcom spectrum soon: Trai ChairmanTrai is set to issue recommendations on rules for satellite spectrum allocation soon. This will help in providing satellite-based broadband...
26 Dec, 2024, 06.11 PM IST
Trai offers 3 options to allocate 6GHzThe 6 GHz spectrum band has been a bone of contention between the India telcos Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea on one side an...
27 Sep, 2023, 04.37 PM IST
Trai advice on how to allocate satcom spectrum by AugustIf an auction model does not hurt the satellite industry, then Trai may suggest that satcom spectrum be sold to the highest bidder, they sa...
26 Jun, 2023, 11.36 PM IST
Trai recommends no auction for walky-talky service spectrum allocationUnlike cellular services, PMRTS are operated for two-way communication within small distance of around 30 kilometer-range by police, securi...
22 Jul, 2018, 08.14 PM IST
Vodafone seeks allocation of airwaves in 200 Khz blocksThe government had allocated spectrum to the winners of November 2012 auction in block size of 1.25 Mhz in 1800 Mhz band.
24 Jul, 2013, 07.54 PM IST
- TRAI begins process for 2G spectrum auction, seeks initial response by Feb 15
TRAI started the process of auction of 2G spectrum and issued a pre-consultation paper on the same seeking views of all stakeholders.
03 Feb, 2012, 07.33 PM IST
- DoT expects 2G spectrum allocation in 2-3 months
The Telecom Department will start allocation of 2G spectrum to operators soon after its decision on pricing of radio waves and priority lis...
23 Oct, 2011, 06.58 PM IST
- DoT writes to Trai on spectrum pricing issue
The Telecom Ministry has sought clarifications on various points made by regulator Trai on 'Spectrum Management and Licensing Framework.
10 Oct, 2011, 11.00 PM IST
- Bharti ups ante against Trai's 2G fee proposal
Bharti Airtel launched a bitter attack against Trai on Wednesday for recommending rules it says will scuttle the country’s uninterrupted te...
27 May, 2010, 02.01 AM IST
- Bharti asks DoT to continue with current spectrum norms
Asserting that new recommendations by TRAI, if accepted, would undo the Indian telecom growth story, Bharti Airtel today asked the governme...
26 May, 2010, 10.23 PM IST
- TRAI seeks stakeholders' views on new spectrum bands for BWA
In an effort to make more spectrum available for wireless broadband access, telecom regulator TRAI on Friday sought stakeholders' views on ...
02 May, 2008, 07.25 PM IST
- DoT now echoes TRAI on spectrum
The only area where DoT has deviated from TRAI’s recommendations is the tranches of additional spectrum which would be given to the existin...
19 Jan, 2008, 02.07 AM IST
- Govt misleading courts on spectrum: TRAI chief
TRAI chairman N Misra says DoT is not going by regulator's subscriber-linked spectrum allocation policy. Mobile marketers buzz your phone
16 Jan, 2008, 03.45 AM IST
- Trai recommends bidding for 3G spectrum
Trai will suggest an auction system with a fixed fee to allocate 3G spectrum to service providers.
27 Sep, 2006, 01.18 AM IST