Telecom Service Providers

January 6, 2026 3:24 PM

NHAI seeks urgent steps to improve mobile connectivity on National Highways

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has sought urgent intervention from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to address persistent mobile network connectivity gaps across several stretches of National Highways, particularly in greenfield and remote areas. In a communication to DoT and TRAI, NHAI highlighted the public safety risks and strategic importance of ensuring reliable mobile connectivity along highway corridors. It c...

September 25, 2025 10:38 PM

Govt committed to bridge digital divide, boost local telecom manufacturing: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with Telecom Secretary Dr. Neeraj Mittal, chaired a meeting on Thursday with representatives from Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) and the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) Advisory Committee to review key telecom initiatives and policy matters. The meeting covered three major agendas - preparations for India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, resolution of pending issues flagged by TSPs and OEM...

September 8, 2025 5:00 PM

No role in rejection of political party’s SMS campaign in Maharashtra: TRAI

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday issued a clarification following media reports that alleged the regulator had rejected a political party’s application to send SMS messages to its workers in Maharashtra as part of a campaign. In a statement, TRAI categorically denied any involvement in the acceptance or rejection of such SMS campaigns, making it clear that these responsibilities lie with Telecom Service Providers (TSPs). “The approval or rejection of SMS message t...