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Study of Trai and Its Regulations: Presented By, C. Ravish - 10M073 Santosh - 10M083 Srinivas - 10M093 Pavan - 10M103

The document summarizes the role and functions of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). TRAI was established in 1997 as an independent regulator for the telecom sector in India. It regulates telecom, broadcasting and cable services. TRAI's mission is to protect consumer interests while enabling growth of the telecom and media sectors. It oversees licensing, interconnection standards, tariffs and compliance with universal service obligations. The telecom sector in India has experienced rapid growth in subscribers since the late 1990s with reforms and the establishment of TRAI as a regulator.

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The document summarizes the role and functions of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). TRAI was established in 1997 as an independent regulator for the telecom sector in India. It regulates telecom, broadcasting and cable services. TRAI's mission is to protect consumer interests while enabling growth of the telecom and media sectors. It oversees licensing, interconnection standards, tariffs and compliance with universal service obligations. The telecom sector in India has experienced rapid growth in subscribers since the late 1990s with reforms and the establishment of TRAI as a regulator.

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STUDY OF TRAI AND ITS REGULATIONS

Presented By,
C. Ravish - 10M073
Santosh - 10M083
Srinivas – 10M093
Pavan – 10M103
What is TRAI?
• The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India ( TRAI)
was established in 1997, in accordance with the Telecom
Regulatory Authority of India, Act 1997.
• It is the independent regulator established by the
Government of India to regulate the telecommunication
business in India.
• It is an ISO 9001:2000 certified organisation headed by
the chairperson Dr. J.S. Sarma.
About TRAI..
• The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, as
amended vide the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
(Amendment) Act, 2000, specifies that the Authority shall
consist of a Chairperson and not more than two whole-time
Members and not more than two part-time Members.

Chairperson Dr. J.S. Sarma


Member Shri R. Ashok
Member Vacant
Part-Time Member Prof. H.S. Jamadagni
Part-Time Member Vacant
Mission

• The mission of Telecom Regulatory Authority of


India (TRAI) is to ensure that the interests of
consumers are protected and at the same time to
nurture conditions for growth of telecommunications,
broadcasting and cable services in a manner and at a
pace which will enable India to play a leading role in
the emerging global information society.
Classification of TRAI

• Telecom Sector
• Broadcasting Sector
• Cable Sector
• Broadband Sector
Telecom Service

• Telecom industry in India constitutes some essential telecom


services like telephone, radio, television and Internet.
• Telecom industry in India is specifically emphasizing on latest
technologies like GSM (Global System for Mobile
Communications), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access),
PMRTS (Public Mobile Radio Trunking Services), Fixed Line
and WLL(Wireless Local Loop). India has a prospering
market specifically in GSM mobile service and the number of
subscribers is growing very fast.
MandatoryFunction

Ensure compliance of terms and conditions of license

Fix the terms and conditions of their inter connectivity


between service providers

Ensure Technical compatibility and effective inter-


connection between different service providers  
• Regulate arrangements for sharing of revenues
amongst service providers
• Lay-down the standards of QoS to be provided by
service provider,ensure this by periodical survey
• Lay-down and ensure time period for providing local
and long-distance circuits of telecommunication
between different service providers
• Maintain inter-connect agreement register
• Ensure compliance of USO(universal service obligation)
Functions
Telecom Regulatory framework

• Department of Telecom (DoT)-


It formulates developmental policies for accelerated
growth of telecommunication services. It is responsible for
granting licenses for various telecom services.

DoT has 5 major divisions to carry out these tasks


Contd..
a. Wireless planning co-ordination wing (WPC)
It is National Radio Regulatory Authority, responsible for
frequency spectrum management.

WPC divides into-


• Licensing & Regulations
• New Technology Group &
• Standing Advisory Committee on Radio Frequency
Allocation(SACFA)
Contd..
b. Telecom Engineering Center (TEC)
It is a technology body representing to the interest of DoT.
c. C-Dot – (Center for Development of Telematics)
It is an R & D unit under the DoT.
d. Public – Sector Undertakings
The DoT has Public sector undertakings

• Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)


• Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL)
• Indian Telephone Industries (ITI)
• Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL)
Contd..
e. TERM Cell (VTM)

Vigilance Telecom Monitoring Cells (VTM)- It


monitors and controls illegal and clandestine telecom
operations in the country. These VTM cells were later
rechristened as Telecom Enforcement Resource and
Monitoring Cells (TERM) in 2008. 
HISTORY
History 1851 Late 90’s
 Introduction of Telegraph services  Birth of a regulator: TRAI
 NTP 1999
1947  (New Telecom Policy)
 Foreign Telecom Companies
nationalized to form PTT 2000+
 CAGR of around 85% since 1999
1980’s: The Beginning  FDI: 74% (2005)
 Tele-density in 1980-81: 0.3%
 Introduction of public pay phones 2007-2009
 Private Sector allowed  having the world's lowest call rates the
 DoT, MTNL and VSNL formed fastest growth in the number of
subscribers (45 million in 4 months),
Early to Mid 90’s: A Messy Affair  the fastest sale of million mobile
 Telecom policy 1994 phones (in a week),
-Basic telephony service to private  the world's cheapest mobile handset
operators  the world's most affordable colour
- 49% FDI phone
- 8 licensees began operations in Aug 1995
Market Share

Total telecom subscribers : 429.72 million (March 2009)

Wireless subscribers : 391.76 million


Wire line subscribers : 37.94 million
Tele density : 36.98 per cent
India’s service providers revenue in Q1 (2009): $8.2 billion
India’s Rural Mobile Phone Users : 100 Million
Growth of Subscriber base (in million) from 2000
to 2010

www.trai.gov.in
Goals & Objectives
Effective
Interconnection
Access to
Transparency world class qualit
Telecommunicatio
services
Technology Neutral
Access to world
Adequate choice & Class quality
Affordable tariffs Broadcasting &
Promoting fair Cable services
competition & level
Playing field
Recent Acts of TRAI

• Unsolicited Tele-Marketing calls


• New regulations to curb Unwanted calls & SMS
• Spam calls & SMS regulations
• Mobile Interconnectivity
• Green Telecommunications
• Mobile Number Portability
Acts
• Unsolicited Tele-Marketing calls
• New regulations to curb Unwanted calls & SMS
• Spam calls & SMS regulations
Green Telecommunications

Change in the world’s climate and the ensuing natural calamities


like floods and typhoons are attributed to increased greenhouse gas
emissions(GHG), mainly that of Carbon Dioxide, resulting from
increased consumption of energy by manufacturing and service
sectors.
Mobile Number Portability

The facility of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Service was


introduced for the benefit of the customers. Initially it was
introduced on a pilot basis in the service area of Haryana on 25th
November 2010. After successful trial, it was introduced all over the
country from 20th Jan 2011.
Growth Avenues
2G - Scam
What is the scam?
• 2G licenses were issued to private players at through away
prices in 2008.
• Spectrum scam has cost the Govt. 1.76 Lakh Crore.
• Rules & procedures flouted while issuing licenses.

No Procedures Followed
• Rules changed after the game had begun.
• Cut-off date for applications advanced by a week.
• First-cum-First-serve.
• No proper auction process followed, No bids invited.
THANK U..

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