TRAI has decided to make changes to the National Numbering Plan, which has not been updated since 2003. The decision has been taken to accommodate increasing connections.
Telecom Act 2023 was passed by parliament in December 2023. Now, TRAI has recommended rules to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which are likely to be implemented after the Lok Sabha elections.
Due to rising cases of cybercrime, TRAI reportedly blocked 28,220 smartphones which were being used to conduct illegal practices. Now DoT has instructed the telecom companies to block the mobile numbers which were being used in these blocked devices for security reasons.
DoT recently disconnected several mobile numbers and blocked 20 smartphones (devices) for misuse it for cybercrime and financial fraud. The news was confirmed when it posted on X about the move, after receiving complaints on its Chakshu portal.
TRAI's latest recommendation will allow companies working in emerging tech such as 5G, 6G, AI, virtual reality, and others to test their innovative tech and its use cases in real-time in the country. The recommendations came after the DoT requested the TRAI for the same.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has emphasized the importance of security by implementing strong Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. This is aimed at protecting networks, preventing fraud, and enhancing the M2M eSIM ecosystem.
As per the report in 2023, users consumed 17.4 exabytes per month of data with a CAGR of 26 per cent over the past five years, when evaluated. Hence, the 5G device ecosystem in India is evolving rapidly.
TRAI has announced updated guidelines for mobile number portability (MNP) effective from July 1, aiming to curb SIM swap fraud in India. Under the new rules, users replacing a SIM due to theft or damage can't port to a new SIM within 7 days.
The company further said that it will open its ‘Ericsson Educate’ platform to 10,000 students from these institutes and provide access to learning material on key technologies.
The Chakshu portal has been developed under the Sanchar Saathi Initiative, is a Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP), which integrates with Sanchar Saathi. Stakeholders could take quick action on numbers, messages and more, which were reported on the portal.
CNAP aims to address the issue of high volumes of fraudulent calls, robocalls, and spam. Many times due to these calls, people miss genuine calls. TRAI earlier released a consultation paper on CNAP in November 2022.
According to TRAI data, Vodafone Idea lost 13.68 lakh wireless subscribers in December 2020, compared to a loss of 10.73 lakh subscribers in November of the same year.
In the meeting, it was also pointed out that spam callers are now switching to internet calls, especially using WhatsApp to lure customers into Ponzi schemes, and crypto investments and offer job opportunities.
Lahoti has taken training in Strategic Management and Leadership programs at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA, Bocconi School of Management, Milan, Italy; and Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.
The bill addresses concerns raised by industry players regarding the power of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) and the regulation of over-the-top players. Government officials assert that these issues were resolved before the bill received Cabinet approval.
India's Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI) plans a major upgrade to the Do Not Disturb (DND) app in 2024, aiming to fix bugs causing issues with unwanted calls, especially on Android. The goal is a user-friendly app by March 2024, with efforts to make it work better on iPhones too.
The incident took place back on October 10 this year, when the woman lost Rs 33,000 while ordering alcohol online and reported FIR on October 16 (2023). The FIR was made under Section 420 (cheating) of the IPC.
TRAI believes that these measures will encourage investments, foster growth, improve service quality, and enhance consumer welfare within the telecom industry.
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has introduced Vi Priority- a new service tailored to elevate the customer experience for its high-value postpaid subscribers. This service rollout comes after a successful pilot program conducted in specific regions, incorporating valuable insights from the trial.
S. Krishnan is currently serving as the Secretary of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). He will replace Ajay Prakash Sawhney, who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
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