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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

TRAI is an autonomous statutory body established under the TRAI Act 1997 to regulate telecommunication services, protect consumer interests, adjudicate fair competition, and fix tariffs in India.

CategoryAuthorities
JurisdictionCentral Government
Official Websitetrai.gov.in

Permanent Role & Statutory Function

Apex statutory regulator established under the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, responsible for tariff fixation, quality of service (QoS) enforcement, and consumer protection in telecom and broadcasting.

Constitutional & Executive Responsibilities

1

Fixing tariffs and rates for telecommunication services and monitoring transparency

2

Ensuring Quality of Service (QoS) by mobile network operators and broadband providers

3

Regulation of broadcasting and cable TV distribution services across India

4

Enforcement of regulations preventing unsolicited commercial communications (Do Not Disturb - DND)

5

Recommending terms for spectrum auctions and telecom service provider licenses to the Government

Major Organizations, Subordinate Bodies & Statutory Boards

Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT - Appellate Authority)
National Do Not Disturb (DND) Registry

Citizen Public Services Delivered

TRAI DND 3.0 App (Spam SMS/Call Reporting)
TRAI MyCall App (Call Quality Feedback)
TRAI MySpeed Portal (Broadband Speed Testing)
Tariff Comparison Portal

Related Identity & Citizen Documents

No direct citizen identity document requirements mapped for this institutional body.

Flagship Schemes & Initiatives

TRAI Quality of Service (QoS) Framework

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