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India’s telecom user base crosses 1.33 billion in March

India’s telecommunications sector continued its steady expansion in March 2026, adding 9.28 million subscribers to take the total number of telephone users in the country to 1,330.58 million. The latest data reflects a monthly growth rate of 0.70 per cent, underlining the sector’s resilience and continued demand across both urban and rural marke...

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TRAI nudges DPOs on DAS audits, other compliance norms

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) directed and reminded all Distribution Platform Operators (DPOs) to strictly comply with annual audit requirements for Digital Addressable Systems (DAS), reinforcing transparency and accountability across the broadcasting value chain. In a statement, the regulator emphasised that the updated provi...

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TRAI seeks views on regulating app-based TV, FAST channels

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) yesterday issued a detailed consultation paper proposing a regulatory framework for Application-based Linear Television Distribution (ALTD) services, including Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) platforms, with the objective of defining this emerging segment...

India’s telecom sector recorded overall growth in February 2026, with total telephone subscribers rising to around 1,314 million and broadband users crossing 1,052 million

Overall telecom subs base grows in Feb; b’band tops1.05 bn: TRAI

India’s telecom sector recorded overall growth in February 2026, with total telephone subscribers rising to around 1,314 million and broadband users crossing 1,052 million, reflecting steady expansion in both wireless and internet services, according to data released yesterday by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of I...