Telecom Regulation
SUC Waiver: A Boost for Vi, But a Blow to High-Frequency Spectrum Auctions
On March 6th, the Financial Express (FE) reported that the Government of India (GOI) is considering a spectrum usage charge...
Are Telecom Operators Truly Meeting the Spirit of TRAI’s Voice-Only Mandate?
The TRAI recently mandated telecom operators to introduce voice and SMS-only plans tailored for users who do not require data...
Debunking EMF Myths: Are Higher Power Levels a Game-Changer for 5G Coverage and Health Risks?
Recently, The Economic Times published a story highlighting that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has revised the Electromagnetic Field (EMF)...
Unfulfilled Promises: The Stunted Impact of Virtual Network Operators on India’s Telecom Ambitions
Two days ago, i.e on 13th Sept 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released new recommendations regarding Virtual Network...
Unmasking the Battle Against Spam: India’s Regulatory Odyssey and International Challenges
On August 13, 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued a directive intensifying the enforcement of its 2018 regulation aimed...
Dissecting the Indian Telecom Bill 2023: A Paradigm Shift in Telecommunications Policy
Today The Telecommunication Bill, 2023 was introduced in Parliament. This note aims to meticulously analyze the bill's key provisions and evaluate their...
Reevaluating AGR Dues: Possible Discrepancies in DoT’s Assessment
I have been closely monitoring the AGR dispute for several years. No doubt it has unfolded as an extraordinarily perplexing...
Finally, the IP1s will be able to rollout active elements too
On 8th Aug 2023, the TRAI recommended the creation of a new category of license (DCIP) that is aimed at allowing the...
Indian Telecom Market — The Danger of Duopoly
The Indian telecom market is in real danger of going into the state of a duopoly, and the government is...
Telecom Reforms — No SUC for future spectrum, but will it reduce outflows?
In India, not only one needs to acquire spectrum through auctions but also has to pay for its usage. Payment...