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Trai rules out intervention for OTT services; COAI says issues unaddressed

Trai further said that no regulatory interventions are needed for privacy and security related issues of OTT services for now

Telecom sector revenue expected to rise 15% in FY21 on higher ARPU: COAI

The industry's revenue, Kochhar said, will grow at 14-15 per cent in FY21, led by some improvement in average revenue per user

COAI expects supportive policy framework to bring in new technologies

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has requested for several policy interventions to address financial distress faced by the telecom sector.

Rajan Mathews quits, S P Kochar becomes new COAI director general

He was till recently the CEO of Telecom Sector Skill Council of India.

After 10 years at the helm, Rajan Mathews quits COAI; SP Kochar takes over

Mathews, who is a US citizen, will be heading to the US to join his family in New Jersey

Telcos seek refund of unutilised ITC, cut in spectrum charges, licence fee

In a letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI) also made a plea for refund of the unutilised input tax credit immediately

Trai unlikely to take up floor price issue for 2 mths over Covid-19: Report

Telecom players recently renewed their demand and asked Trai to move forward quickly on the issue of fixing floor price for tariffs

Decide on floor price for tariffs to ensure sustainability: Telcos to Trai

COAI, whose members include Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio, has written to Trai seeking an open house discussion on the issue "at the earliest"

No relief for telecom sector in economic package, disappointed: COAI

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the fifth and final tranche of economic stimulus package to deal with the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic

TRAI allows mobile operators to decide international call termination rates

The regulator said that the international call termination charges will be brought under 'forbearence', which essentially means that the companies will have the flexibility to decide the tariffs

Trai hikes int'l call termination rates to 35-65 paise/min; telcos to gain

When contacted, industry body COAI said this is a move in the "right direction" and that Trai has taken into consideration the financial situation of the operators

Telcos will not need major overhaul for on-ground services, says COAI

COAI said industry will continue with arrangements that were in place for the first lockdown period

Telecom subscriber growth slows down in Mar; Apr numbers likely to be muted

Experts said the lockdowns and curbs pulled down the fresh SIM connections for the month

COAI seeks incentives for telecom as sector tries to cope with data surge

Telecom service providers have invested and will continue to invest significantly in the telecom infrastructure

Telcos to opt for EMI moratorium; tariff to remain stable, says COAI

Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) also allayed fear of hike in tariff by the telecom operators.

Coronavirus impact: As data usage jumps, telcos ask govt for more spectrum

With people staying at home, data usage has grown considerably and telecom networks are feeling the pressure

Coronavirus impact: Telcos face a big challenge to keep India Inc connected

In a bid to do this at the available capacity, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have said they are doing everything to keep the situation under control

How telecom sector is coping with a 10% data demand spike amid Covid-19

Data demand sees a 10% surge as people step up work from home over Covid-19, Here's how telecoms are responding to the demand and encouraging more people to work from home

Covid-19 side effect: As people binge-watch at home, telcos feel the heat

The COAI has also cautioned the streaming platforms themselves about the surge in digital use straining the network infrastructure of telecom operators

Govt is well aware of implications if relief not provided to telcos: COAI

Industry body COAI on Friday said the government is well aware of implications of leaving the stressed telecom sector without a relief package, as it urged policymakers to use "tools" available to find appropriate solutions expeditiously. "The industry is in urgent need of relief measures, and we urge the government to come up with appropriate solutions expeditiously and resolve the matter," Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI) Director General Rajan Mathews said. On Wednesday, the apex court rejected the telcos' self-assessed adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues and ordered them to pay the principal together with interest and penalties. It stated that non-payment of dues would tantamount to contempt of court. "The government can exercise the tools that are available and move forward on that basis," Mathews said. Telecom companies such as Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Tata are in a bind as their combined self-assessment of dues to the government are a whopping Rs 82,300