[ad_1] New Delhi, May 28 (PTI) Telecom regulator TRAI on Wednesday floated a consultation paper on assignment of the microwave spectrum in lower 6 GHz, 7 GHz, 13 GHz, 15 GHz, 18 GHz, 21 GHz bands, as well as E and V bands. TRAI has fixed June 25, 2025 as deadline for comments and July…
[ad_1] This follows the launch of Airtel’s proprietary, AI-driven tool, which will operate in the backend to automatically detect and block malicious links in text messages (SMS), OTT messaging services like WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, and emails. Airtel claims the tool, which is auto-enabled for its mobile and broadband users, is a global first….
[ad_1] Satellite internet services providers such as Starlink, Amazon’s Kuiper, Eutelsat OneWeb, and Jio will have to submit a yearly plan to the government showing how they will gradually increase local manufacturing of ground segments of their satellite network in the country, according to new guidelines by the department of telecommunications (DoT) on Monday. The…
[ad_1] While Trai argues that data such as details for subscribers using specific recharge packs sought recently is essential for transparency and effective regulation, telcos have raised concerns over competitive sensitivity and the administrative burden they face for meeting those data sharing requests. This has led to a growing standoff between the two, one of…
[ad_1] Telecom operators laying submarine fiber cables in India have urged the government to ease bureaucratic hurdles and allow waivers for this nascent domestic sector that has attracted the likes of Meta Platforms Inc. and Google. Telcos have demanded waiver of licence fee on cable landing station revenue, as well as a single-window clearance for…
[ad_1] The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) plans to recommend that satellite broadband spectrum be allotted for five years to assess initial market adoption, a Reuters report said. This defies tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink which is seeking a 20-year permit, the report quoted a senior government source. The TRAI is currently working on…
[ad_1] Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Wednesday issued an advisory warning citizens of fraudulent calls claiming to be from the telecom regulator. The telecom regulator said scammers are using pre-recorded messages to threaten individuals, stating their mobile numbers will be blocked soon, and asking for certain personal information. “It has been brought to…
[ad_1] On Thursday, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) took a decisive step in its ongoing battle against spam calls and messages, directing telecom operators to disconnect all resources provided to entities found to be engaging in such activities and to blacklist them for two years. India’s spam problem has surged in recent years,…
[ad_1] India’s telecom service providers on Sunday said they were disappointed with the regulator’s new quality of service (QoS) norms, as the compliance burden and associated costs will increase substantially without commensurate benefits to consumers. In a statement, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) that represents private sector telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel…
[ad_1] In a significant move to enhance mobile and broadband services in India, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has issued new quality of service (QoS) regulations, mandating telecom service providers to ensure better network performance and transparency. Penalties for non-compliance of each QoS benchmark starts at â‚ą1 lakh. A second offence raises the…
