Telecom

Telcos' demand threatens net neutrality, may spur Big Tech dominance: Startup founders

PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam, People Group CEO Anupam Mittal, and Innov8's Ritesh Malik explain how, if the principle of net neutrality is diluted in India, may compromise the nation's entrepreneurial and competitive capabilities

MC Explains: Debate over net neutrality rears its head again

As the numbers of OTTs and other Internet companies expand, telecom companies are demanding payment from them to meet network costs. Others argue that this would compromise net neutrality.

G20 Summit: India to push for future alliance to spread digital success stories

OFA will look at building capacity by providing funding, offering technical assistance and synergising global efforts in the domain of DPI

Reliance Jio offers extra data, special benefits and more on its 7th anniversary

These offers will be valid on Rs 299, Rs 749 and Rs 2999 plans, the company said.

RIL announces launch of Jio AirFiber, Jio SmartHome, 5G enterprise solutions, AI computing, and more

Jio AirFiber will be launched on Ganesh Chaturthi, and riding on that, the company will also offer Jio SmartHome solutions, which offers a gamut of services, like security, entertainment, connected appliance control, etc

Jio, Airtel drive telecom subs base in India rose to 1,173.89 million in June

The total broadband subscribers increased to 861.47 million at the end of June 2023 from 856.81 million at the end of May with a monthly growth rate of 0.54 per cent, the report said.

Tanla Platforms says won't renew pact with Vodafone Idea beyond November

The non-continuation of international A2P services agreement will hit the company's revenue by Rs 17 crore, and its net profit by Rs 9 crore on a full quarter-basis, Tanla said in a regulatory filing.

Vodafone Idea to pay Rs 1,680 crore spectrum auction instalment with a delay of 30 days

The company has also acquired a 5G spectrum in mid-band (3300 megahertz) and millimetre wave in the 26 GHz band in July 2022 spectrum auction.

Vodafone Idea promoter group assures Rs 2,000 crore support for meeting payment obligations

Vodafone Idea also informed the exchanges that it has written to the Department of Telecom, proposing to pay spectrum auction instalment of Rs 1,680 crore, which is due on August 17, by availing a 30-day grace period.

Reliance Jio announces nationwide 5G rollout ahead of schedule

Reliance Jio Infocomm said in accordance with the provisions of the spectrum agreement, it has accomplished its minimum roll-out responsibilities in each of the 22 Licenced Service Areas, across each of the spectrum bands, ahead of schedule.

Bharti Airtel Q1 preview: Industry-leading show expected to continue

India mobile revenue growth is expected to be led by an improving mix with higher 4G and post-paid subscribers

Reliance Jio records net addition of 30.4 lakh users in May, Vodafone Idea loses 28 lakh: TRAI

Bharti Airtel, which is the closest competitor to Jio, recorded a net addition of 13.4 lakh subscribers in May, whereas, the state-run BSNL lost 14.8 lakh users.

TRAI recommends AI regulation: Establish independent body, risk-based framework for AI use cases

TRAI has drawn up a risk-based regulatory framework to be implemented in view of the “impact of AI in all sectors” and suggested that an “Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority” (AIDAI), to oversee the same, be set up immediately.

DoT to approach Trai for auction of new spectrum bands this week

”DoT will send reference to Trai in a couple of days for auction of 37 GHz band and radio waves of telecom licenses that are due for renewal in 2024,” the source told PTI on condition of anonymity.