Scheme for recognition of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) excelling in providing Rural Fiber to the Home (FTTH) connections

Under this scheme, DoT, has decided to recognize nine ISPs, three each of category A, B and C, who have provided maximum number of net additions in rural FTTH Connections in a year. The recognition would include a certificate and name of the ISP would be displayed on DOT website. The recognition will be given annually for the net additions from April to March. The first recognition would be for the period 1st April, 2023 to 31st March, 2024.

TRAI Consultation Paper on Review of Terms and Conditions of PMRTS and CMRTS Licenses

Written Comments on the Consultation Paper are invited from stakeholders by 26.09.2023 and counter-comments by 10.10.2023. Comments and counter-comments will be posted on TRAI’s website. Comments and counter comments may be sent, preferably in electronic form, to Shri Akhilesh Kumar Trivedi, Advisor (Networks, Spectrum and Licensing), TRAI, on the email ID: advmn@trai.gov.in.

Quality of service standards for access services, both wireless and wireline, and broadband services

Service providers are required to create a secure online system for the collection, processing, and submission of compliance reports to the Authority. These reports must be accompanied by supporting primary data. Simultaneously, the Authority is empowered to publish compliance reports, audit results, and customer satisfaction survey outcomes through various channels, ensuring transparency and accountability to the public.

TRAI recommendations on License Fee and Policy Matters of DTH Services

MIB should develop a robust mechanism for deduction verification process through single window portal. The Licensee is required to produce to the Licensor, all such books of accounts and documents required for reconciliation which have a bearing on the verification of revenue for the purpose of calculating License Fee.