Telecom ARPU Growth: Data Monetization & Premium Plans
Telecoms focus on ARPU growth via tariff hikes, premium plans, and data monetization. Data consumption soars, but monetization lags. Churn rises post-tariff hikes. AGR climbs. 240 char
Trai, Telemarketers, and Spam: Regulatory Loopholes
Trai's current regulations hold telecom operators accountable for spam, but telemarketers remain largely unregulated, creating loopholes. The DoT seeks to change this, but challenges persist in establishing a regulatory framework.
Telcos can operate under existing licences till they are valid: Trai
The regulator also said it has recommended the government to provide a glide path to financial accounting and reporting, assignment of spectrum and numbering resources at a national level for entities obtaining unified service authorisation.
Enforce traceability, user privacy norms on internet calling and messaging apps: COAI
New Delhi: The government should enforce traceability and user privacy rules on WhatsApp, Telegram, Google Meet as well as other calling and messaging apps along with telecom operators as such platforms provide similar services using internet network, industry body COAI said.