Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI): UPSC Daily Important Topic | 10 May 2023

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a Consultation Paper on “Issues Related to Low Power Small Range FM Radio Broadcasting”.

✓It seeks to gather feedback and comments from stakeholders on the need and timing for the introduction of a new service provider for the drive-in theatre application, as well as on issues related to low-power short-range FM radio broadcasting.

✓Such broadcasting is considered an effective method of sound broadcasting for services intended for limited locations and reception areas, such as hospital radio services, amusement parks, business premises, closed communities, small habitations, and local events.

✓TRAI regulates telecom services including fixation/revision of tariffs for telecom services which were earlier vested in the Central Government.