Guess how many people changed mobile operators in January 2018
The highest number of MNP requests till date have been received in Karnataka (35.27 million) followed by Andhra Pradesh (30.15 million).
Mar 23, 2018, 20:59 PM IST
TRAI to telcos: Submit network data under new call drop rules
Under new parameters, telecom operators may face a maximum penalty of Rs 10 lakh for call drops which will now be measured at mobile tower level instead of at telecom circle.
Dec 14, 2017, 21:18 PM IST
TRAI sees flaw in DoT spectrum charge code; bats for flat rate
Telecom regulator TRAI Tuesday reiterated its suggestion of charging mobile operators a flat spectrum charge as it found loopholes in existing method used by government to collect levy for use of airwaves.
Jul 12, 2016, 23:37 PM IST
Bharti Airtel to sell more than 5% stake in Bharti Infratel
Telecom operator Bharti Airtel will sell more than 5 percent stake in its tower arm Bharti Infratel through an open market block deal, as per media report.
Apr 20, 2016, 16:19 PM IST
Now, make landline and mobile calls at 19 paise per min
It claims to be 90 percent cheaper than the standard rate offered by most telecom operators.
Nov 26, 2015, 16:03 PM IST
DoT seeks bids from CA firms to conduct special audit
The Department of Telecom (DoT) has come out with a tender to select CA firms to conduct special audit of mobile operators from 2008 onwards.
Nov 09, 2015, 21:24 PM IST
Call drops: TRAI gives 15 days to telcos; govt warns of penalty
Warning telecom companies of penal action over the persisting call drops menace, regulator TRAI Wednesday said their performance will be reviewed after 15 days and it can "cross the bridge" if situation does not improve.
Sep 09, 2015, 21:47 PM IST
Call drops: TRAI gives 15 days to mobile operators for review
Seeking urgent steps by mobile operators to check call drops, regulator TRAI Wednesday said their performance would be reviewed after 15 days and warned it will "cross the bridge" if they fail to do the needful.
Sep 09, 2015, 18:16 PM IST
TRAI to float paper on tower-level tracking of mobile QoS
The move will help customers to determine which player is providing better services in an area which will help them in choosing an operator.
Sep 06, 2015, 14:59 PM IST
Facebook opens to more mobile operators to sign up to internet.org
Facebook has announced that it is making it easier for any mobile operator to sign up to internet.org to offer free internet access to basic online services marking the one-year anniversary.
Jul 29, 2015, 11:34 AM IST
Call drop: Submit report on issue by Jul 31, DoT tells telcos
Amid growing concerns over the call drop issue, the Department of Telecom (DoT) has asked all mobile operators to submit a report on action taken by them to address the problem by July 31.
Jul 22, 2015, 21:27 PM IST
Mobile users to get full number portability from today
Mobile users will be able to retain their numbers across the country with all operators gearing to launch the full Mobile Number Portability (MNP) service Friday to meet a deadline set by the government.
Jul 03, 2015, 08:48 AM IST
Mobile operators to roll out nationwide MNP on Friday
Other private players such as Uninor, Sistema Shyam Teleservices and Videocon will also roll out the service to meet the July 3 deadline fixed by the government.
Jul 02, 2015, 17:34 PM IST
GSM mobile operators add 6.35 mn subscribers in April: COAI
The GSM subscriber base rose by 0.90 percent to 711.55 million in April with mobile operators adding 6.35 million users during the month, industry body COAI said on Friday.
May 15, 2015, 22:13 PM IST
TRAI to announce new measures to check call drop menace
To check the call drop menace, telecom regulator TRAI will soon put in place a new set of 'service quality benchmarks', non-adherence to which may lead to stricter penal action against the mobile operators.
Apr 29, 2015, 13:43 PM IST
GSM mobile operators add 81.9 lakh subscribers in March: COAI
The GSM cellular subscribers' base rose by 1.17 per cent in March to reach 70.52 crore with mobile operators adding 81.9 lakh users during the month, industry body COAI said on Wednesday.
Apr 15, 2015, 15:23 PM IST
Callers must brace for higher tariffs post-auction: CARE
Some analysts have been saying that competitive pressures, especially the entry of Reliance Jio, would ensure that there would be minimum tariff hike.
Mar 19, 2015, 19:34 PM IST
Airtel expects TRAI to protect telcos sales amid OTT onslaught
Amid huge public outcry on the social media against these proposed charges, the company dropped the plan.
Feb 05, 2015, 21:56 PM IST
GSM mobile operators add 61.2 lakh users in September: COAI
The GSM subscriber base in the country rose marginally to 75.60 crore in September with mobile operators adding 61.2 lakh users during the month, industry body COAI said on Thursday.
Oct 16, 2014, 16:28 PM IST
