Regulatory

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) directed broadcasters to ensure compliance of the new tariff order (NTO 2.0), which was notified on January 1st. The move is expected to significantly impact the business models of broadcasters. Trai has sought details...

Telecom operators have asked the sector regulator to hasten the process to fix a minimum tariff for services, saying it was essential to the long-term sustainable health of the sector and help companies absorb the blow of adjusted gross...

The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) announced that nine new companies and organisations have joined the industry association representing the global 4G and 5G mobile ecosystem. In 2020, GSA has so far welcomed Approve-IT as a new Ordinary Member,...

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released recommendations on 'Reforming the Guidelines on Transfer/ Mergers of Telecom Licenses Department of Telecommunications (DoT) through its letter dated 8th May 2019, inter-alia, informed that the National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP),...

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Tuesday deferred the introduction of zero IUC (interconnect usage charge) regime for a year to January 2021. The charge was earlier slated to take effect from January 2020. This move will be...

The EC announced it will harmonize spectrum in the 3.6 GHz band for the future deployment of 5G technology. In a statement, the EC said the harmonization process of this spectrum band will enable member states to use this...

The European Commission has approved unconditionally under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Sky by Comcast, a US based global media, technology and entertainment company. The Commission concluded the transaction would raise no competition concerns in Europe. The...