IP BASED INTERCONNECTION
TRAI sets port charge ceilings for IP-based interconnection, effective Jan 2027
TRAI has capped annual charges for telecom IP interconnection ports at ₹5.6 lakh for 1 Gbps and ₹42.3 lakh for 10 Gbps, effective January 1, 2027. The ceilings apply across fixed-line, mobile and long-distance services, with operators free to negotiate lower rates.
Birla AI Labs launches Yug-1 to forecast demand and spot patterns in business data
Yug-1 uses what its technical documentation calls zero-shot probabilistic forecasting. It also provides a range of possible outcomes, allowing users to see the uncertainty around a prediction.
Off Campus Season 2: Allie and Dean take the lead; how soon will their romance return on your screens?
Prime Video has confirmed that Allie and Dean will be the main couple in Season 2. Their romance will build on the connection viewers saw in the first season. Creator Louisa Levy has said their love story will take centre stage, while the other characters will continue to have their own stories.
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitions
BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more representative global order. The document outlines India's 2026 chairship priorities, recognises partner countries' contributions and calls for greater participation of Emerging Markets, Developing Countries and Least Developed Countries in global governance.
Next-gen silicon wave could see India leapfrog global chip giants: Experts
India’s late entry into semiconductor manufacturing could help it catch up as the industry enters a new phase driven by silicon photonics, post-quantum security and neuromorphic computing. Experts said these emerging technologies could help new entrants leapfrog established players, as AI infrastructure faces pressures on computing power, bandwidth, energy consumption and security.
TRAI to review of interconnection regulations; floats discussion paper
Telecom regulator TRAI is reviewing all nine interconnection regulations. Stakeholder views are sought on satellite-based networks and IP interconnection. The review aims to adapt to technological evolution. Various charges and frameworks are under examination. TRAI is also looking at international models for adaptation in India. The regulator seeks input on security provisions and charges for international calls.
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Software localisation harder than it seems
Software companies have a point in asking GoI for changes to local value addition rules for public procurement. Software value chains are typically global with the intellectual property (IP) residing in one country, research being conducted in a second, and development happening in a third. Government local sourcing orders are broad, leaving nodal ministries to decide how to determine it.
Airtel urges Trai to postpone scrapping of IUC
“The (London-based) GSMA too has predicted that 12-13% of customers will continue to use 2G handsets till 2025,” Airtel said in its submissions to the Trai, which had sought comments on a proposal to defer the introduction of a zero IUC regime.
Illegal VoIP telephone exchanges busted in Latur, two held
They were making use of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), a technology that allows a person to make voice calls using an Internet connection instead of a regular phone line.
Delhi High Court dismisses Vodafone plea for details of Trai IUC consultations
Trai officials say they are deriving the IUC numbers basis all the cost models, and are yet to decide what is the actual number.
You will soon pay less for calls, interconnect fee set to be cut
At present 'interconnect usage charges' stand at 14 paise per minute, but the new rate will come "comfortably under 10 paise per minute," a source told.
Airtel, Vodafone and Idea seek higher IUC, Jio wants it scrapped
Jio, owned by Mukesh Ambani, wants it abolished as it has banked on free offers to attract its 100 million-plus customers since its entry last September.
Trai finds support from Modi government on the issue of terminating interconnect user charges
A senior government functionary said there was nothing wrong in reducing IUC, though he added that Modi administration will not interfere in the issue.
Small telcos like Telenor, Aircel and Videocon want lower termination rates
Telenor, Aircel and Videocon Telecom seek steep fall in call termination charges, contradicting COAI claim that only Jio holds a divergent view.
Reliance Jio interconnect bill may hit Rs 2,400 crore in its first year
The 4G entrant could bear this impact for a year, and as incoming-outgoing traffic balances with more subscribers on the Jio network.
Reliance says top telecom firms trying to sabotage Jio's debut, malign its name
Jio, in a letter, has called the GSM Industry body's recent allegations against it as "malicious, unfounded, ill-informed and malicious".
Telecom companies wary of Trai move to review IUC charges
Trai’s planned review comes as telcos increasingly switch over to internet protocol-based networks using optic fibre from systems that were built with copper cables.
Trai floats paper on calls between mobile phones and ISP networks
Traic said, internet telephony has now become similar to conventional telephony and these providers compete directly with the existing technology.
Telcos complain of spectrum scarcity but don't want 700 Mhz auction: Trai Chairman RS Sharma
The commission sought the regulator's review of its suggestion to auction all spectrum available in the 700 Mhz band.
Nokia expects spike in VoLTE deals as India potential grows
In India, there is no mechanism/regulation in place currently for interconnection between VoLTE/VoIP operators and regular 2G/3G operators.
Trai recommends licence amendment to facilitate Internet calls
Trai has recommended suitable amendments in the Unified Licence to pave the way for interconnection to happen at the IP level between licenced operators.
TRAI starts working on rules for modern telecom networks
Network of all telecom companies are interconnected which is vital for completion of calls or sharing of messages through mobile or landline phones.
Airtel, Mobily in deal for MPLS, IPLC and IP transit services
Mobily and BhartiAirtel have signed a master carrier services agreement to interconnect each other's MPLS, IPLC and IP transit services.
Alcatel-Lucent to provide gear to Bharti Airtel for Africa operations
Alcatel-Lucent will supply advanced new IP-based networking tech to support Airtel in delivery of new mobile broadband data and video services in Africa.
Regulatory dilemma over VoIP
VoIP will raise competition in NLD and ILD services and will bring in much lower prices for consumers.
BPOs demand unrestricted domestic internet telephony
The demand comes in the light of the current consultation process started by TRAI to encourage domestic IP telephony in India. Top 20 IT Exporters | Top 15 BPOs
Dell announces launch of its EqualLogic PS5000 Series
Dell India today announced the launch and delivery of next-generation iSCSI storage area network (SAN) arrays-the Dell EqualLogic PS5000 Series.
Tata Communications expands VPN services to Egypt
Telecom firm Tata Communications on Monday said it has signed a partnership agreement with TE Data SAE for expanding its global VPN services to Egypt.
Patents become key clinchers in India Inc's merger deals
Indian software services companies are realising the importance of acquiring products and intellectual properties.
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