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 ...
Tag: Telecom Regulation
India’s Mobile Blocking System: Unveiling the Gaps and the Path to a Smarter, Safer Future
In mid-2023, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) introduced Sanchar Saathi, a service aimed at helping citizens block and trace stolen ...
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 ...
TRAI’s Mandate on Voice-Only Plans: Challenges and Implications for Telecom Operators
Introduction On December 23, 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued the 12th Amendment to the Telecom Consumer ...
A Deep Dive into the History of Indian Telecom Licensing: Lessons and Failures (Part 10)
Introduction The Spectrum Auction of 2012 marked a pivotal moment in the history of Indian telecom. Stemming from the Supreme ...
DOT License & Spectrum Fees Trends (Including Auctions) – Insights from DOT Dashboard
This chart presents an overview of yearly trends in DOT license and spectrum fees collection, including auction revenues.
Securing the Future: India’s Drive for Global 6G Patent Leadership
On August 23, 2024, the Union Minister for the Department of Telecom convened the second meeting of the Stakeholder Advisory Committee ...
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 ...
Can BSNL Rescue Price-Sensitive Consumers from the Impact of Recent Data Price Hikes?
Recently, India witnessed a series of data tariff hikes, sparking significant public discontent. Many feel that affordable data tariffs were ...
Navigating the Spectrum: The 700 MHz Odyssey of Missed Opportunities and Regulatory Oversights
This article delves into the complex narrative of the 700 MHz spectrum band, celebrated for its vast potential in mobile ...