TRAI | Telecom Regulatory Authority of India | History | Mission | Function |
History
TRAI was established on 20 February 1997 by an Act of Parliament to regulate telecom services and tariffs in India. Earlier regulation of telecom services and tariffs was overseen by the Central Government.
TRAI's mission is growth of telecommunications in India to enable the country to have a leading role in the emerging global information society.
One of its main objectives is to promote fair and transparent competition in the market. TRAI regularly issues orders and directions on various subjects such as tariffs, interconnections, quality of service and mobile number portability
Headquarters - Mahanagar Doorsanchar Bhawan, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg (Old Minto Road), New Delhi
Introduction
TRAI is Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is an independent regulatory body established by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act 1997 to oversee the telecommunications industry in India.
The main objective of this act was to establish TRAI and Telecom Dispute Settlement Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT). The main purpose of both the institutions is to regulate telecommunication services, adjudicate disputes, dispose appeals and protect the interest of the service providers as well as consumers. It also aims to promote and ensure orderly growth of the telecom sector
Mission of TRAI
TRAI’s mission is to create and nurture conditions for the growth of telecommunications including broadcasting and cable services in the country in a manner and at a pace which will enable India to play a leading role in the emerging global information society.
TRAI FUNCTION
1.) Consumer protection.
2.) Insure Quality of Management.
3.) Ensure Affordable Tariff
4.) Give Direction & Maintain Order
5.) Recommendation
Objective of TRAI
1.) Increasing tele- density and access to telecommunications in the country at affordable prices.
2.) Making available telecommunication services which in terms of range, price and quality are comparable to the best in the world.
3.) Aoviding a fair and transparent policy environment which promotes a level playing field and facilitates fair competition.
4.) Establishing an interconnection regime that allows fair, transparent, prompt and equitable interconnection.
5.) Re-balancing tariffs so that the objectives of affordability and operator viability are met in a consistent manner.