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TRAI’s recommendations drive local value addition in Indian telecom equipment manufacturing

This move by Godrej & Boyce positions the company to capitalize on the growing aspiration and digital payment-driven demand in smaller cities and towns (Representative Image: Vardan Papikyan via Unsplash)

The recommendations are designed to further boost the domestic telecom equipment manufacturing sector and align it with global trends.

TRAI issues recommendations to boost telecom infrastructure in northeast India

Majority of the broadcasters and the members of the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) oppose the TRAI's regulation requiring broadcasters to provide free channels on DD Free Dish to private distribution platform operators (DPOs).

TRAI conducted extensive consultations and interactions with key stakeholders, including meetings, progress reviews, and field visits, to assess the current state of telecom infrastructure and the challenges in its deployment.

TRAI releases consultation paper to Boost R&D in India’s ICT Sector

According to TRAI, number of telephone subscribers reached 119.9 crore in FY24.

The consultation paper draws insights from leading countries in R&D and innovation, such as Israel, South Korea, the United States.

TRAI releases recommendations on low power small range FM radio broadcasting

TRAI had issued the consultation paper on August 9 seeking responses from stakeholders until September 6 and counter comments until September 20.

After thorough consideration of all comments and counter-comments, along with a comprehensive analysis of the issues, TRAI has now finalized its recommendations.

TRAI initiates pre-consultation on National Broadcasting Policy formulation

Experts urge Nepal to take decisive steps to curb malpractices and ensure the fair payment of subscription fees to foreign broadcasters. (Representative Image: Piotr Cichosz via Unsplash)

This initiative aims to address key issues that should be considered in the formulation of the National Broadcasting Policy.

TRAI releases recommendations on “Rationalization of Entry Fee and Bank Guarantees”

According to TRAI, number of telephone subscribers reached 119.9 crore in FY24.

In order to facilitate the orderly growth of the telecom sector and ease of doing business, TRAI has made recommendations to the government for reducing the entry fees across various license authorizations and the merging of bank guarantees.

Industry groups and consumer orgs raise concerns over TRAI’s OTT regulation proposal

One of the concerns cited by these organisations is that OTT service providers are already regulated under the IT Act 2000 which will be replaced by the upcoming Digital India Act (DIA). Therefore, such consultations should form part of Digital India Act and any other additional consultations by regulators like TRAI will also lead to overlap of regulatory structure. (Image by Jessica Tan via Unsplash)

Eleven consumer groups have said that the proposal on selective banning would lead to overregulation and regulatory uncertainty.

TRAI allots 7-day window for stakeholders to submit inputs on converged digital technologies and services consultation paper

TRAI will come up with their recommendation on the subject after receiving the final inputs from stakeholders.

TRAI releases recommendations on DTH services license fee and policies: Key points to know

The recent decision was taken under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 in consultation with other Ministries/Departments of the Government of India, and domain experts specializing in media and entertainment, women's rights, and child rights. (Representative Image: Glenn Carstens-Peters via Unsplash)

As per TRAI, in the highly competitive television distribution market, urgent measures are required for the DTH sector. The quick implementation of these recommendations will help the sector and enable all-round growth.

TRAI and C-DoT collaborate for telecom development, signs MoU

Caratlane had reported turnover of Rs 2,177 crore in Financial Year 2023 against Rs 1,267 crore in Financial year 2022.(Representational image by Chris Liverani via Unsplash)

The MoU enables TRAICSR and C-DoT to work together on developing telecommunications in India.