TRAI ASKS TELCOS FOR ALL-INDIA TARIFF DATA
Posted on 16th May 2018 |
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The regulator Trai is seeking details from operators about tariff plans offered by them in all telecom circles, marking the next phase of expansion for its recently-launched beta site that at present allows rate comparison for Delhi and Gujarat circles only. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) had about a month back unveiled beta version of the portal that ultimately aims to bring on a single platform telecom tariffs being offered by operators and in telecom circles. |
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TRAI may consider scrapping interconnection fee, mulls seeking views
Posted on 15th May 2018 |
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NEW DELHI: The telecom regulator is considering a review of the charge that telecom operators pay each other for text messages — possibly even discarding it — a move that could trigger another clash with financially strapped older telcos. The regulator is considering issuing a consultation paper to seek stakeholder views on revising the interconnection usage charge (IUC) for SMS, which may include the possibility of scrapping the charge altogether, people aware of the matter said. |
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Call connect: Trai now bats for the middle way
Posted on 9th May 2018 |
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The fight between incumbent operators and Reliance Jio over points of interconnect (PoIs) — these points connect calls between two different networks — which ran full steam in the latter half of 2016, continues on the regulatory front. Back in 2016, mobile operators were required to provide PoIs to each other on demand within a period of 90 days. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India reduced the span to 21 days in February this year. |
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Trai mulls fine on telecom operators not meeting new quality norms for Q3
Posted on 8th May 2018 |
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Telecom regulator Trai is considering to impose a penalty on operators who have not met the new service quality norms for December quarter, according to sources. "We will be imposing some penalty on those who have not met the stipulated standards," said a Trai official who did not wish to be named. |
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Telecom Commission clears framework for Net telephony
Posted on 2nd May 2018 |
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The Telecom Commission on Tuesday cleared the recommendations made by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on the regulatory framework for internet telephony services in the country. The development allows internet telephony services to be offered by an operator to its subscribers who may be using internet of other access service providers. |
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Relief for Airtel, Idea as tribunal stays Trai's predatory pricing order
Posted on 25th April 2018 |
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In a relief to incumbents, including Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular, and a setback to newcomer Reliance Jio, the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) on Tuesday imposed an interim stay on the clauses of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (Trai’s) order relating to reporting requirements and the new definition for ascertaining “significant market power” (SMP). The tribunal did not, however, grant a stay on the whole regulation on predatory pricing. |
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Trai vs Bharti Airtel, Idea Cellular: TDSAT stays predatory pricing order
Posted on 24th April 2018 |
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In a relief to old operators, telecom tribunal TDSAT today put an interim stay on reporting requirement of 'segmented offers' and the new definition for ascertaining 'significant market power' for predatory pricing by Trai. The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) in its interim order today, however, placed a qualifier on the reporting requirements, saying the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will be entitled to ask for details of segmented discounts or concessions "for analysis" but that "no penalty shall be imposed on that basis" till further orders are given in the ongoing appeals by Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular. |
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Trai unveils beta site for comparing telecom tariffs under one platform
Posted on 17th April 2018 |
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Telecom regulator Trai on Monday unveiled beta version of a portal that aims to bring on one platform the telecom tariffs offered by different operators and in different service areas. The move is expected to provide more transparency and information on multiple tariff offerings by telcos, helping consumers at large. |
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