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Bulk SMS request for Maharashtra ‘vote theft’ film turned down, Cong points to ‘bid to suppress’

A documentary on alleged vote manipulation in Maharashtra has triggered a controversy after an attempt by the Congress to circulate it via bulk SMS was blocked. The party claims the rejection was on the grounds that the film amounted to “protest content”, something it has described as censorship.

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Starlink Cleared for Liftoff in India — Elon Musk's Satellite Internet Dream Just Got Real

Elon Musk's Starlink has secured a license from India's telecom department to offer satellite internet services, bringing it closer to commercial launch.

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DME and TRAI jointly organise ‘Consumer Outreach Program’ in Noida

Nearly 100 students from Media, Law, and Management disciplines and about 20 distinguished guests from Telecom Companies participated in the program. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Multiple rating agencies, new framework for OTT data: TRAI suggestions for broadcast policy

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Thursday released its recommendations on the formulation of the National Broadcasting Policy.

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World Telecom Day: How India developed itself as a major hub of telecom

As the world is celebrating World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, also known as WTISD today, it is useful to delve into the journey of telecom expansion in India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jio added 4.2 million wireless users, Airtel 7.5 lakh in January

Total wireless subscribers in India increased 0.19 per cent in the month of January to 1,160.71 million, according to the latest data provided by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Read further on Dynamite News:

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TRAI seeks more inputs for I&B Ministry’s National Broadcasting Policy

TRAI launches consultation on National Broadcasting Policy, seeking inputs on TV access, local manufacturing, and streaming regulations.

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No porting allowed within seven days of SIM card swap: TRAI

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on March 15 has disallowed telecom subscribers to port out of their current network provider if they have “swapped” their SIM card, after loss or damage of a previous card, within the past seven days. The move is part of several anti-spam measures the…

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TRAI nod notwithstanding, Cabinet approves spectrum for Railways

The Union Cabinet approves Indian Railways' request for free wireless spectrum to enhance passenger safety and data transfer capacity.

The Hindu

Posing as TRAI official, conman cheats govt. official of ₹10.7 lakh

Posing as a TRAI official, a cyber fraudster cheated a senior official with the State Finance Department and made away with ₹10.7 lakh from his bank account on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Broadcast regulation 3.0, commissions and omissions

The Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill will have to incorporate omissions, review intrusive commissions and fine-tune potentially positive provisions

The Hindu

A telco double dip attempt that threatens Net neutrality

It is imperative for all stakeholders, including policymakers, to recognise the long-term ramifications of acquiescing to the short-sighted demands of telecom companies

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Trai asks DoT to consider previous recommendations for next spectrum auction

Trai has asked DoT to consider its recommendations for spectrum auctions to plan sale of radiowaves. DoT is trying to hold auctions by end of current fiscal or early next fiscal.

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Explained | Is it possible to have partial app bans?

TRAI seeks input on selective app bans instead of internet shutdowns to reduce impact. DoT, TRAI reject telcos' argument of regulating messaging apps. VPNs used for privacy, but govt distrusts them due to encryption. Blocking VPNs technically unfeasible, damaging to online privacy.

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‘Selective ban’ of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI

Telecom operators — individually and through their associations — have called for messaging apps to be regulated

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Not undertaking any drive to probe all past tariff plans for predatory pricing, says TRAI

The regulator stated in a statement on Friday that it was not conducting a special investigation into all of the previous price plans submitted by telecom providers, only those that were being closely scrutinised.

Newslaundry

TRAI raises cap to Rs 19 for bouquet TV channels. Will they become costlier?

Issuing changes to its tariff order and interconnection regulations, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has announced a cap of Rs 19 for a channel to be part of a bouquet, and channels exceeding this price must be offered separately with no limit on their MRP. This cap was earlier…

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5G cells to piggyback on poles, hoardings

Base stations deployed will bring network closer to people

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Jio adds over 31 lakh mobile users in May, VIL loses 7.6 lakh subscribers: TRAI data

Bharti Airtel added 10.27 lakh subscribers, while BSNL and Vodafone-Idea lost 7.59 lakh wireless connections and 5.36 lakh subscribers respectively

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News associations tell TRAI there is no need for a mechanism to monitor cross-media ownership

Associations representing news organisations have "unequivocally" said there is no need for a mechanism to monitor cross-media ownership and control, exchange4media reported today.

The Hindu

Analysing spectrum auction

The reserve price is expected to dominate the minds of bidders in the months to come

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TRAI releases guidelines for CAS, SMS testing and certification for broadcasting sector

“The release of the CAS and SMS testing procedures will bring “more transparency” in the entire value chain of the broadcasting sector”

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TRAI extends deadline on TV tariffs again. Here’s why

On June 1, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, or TRAI, extended the deadline for the implementation of the New Regulatory Framework 2020. The deadline, which ended on the day of the extension, has been shifted to August 31 for television broadcasters, and to September 30 for cable operators.

The Hindu

India’s hobbling 5G spectrum auction gait

Telecom operators must be ready to buy 5G compatible spectrum bands at competitive rates to ensure a boom of subscribers

The Hindu

The right price: on TRAI’s latest recommendations

TRAI might need to revisit its recommendations to ensure the viability of telcos

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