TRAI On 3G Spectrum Charges
The revised spectrum charges for 2G spectrum as proposed by DoT and endorsed by Authority is as follows: the new revised slab rates applicable to an operator with 2G spectrum …
GOI on Access Service Licensing
The Government of India (GOI) had formulated the New Telecom Policy 99 (NTP 99) for proliferation of telecom services and facilities at affordable rates across the length & breadth of the country…
DoT to Allow Niche Operators in Rural Areas of India
The Department of Telecomm (DoT) of India has asked telecoms regulators to suggest the policy guidelines under which niche operators should be permitted. Niche operators essentially operate in small areas such as a district and offer mobile and broadband services.
COAI plans to appeal against TRAI
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) is planning to appeal against the recommendations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) which has suggested major changes in licensing norms of mobile operators, to the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT).
USOF invites telecom operators for rural telephony
Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) has invited two sets of bids from telecom operators to provide high quality telephony service in rural areas of India. USOF, the agency has conducted an auction to select the telecom operators to subsidise rural communications.
TRAI’s effort to improve mobile services
In India, The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has started appointing mobile phone companies on a one-to-one basis to persuade them to develop their services.
