TRAI’s data for October 2025 pegs India’s mobile subscriber base at 1171.87 million, with 44.82 million fixed wireless broadband subscribers Press Post

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Image Source: File TRAI's new rule TRAI has made the rule more strict to curb fake calls. The telecom regulator has said to impose a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh on marketing fake calls. Also, the new DND i.e. do-not-distorb app has also been launched, so that mobile users can set marketing calls according to their freshness. The telecom regulator has released new guidelines of Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulation (TCCCPR).

TRAI’s measures cut spam calls by 20% but robocalls are increasing.

The department of telecommunications (DoT) does not agree with the sector regulator’s proposed charges for satellite internet providers like Starlink, OneWeb,

TRAI has urged broadcasters to comply with the 12-minute-per-hour advertising cap, despite the rule being under judicial review. The regulator insists the regulation remains applicable, even as the Delhi High Court has restrained coercive action. Broadcasters are concerned about the enforcement due to existing financial pressures and declining revenues. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) asked broadcasters to adhere to the 12-minute-per-hour cap on television advertisments, even as the limit is under judicial consideration, people with knowledge of the matter told ET.

TRAI has dismissed the claims about disruption in OTP delivery, reassuring the citizens that the new traceability guidelines are meant to improve accountability and combat fraud.

The letter, which has been seen by Mint, also concerns trillions of rupees that have been drawn over by Indian Earth Internet operators in spectrum auctions over the years, and insists that the satellite internet will compete more to terrestrial services rather than to add. The letter also states that the objective of the use of satellite services to bridge the urban digital abyss will not be met with current recommendations and called on the center to create a committee for a comprehensive review.

TRAI's new traceability rules, effective December 1, 2024, mandate tracking the source of commercial messages and OTPs to combat fraud, spam, and phishing. While enhancing digital security, users may experience delivery delays and non-compliant businesses will face message bans. This initiative aims to create a safer online environment for all.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is considering allowing enterprises and businesses to establish its private 5G network in India. This is not possible according to the current rules. However, TRAI has a new proposal for a private 5G network setup in India that can make it positive, only when the government accepts. This will allow many meni enterprises and organisms to set up 5G networks at low cost in India.

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By Saurabh Shukla