TRAI on Tuesday released a draft amendment to reshape broadcasting and cable distribution norms, proposing new audit cycles, stricter compliance, and transparency measures. Public comments are invited by October 6, with the rules set to take effect from April 2026.
Elon Musk’s Starlink will store Indian user data within the country, with no traffic routed abroad, Parliament was informed. The company has received key approvals and is preparing to roll out satellite-based internet services while meeting national security requirements
TRAI set new broadband pricing rules for public Wi-Fi providers (PDOs) under the PM-WANI scheme, capping tariffs at twice the retail FTTH rates. This move aims to boost affordable public Wi-Fi and support digital inclusion across India
Discussions were held on telecommunications, broadcasting rules, consumer rights, recent instructions, consultations and regulations of TRAI and cyber security awareness
To upgrade and expand technology development capabilities, investments need to be made in the complete ecosystem, including research, innovation, standardisation, product development, testing and certification, he added.
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) Secretary SK Gupta emphasised that the regulator has made all-out efforts to ensure that price of radiowaves is "reasonable and market-friendly"
The department has accepted sectoral regulator Trai's recommendation for having the '0' prefix for such calls, a move that will create sufficient numbering space for telecom services.
