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Jio tops 4G download speed in March, shows TRAI report

Average download speed on Reliance Jio network was 16.48 megabit per second (mbps) in March against 8.33 mbps on Idea Cellular’s and 7.66 mbps on Bharti Airtel’s network, the monthly report by TRAI showed.

Telcos using unfair means to stop customer exits, says Jio to TRAI

The telecom unit of the Mukesh Ambani-owned entity Reliance Jio today informed Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) that the incumbent operators are using “unfair and deceptive” methods such as lining-up customised retention offers.

Jio to roll back ‘Summer Surprise’ offer. Here’s how you can still avail it

Reliance Jio has decided to roll back its ‘Summer Surprise offer’ after the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) advised the teleco to do so.

Reliance Jio to withdraw Summer Surprise offer after TRAI raises red flag

Promotional tariffs hurting govt revenue, restrict them to 90 days: Telecom Secretary tells TRAI

Telecom Secretary JS Deepak has asked the TRAI to impose restrictions on the period of promotional tariffs that telecom companies offer.

TRAI seeks views on promotional offers, predatory pricing

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has kick started a process to address certain loopholes in rules around contentious issues such as predatory pricing, promotional offers and the issues that have triggered a public

Telephone subscribers grew 2.48 pc in December: TRAI

The number of telephone subscribers in India increased from 1,123.96 million at the end of November 2016 to 1,151.78 million at the end of December 2016 - a monthly growth rate of 2.48 per cent, data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of In

SC directs Centre to implement system to scrutinise mobile users in two weeks

The Supreme Court today asked the Centre to apprise it within two weeks about the steps which can be taken to scrutinise the existing and future mobile users in the country.

After Airtel, Idea challenges Trai's nod to Jio's ‘free offer’ extension

In the latest in the bitter battle between incumbent telecom operators and Reliance Jio, Idea Cellular, India’s third largest wireless operator, has filed a petition in the appellate telecom tribunal against TRAI for allowing the

SC seeks Centre’s response on plea for privacy regulations on WhatsApp, Facebook

The Supreme Court today sought the central government's response on a plea filed to put in place regulations to protect the privacy of the messages of WhatsApp and Facebook users. The SC notices were also

TRAI allowing Jio to violate rules : Airtel moves tribunal on extension of free services

Stepping up the legal battle against TRAI, Bharti Airtel has moved telecom dispute tribunal TDSA accusing the telecom watchdog of of being a “mute spectator” to violations by Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio's move to extend

Explain how extension of free services doesn't violate norms, TRAI asks Reliance Jio

Telecom regulator TRAI has questioned Reliance Jio over its decision to extend the free data and voice call offers from its earlier deadline of December 31 to March 31, 2017 and asked the telco why

TRAI recommends limited free data for rural areas every month, estimates cost of Rs 600 cr

TRAI has recommended government to fund around 100 MB data per month for rural consumers and mooted introduction of third party platforms to provide free internet in a non-discriminatory manner to promote digital economy.

Call failures between Jio and existing players down by 28 per cent: Report

New entrant in telecommunication sector, Reliance Jio, is getting better every day. According to a report in Economic Times, instances of call failures on its network have down by 28 per cent.

Nothing can be free forever, says Airtel; urges TRAI to look into Reliance Jio’s offer

Country’s largest telecom network operator Bharti Airtel today urged the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to look into the free voice call offer announced by new 4G entrant Reliance Jio.

TRAI slaps Rs 3050 cr penalty on Airtel, Vodafone, Idea for denial of interconnection to Jio

In a major setback to the leading telecom companies, the Indian telecom regulator today slapped heavy penalties on three telecom players -- Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India and Idea Cellular -- for not providing sufficient points

TRAI gives clean chit to Reliance Jio's aggressive free call offer

TRAI has held that tariff plans of Reliance Jio, offering life-time free voice calling service are compliant to existing rules and not discriminatory.

Spectrum auction ends with bids worth Rs 65,789 cr in 5 days, no takers for premium bands

Telecom spectrum auction ended today with bids worth Rs 65,789 crore over the last five days, around 40 per cent of mobile radiowaves put up for sale

Biggest ever spectrum auction underway; telecom companies in fray

India's biggest auction of telecom spectrum kicked off today morning with seven operators in fray for a total of 2,354.55 MHz across seven bands, towards which a reserve price of Rs 5.66 lakh crore ($85

Jio vs others: TRAI to take ‘swift action’ on call failures, seeks details from telcos

TRAI chairman R S Sharma on Monday warned of swift action for call failures on Reliance Jio network, asserting that breach of quality of services to consumers is taken “very seriously”.