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[Kuttusan]

Tech giants, Jio, and Airtel in spectrum allocation showdown for space communication

At the core of the debate is how spectrum should be distributed for space-based communication, a realm with vast potential and significant implications for the telecommunications industry.

www.cnbctv18.com

 

[Ashok Varma]

TRAI released telecom and broadband user figures till 30th Jun 2023. Jio leads in wired and wireless broadband users with 51.98% and Airtel with 28.79%

https://www.trai.gov.in/sites/default/files/PR_No.77of2023_0.pdf

 

[Kuttusan]

Telecom operators, civil society groups divided over selective app-banning

Telcos, civil society groups clash over DoT's suggestion of selective app banning. Telcos push for regulation, while civil society groups express apprehension. Industry groups, including WhatsApp's parent company, doubt effectiveness of selective app banning. Advocacy group Internet Society...

www.thehindu.com

 

[Kuttusan]

Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea complete trials, may be able to curb pesky calls soon - ET Telecom

Pesky Calls: Following the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) direction to use whitelisted weblinks, telcos have recently tightened the process to curb the misuse of message templates to discourage unsolicited commercial communication (UCC).

telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com

 

[Kuttusan]

Total share of AI/ML workforce in telcos at 20% in just a year

"Our hiring strategy for the Vi AI Centre of Excellence emphasizes on a mix of experience
and fresh talent pool. We hire fresh pool of resources from premier institutions and later
groom them within our organization as per Global AI standards," a Vodafone Idea
spokesperson said.

Total share of AI/ML workforce in telcos at 20% in just a year - ET Telecom

"Our hiring strategy for the Vi AI Centre of Excellence emphasizes on a mix of experienced and fresh talent pool. We hire fresh pool of resources from premier institutions and later groom them within our organization as per Global AI standards," a Vodafone Idea spokesperson said.

telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com

 

[Kuttusan]

Centre plans to open TRAI chairperson’s post to private sector

In a move to open up key regulatory posts to the private sector, the Centre is considering an amendment to the TRAI Act, 1997, which would lay down specific requirements to enable senior corporate executives to become the chairperson of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

Centre plans to open TRAI chairperson’s post to private sector

The current TRAI chairperson, P D Vaghela, is a Gujarat-cadre 1986-batch IAS officer, and was earlier Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals. His predecessor, R S Sharma, a Jharkhand-cadre 1978-batch IAS officer, was the IT Secretary from 2014 to 2015.

indianexpress.com

 

[Kuttusan]

Trai bats for national registration of consumer bodies to boost awareness about 5G, 6G, AI, IoT

Currently, such organisations are registered by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) state-wise as part of Registration of Consumer Organisations Regulations, 2013. Trai has now proposed to amend the regulations to register such organisations at a national level.

Trai bats for national registration of consumer bodies to boost awareness about 5G, 6G, AI, IoT - ET Telecom

Currently, such organisations are registered by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) state-wise as part of Registration of Consumer Organisations Regulations, 2013. Trai has now proposed to amend the regulations to register such organisations at a national level.

telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com

 

[Kuttusan]

Reliance Jio, Vi bat for bringing aviation communications under unified licence

Both Jio and Vi have told the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) that in the interest of uniformity in regulation and ensuring passenger safety, communication services related to aviation must be brought under a permanent regulatory oversight by inclusion of a new authorisation under the unified licence.

Reliance Jio, Vi bat for bringing aviation communications under unified licence

Both Jio and Vi have told the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) that in the interest of uniformity in regulation and ensuring passenger safety, communication services related to aviation must be brought under a permanent regulatory oversight by inclusion of a new authorisation under...

economictimes.indiatimes.com

 

[Kuttusan]

TRAI to hold consumer outreach programme at Bajpe on Tuesday

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has organised a telecom consumer outreach programme at Ambika Annapoorneshwari Sabha Griha, Sunkadakatte, Bajpe, from 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday.

TRAI to hold consumer outreach programme at Bajpe on Tuesday

TRAI to host telecom consumer outreach programme in Mangaluru, aims to create awareness of consumer rights and duties. Officers from regional office to address gathering, lecture on cybercrime/cyberfrauds by police officer. TRAI regulations to protect consumer interests discussed.

www.thehindu.com

 

[Kuttusan]

TRAI recommendations on boosting telecom infra in northeast progressive: COAI
Industry body COAI on Monday said regulator TRAI’s latest recommendations on boosting telecom infrastructure in northeastern states are progressive and will drive socio-economic and digital progress in the region.TRAI’s recommendation on exemption of Right of Way (RoW) charges in the rural, tribal and hilly regions for a five-year period will encourage telecom operators to invest further towards network deployments in lesser populated regions, the association said in a statement.

https://www.financialexpress.com/business/industry-trai-recommendations-on-boosting-telecom-infra-in-northeast-progressive-coai-3254362/