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TRAI seeks views on telecom service through authorisation under new telecom act
YourStory
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1y ago
Medial
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has initiated the consultation process to establish a framework for telecom service provision through authorization under the new Telecommunications Act. This Act mandates anyone intending to offer telecommunication services to obtain authorization from the government, subject to terms, conditions, and fees. The Department of Telecom has requested TRAI's recommendations on the terms, conditions, and fees for authorizations according to the Telecommunications Act. Interested parties can provide feedback and comments on the proposed framework until August 1, with counter comments due by August 8.
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TRAI To Host Discussions On Regulating OTT Apps
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) plans to hold open house discussions within the next three months to formulate a regulatory framework for over-the-top (OTT) communication services not covered under the Telecom Act. The TRAI chairman has clarified that despite the passage of the Telecom Act, the ongoing consultation on OTT communication will continue. Additionally, the regulator will release a consultation paper next month on unsolicited commercial communications to tighten regulations and address issues of misuse. The consumer affairs ministry is also reportedly working on tackling unsolicited commercial communications.
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TRAI’s Exclusion Of OTTs Perpetuates Uneven Landscape: COAI
Inc42
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9m ago
Medial
- Telecom operators face significant compliance and security requirements, according to COAI. - COAI expresses its desire to collaborate closely with the government to resolve issues amicably. - The industry body's statement comes after TRAI did not include online messaging apps in its recent recommendations on the new authorisation regime.
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Startups caution telecom regulator against overregulation of internet services
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Indian startup founders have signed a letter urging the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) to avoid overregulation of internet services and support net neutrality. Telecom operators, including Airtel, Jio, and Vi, have requested the authority to impose network usage fees and introduce licensing for online services. The founders argue against such fees and licensing, stating that internet services already fall under the IT Act and should not be subject to the same regulatory framework as telecom service providers. They also warn about potential discrimination and compliance burdens that could harm the Indian startup ecosystem.
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TRAI steps up fight against spam calls, orders telecom operators to blacklist entities
YourStory
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11m ago
Medial
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has instructed telecom operators to disconnect and blacklist businesses that use bulk connections for spam calls. Entities found guilty can be blacklisted for up to two years and won't receive any new resources from telecoms. This directive includes spam and fraud calls made over traditional phone lines and online platforms like WhatsApp. TRAI has also set deadlines for implementing measures like whitelisting URLs and ensuring traceability of message flow. The decision was made during a meeting with heads of telecom service providers. TRAI had previously asked operators to improve their mobile apps and web portals for spam complaint registration.
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TRAI Excludes Communication Apps From New Licencing Regime
Inc42
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10m ago
Medial
TRAI's latest recommendations on the "Framework for Service Authorisations to be Granted Under the Telecommunications Act, 2023" did not mention online messaging apps. This decision aligns with the demand of digital advocacy groups to exclude OTT apps from the Act. TRAI had previously sought feedback on regulating OTT apps and exploring the possibility of selective banning in a paper released in July.
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Telecom Players Urge TRAI To Bring WhatsApp, Signal & Telegram Under Licence
Inc42
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11m ago
Medial
Telecom operators, including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, have requested the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to regulate call and messaging apps under the new Telecommunication Act's licensing framework. They argue that apps should be included under services to be authorized, as the unmonitored nature of these apps hinders law enforcement and crime prevention efforts.
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OTTs Slam Telcos Pitch To Bring Apps Under Licensing Regime
Inc42
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11m ago
Medial
The Broadband India Forum opposes the creation of a "Super Authorisation" category as it would consolidate power and create an anti-competitive landscape. The IAMAI argues that OTT platforms generate revenue for telecom companies and drive demand for online content. This follows the recent request by Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea for TRAI to regulate OTT communication apps.
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TRAI Soon To Finalise Updated Regulations On Curbing Spam Calls, Messages
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8m ago
Medial
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.
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TRAI Blacklists 50 Entities For Spamming Users
Inc42
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10m ago
Medial
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has reported that mobile operators in India disconnected over 2.75 lakh mobile numbers and other telecom resources based on the authority's directives. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has also instructed unregistered machine-to-machine (M2M) service providers to register with them before the end of the month or risk having their services disconnected. In addition, TRAI received over 7.9 lakh complaints against unregistered telemarketers during the first half of 2024.
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TRAI Effect? 10K Entities Whitelist 2.75 Lakh URLs So Far
Inc42
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9m ago
Medial
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has mandated all telecom companies to stop transmitting messages containing non-whitelisted URLs, APKs, and OTT links. TRAI has already blacklisted over 800 entities and 18 lakh mobile numbers for non-compliance with its whitelisting directives. Telcos are working on new tools to ensure better message traceability and address any technical issues faced during the implementation of the whitelisting norms.
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