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Now minimum broadband speed is 512 kbps: TRAI

As per a notification released by Telecom Regulatory Authority India (TRAI),the minimum broadband speed has been raised to 512 kilo bytes per second (kbps). The earlier minimum broadband speed of 256 kbps was as per the Broadband Policy 2004. The ..

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Ordinance promulgated to appoint Nripendra Misra as Principal Secretary

The Centre promulgated an ordinance to clear the way for retired IAS officer and former chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Nripendra Misra’s appointment as Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ordinance expedited by the government designed ..

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What is Net Neutrality? What is the significance of Net Neutrality?

Net Neutrality (or Internet neutrality) is the idea that broadband Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Verizon and others, should treat everything that flows across the Internet equally. If the principle of net neutrality is adhered to, then: ..

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Cabinet approved the TRAI guidelines for TV rating agencies

The Union Cabinet approved the proposal of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to bring out the comprehensive regulatory framework in the form of guidelines for Television Rating Agencies in India. Excerpts of guidelines for Television Rating Agencies All rating ..

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Latest telecom subscriber database released by TRAI

India’s telecom subscriber base expanded marginally to reach 90.44 crore in July 2013, as per latest telecom subscription data from TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India). Total number of subscribers: 904.46 million Net addition: 1.37 million subscribers during July Subscriber ..

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TRAI recommends pan-India Mobile Number Portability in 6 months

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recommended implementation of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) across the country within 6 months. On implementation, this service will allow users to retain their mobile numbers even when they change their service area. Currently, ..

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