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Broadband services were a major driver of this growth, with subscribers increasing from 84.6 crore to 92.4 crore, reflecting a strong growth rate of 9.15%. This rise underscores the growing demand for high-speed internet across the country.
Tejas is currently providing 4G equipment through a TCS-ITI consortium to the state-run telecom operator BSNL. BSNL is deploying its 4G network in the country and intends to launch commercial 4G services in the coming months officially.
The DoT's proposal is similar to the 'rip and replace' program implemented in the United States, where the government provided funds to reimburse telecom companies for replacing equipment considered a national security risk.
The DoT expects to have 5G at and around 124 airports in a month’s time and is running tests to ensure the service doesn't interfere with aircraft systems
On August 13, Bharti announced that it would acquire a 24.5% stake in BT for a sum of 3.2 billion pounds ($4 billion), from the British telco’s biggest shareholder Patrick Drahi’s Altice group.
The government’s plan to introduce local telecom technology by the second half of 2024 has been delayed due to equipment supply and deployment issues
Vodafone Idea’s payment obligations to the government stood at Rs 2,09 lakh crore as of June 30, including deferred spectrum payment obligations of Rs 1.39 lakh crore and AGR liability of Rs 70,320 crore
Within 15 days of tariff hikes, 250,000 customers have ported to BSNL from private telcos, especially Vodafone Idea
A part of the 5G network, along with the broader 4G expansion, will be deployed immediately in areas or circles where consumers are using 5G smartphones
For the 4G expansion, the telco is working with European telecom equipment vendors – Ericsson and Nokia
Bharti is exploring an investment opportunity, leveraging its reasonable cash reserves following the 5G rollout in India and improving financials, analysts say
BSNL has deployed 15,000 4G towers across circles such as Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, UP West, and Haryana and plans to increase this number to 80,000 by the end of October.
Globalstar Inc. provides emergency SOS services on Apple's iPhones. In 2023, Apple introduced satellite-based SOS services, powered by Globalstar's LEO satellite network, to its iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 15, and iPhone 15 Pro. This allows users to access emergency SOS services via satellite in exceptional circumstances where they are off-grid without mobile or Wi-Fi coverage.
The over-the-air (OTA) and Universal SIM (USIM) platform provides BSNL mobile subscribers with the flexibility to choose mobile numbers on the fly and enables SIM replacement without geographical restrictions
Sending out a strong message to erring entities and declaring its all-out offensive against spam calls, TRAI emphasised the urgent need to take firm action on spammers using `PRI/SIP connections' for voice calls/Robo calls/Pre-recorded calls "without further delay".
Analysts say Bharti Airtel has sharpened its go-to-market strategy for 5G Fixed Wireless Access to complement its fiber broadband service in the country. This is aimed at growing its home broadband business.
Jio Platforms and its subsidiaries have filed for 1,255 patents and granted 144 in FY2023-24. The cumulative count of patents granted increased to 331 as of March 2024, RIL annual report has said
There is an anticipation of a substantial private and public investment in enhancing India's fiber penetration, which could result in significant business for the optical fiber players.
The latest release harmonises the frequencies, giving Vi a contiguous 30 MHz across the country, a long-sought improvement that should bolster its 4G network.
Bharti Airtel's average revenue per user per month, an important metric used by telecom companies to measure revenue generation, increased 5.5% YoY to Rs 211 in Q1FY25
To grow the home broadband business, Vittal said that fibre will be the main component to connect homes in the country.
India’s second-largest telecom operator highlighted its robust balance sheet, supported by strong free operating cash flows, and expects a moderation in capital expenditures in the near term.
Bharti Airtel Q1 FY25 results update: The telecom major's ARPU increased 5.5 percent year-on-year to Rs 211, from Rs 200 a year ago. Net profit rise was led by exceptional items.
The company reported a revenue of Rs 1,911 crore, up 13.6 percent from the year-ago period. Mobile services revenue was up 12.9 percent
STL expects its overall business to start improving and swing back to profitability in the coming quarters as high inventory levels in the US—a key priority market—reduce and start to normalise. Its focus on improving capability utilisation across factories to improve volumes and cost optimization will also help it post profits in the coming quarters.
