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India’s Telecom Subscriber Base Hits 1.33 Billion in March 2026
India’s Telecom Subscriber base has reached a remarkable milestone, crossing 1.33 billion users as of March 2026. This growth highlights the country’s rapid progress toward universal digital connectivity, with mobile networks continuing to serve as the backbone of modern...
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Broadcasters Urge TRAI to Withdraw Draft Amendments, Flag Dilution of Audit Rights
In a significant development concerning the Indian broadcasting sector, major broadcasters have united to formally request the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to immediately withdraw its latest set of draft tariff and interconnection amendments. The central and most...
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TRAI Tightens Norms on Telecom Financial Reporting with Graded Penalties
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released crucial draft amendments to the existing Telecommunication Tariff Order, 1999, and the Reporting System on Accounting Separation Regulations, 2016. These proposed changes are designed to significantly enhance regulatory compliance and...
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TRAI Greenlights Digital Radio: Single Standard, Auctions in 13 Cities, Simulcast Mandate
In a landmark move set to reshape the Indian audio landscape, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its definitive recommendations on the Digital Radio Broadcast Policy for private broadcasters. The policy, titled “Formulating a Digital Radio...
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Dish TV CEO Manoj Dobhal Backs Multiple Rating Agencies, Demands DPO Inclusion in TRP System
Manoj Dobhal, the CEO and Chairman of Dish TV, a leading Direct-to-Home (DTH) service provider, has publicly advocated for a competitive and inclusive television audience measurement system, stating clearly that the industry "backs multiple ratings" and that Distribution Platform...
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TRAI Proposes Major Amendments to DAS Interconnection Rules, Mandates Annual Audits for DPOs
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a new draft amendment, the "Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) (Seventh Amendment) Regulations, 2025," aiming to overhaul the audit and compliance framework for broadcasters and distribution platform...
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IBDF Supports Open TV Ratings Market but Urges Retention of ‘Conflict of Interest’ Clause
The Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) has weighed in on the government's proposed reforms for the television ratings ecosystem, signaling its support for an open market with multiple players. However, in a move to safeguard the integrity of...
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TRAI Bolsters Broadcast Compliance with Fresh Panel of DAS Auditors, Valid Until April 2027
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a comprehensive and updated panel of auditors for Digital Addressable Systems (DAS), a crucial step designed to significantly strengthen broadcast compliance, enhance transparency, and reinforce quality control across India's vast...
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India’s Telecom Sector Thrives on Wireless Dominance as Wired Subscriptions Decline: TRAI Report
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today released its "Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report" for the quarter ending March 31, 2025, painting a dynamic picture of the nation's telecom, internet, cable TV, DTH, and radio broadcasting sectors....
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TRAI Extends Deadline for Feedback on Digital Connectivity Rating Draft Manual
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has announced an extension to the deadline for stakeholders to submit their feedback on the draft manual pertaining to the "Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024".Initially, the last date for...
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