India’s telecom regulator has proposed major changes to consumer complaint handling rules. The progress comes as digital usage patterns continue to grow and change across mobile and broadband services. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper seeking stakeholder feedback on revising
India’s telecom regulator has started a fresh consultation to examine how radio spectrum can be allocated and priced for wireless communication systems used in vehicles. The progress is an early sign of groundwork for connected mobility infrastructure, including vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, as demand for intelligent
India’s telecom industry has requested the government to reduce spectrum prices ahead of the upcoming auction. The operators have cited weak returns on 5G investments and financial stress across the sector. The appeal comes as operators continue to grapple with high capital expenditure and slower-than-expected monetisation
India needs to scale up investments in research and development (R&D) to secure leadership in emerging telecom technologies such as 6G and Artificial Intelligence-driven Radio Access Networks (AI-RAN), said Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications. Speaking at an industry forum, Pemmasani stressed that innovation-led
India’s telecom regulator has pulled up consultations on enabling direct satellite-to-mobile communication. The move is intended to expand coverage in underserved and remote regions. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has sought stakeholder views on how such services can be rolled out and which spectrum
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
India is ready to strengthen security oversight for telecom equipment used across its communication networks. The government moves to tighten certification and testing requirements for devices entering the market. The step is part of a wider push to safeguard telecom infrastructure and reduce vulnerabilities in
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued the Telecommunication (Broadcasting & Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) (Seventh Amendment) Regulations, 2026. It has updated long-standing rules for television distributors and broadcasters. The move aims to streamline audit processes, tighten compliance timelines and promote transparency across