Service quality a matter of immediate concern: New TRAI chief

Last Updated: Monday, August 10, 2015, 17:31

Telecom regulator TRAI, under the new Chairman, R S Sharma, will look at resolving service quality issue such as call drops on a priority basis and simultaneously expedite work on Net neutrality, broadcast digitisation and spectrum pricing, among others.

MTS rolls out open Web data plans across 9 circles

Last Updated: Monday, August 10, 2015, 17:13

Seeking to put itself on the right side of the Net neutrality debate, Sistema Shyam Teleservices (SSTL) Monday launched open Web data plans, starting at Rs 299, giving users equal access to all websites and services.

CCI not looking at Net neutrality as of now: Member

Last Updated: Monday, July 20, 2015, 16:18

"We are not concerned about Net neutrality at this point of time as the sectoral regulator is yet to firm up its mind ... But we are keeping a watch on it and will act if it is found to be anti-competitive," Sahoo told reporters here.

Regulate all messaging, voice call apps: Assocham

Last Updated: Sunday, July 19, 2015, 17:21

Welcoming the proposal to regulate domestic Internet call services provided by apps like WhatsApp and Viber, industry body Assocham has said that the government should expand the scope of regulation to all kind of communication services offered by over the top players.

Net Neutrality: Here is what the DoT Committee report mean

Last Updated: Friday, July 17, 2015, 23:53

In the world of internet, net neutrality has become one of the biggest issue in India and a matter of debate for tele companies as well as the netizens. And with the release of the Department of Telecommunications committee on the issue, we’ve officially entered the second phase of this all-engaging issue.

Now, you may have to pay for local Skype, WhatsApp, Viber calls

Last Updated: Friday, July 17, 2015, 11:14

A DoT panel has proposed regulation on Internet-based apps like Skype, Whatsapp and Viber by putting them on par with services offered by telecom operators.

Net neutrality report to be out soon, waiting for TRAI: Prasad

Last Updated: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 16:55

Apart from the six-member committee appointed in January this year by DoT, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had also invited stakeholders comments on issues such as net neutrality and regulation of OTT services like WhatsApp and Skype.

Facebook's Internet.Org attracts 8 lakh users in India

Last Updated: Monday, May 25, 2015, 17:48

Social media giant Facebook has garnered 8 lakh users in India for its Internet.Org initiative that has been in the thick of the net neutrality controversy.

TRAI extends public consultation on mobile data services rules

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 23:15

Telecom regulator TRAI has extended the last date for seeking comments on its draft rules for mobile Internet services to May 26.

TRAI revealed internal mails, wedding albums as OTT comments

Last Updated: Monday, May 4, 2015, 18:38

From internal mails of a software MNC and foreign junket proposal to a private wedding album, telecom regulator TRAI has made everything public in the name of 10 lakh comments it got on draft net neutrality proposals.

Facebook opens Internet.org to developers amid open web debate in India

Last Updated: Monday, May 4, 2015, 18:03

Facebook Inc opened up its Internet.org platform to new websites and applications from developers on Monday, a move the social media giant said would boost efforts to get people online in low-income and rural areas in emerging markets.

TRAI faces flak on Twitter for releasing names and email ids

Last Updated: Monday, April 27, 2015, 17:43

Telecom regulator TRAI Monday faced flak on the social media including Twitter for making public names and email ids of one million people who have submitted their comments on Net Neutrality.