Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
TRAI wants Vodafone to replace ‘111’ as helpline number
03 Mar 2015
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Monday directed Vodafone to stop using ‘111’ for offering customer care services, as it violates the national numbering plan. It has also demanded a compliance report by 10 March.
Bharti Airtel drops plan to charge internet calls, for now
29 Dec 2014
Bharti Airtel said since the telecom regulator is planning consultation process on issues relating to services offered by over the top content players, including VoIP, it has decided not to implement the proposed launch of VoIP packs
Trai proposes 10% higher spectrum price
15 Oct 2014
Trai has proposed a 10-per cent higher starting price for the 1800 MHz spectrum (2G) to be auctioned in February next year
Trai recommends sharing of all spectrum by telecom companies
21 Jul 2014
The telecom regulator's recommendation provides for sharing of all spectrum by mobile service providers
Broadcasters Zee, Star end JV under new TRAI rules
12 Apr 2014
Under TRAI’s new norms, notified in February, only broadcasters can enter into inter-connection agreements with cable and direct-to-home platform operators
Boost mobile banking services, TRAI chief tells Chidambaram
05 Feb 2014
Trai says citizens in far-flung areas across the country should have the facility to open an account remotely, check their balance, and deposit, withdraw and transfer money through phones without having to go to the nearest physical bank branch
DoT, TRAI at odds over CDMA auction base price
14 Dec 2013
The Department of Telecommunications has approached TRAI for the fourth time in six months seeking its recommendations on the base price for auction of CDMA spectrum
TRAI issues fresh norms to spread mobile banking
28 Nov 2013
TRAI firm on lower auction reserve price for spectrum
24 Oct 2013
TRAI has rejected the department of telecommunications' demand to raise the base price of spectrum for auction
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