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India’s digital radio transition is gaining significant traction, with major industry bodies pushing for the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to implement a single, unified technology standard for digital radio. The Association of Radio Operators for India (AROI)...

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has begun a consultation process on the regulatory framework for terrestrial TV broadcasting, inviting comments from stakeholders on a framework to allow broadcasters to deliver television channels through terrestrial means. The consultation...

Minister of State for Communication, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, inaugurated the International Conference of Telecom Regulators, organized by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) as part of the ongoing India Mobile Congress and World Telecom Standardization Assembly (WTSA-24) in New Delhi. This conference...

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) granted a new license to Iscom Media Pvt. Ltd., a multi-system operator (MSO), between September 6 and October 1, 2024. During the same period, six MSOs surrendered their registrations, bringing the total number of registered MSOs in India...

The Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comic (AVGC) industry is set for explosive growth in the coming years, with its market size expected to increase from $3 billion to $30 billion over the next 4-5 years, according to Sanjay...

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has announced the launch of an e-auction for 730 private FM radio channels across 234 newly uncovered cities in India. This marks the third phase of the Private FM Radio Phase-III rollout,...

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has been met with silence after multiple attempts to gather input from stakeholders for the National Broadcasting Policy (NBP) 2024. Despite sending out three reminders—on July 22, August 18, and September 30—the...

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has approved the provisional allocation of satellite spectrum for six months to eligible players, enabling them to provide broadband services. However, Reliance Jio, led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has raised concerns over the process...

Truecaller, the renowned global communications platform known for its caller identification and spam-blocking services, has announced the appointment of Seema Jindal as the Head of Public Affairs, Telecom in India. This strategic move is expected to enhance Truecaller’s efforts in navigating the regulatory...

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper focusing on formulating a Digital Radio Broadcast Policy for private radio broadcasters. This move follows the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting's (MIB) request in April, seeking TRAI’s...