Internet subscription rose to 25.33 million at the end of 2012: TRAI

07 May, 2013, 3:34 pm IST tech2 News Staff Services

As per the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s “Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report”, the number of Internet More

Indian telecom user base fell to 895.51 million at the end of Dec'12: TRAI

07 May, 2013, 2:43 pm IST Anuradha Shetty Services

Figures in the latest Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India" reveal that the telephone subscriber More

TRAI amends Quality of Service regulations, adds financial disincentives

25 Mar, 2013, 6:29 pm IST tech2 News Staff General 1 Comments

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has amended the framework for auditing the metering and billing system of service providers as... More

The state of Internet connectivity in India

23 Mar, 2013, 5:33 pm IST Nachiket Mhatre Web services 1 Comments

A decade ago Internet connectivity may have been considered a luxury, but the world's outlook on what I like to describe as the repository of collective More

India's 'fantastic' broadband project that you should know about

22 Mar, 2013, 6:30 pm IST Nikhil Subramaniam Web services 5 Comments

The ambitious National Optic Fibre Network is expected to bring high-speed connectivity to rural and urban areas, touching every corner of the country. However, you may have to wait a few more years for the true internet revolution. More

5 Things all broadband users must know

21 Mar, 2013, 8:27 pm IST Nachiket Mhatre, Nikhil Subramaniam Web services 13 Comments

If you have ever felt that you are getting lower bandwidth than you had paid for or have unknowingly run up a massive bill, it's time to get acquainted with the terminologies and idiosyncrasies of your Internet plan to avoid common pitfalls and make the best out if it. More

TRAI not penalising telcos for rejecting MNP requests: Deora

09 Mar, 2013, 8:03 pm IST tech2 News Staff Web services 1 Comments

It was recently brought to the Parliament's notice that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has so far not penalised operators for rejecting MNP requests. More

TRAI releases consultation paper on national roaming tariff review

27 Feb, 2013, 5:11 pm IST tech2 News Staff Web services 1 Comments

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its consultation paper on 'Review of Tariff for National Roaming. In its statement... More

Uninor kickstarts MNP process for subscribers

25 Feb, 2013, 10:30 am IST Anuradha Shetty Web services

In an important development over the weekend, Uninor has started offering Mobile Number Portability codes to its subscribers in Mumbai. More

Don't deactivate prepaid connections if inactive for less than 90 days: TRAI

23 Feb, 2013, 5:33 pm IST tech2 News Staff Web services

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released a host of regulatory guidelines for telecom service providers (TSPs), recently to follow before More

Vodafone challenges government's decision to auction 900MHz spectrum

20 Feb, 2013, 5:54 pm IST Nishtha Kanal Web services

Vodafone has moved the Delhi High Court on Wednesday against the government’s plan to auction off spectrum in the 900MHz band. The petition has been More

Sistema Shyam requests DoT to grant it temporary licence

20 Feb, 2013, 10:20 am IST Nishtha Kanal Mobile services

Sistema Shyam Teleservices (SSTL) has requested the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for a temporary licence so it can continue to operate till the new spectrum auction is held next month. More

Uninor subscribers can use MNP to port out: DoT Secretary

19 Feb, 2013, 12:42 pm IST tech2 News Staff Mobile services 1 Comments

Uninor shutting its service in Mumbai following a Supreme Court directive, grabbed headlines all day yesterday. More

Subscribers hit by SC order may be refunded

18 Feb, 2013, 6:11 pm IST Anuradha Shetty Mobile services

The Telecom ministry and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) are now mulling over the possibility of refunding money to subscribers of networks that may shut soon. More

Uninor shuts shop in Mumbai following Supreme Court order

18 Feb, 2013, 11:41 am IST Nishtha Kanal Mobile services 5 Comments

Network provider Uninor has shut shop in Mumbai from February 16 thanks to an order by the Supreme Court of India that directed operators who did not win More

Dial 155223 to get rid of unwanted value added services

07 Feb, 2013, 1:13 pm IST tech2 News Staff Mobile services 6 Comments

The next time a value added service (VAS) is mistakenly activated on your number, simply dial 155223 to register a complaint. The number is common... More

Airtel and Idea hike voice call charges

23 Jan, 2013, 4:01 pm IST Nikhil Subramaniam Mobile services 3 Comments

Two of India’s leading mobile service providers Airtel and Idea have increased voice call charges by 100 percent. Reuters reported that India’s No 1... More

TRAI says existing tariff regime to continue

15 Jan, 2013, 1:32 pm IST Mobile services

Regulator TRAI has decided to continue with the existing tariff regime for the time being that allows operators to decide on charges for telecom services. More

Telcos may be allowed to operate after January 18

05 Jan, 2013, 3:01 pm IST tech2 News Staff Mobile services 1 Comments

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is mulling over options to allow Sistema, Telenor, Videocon and Tata Teleservices to continue providing services... More

TRAI to fine ISPs for not meeting quality benchmarks

26 Dec, 2012, 11:00 am IST tech2 News Staff ISPs 2 Comments

Unhappy with your Internet speed and other services that your service provider offers you? Broadband ... More