Satcom wars: Spacecoin in talks with telcos to launch sub-Rs 200 satellite internet, challenging Starlink
Spacecoin plans to offer low-bandwidth services such as financial access, messaging and basic web browsing in remote areas where traditional networks are difficult to deploy, founder Tae Oh has told Moneycontrol
Vodafone Idea to amend shareholders' pact to enable promoters retain management rights
The governance and management control will enable promoters to appoint directors on the board of the company, appoint and dismiss key employees etc.
Indus Towers sees no threat from satellite internet, eyes growth on 5G momentum and Vi payment boost
Analysts previosuly raised concerns that the company's tower infrastructure business may face challenges as satellite internet services enter the Indian market, especially after Airtel and Reliance Jio entered into distribution partnerships with SpaceX for Starlink.
Vodafone Idea taps Cisco for core network upgrade
The upgrade aims to enhance Vi's network reliability, automate critical functions, optimise traffic flow and enable faster adaptation to shifting market demand
Scindia rules out higher govt stake in Vodafone Idea, says telco has to clear remaining dues
The minister says Musk's Starlink yet to meet satcom norms, must ensure that gateways and user terminals are located and registered within India
Telecom gear maker Mavenir slashes jobs in India in global recast and missed 4G/5G contracts
The layoffs are part of a broader global restructuring effort to align with shifting market dynamics and optimising operations. Sources told Moneycontrol that the job cuts are primarily affecting employees in the radio and RAN engineering departments, mirroring similar reductions seen in the US.
Private telcos slam MMRC’s Metro Line 3 telecom model as illegal, anti-consumer
Private telcos are opposing MMRC's decision to award telecom infrastructure deployment to a third-party IP-I (Infrastructure Providers Category I) vendor, in violation of existing regulations.
Realme partners with Optiemus to manufacture 5 million AIoT devices annually in India, creating 2,000 jobs
Under the partnership, Realme will manufacture its entire next-generation AIoT portfolio—including earphones, smartwatches, and tablets—locally.
Ericsson’s CEO Börje Ekholm: 5G monetisation needs fixing before 6G push
While the commercial deployment of 6G is expected around 2030 and standardisation efforts are set to begin next year, Ekholm cautioned that the telecom sector is still in the early stages of its 5G journey.
Ericsson CEO sees India as 5G innovation hotspot via Aduna tie-up with Jio, Airtel
In an exclusive interaction with Moneycontrol, Ericsson’s global CEO and President Börje Ekholm said the company is well-positioned to replicate global success in India by leveraging Aduna, its newly formed joint venture focused on network APIs (Application Programming Interface)
MC Exclusive: Ericsson Global CEO bats for stronger Vodafone Idea, sees long term prospects for the Swedish giant in India
Ekholm emphasised Ericsson’s ambition to be a “domestic champion” in India, actively contributing to the local ecosystem by collaborating with telecom operators, universities, startups, and other stakeholders
India’s smartphone exports hit record Rs 2 lakh crore, becomes country’s top export commodity
In a landmark development, smartphones have emerged as India’s largest export commodity, overtaking traditional leaders such as petroleum products and diamonds
Vodafone Idea troubles to persist despite 4G gains; Airtel to see modest Q4 growth
Analysts expect Vodafone Idea’s March revenue to see a drop of up to 2 percent due to subscriber churn
India accelerates indigenous 5G-A and 6G development with new open-source initiative
The Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) at IISc Bengaluru, the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) at IIT Delhi, and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) have signed a landmark agreement to lead this effort.
Vodafone Idea banks on late 5G entry for cost savings, pushes for tariff hike
Stressing on the need for a tariff hike, Vi has said average revenue per user lags the exponential growth in data consumption
Consumers can pick their network as private telcos publish coverage maps
The transparency initiative allows consumers to check real-time signal strength and service availability in their areas
Bharti Hexacom puts sale of infrastructure business to Indus Towers on hold
The country's largest telecom infrastructure Indus Towers has a pan-India presence with 234,643 towers and 386,819 co-locations as on December 31, 2024
Trump tariffs to disrupt Indian telecom exports, raise costs for gear manufacturers
The manufacturers also see Trump tariffs as an opportunity to strengthen domestic supply-chains, invest in R&D and explore alternative markets
Indus Towers poised for gains as govt eases Voda Idea's financial burden
By easing Vi’s financial burden, the move enables the telco to secure Rs 25,000 crore ($3 billion) in debt funding, which will fuel its network expansion
Govt to convert Vodafone Idea’s Rs 36,950 crore dues into equity, stake to rise to 49%
In a press statement, Vodafone Idea said the Ministry of Communications had issued an order on March 29, 2025, approving the conversion in line with the September 2021 Telecom Reforms Package.
Vodafone Idea opts for split IT deal with IBM, Kyndryl at a discounted rate to cut costs
The new agreement comes at a significantly lower value than the previous $800 million deal with IBM, which ended in April 2024. The move is an effort by the cash-strapped firm to cuts costs
Vodafone Idea seeks more government support to tackle AGR, spectrum dues: Report
In a letter sent to Telecom Secretary Neeraj Mittal on March 11, Vodafone Idea has requested the government to convert a larger portion of its outstanding dues into equity.
Apple, Samsung account for 94 percent of India’s smartphone exports
Tata Electronics was the fastest-growing manufacturer in 2024, with 107% YoY growth. iPhones 15 and 16 were the major volume contributors
Vodafone Idea prioritising high-return areas for 5G service availability; FWA trials on: CTO Jagbir Singh
With limited resources, Singh said the rollout focuses on regions with high concentrations of 5G-compatible devices, significant 4G traffic, and strong revenue potential. The telco is also trialling a 5G FWA service and expects to have 5G SA network availability by the end of 2025.
