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In response to a written question, Union I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar said, No incidence indicating that the DTH operators are not adhering to the TRAI's norms with regards to pricing of channels has come to the notice of TRAI.

No complaint about non-adherence to channels pricing norms received by TRAI: I&B ministry

As per new regulations, every broadcaster is required to offer all its channels on a-la-carte basis and declare MRP per month.

12 Jul 2019 7:13 PM

Trai's latest data showed that Jio's adjusted gross revenue (AGR), or earnings from mobile phone services, rose 3.76 per cent sequentially to Rs 9,838.9 crore at the end of March 2019. (Photo: File | PTI)

Jio retains lead over older telcos in AGR for March quarter: Trai data

The teledensity in India declined from 91.45 as on December 2018 to 90.11 as on March 2019, Trai report said.

10 Jul 2019 8:24 PM

Last month, amid an industry disquiet over the pricing of spectrum, Digital Communications Commission (DCC) had decided to ask Trai to reconsider its spectrum recommendations, to ensure competition and greater participation of larger set of players in auctions slated for 2019.

Trai sticks to stance on pricing of spectrum for 5G, other bands

The telecom regulator has now suggested a lower lock-in period of two years for this band against 5 years prescribed earlier.

08 Jul 2019 8:19 PM

The collection from the sector in the last fiscal fell short of Rs 9,416.42 crore at Rs 39,245 crore from the budgeted provision of Rs 48,661.42 crore.

Budget 2019: Govt enhances revenue collection from telecom sector to Rs 50,519 cr

Receipts from the telecom sector mainly relate to the licence fees from operators and spectrum usage charges.

05 Jul 2019 3:43 PM

DCC has agreed to impose penalty on Airtel, Vodafone Idea for not providing points of interconnection to RJio.

DCC clears imposing penalty on Airtel, Voda Idea; seeks Trai view on fine amount

The penalty on Airtel and Vodafone works out to be about Rs 1,050 crore each.

17 Jun 2019 1:50 PM

The latest Trai data pegs India's total wireless subscriber base at 1161.8 million as on March 31, 2019, while the wireless teledensity stands at 88.46. (Representational Image)

Trai mulls approach to determine unique mobile subscribers base

Subscriber number does not give exact picture of those connected or unconnected as it counts multiple phone connections.

16 Jun 2019 4:03 PM

TRAI has recommended auction of about 8,644 MHz of telecom frequencies, including those for 5G services.

COAI urges new govt to ease telecom sector's financial woes, review spectrum prices

The industry also wants the government to look at making spectrum prices more affordable.

26 May 2019 11:29 AM

Tech giant Google is said to be ending transfer of hardware, software and technical services to Huawei. (Photo: File | ANI)

It's up to government to take a call on Huawei issue: Trai

Last week, the Donald Trump administration had placed Huawei and its affiliates on a blacklist.

20 May 2019 8:06 PM

The regulator has also promised to shortly begin “audit” of subscriber management and other IT systems of errant operators.

DTH firms violating Trai norms set to face action

The TRAI has warned of strict action against those cable TV and DTH players who are found violating its new tariff order and regulatory regime.

13 May 2019 5:10 AM

Most of the times, the consumers are not able to contact the toll-free number of Dish TV India to express their grievance, said TRAI.

TRAI pulls up Dish TV India; seeks compliance with new regulatory norms

As per complaints, the DTH operator 'is forcefully offering a bouquet of free-to-air channels without their consent.'

25 Apr 2019 2:38 PM

Bharti Airtel trailed Jio with less than half of download speed at 9.3 mbps. (Photo: AFP)

Jio fastest with 22.2 mbps download speed in Mar, Voda leads in upload: Trai

Jio recorded average upload speed of 4.6 mbps and Airtel 3.6 mbps at the end of March.

23 Apr 2019 9:28 AM

GR and AGR (turnover from sale of telecom services) of the telecom service sector declined by 3.43 per cent to Rs 58,991 crore and 6.44 per cent to Rs 36,054 crore.

Telcos' revenue may grow 7 pc, network capex capped at Rs 90,000 cr in FY20

According to Trai's latest data, gross revenue and adjusted gross revenue of the telecom service providers have been on the decline.

17 Apr 2019 9:02 AM

Following the SC order, Trai issued the new direction to telecom operators directing them to submit before it details of rates.

Telcos need to submit plan details of segmented offers every month: Trai

Telecom operators will have to share tariff details across all of their retail outlets, point of sales and on their website.

04 Apr 2019 8:54 AM

Broadcast Audience Research Council said making public such "misleading" data would be against public interest and could be open to "misuse by vested interests."

TRAI issues showcause notice to BARC India for not releasing TV viewership data

TRAI asked BARC India to explain, by April 5, why action should not be taken against it for contravention of sections of the TRAI Act.

01 Apr 2019 6:48 PM

Trai has sought stakeholders' view on multiple aspects ranging from validity of registration to registration charges, and from connectivity and interconnectivity aspects to security conditions.

Trai begins consultation to review terms, conditions for OSP registration

Trai has sought written comments on the consultation paper by April 29, and counter comments by May 13.

29 Mar 2019 6:07 PM

TV viewers may be able to switch their DTH without changing the set top box. (Representational Image)

TV viewers may soon be able to switch service providers without changing set top box

Since last two years we have been trying to make STBs interoperable, says Sharma.

27 Mar 2019 9:20 AM

Both the telecom firms have asked the government to allot them spectrum for 4G services in lieu of equity.

Trai to hold consultation with BSNL, MTNL on allocation 4G spectrum: RS Sharma

Digital Communication Commission has sought view of Trai on demand of spectrum from both the PSUs.

26 Mar 2019 3:52 PM

The number of telephone subscribers in India increased from 1,197.87 million at the end of December 2018 to 1,203.77 million. (Photo: PTI)

Telecom subscriber base crosses 120 cr; Jio, BSNL, Airtel add customers

The mobile customer base grew to 118 crore in January from 117 crore in December.

21 Mar 2019 10:00 AM

Performance of Bharti Airtel and Vodafone remained almost flat at 9.4 mbps and 6.7 mbps compared to their performance in January. (Photo: AFP)

Jio tops 4G chart with 20.9 mbps download speed in Feb, Voda in upload: Trai

The average download speed on Idea's network improved to 5.7 mbps in February from 5.5 mbps in January.

16 Mar 2019 10:45 AM

BSNL on Friday announced free voice call on its 'Wings' mobile app and free broadband services for a period of 30 days to attract new customers. (Photo: File)

BSNL clears February salaries of employees: CMD

BSNL CMD had said on Thursday that the telco was using internal accruals of Rs 850 crore to clear the February salary.

15 Mar 2019 6:40 PM

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