Consultation Paper on Review of Quality-of-Service Standards for Access Services (Wireless and Wireline) and Broadband (Wireless and Wireline) Services
Written comments on the consultation paper are invited from the stakeholders latest by 20th September 2023. Counter Comments, if any, may be submitted by 05th October 2023. The comments and counter-comments may be sent, preferably in electronic form on the email address adv-qos1@trai.gov.in.
TRAI issues recommendations on Introduction of Digital Connectivity Infrastructure Provider Authorization under Unified License (UL)
TRAI issued a Consultation Paper on ‘Introduction of Digital Connectivity Infrastructure Provider Authorization under Unified License (UL)’ on 09th February 2023. The comments and counter-comments received from various stakeholders are available on TRAI website. In this regard, an Open House Discussion (OHD) was also held on 20th June 2023 through video conference. Based on the comments/inputs received from the stakeholders during consultation process, discussion held during OHD and further analysis of the issues, the Authority has finalized Recommendations on ‘Introduction of Digital Connectivity Infrastructure Provider Authorization under Unified License (UL)’.
Consultation Paper on Review of Regulatory Framework for Broadcasting and Cable services
In order to address the remaining issues pertaining to Tariff, Interconnection and Quality of Service of Broadcasting and Cable services, as identified by the stakeholders’ committee and suggested by other stakeholders, the Authority is issuing this consultation paper for seeking stakeholders’ comments.
Ministry of Communications extends of last date to receive comments/ counter comments on TRAI’s Consultation Paper on ‘Regulatory Mechanism for Over-The-Top (OTT) Communication Services and Selective Banning of OTT Services’
Keeping in view the request of stakeholders for extension of time for submission of comments, it has been decided to extend the last date for submission of written comments and counter comments up to August 18, 2023 and September 01, 2023 respectively.
TRAI releases Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Repealing Regulations, 2023
The Authority issued draft Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Repealing Regulations, 2023 on April 03, 2023 inviting comments of the stakeholders up to April 17, 2023. Based on the comments of the stakeholders and considering the aspect of Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), the Authority has decided to repeal the Regulation on quality of service of dial-up and leased line internet access service, 2001 with effect from date of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Repealing Regulations, 2023 in Official Gazette.
Draft Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund (Sixth Amendment) Regulation, 2023
As the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 has been repealed by the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, amendments have been made to change the relevant provisions in the principal regulations.
Regulatory Framework for the development of responsible Artificial Intelligence
The broad tenets of the suggested regulatory framework should comprise of an independent statutory authority, a Multi Stakeholder Body (MSB) that will act as an advisory body to the proposed statutory authority, and categorizations of the AI use cases based on their risk and regulating them according to broad principles of Responsible AI.
Open Network for Digital Commerce to democratize digital commerce.
The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is a Section 8 company, under the initiative of DPIIT, with a mission to democratize digital commerce. Any two platforms that are compliant with the ONDC Protocol can interoperate without specifically integrating with each other’s systems. The ONDC Protocol compliant applications together constitute the ONDC Network.
Consultation Paper on Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services, Use Cases, and Business Models through Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector
Sandboxing framework for digital communication sector in India aim to strike a balance between encouraging innovation and managing risk, while also promoting competition and protecting consumers. The scope of the framework may cover a range of issues, including data privacy and security, interoperability, consumer protection, transparency, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
TRAI Drive tests for Key Performance Indicators of telecom service providers
The Drive tests were conducted to assess the network quality provided by cellular mobile telephone service providers for voice and data services. The Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)were assessed for the networks of all telecom service providers operating in the region.
