Trai calls for IUC on internet telephony tooTrai's recommendations aimed at encouraging telcos to offer voice services over the internet, and compete with the likes of Whatsapp and Sk...
24 Oct, 2017, 11.20 PM IST
TRAI examining BSNL's new app-based calling service; view soonCellular operators under industry body COAI approached the telecom regulator against the limited fixed mobile telephony services announced ...
19 Feb, 2017, 02.38 PM IST
Trai may make your phone calls and mobile internet cheaper this FebruaryCellular industry body COAI has alleged that BSNL's new service for making calls is in violation of licence norms.
12 Jan, 2017, 03.12 PM IST
Telecom players request DoT to stop app based calling"We, therefore, request DoT to kindly take proactive steps to prevent such illegal routing and suggest that DoT must direct all respective ...
06 May, 2016, 06.48 PM IST
Stop illegal routing of internet telephony calls: COAIThe COAI’s letter has been triggered by state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam’s recent reported plans of launching an app that allows a customer t...
05 May, 2016, 08.29 PM IST
Mobile phone service made India more democratic: Robert JeffreyMobile phones have further strengthened the democracy in India, says Robert Jeffrey, the co-author of 'Cell Phone Nation', a book on social...
30 Apr, 2014, 10.20 PM IST
RIL applies for licence to offer mobile telephony servicesReliance Jio Infocomm, which is the only player to have pan-India BWA spectrum, is in the process of testing Internet-based calls on mobile...
22 Aug, 2013, 09.45 PM IST
- Global GSM body asks government to set 'fair' spectrum price
The GSM Association (GSMA) today asked the government to "listen" to the mobile telephony industry and set a "fair" price for new spectrum.
28 May, 2012, 08.43 PM IST
- EU Commission probes Samsung, Apple over patents
EU regulators are investigating whether technology companies Samsung Electronics and Apple have breached EU antitrust rules.
04 Nov, 2011, 06.13 PM IST
- Telecom sector to provide 1 crore jobs by 2012: Study
The telecom industry will provide about 28 lakh direct jobs and around 70 lakh indirect jobs, the study done by PwC said.
12 Aug, 2011, 06.16 AM IST
- 4G mobile telephony likely by next year: Industry
Even as the third generation (3G) mobile telephony is at a pilot stage, technology players are hopeful that the more advanced 4G will be he...
17 Apr, 2011, 02.14 PM IST
- Now, you can choose your ISD/STD operator
Government refused to lift existing curbs on internet telephony even as it paved the way for cheaper long-distance calls by allowing Indian...
03 Feb, 2009, 03.35 AM IST
- Now, get pre-paid, top-up insurance cards from neighbourhood shop
A life insurance company has introduced the concept of pre-paid insurance card, which will be sold to distributors for onward retailing. Be...
07 Aug, 2008, 08.10 AM IST
- 'Give level playing field for VAS players in line with telcos'
The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has sought a level playing field between the telecom operators and the value added ser...
01 Jul, 2008, 07.53 PM IST
- ISPs may get TRAI nod for Net telephony in India
TRAI launched a consultation process to put guidelines in place to pave the way for the opening up of internet telephony in India. Hot hand...
13 May, 2008, 02.15 AM IST
- Videocon seeks telecom licence; may tap Verizon
The consumer electronic giant Videocon has applied for mobile licences in all 22 telecom circles in the country.
27 Sep, 2007, 01.05 AM IST
- GSM oprtrs against TRAI's take on Internet telphony to ISPs
Private GSM mobile operators are up in arms against telecom regulator TRAI's recommendation to allow Internet telphony to Internet Service ...
16 May, 2007, 10.10 PM IST