India’s fight against spam calls has entered a new phase after Truecaller publicly criticised the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), arguing that the regulator’s anti-spam framework is preventing caller identification apps from effectively protecting consumers. The Swedish caller identification platform said that restrictions on displaying
India’s telecom regulator, TRAI, is looking to tighten oversight of third-party call management apps after raising concerns that authorised commercial calls are being wrongly marked as spam. The move could give the regulator legal backing to act against platforms such as Truecaller, Hiya and Whoscall if
In a questioning of net neutrality, Bharti Airtel has renamed its’ Priority Postpaid service’ as ‘Airtel Fast Lane’. The branding change is aimed at simplifying the company’s premium customer offering. The telecom operator noted that the move does not affect existing postpaid plans, pricing, or benefits
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has ruled out findings of violation of net neutrality rules in Bharti Airtel’s recently launched Priority Postpaid plans that use 5G network slicing technology. The regulatory authority is continuing its examination to determine whether the service could affect the
India’s enterprise messaging market is set to ascend into a new phase as Tanla Platforms announces a partnership with Bharti Airtel to enable Rich Communication Services (RCS) business messaging. The collaboration strengthens Tanla’s reach across major telecom networks. This will boost the adoption of interactive business
Bharti Airtel has introduced “Priority Postpaid”, a service built on 5G network slicing technology that promises users more stable and uninterrupted connectivity during periods of network congestion. The launch of a premium 5G service for postpaid users has opened a war front in India’s telecom market.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper titled “Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in India", signalling a renewed push to expand the country’s public internet infrastructure. The paper takes a close look at the current regulatory framework and highlights the
In a move that could quietly reshape how telecom services reach millions, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is tapping into one of India’s most underutilised yet far-reaching networks—the postal system. The state-run telco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Posts (DoP),
India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has extended the deadline for implementing SIM binding for over-the-top (OTT) communication applications to December 31. The extension has offered much-needed relief to digital platforms, providing a suitable timeframe to align with the directive. The move comes after ongoing consultations and
A senior official from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced that the public telecom operator plans to roll out 5G services in select metropolitan cities by the end of 2025. The targeted cities include Mumbai and Delhi, where 5G deployment is expected first. Transition Amid