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TRAI Floats Consultation Paper To Formulate Satcom Pricing

Inc42 · 9m ago

TRAI Floats Consultation Paper To Formulate Satcom Pricing

The regulator, TRAI, has called for feedback from stakeholders on establishing a method for allocating spectrum. This request includes 21 questions covering topics such as frequency bands, spectrum duration, and options for surrendering spectrum. The move follows TRAI's recent focus on setting pricing rules for satellite communication (satcom) services before regulating messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram.

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TRAI Turns Down COAI’s Plea to Revisit Satcom Spectrum Recommendations

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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) denied the Cellular Operators Association of India's (COAI) request to review recommendations on satcom spectrum, stating the consultation process was comprehensive. COAI argued that the pricing benefits satellite providers unfairly. Telecom companies ignored TRAI's recommendation to price satellite spectrum at 4% of adjusted gross revenue, citing it as unjust. TRAI maintained the recommendations aim to promote competitive fairness between satellite and terrestrial services, benefiting consumers through innovation and competition.

TRAI Refutes Reports Of Charges For Holding Multiple SIM Cards

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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is set to finalize regulations within the next three months following discussions on a recent consultation paper. TRAI proposes that telecom subscribers who make more than 50 calls or send around 50 SMS messages per day should be considered potential pesky callers. In response to its directives, TRAI has also instructed telecom operators to disconnect over 2.75 lakh mobile numbers and telecom resources.

TRAI Pushes MeitY To Crack The Whip On Spam Via OTT Apps Like WhatsApp

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