Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung set to win fresh 4G, 5G deals worth over $2 billion from Airtel
Airtel’s latest renewal came weeks after Vodafone Idea signed $3.6 billion equipment deals with all three equipment vendors to expand its 4G network and gradually roll out 5G services.
HFCL aims to boost export revenue from fibre optics, targets North American market
HFCL is zeroing in on defence and aerospace sectors to drive the next growth phase. It is in advanced discussions with companies in several countries to export defence products
Satcom launch will empower seamless data, voice calls and messaging services across India: Sunil Mittal
In the next 15-18 months, each and every part of the country will be connected to a very powerful 5G network, says Mittal at India Mobile Congress 2024
Vodafone Idea to finalise IT outsourcing deals this month, adds vendors to depend less on IBM
Vodafone Idea has chosen to involve more vendors to decrease overall operating costs and to work with specialised firms in specific areas, rather than renewing the entire deal with IBM
Reliance Jio becomes world’s fastest-growing 5G FWA provider; targets 1 mn user additions a month
The company added 2.8 million subscribers, nearly doubling its Air Fiber user base in the September quarter
Reliance Jio seeks Scindia’s help in Trai satcom consultation to secure a level-playing field
In its October 10 letter, Jio expressed “significant concerns” over Trai's latest consultation paper on the spectrum assignment for certain satellite-based services
Trial satcom broadband services soon as DoT provisionally allocates satellite spectrum to eligible players for six months
The notification comes amidst an ongoing tussle between Reliance Jio and other satellite communication (satcom) players
Explainer: Why Reliance Jio has asked the telecom regulator to revise its consultation paper on satellite spectrum
TRAI's upcoming recommendations on spectrum pricing and allocation methodology will pave the way for satellite-based broadband services from companies like Elon Musk's Starlink, Bharti Group-backed OneWeb, Amazon’s Project Kuiper and Orbit Connect India, a joint venture between Jio Platforms and Luxembourg-based SES.
PHDCCI urges TRAI to issue revised consultation paper on satellite spectrum
The industry body says the consultation paper fails to ensure a level playing field with terrestrial networks and may even lead to litigation
Bharti Airtel to take Nokia's help to reduce network carbon emissions under Green 5G initiative
This ambitious project aims to improve energy efficiency across Airtel's extensive 4G/5G Radio Access Network by using AI/ML technologies, advanced software features, and innovative solutions.
Amazon's Project Kuiper key hirings begin as it awaits DoT, In-SPACe nod
Amazon, through its subsidiary Amazon Kuiper Services India Private Limited, aims to enter India's satellite-based broadband market. It will compete with Elon Musk-owned SpaceX, Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb and Orbit Connect India, which is a joint venture between Jio Platforms and the Luxembourg-based satellite communication company, SES.
Vodafone Idea in talks with DoT for removal of bank guarantee norms
The company clarified after several media outlets reported that the DoT issued a notice to the telco to pay bank guarantees
Beyond smartphones: Dixon, Optiemus, Bhagwati eye telecom gear to drive growth
EMS companies are expanding into telecom and networking products for growth. The shift aligns with the government’s aim to make India a global telecom equipment hub through the PLI scheme
Zoom Phone now available in India, availability starts with Maharashtra Telecom Circle
Zoom India received the Unified License with Access — All/PAN India and Long Distance licenses from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, in April 2023
Vodafone Idea bets big on gaming, content to widen 4G subscriber base
The telco expects these initiatives to boost data capacity by 15 percent, attract new 4G customers, and increase ARPU, chief marketing officer Avneesh Khosla has said
Vodafone Idea 4G/5G deal: Nokia says to increase market share; replacing Huawei, ZTE in key circles
In 2019, Nokia won nine circles from Vodafone Idea, while Ericsson bagged eight. Chinese gear vendors Huawei and ZTE bagged seven and five circles, respectively. All five circles of ZTE were shared with another vendor.
Govt to create favourable climate to boost 6G development, says Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
Scindia emphasized the importance of making 6G a transformative force for social and economic development, particularly in rural and underserved areas
Telcos must shift to authorisation regime after licence expiry, consultation paper on satellite spectrum soon: Trai
Trai’s recommendations came after the Telecommunications Act of 2023, which paved the way for replacing the present licensing regime with an authorisation mechanism.
Airtel's Vittal seeks regulatory oversight of WhatsApp, other messaging apps to combat spam
Airtel has launched an AI-powered spam detection solution for its customers to tackle pesky calls and messages. The free-of-charge facility will be available from September 26
Chart of the Day: Tariff hikes trigger SIM consolidation in telecom market
Mobile number portability requests rose significantly in July 2024 indicating elevated churn in the telecom sector
Want to bring down call drop rate to below 1-1.5%: Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
Govt will start with a quarterly monitoring system, followed by monthly monitoring to bring down the call drop rate to below 2 percent and further to 1-1.5 percent, says Scindia
Govt assessing impact of SC’s rejection of telcos’ curative petition: Telecom Minister Scindia
Scindia previously told Moneycontrol the government wouldn't interfere in Vodafone Idea's operations, in which the Centre owns a 23.8 percent stake.
Vodafone Idea in talks with Centre on AGR dues; expects debt funding to conclude in next 7-8 weeks: Akshaya Moondra
Moondra was speaking during an investors call a few days after Supreme Court rejected 19 petitions filed by 19 telecom operators, including Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, for the re-calculation of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues
Vodafone Idea seals $3.6-bn network deal. What does it mean for users and vendors?
The deal aims to revitalise the company and boost its infrastructure, fuelling hope for various stakeholders, including equipment vendors and its subscribers
