TRAI

Trai releases report on mobile network quality in Amritsar; Reliance Jio, Airtel top call setup success rate category

August 06, 2025 2:40 pm

Airtel and Vodafone Idea recorded a drop call rate of zero in Trai’s Independent Drive Test in Amritsar.

Satellite spectrum, a high stakes game

October 18, 2024 11:17 pm

Now that there is clarity on satellite spectrum, regulator should address other issues to ensure healthy competition, a vibrant industry

Sanyasi told his identity misused on dark web to buy drugs, loses Rs 27 lakh in cyber fraud

October 04, 2024 10:45 am

An FIR was registered earlier this week at Parvati police station by a 67-year-old sanyasi who has a residence in Pune and also lives at an Ashram in Raigad district. In the first week of July, he received a call from a woman who identified herself as an officer from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

TRAI directs telcos to disconnect unregistered telemarketers' lines over spam calls, blacklist them

August 13, 2024 2:54 pm

Issuing its directive to telcos, TRAI said this "decisive action" is expected to significantly reduce spam calls and provide relief to consumers.

Trai refutes reports on charges being imposed on multiple SIMs, numbering resources

June 14, 2024 10:12 pm

"The speculation that TRAI intends to impose charges on customers for holding multiple SIMs/ numbering resources is unequivocally false. Such claims are unfounded and serve only to mislead the public," it said.

India crossed 936 million internet subscriptions in December 2023: TRAI

April 24, 2024 1:27 pm

In addition, there are over 904 million broadband internet users in India now.

Anil Kumar Lahoti appointed new TRAI Chairman: All about the new chief

January 30, 2024 3:30 pm

Before working in the Railway Board, Lahoti served under various capacities in Northern, Central, North Central, Western and West Central Railways. He has served in the Indian Railways for 36 long years.

OTT platforms do not fall under TRAI jurisdiction: Telecom disputes panel

October 06, 2023 4:38 am

This is a significant position given that the TRAI and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) are attempting to regulate OTT services, something that has been challenged by the IT Ministry, The Indian Express had earlier reported.

Centre should partner with foreign govts, form global body on AI regulation: TRAI

July 20, 2023 10:40 pm

This comes at a time when AI has become among the most important talking points for technologists and policymakers around the world.

Why TRAI wants to regulate WhatsApp, similar services

July 09, 2023 12:22 pm

The TRAI has argued that there is a need for regulatory parity. While telecom operators and OTT platforms such as WhatsApp offer similar services, they are not bound by the same requirements.

Developing nations grow in terms of internet usage as developed countries flatline: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:16 pm

The growth rate in internet usage is increasing in developing nations, also because there is more scope for it when compared with developed countries. But look at the numbers closely and you will once again find that the digital divide has not reduce

Net Neutrality rules approved by Telecom Commision

June 22, 2020 6:22 pm

Net Neutrality rules accepted in India by Telecom Commission: Here's what it means for Indian internet, and how we got here.

Call drop drive test done objectively: TRAI chairman

February 09, 2016 9:44 am

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): TRAI Chairman RS Sharma on Tuesday rubbished the statement of telecom companies that the drive test conducted was wrong. He said they have not conducted the test for the first time, adding it has been done objectively. Sharma added that the decision taken on free basics was taken sometimes ago. He added the consultation on regulations is just similar to reviewing the old laws to see whether they are still relevant or not.

TRAI Slams Differential Pricing For Internet Services: What It Means

June 08, 2020 11:34 am

TRAI on Monday ruled against differential pricing for Internet services, in a major setback to Facebook Inc’s plan to roll out free Internet to the masses in Asia’s 3rd economy.

TRAI says no to free basics

February 08, 2016 2:39 pm

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Addressing a press conference here on Monday, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Chairman RS Sharma said a regulation has been brought, making it necessary that no service provider follows differential pricing. He added that the prices should not be based on source, destination, type of content or the application. Sharma further stated that differential pricing could be offered in case of grave emergencies. Earlier, telecom companies had asked the telecom watchdog to withdraw its test reports arguing that the reports do not portray the actual performance of their networks and there was a wide divergence between the results of the tests done by them and those by the regulator.

TRAI Chairman RS Sharma On The Plan to Tackle Call Drops

September 08, 2015 10:44 pm