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  Internet data firms stirring up Aadhaar privacy debate, suspects TRAI chief

  India | February 18, 2019 21:30 IST

  Sharma, who was involved in development of Aadhaar, said that the Supreme Court after lot of deliberations held there is no threat to individual privacy from Aadhaar and despite this judgement many people continue to debate on Aadhaar.

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  Show cause notices to Idea, BSNL for not meeting TRAI's call drop norms in some service areas for September quarter

  Business | February 14, 2019 9:02 IST

  The service providers have been issued show-cause notice to explain their position including reasons for non-compliance.

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  TRAI extends date to choose channels for TV viewers till March 31

  Business | February 12, 2019 19:48 IST

  The new pricing policy is aimed at bringing in transparency and empowering the audience who were earlier offered packs by DTH and cable operators without much choice.

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  TRAI issues notice to Airtel over DTH service disruption

  Business | February 07, 2019 14:05 IST

  The new tariff regime for cable and DTH TV services, which mandate consumers to select channels of their choice -- either individual channels or bouquets -- came into effect on February 1.

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  TRAI says players ready to migrate to new broadcasting framework from Feb 1

  India | January 31, 2019 23:32 IST

  "The multiple system operators have also assured us that they will allow some channels to be available to customers to avoid any inconvenience, and they will also actively pursue customers to exercise their choice," TRAI Secretary S K Gupta said.

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  Telecom authority asks DTH firms to honour commitment on long-duration packs, if customer wants

  Business | January 30, 2019 17:53 IST

  If a DTH customer with existing long-duration pack wishes to exercise his channel choice mid-way (opt for specific channels under the new regime), then the balance money in customer wallet should be adjusted by the operator accordingly, TRAI says.

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  TRAI hopeful of 90% customer onboarding by February 1 deadline for new tariff regime: RS Sharma

  India | January 27, 2019 14:34 IST

  Up against stringent timelines, and with just days to go before the crucial switch-over, the regulator is also keeping a hawk eye on the progress made by Distribution Platform Owner (DPO) and the broadcasters in recording consumer choices.  

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  No reason to consider extension of Feb 1 deadline for new broadcasting framework: Trai

  India | January 24, 2019 21:30 IST

  Telecom regulator Trai on Thursday ruled out an extension of February 1 deadline for migration to the new regime for broadcasting and cable services and said it had assurances from service providers that work related to seeking consumer's choice of channels "is in full swing".

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  TRAI's Channel Selector App to help you calculate your cable bill after Jan 31

  Business | January 23, 2019 15:55 IST

  TRAI has introduced a new application which helps the subscribers in making their channel selection. 

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  DTH service providers come out with new packs post TRAI directive; services to get interrupted after Jan 31

  Business | January 06, 2019 7:39 IST

  The TRAI had notified twice, in March 2017 and July 2018 over the new regulatory framework asking the companies to follow the schedule.  

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  TRAI's new regulations allow consumers to choose channels till Jan 31

  Business | December 29, 2018 15:26 IST

  Consumers now have till January 31 to opt for channels of their choice under the new framework for broadcasting and cable services.

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  TRAI gives a month to consumers to choose channels under new regulatory regime

  India | December 28, 2018 19:40 IST

  The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Friday gave time till January 31 for consumers to select channels of their choice under the new framework for broadcasting and cable services and said all existing packs of subscribers will continue uninterrupted till then.

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  India TV Exclusive: 'TV watching to become cheaper after Dec 29 ', TRAI secy answers queries on new regulations

  India | December 26, 2018 12:05 IST

  The new TRAI regulations has created confusion among the users. To clear the confusion, India TV brings you an exclusive interview with TRAI chief SK Gupta. 

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  Only 7% Internet connectivity in India through fixed line network: TRAI

  India | December 18, 2018 23:11 IST

  Only 7 per cent of Internet connectivity in India is through fixed line network while the global average of the same is around 46 per cent, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Chairman R.S. Sharma said on Tuesday.

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  TRAI announces new rules for Mobile Number Portability

  Business | December 15, 2018 22:55 IST

  The users will now be able to port to new telecom service within two days of porting within the same circle and four days if moving from one circle to another. 

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  TRAI amends Mobile Number Portability regulations; limits timeline for porting number to two days

  Business | December 14, 2018 9:21 IST

  According to the circular, the current limit of 50 numbers in a single authorisation letter has been enhanced to 100 numbers per authorisation letter.

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  I continue to believe Aadhaar disclosure does not raise digital risks: TRAI Chief RS Sharma

  India | October 11, 2018 20:25 IST

  "I again say that Aadhaar challenge...that challenge still stands. My Aadhaar is still public and nobody has been able to do any harm. I still continue to maintain that Aadhaar disclosure does not increase any of your digital vulnerabilities," Sharma said.

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  Reliance Jio beats Airtel, becomes second largest telecom operator

  Business | October 04, 2018 17:45 IST

  Reliance Jio, the new entrant, exceeded Vodafone and Idea Cellular's AGR, individually, in the January-March quarter.

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  No info was 'discovered' about me on account of Aadhaar: TRAI chief

  India | August 08, 2018 18:44 IST

  TRAI chief R S Sharma, who had engaged in a verbal duel with the Twitterati over potential misuse of Aadhaar, on Wednesday said that no information was "discovered" about him on account of sharing of Aadhaar number

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  Disclosure of Aadhaar number doesn't increase one's digital vulnerability, reiterates TRAI Chief

  India | August 08, 2018 9:39 IST

  Sharma’s statement came days after he created furore on social media by sharing his Aadhar number on Twitter and throwing an open challenge to prove how it could be misused.