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Trai begins review of transaction charges involved in network port-outs

The 'per port transaction charge' refers to the amount payable by the recipient operator to the MNP service provider for processing each porting request of a mobile subscriber

Not yet informed of govt's decision on telecom ombudsman: Trai to DoT

Under present norms, telecom subscribers can register a complaint with the call centre of their service provider

Operators can't charge TV viewers more than 'best fit plan': Trai

TRAI is monitoring the situation and will take action on consumer complaints, if any, on the issue

Show-cause notices to Idea, BSNL for not meeting Trai's call drop norms

Show-cause notices have been issued to two telecom operators -- Idea and BSNL -- for not meeting TRAI's call drop norms in some service areas for the quarter ended September 2018, Parliament was informed Wednesday. The notices were issued to the two telecom service providers (TSPs) on January 18, 2019, Communications Minister Manoj Sinha said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. The non-compliance on Drop Call Rate (DCR) benchmark pertained to four service areas for Idea and one service area for state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, he said. "As per latest report of TRAI for the quarter ending September 2018, all TSPs are complying to Drop Call Rate (DCR) benchmark despite rapid increase in traffic volume and more stringent benchmarks, except Idea in four License Service Areas (LSAs) i.e. Assam, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and North East; and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in one LSA i.e. West Bengal," Sinha said. The service providers have been issued show-cause ...

How Trai's new order will put choice of channels in the hands of consumers

Urvi Malvania explains how the new tariff order by the Trai will put the choice of channel subscriptions in the hands of the consumers, when implemented

2003 redux

Trai's latest intervention in the cable and DTH market has created more confusion than it has solved

Trai gives a month to enforce tariff order, outlines a migration plan

All distribution platforms are required to move all their subscribers to new the framework by February 1

Consumers get time till Jan 31 to pick TV channels after new service rules

Service providers have to prepare for migrating to the new framework by December 28 this year.

Trai gives a month for consumers to choose channels under new tariff regime

The new framework allows consumers to select and pay only for the channels they wish to view

Broadcasters line up bouquets on offer as tariff order deadline nears

Under the Trai tariff order, all broadcasters have to declare the maximum retail price for their channels, and all channels have to be made available on an a-la-carte basis

No blackout of subscribed TV channels: Trai clarifies tariff order

Trai rejected messages circulating in the media that there may be a black-out of existing subscribed channels on TV screens after December 29, when the new order comes into effect

Trai's fascination with ratings

Could the regulator's focus on broader issues that facilitate growth and employment in TV instead of worrying about ratings?

Trai amends MNP regulations to ease, quicken the process of portability

TRAI also shortened the validity period of Unique Porting Code (UPC) to four days from the previous period of 15 days

How SC order draws the line between Trai and CCI, helps avoid turf war

A recent Supreme Court judgment demarcates the jurisdiction border between the two regulators. This could have wider implications for conflicts among regulators

Trai to meet telcos, others next month to finalise 2019 issues: Chairman

Trai will be able to finalise its views on the issue of a regulatory framework for Over-The-Top players in the coming 5-6 months

Whole vocabulary is changing, regulator must evolve with sector: Trai chief

Chairmen come and chairmen go; Trai is the continuing authority

Despite SC's verdict, Trai tariff order issue shifts to Delhi HC

The plea, according to the people, speaks about how the framework or mechanism laid out by Trai, to package channels and their overall pricing, is not sustainable

SC order on broadcasting sector tariffs a big win for consumers: Trai Chief

The order will provide consumers choice of channels, transparency and better service quality, RS Sharma said

Private firms must prevent misuse of customers' data, says Trai's RS Sharma

He said people accept terms and conditions of online platforms without reading, which puts their privacy at risk

Trai invites public views on spectrum charges for satellite phone services

This follows DoT seeking Trai's recommendation on BSNL's request to change the present method of levying spectrum charges on its satellite services as they are too expensive for subscribers