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Spectrum prices may spike in key circles due to high cap per operator

Telcos concede that there will be competition in some key circles such as Delhi, Mumbai, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh to name only a few

Jio tops 4G download speed chart, Vi leads in upload speed in March: TRAI

Reliance Jio retained its top position with the highest average data download speed among 4G service providers in March at 21.1 megabit per second, according to latest data published by TRAI

Top headlines: Telcos slam Trai, Rs 1,900 cr deficit may hit infra projects

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Trai seeks views from stakeholders on monitoring cross-media ownership

TRAI released a consultation paper on 'Issues Relating to Media Ownership' after the government asked it to reconsider its recommendations made in 2014

Recommended spectrum prices are rational, says Trai chief Vaghela

Vaghela told PTI that in view of the huge market potential of 5G, he is confident that the telecom industry will actively take part in the auction

TRAI seeks views from stakeholders on monitoring cross media ownership

The TRAI has sought written comments on the issues raised in the consultation paper from the stakeholders by May 10, and counter-comments by May 24

5G spectrum price cuts not sufficient: Telecom operators slam Trai

The 5G spectrum is now being offered for 30 years, for which the base price is marginally lower at Rs 476 crore per MHz than the price that TRAI had recommended in 2018

Pricing rationale

5G can take India to another level

'Lower than industry's demand': Analysts on Trai 5G price recommendations

The reduction proposed in pricing, though largely on expected lines, is not in sync with the 90% drop that the industry had been asking for, the experts said

Top headlines: Trai slashes 5G spectrum base, Ambani's net-zero plan

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Trai slashes 5G spectrum base price in 3300-3670 MHz band by around 36%

Since last year, telecom companies have carried out 5G trials in the 700 MHz, 3.5 GHz, and 26 GHz bands

Trai recommends 36% reduction in base price of prime 5G spectrum

The government is aiming to begin roll-out of 5G services by end-March 2023 in India, which is the world's second-biggest wireless market with over a billion subscribers

Trai scraps charge on USSD messages for mobile banking, payment services

In a move to boost financial inclusion, telecom regulator Trai has scrapped the charges levied on USSD messages, which are mostly availed by feature phone users, for transactions related to mobile banking and payment services. USSD is a mobile short code that enables financial and banking transactions even on feature phones. With immediate effect, the regulator on Thursday decided to scrap charges levied on USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Services Data) updates. USSD sends out text messages without requiring internet connection on a mobile phone. These text messages are different from SMSes and telecom companies frequently use the USSD technology to alert users about their balance after a call or a SMS. So far, the charge was 50 paise per USSD session. In a communication, Trai said no charges will be levied for USSD for mobile banking and payment service, and it has been implemented with immediate effect. The decision has been taken following consultations with the stakeholders,

5G auctions: Indian telecom companies united on cheaper pricing

Trai faces a challenging task in executing a sharp reduction on its own price recommendations of August 2018 which came under severe attack from the stakeholders

TRAI provides clarity on tariff plan with month-wise recharge date

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) clarified that in case the same date for such renewal is not available in a month, the date of renewal will be the last date of that month

Trai's 5G recommendations in 7-10 days; work in final stages: Secretary

Telecom regulator Trai's much-awaited recommendations on 5G spectrum pricing and other modalities will come out in the next 7-10 days, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Airtel CTO urges regulator for affordable 5G spectrum pricing

Ahead of Trai's recommendations on spectrum auctions, telecom operator Bharti Airtel's Chief Technology Officer Randeep Sekhon has made an emphatic appeal for "affordable" pricing of 5G radiowaves

TRAI begins talks on rating areas, buildings for digital connectivity

TRAI released a discussion paper on rating of buildings or areas for digital connectivity as the telecom regulator took note of huge gaps in meeting quality demands of users inside, across complexes

Will 5G launch in India turn the tables for telecom companies financially?

Telcos are focusing on building a market for new-use connectivity services till the consumer base gains critical mass

Recommendation on 5G spectrum likely by Mar-end or early Apr: TRAI chairman

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is likely to submit its recommendations on 5G spectrum by this month-end or early April, TRAI chairman P D Vaghela said on Wednesday.