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 02-Jan-2025

Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report

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Why in News? 

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released the "Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report" for Quarter 3 2024, summarizing key trends in telecom, cable TV, DTH, and radio broadcasting based on service provider data. 

 About Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report 

  1. Publisher: Released quarterly by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). 
  2. Purpose: Provides an overview of the telecom sector's performance and growth trends in India. 
  3. Coverage Areas: Includes data on wireline, wireless, internet, cable TV, DTH, and radio broadcasting services. 
  4. Parameters Covered 
  1. Subscriber statistics (e.g., tele-density, urban/rural subscribers). 
  2. Revenue details, including Gross Revenue (GR) and Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR). 
  3. Internet usage patterns and data consumption. 
  4. Quality of Service (QoS) compliance by operators. 

5. Source of Data: Compiled primarily from information furnished by telecom and broadcasting service providers. 

6. Usefulness: Aids in tracking industry trends, supporting policy-making, and evaluating the sector's growth and challenges. 

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) 

  1. Established: February 20, 1997, under the TRAI Act, 1997. 
  2. Composition: A chairperson, up to two whole-time members, and up to two part-time members. 
  3. Functions 
  1. Regulates telecom services, including tariff fixation. 
  2. Ensures quality of service and tariff transparency. 
  3. Advises the government on policies and licensing. 

4. Binding Nature: TRAI's recommendations are not binding on the government. 

5. Appellate Authority: The Telecommunications Dispute Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT), established in 2000, handles disputes and adjudications previously under TRAI.