The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is India’s main telecom regulator. It was set up in 1997 to ensure fair competition, protect consumers, and guide telecom sector growth as private players entered the market.

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•  TRAI established on February 20, 1997, under TRAI Act, 1997
•  Created to regulate telecom services and revise tariffs independently
• Head office located in New Delhi
•  Formed after private operators entered telecom sector
• Mission focuses on fair competition and sector growth
•  Regulates tariffs, interconnection, and quality of service
•  Advises government on telecom policy matters
•  Protects consumer interests and service standards
•  Oversees telecom reforms, including 5G rollout
•  Supports shift from monopoly to competitive telecom market