The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Tuesday announced amendments to its earlier tariff order for the broadcast sector, laying more emphasis on forbearance and granting broadcasters more freedom on pricing and discounts. However, while making it clear that the broadcast industry would be under its scanner for any breach of faith, it h...
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Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India (TRAI), Act,1997, is the statutory body set up by the Government of India, to regulate the Telecommunications services in India.
TRAI suggests simple registration of CDN firms with DoT
India’s broadcast and telecom regulator TRAI has recommended that content delivery network (CDN) players should be registered with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) through a simple online registration process. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of I...
TRAI readying consultation paper on satellite spectrum auction
India’s broadcast and telecom regulator TRAI is readying a consultation paper on the much-debated issue of proposed auctioning of satellite spectrum, according to a top official of the regulatory body. “Cannot say what it would be (auction or administrative allocation of satellite spectrum), but we would come out with a consultation paper soo...
TRAI, DoT extend feedback deadlines for proposed policies
Broadcast regulator TRAI and the Department of Telecoms (DoT) have both extended the deadlines for making submissions to separate consultation papers.
On Friday,...
TRAI chief Vaghela: There’s scope for easing b’cast rules phase-wise
Broadcast regulator TRAI’s Chairman P.D. Vaghela on Monday batted for easing of broadcast sector regulations in India --- albeit in a phased manner --- and suggested any future rules being contemplated should also be assessed fo...
Telcos implement TRAI rules on monthly voucher schemes
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday said the country’s telcos have implemented an amendment in the tariff rules on 30 days vouchers for the consumers.
Pointing out the Telecommunication Tariff Order (TTO) was suitably amended after consultations with stakeholde...