Topic: TRAI
TRAI’s Recommendations on ‘Issues related to Community Radio Stations’
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently released its recommendations on issues related to community radio stations (CRS). The recommendations were made to the Information and Broadcasting...
Update in India Broadband Definition
Indian consumers have been constantly complaining about service providers giving false promises on internet speed. Constant tussles existed among consumers, regulators, and service providers regarding this issue. To...Do you think that the government needs to assist the telecom sector for facilitation of 5G roll-out? Comment.
India has come a long way since the stringent requirements of licensing. Now anyone who wants to enter telecom services can bag a licence easily. However, the only...
TRAI Recommendations on “Renewal of Multi-System Operators (MSOs) Registration”
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently issued its recommendations on the “Renewal of Multi-System Operators (MSOs) Registration”. Currently, the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994 does...
TRAI Proposal on CNAP
TRAI has issued a consultation paper seeking public comments about the potential introduction of Calling Name Presentation (CNAP). What is CNAP? The Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) is a...
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Act
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Act was passed by Parliament in 1997 to regulate telecom services in India. 25 Years of TRAI Act To commemorate the...
Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT)
Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) was established in 2000, by amending the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Act, 1997. About TDSAT TDSAT was constituted to...
BARC News Channel Ratings
Information & Broadcasting Ministry asked the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC India) to resume “news channel ratings” with immediate effect. Key Facts Ministry has asked to release of...
TRAI released new framework for broadcasting & cable services
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released new framework for broadcasting and cable services by amending interconnection regulations of 2017. Background Regulation of 2017 provides a framework...
Senior IAS Officer PD Vaghela appointed TRAI Chairman
On September 28, 2020, senior IAS Officer PD Vaghela was appointed as the TRAI (Telecom Regulatory of India) Chairman. HE has succeeded RS Sharma. About PD Vaghela He...Spectrum Pricing and Health of Telecom Sector
The Digital Communications Commission under the Department of Telecommunications had sought a review of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) August 2018 recommendations on the auction of...