DPOs can provide reductions as much as 45 per cent on TV channel bouquets; ceiling on NCF eliminated

In a bid to scale back regulatory mandates and allow shoppers to get extra engaging choices, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced in amendments within the regulatory framework for broadcasting and cable sector. Underneath the amendments within the tarrif order for the sector, the regulator has allowed Distribution Platform Operators (DPOs) to … Read more

5G spectrum went unsold however telcos need extra bands put up for public sale

At the same time as telcos deferred from bidding for mm-wave spectrum within the 5G auctions which passed off final week, Reliance Jio and Airtel have urged the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to place extra excessive frequency spectrum on public sale. Through the session proceedings public sale of Frequency Spectrum in 37-37.5 GHz, … Read more

TRAI moots steps to develop India into ‘content material, uplinking’ hub

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has, in its suggestions for the proposed Nationwide Broadcasting Coverage, careworn the necessity to place India as a ‘world content material hub’ and ‘uplinking hub’ for TV channels. It additionally beneficial ‘infrastructure standing’ for the broadcasting sector to assist entry investments for newer applied sciences. It beneficial a … Read more

TRAI’s broadcasting coverage inputs a blended bag for media business

The media business breathed a sigh of aid seeing the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India not explicitly batting for convergence in laws for linear TV broadcasters and streaming corporations. Nonetheless, business insiders famous that TRAI has accomplished little or no to alleviate the broadcasting business and stage the taking part in discipline with OTT corporations.  … Read more

TRAI floats session paper on ‘Revision of Nationwide Numbering Plan’

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday has floated a session paper on ‘Revision of Nationwide Numbering Plan’ to make sure a structured strategy for allocation and utilisation of Telecommunication Identifiers (TIs) sources, in keeping with worldwide finest practices. The Nationwide Numbering Plan performs an important function within the allocation and administration of … Read more

TRAI holds assembly of Joint Committee to take care of unsolicited calls

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Wednesday stated it held a gathering of Joint Committee of Regulators (JCoR) to debate varied doable collaborative approaches and measures to take care of Unsolicited Business Communication (UCC) or pesky calls and frauds by means of telecom sources. The important thing points mentioned included using 140 sequence by … Read more

There is no such thing as a foolproof mechanism but to manage pesky calls: Authorities sources

It appears one has to stay with the pesky calls and messages troubling us each day as there isn’t a foolproof mechanism but to manage the unsolicited industrial communications (UCC). Regardless of efforts put in by the federal government to verify such calls, together with working with different international locations the place a few of … Read more

Regulation on OTTs quickly: TRAI Chairman

The over-the-top (OTT) communication companies that didn’t discover a definition within the Telecom Invoice in December, will quickly have a regulatory mechanism because the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) plans to do an open home dialogue (OHD) within the subsequent three months and suggestions possible after that. “Whether or not they (OTT gamers) will … Read more

IAMAI and IBDF oppose TRAI’s bid to manage OTTs

Trade associations for broadcasters and streaming corporations teamed up once more urging to maintain OTT gamers outdoors the regulatory ambit of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. Indian Broadcasting and Digital Basis and Web and Cell Affiliation of India wrote to the telecom regulator arguing that there isn’t any must carry OTT channels beneath the … Read more

Tech start-ups can search DoT nod straight for beta testing companies: TRAI

Quickly tech start-ups can begin testing their companies and merchandise on a telecom community with out getting right into a bilateral cope with a selected operator. The telecom regulator has steered {that a} start-up with attention-grabbing services and products that can profit customers at massive can search direct permission from the Division of Telecom for … Read more