Trai proposes over 50% cut in entry fee for licenses, rejects telcos call to scrap BGsThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed to reduce entry fees for various licenses by over 50% in order to encourage n...
20 Sep, 2023, 08.22 AM IST
TRAI moots entry fee cut for mobile, other tel service licences; suggests merger of bank guaranteesThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended a cut in the entry fee for mobile and other telecom service licences, as w...
19 Sep, 2023, 09.34 PM IST
Trai extends submission deadlines for rationalisation of telecom entry fees/BGs paperIn its late-July discussion paper, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) had sought views on whether entry fees for telecom perm...
23 Aug, 2022, 05.28 PM IST
Trai seeks views on cutting entry fee for virtual network operator licencesTrai has asked whether the entry fee should be rationalised across all authorisations, or some specific authorisations. It has also asked f...
27 Jul, 2022, 12.30 AM IST
Trai suggests creation of separate authorisation for access network providerThe implementation of these recommendations is expected to result in increased sharing of network resources, reduction of cost, investment,...
19 Aug, 2021, 11.49 PM IST
BIF pushes for implementation of Trai's public wi-fi recommendations, rues delayThe Broadband India Forum (BIF) on Sunday threw its weight behind regulator Trai's recommendations on public wi-fi, saying its implementati...
07 Jun, 2020, 05.41 PM IST
COAI asks TRAI to ensure WiFi is offered only by licensed companiesCOAI said WiFi services can only be provided by authorised internet services providers and reselling cannot be done without obtaining a vir...
30 Jul, 2018, 07.50 AM IST
Telcos ask government to reject Trai’s call to allow unlicensed firms in public wi-fiTelcos say accepting such a proposal would be illegal, hurt licensed operators, undermine national security, tilt the level-playing field a...
08 Jul, 2018, 11.34 PM IST
Order to spin off active network elements 'arbitrary', say telecom tower companiesCalling it “arbitrary”, they said this would restrict their business to just deploying passive infrastructure, such as towers, feeder cable...
18 Jul, 2017, 09.04 AM IST
Telecom department issues rules for virtual network operators to set up shops in IndiaVNOs are retailers of telecom services who buy bulk minutes from operators and sell them under a different brand.
04 Jun, 2016, 03.22 AM IST
Virtual network operators now allowed to set up shop in IndiaFor obtaining UL VNO, interested companies will need to pay a one-time non-refundable entry fee for authorisation of each service they want...
03 Jun, 2016, 09.45 PM IST
Government issues licence guidelines for virtual telecom operatorsThe entry of VNOs is expected to push down cost of providing telecom services for companies and even give them room for cutting down tariff...
03 Jun, 2016, 08.47 PM IST
Videocon Telecom plans to partner virtual network operator in PunjabVideocon Telecom will use its 4G spectrum sale proceeds to buy fresh 3G airwaves in Punjab in the next auction and also partner with a mobi...
30 Mar, 2016, 01.28 PM IST
Telecom Commission gives green signal to virtual network operatorsTelecom Commission approved a new category of unified licence for virtual network operators, with an entry fee of Rs 7.5 crore.
29 Mar, 2016, 12.23 AM IST
Telecom Commission clears entry of virtual network operatorsTelecom Commission today approved long-pending proposal on virtual network operators, which will offer voice and data services under their ...
28 Mar, 2016, 08.37 PM IST
Trai recommends separate licence for virtual network operatorsHaving such a policy will open the doors of the sector to new players and offer more choices to consumers.
02 May, 2015, 05.30 AM IST
Trai releases paper on virtual network operatorsThe Department of Telecom had sought Trai's recommendations for delinking of licences for networks from delivery of services by way of VNOs.
03 Sep, 2014, 06.57 PM IST