Telecommunication

The Telecommunication Bill 2023 has been passed in the Lok Sabha. The new version has made some weeping changes giving the govt powers to intercept messages in case of a war like situation. Moreover, one will now have to give consent in order to receive promotional calls and messages and Telecom operators will mandatorily have to collect biometric data while issuing new SIM cards. What other changes has the govt made in the Indian Telecommunication Bill 2023? Watch this video to find out

Rise in subscriber base, ARPU help Airtel post strong numbers

Well placed to usher in 5G revolution; ARPU to remain strong in medium term on the back of higher data use

Tariff hikes ring in strong numbers for Airtel in Q4FY22

Airtel's India and Africa operations remained strong. A growing subscriber base, coupled with tariff hikes, helped the company post a significant growth in revenues and operating margin

A strong quarter from Airtel, accumulate for long term

Performances of Airtel's India and the Africa operations remained strong. An increasing subscriber base coupled with tariff hikes helped the company post a significant growth in revenues and operating margin

Govt to become largest shareholder in Vodafone-Idea — What it means for investors & industry

Conversion of dues to equity and transferring it to the government does not augur well from VIL shareholders' perspective

With tariff hike, Airtel moves to make business sustainable for the long term

Increase in ARPU will help Airtel in long-term sustainability of business and aid investments in upcoming opportunities

Ideas For Profit | Bharti Airtel

Despite 63 percent rally from its 52-week low in October 2020, Bharti Airtel’s stock offers a decent upside. MC PRO advises investors to accumulate the stock with a long-term view. Here’s why

Airtel dials it up, looks to make the most of new opportunities

Despite a 63 per cent rally from its 52-week low in October 2020, the Airtel stock offers a decent upside

Zoom has added a new focus mode meant for students to not get distracted during lessons

According to the company the feature will help children stay attentive during classes

Airtel continues to benefit from the pandemic

After a long struggle, Airtel has moved to raise tariffs in order to boost ARPU and operating metrics

Reliance Industries Q1 FY22: The digital and renewable businesses have the potential to drive a re-rating

Overall, in our view, RIL’s shift to digital and renewables businesses has the potential to re-rate the company.

TRAI suspends new anti-spam SMS rules as customers face OTP issues

The Telecom Communications Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR) were meant to supress pesky SMSes but ended up affecting OTP delivery for crucial services.

1999 migration package, dodgy telecom tigers & elusive AGR liability

Any retrospective waiver of dues to the government will not only violate the SC verdict, but also be contrary to the rule of law

Bharti Airtel Q2 PAT may dip 30.4% QoQ to Rs. 255.5 cr: ICICI Securities

Net Sales are expected to decrease by 1.7 percent Q-o-Q (down 12.3 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs. 21640.3 crore, according to ICICI Securities.

GSAT-17 set to launch from French Guiana

GSAT-17 launch will be the third one by India's space research agency ISRO in the past one month.

Indian standards for 5G connectivity to be ready by 2018

"India is getting future ready and has started serious work on identifying and formalising the standards for the rollout of 5G. The standards are likely to be ready by 2018," said D.P. De, Senior Deputy Director General of Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), at the 5G India 2017 Conference here.

Hong Kong firms keen on sectors like infra, telecom: HKTDC

Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) also said both the countries have huge opportunities to boost bilateral trade and investments.

Telecom companies sharpen their focus on M&A: EY

Telecommunication companies across the world are sharpening their merger and acquisition focus as 48 percent executives surveyed indicate that they are actively pursuing a M&A in the next 12 months, says an EY report.

'Telemedicine market may touch Rs 200 cr-mark by 2020'

The country's telemedicine sector is expected to double to USD 32 million (about Rs 210 crore) by 2020, industry body Assocham has said.

Yahoo sets April 11 deadline for preliminary bids: Report

Yahoo asked bidders details regarding financing, conditions or approvals that would have to be met on their end, and what key assumptions they would be making by deciding to move forward with a deal, the Journal said, citing a letter sent to possible bidders.

Open to idea of separate mechanism for broadcasting cases: FM

Amid sector regulator TDSAT flooded with the cases, its chairperson Justice Aftab Alam said the number of broadcasting cases has far exceeded those related to telecom sector.

China to spend $22.1 bln to upgrade internet in rural areas

The government will also open up the delivery industry to social investors, encourage mergers and acquisitions, and streamline customs procedures for cross-border deliveries.

Govt mulls raising FDI cap to 100% in DTH, cable networks

An inter-ministerial committee is considering FDI proposals, including hiking foreign direct investment cap in cable networks, direct-to-home (DTH), Mobile TV, HITS (Headend-in-the Sky Broadcasting Service) and Teleports to 100 percent, from 74 percent at present, sources said.

Leaders from Unilever, Pepsico, Facebook, Vserv, Godrej, Hotstar to Speak at 4th Annual Mobile Marketing Association Forum in India

The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) today announced the full speaker line-up and agenda for the upcoming MMA Forum India to be held on ...

Softbank to invest $10 bn in India, $1 bn in Snapdeal

The investment firm is said to be interested in Indian telecommunication and aviation space and the IT minister has assured the company of a conducive business climate in India.