TELECOM
TRAI, SEBI, RBI and top ministries join hands to combat pesky call, online frauds
The telecom regulator (TRAI) convened a meeting of the Joint Committee of Regulators (JCoR) on May 21 at its New Delhi headquarters to study regulatory implications in the digital world and to collaboratively work on regulations, especially around Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC).
BUSINESS
Turnaround strategy: What Vodafone Idea 2.0 will look like
Vodafone Idea’s foremost objective will be to retain its existing user base, particularly the big spenders, across its 17 priority circles.
BUSINESS
Widespread spectrum availability to add $27 billion to India's GDP; urge availability of 6Ghz for 5G: GSMA
In its latest report, GSMA said that India must analyse the cost benefit of the 6 GHz range and consider the impact of reduced mobile performance and penetration against any perceived benefits of competing uses for the upper 6 GHz band.
TELECOM
Pesky calls: Telcos seek level-playing field with messaging platforms in meeting regulatory norms
The draft guidelines to curb unsolicited business communication are ready and were discussed in a meeting on May 10
TELECOM
To combat spam calls, telecom department asks telcos to start trials for caller-name display service
The telecom department has directed all private telcos to start proof of concept trials for CNAP in a month
TELECOM
OneWeb will have first-mover advantage, Starlink will find it tough to crack Indian market: Hughes India MD
OneWeb is expected to get an interim spectrum allocation to launch commercial satcom service in the country. Elon Musk’s Starlink has, so far, only tapped lightly regulated markets. India mandates gateways, legal interceptions and licences from the telecom department and IN-SPACe.
TELECOM
Vodafone Idea re-engages with banks for debt funding; plans to use internal cash generation to clear debts: CEO Akshaya Moondra
The discussions are taking place to raise Rs 25,000 crore and additional non-fund-based facilities of up to Rs 10,000 crore.
TELECOM
Tariff hike may be lower for entry segment, but repair critical for reasonable ROI: Vodafone Idea's Akshaya Moondra
The tariff hike should focus on usage-based consumption — those who use more should pay more, CEO Moondra says
TELECOM
Vodafone Idea to start 5G rollout in 6 months, in talks with vendors: Akshaya Moondra
Vodafone Idea intends to cover 40 percent of its revenue base with its 5G services in the next 24-30 months
TECHNOLOGY
Dixon plans to manufacture display modules, finalises technology partner for JV
The company is targeting to create a capacity of almost 25 million in the Delhi NCR region in the first phase. The capex for this is going to be almost $30 million without land and building.
TELECOM
Jio deposits Rs 3,000-crore earnest money for spectrum auction, Airtel Rs 1,050 crore
In the previous spectrum auction, the telecom department received an earnest money deposit of Rs 21,800 crore
TELECOM
Airtel scouts for potential acquisitions in B2B space; eyes deep strategic alliances with top companies
Airtel said it is currently operating private 5G networks for eight to nine private networks, though it described the opportunity in this space as "niche."
TELECOM
Glad to see Vodafone Idea raise money; India to benefit from 3 strong private telcos, says Airtel's Gopal Vittal
Bharti Airtel managing director says India has been a 'brutally competitive' marketplace ever since the company has been around
BUSINESS
Bharti Airtel says 'tariff repair' needed in telecom; wants participation from all telcos
Airtel said it has stopped all investments in 4G, and the entire capacity enhancement is now only happening in 5G services.
TELECOM
DoT issues advisory against fake calls threatening mobile disconnection
The DoT also issued an advisory about WhatsApp calls from foreign-origin mobile numbers (like +92-xxxxxxxxxx) impersonating government officials and duping the people.
TECHNOLOGY
Chipmaker Intel to work closely with India's AI mission; to focus on local supply chain creation
Intel recently launched its new artificial intelligence chip, the Gaudi 3, to challenge Nvidia's dominance in AI semiconductors. It has commercial deals with Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Ola/Krutrim to deploy the Gaudi accelerator solutions in India
BUSINESS
Bharti Hexacom Q4 results: Net profit up 10% at Rs 223 crore, declares dividend of Rs 4 a share
Bharti Hexacom Q4: The company’s revenue came in at Rs 1,868 crore against Rs 1,733 crore in the year-ago period
TECHNOLOGY
Chinese smartphone brands see value market share shrink as Apple, Samsung woo buyers
The cumulative value market share of Chinese smartphone brands - Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, Realme, Transsion, Motorola - declined to 54% in the March quarter compared to 65% in Q1 of 2020, as per Counterpoint Research’s latest report.
TELECOM
Airtel inks deal with Google Cloud to accelerate cloud adoption, deploy Generative AI solutions
Through this collaboration, the two companies are targeting the large and growing Indian public cloud services market, which is expected to reach $17.8 billion by 2027, according to IDC.
TECHNOLOGY
Chinese smartphone brands set to lead rebound in India’s tablet market
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the tablet market witnessed growth due to higher content consumption and creation, and an increase in use cases, like e-learning and video communication, which drove the demand for larger-screen devices.
TELECOM
Govt directs telcos to block 28,200 mobile phones used in cybercrimes; re-verify 20 lakh mobile connections
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) further analyzed and found that a staggering 20 lakh numbers were used with these mobile handsets.
TELECOM
Vodafone Idea ready for a new chapter of growth and innovation: CEO Akshaya Moondra tells customers
In the letter, Moondra informed Vodafone Idea customers about the telco’s recently concluded Rs 18,000-crore follow-on public offer (FPO).
TECHNOLOGY
Smartphone market to grow 7-8% in 2024 on 5G devices, premium pricing: Analysts
Analysts expect smartphone brands to hike the prices of their devices on the back of rising component costs. Brands are also investing in offline retail presence, which is driving costs
TECHNOLOGY
Vivo leads India's smartphone market in Q1; Apple top premium brand
In the January-March period, Vivo cornered a 19 percent share of the smartphone market driven by its 5G leadership, followed by Xiaomi at 18.8 percent and Samsung at 17.5 percent
