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Trai imposed penalties worth Rs 45 crore in FY25 but recovered only Rs 1.37 crore, CAG audit shows
Trai is stepping up its multi-pronged crackdown on spam and fraudulent calls, even as it pushes telcos on compliance, tightens financial penalties and prepares for AI-driven networks and indoor 5G connectivity, Anil Kumar Lahoti tells Moneycontrol
The scale-up is expected to lift its market share to around 25%, up from roughly 12% at present, as it seeks to tap rising demand from cloud providers, AI workloads, OTT platforms and enterprises undergoing digital transformation.
A larger share of high-value customers, helped the company post robust growth
Indus management suggested that recent government actions related to adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues for Vodafone Idea have improved visibility around a key customer’s financial health.
BSNL is close to finalising specifications for an additional 22,000 4G sites and is weighing further next-generation expansion plans supported by fresh funding.
India’s rapid 5G rollout and leadership in areas such as standalone networks and fixed wireless access — now with over 10 million 5G FWA connections — have accelerated Ericsson’s R&D momentum in the country.
Tele-density has climbed from 75% in 2014 to 86.8% by November 2025, with total telephone connections crossing 1.2 billion, up from about 933 million a decade ago
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), which represents Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, has proposed a sharp reduction in licence fees to 0.5%–1% — from the current effective levy of 3% of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) — saying this would sufficiently cover administrative costs. Operators also contribute 5% of AGR to the Digital Bharat Nidhi.
The initiative will allow Airtel subscribers to create high-quality social media posts, marketing materials, short videos and other digital content using Adobe Express Premium’s design and AI capabilities.
There are opportunities to source from Europe, the US, and other areas and STL is evaluating those, chief executive officer Ankit Agarwal tells Moneycontrol, stressing on rare earth self-sufficiency
The company added that it is in discussions with banks to raise additional funds.For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, the company reported a loss of Rs 17,540 crore.
Amid uncertainty and tariff pressures, Ericsson is leaning on flexibility rather than forecasts, CEO Börje Ekholm tells Moneycontrol
Operating conditions in India are set to improve from the previous year, even as the industry transitions beyond the peak of its record 5G rollout cycle, Börje Ekholm tells Moneycontrol
Measurements in the lower 6 GHz band will be evaluated over a 1 MHz bandwidth, and devices are required to use contention-based protocols to manage simultaneous access to shared spectrum.
The dispute centres on the newly operational Navi Mumbai International Airport, where passengers have complained of a complete lack of mobile connectivity since commercial operations began on December 25.
The iPhone-maker is aiming for an initial rollout within the current calendar year, subject to regulatory approvals and the finalisation of commercial agreements.
Despite the broader correction in the December quarter, Vivo retained its leadership position, shipping 7.9 million units and capturing a 23% market share.
Ericsson's diverse manufacturing footprint has limited the impact of geopolitics on the company so far, says CEO Börje Ekholm
Commenting on average revenue per user (ARPU), Thakur said the improvement during the quarter was driven entirely by organic factors, with no impact from tariff hikes. He attributed the ARPU growth to a richer mix of offerings, higher adoption of 5G services, increased data usage, and customers migrating to higher-value plans.
ARPU rose to Rs 213.7, driven by higher customer engagement, partly offset by promotional offers for unlimited 5G and Fixed Broadband services.
The upgrade marks a shift toward a multi-band, multi-constellation architecture. By combining BSNL’s Gateway Earth Station with Viasat’s global satellite network, the navy is expected to gain wider coverage, faster data rates and improved reliability
Indus Towers said no governmental or regulatory approvals are required for the incorporation of the entities
The voyage is being documented in real time, with live updates transmitted via OneWeb’s satellite network.
By leveraging control over the airport premises, COAI said NMIAL has effectively positioned itself as the sole provider of in-building telecom infrastructure, while denying competing licensed operators the ability to deploy their own networks
