Economic Survey 2025: Indians biggest data consumers making the most of world's cheapest rates
India has become the second-largest telecommunications market globally, with more than 1.18 billion telephone subscribers and 941 million broadband, as of October 31
iBus Networks eyes market expansion, revenue growth with FireFly acquisition
iBus has also developed a network solution using Massive Machine-Type Communications for large gatherings to track and trace people to avoid stampede situations, iBus Networks co-founder and CEO Ram Sellaratnam has said
TCS-CDoT consortium skips BSNL’s 5G tender for Delhi-NCR; Tejas among bidders
In 2024, BSNL conducted a pilot in Delhi for 5G services based on a Networks as a Service model. Lekha Wireless, VVDN Technologies, Coral, Niral Networks, Galore Networks and WiSig participated in live trials of the 5G technology
Telcos want 24 months to implement DPDP rules, flag 'excessive compliance' burden
MeitY on January 3 released the draft rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and set a February 18 deadline for public and stakeholders to send their feedback
Indus Towers sees robust growth, powered by Vi and Airtel's expansion plans
While building new towers for Vodafone Idea will depend on their network expansion plans, Sah expressed confidence in Indus Towers’ ability to accommodate their requirements efficiently.
Indus Towers targets double-digit returns from EV charging plans, telecom still the mainstay
Indus Towers is conducting pilots to assess the technical feasibility of the EV charging business, and its ability to deploy more charging stations. A pilot in this regard is already underway in Gurugram and Bengaluru.
TRAI to examine new voice and SMS-only plans launched by private telcos
TRAI believes these plans will cater to subscribers who do not require data services while allowing service providers to offer bundled and data-only options to promote data inclusion.
Indus Towers to foray into EV charging infrastructure sector; launches pilot charging stations in Gurugram and Bengaluru
The company said it is well-positioned to contribute to the EV charging infrastructure sector by leveraging its expertise in managing and providing space, power, and operations and maintenance (O&M) for seamless operation and efficiency.
Former Nokia India head Sanjay Malik joins Tejas Networks as EVP and Chief Strategy & Business Officer
Malik brings more than two decades of experience in the global telecom industry, having held various senior leadership positions at Nokia. He served as the Senior Vice President and India Country Head for nearly eight years, steering Nokia India to a market leadership position.
Indus Towers Q3 net profit jumps 160% to Rs 4,003 crore
Indus Towers saw its revenue from operations rise by 4.8 percent, reaching Rs 7,547 crore, up from Rs 7,199 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.
Too early to assess Trump effect but a trade war is unlikely, says Tata Comm CEO
AS Lakshminarayanan tells Moneycontrol the company is in touch with startups and enterprises for its AI cloud business. Startups looking to build or train AI models are also in talks with Tata Communications
Budget 2025: Telcos seek clarity on service tax on AGR, urge govt to abolish regulatory levies
The Cellular Operators Association of India has requested the government to clarify that service tax should not be levied on incremental licence fees and spectrum usage charges arising from the Supreme Court’s judgment on aggregate gross revenue.
Vodafone Idea shares fall 5% after telco denies report on govt mulling AGR dues waiver
The Supreme Court in 2019 had upheld the government's definition of AGR and had ordered telecom companies to pay Rs 1.47 lakh crore dues.
After telcos, govt working on relief package for non-telcos' AGR dues: Report
As per the report, this relief for non-telcos will be the part of the relief package for telcos and is likely to be announced soon, probably in the Union Budget.
Airtel, Bajaj Finance partner to create financial services digital platform
Airtel will initially offer Bajaj Finance’s retail financial products on its Airtel Thanks App as part of the partnership, and later through its nationwide network of stores.
Satellite-based communications service to play pivotal role in expanding digital connectivity: TRAI Chairman
Lahoti further discussed Trai’s recommendation for adopting embedded SIMs for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications, which could stimulate the growth of a homegrown M2M eSIM ecosystem.
DoT launches Sanchar Saathi mobile app for fraud reporting
The Sanchar Saathi portal, introduced in May 2023, has already played a key role in tackling fraud calls and boosting mobile security. The new mobile app builds upon this framework, providing users with a secure platform to manage and protect their mobile connections.
Cabinet approves refarming of spectrum from ISRO and Defence for 5G and 6G: Scindia
This strategic move aims to bolster India’s telecom infrastructure, ensuring sufficient spectrum availability to support connectivity and advancements in digital services.
Jio is largest standalone 5G network in the world, with 170 million users; attracting 70% of new 5G devices sold
Jio surpassed 170 million 5G users in the December quarter, solidifying its position as the largest standalone 5G operator outside China.
Jio Platforms Q3 net profit rises 26% to Rs 6,861 crore, ARPU at Rs 203.3
Jio Platform's revenue from operations rose 19.4 percent to Rs 33,074 crore in the December quarter
Cabinet approves refarming of 1,100 MHz spectrum in several bands from various ministries, depts: Sources
A Committee of Secretaries (CoS), established last year to streamline the process, approved the proposal in December. The committee includes secretaries from multiple departments and senior DoT officials.
Satellite-based direct-to-cell service unlikely to disrupt Indian telcos' business: Analysts
Analysts argue that the technology is still in its infancy and heavily depends on telcos to access their 4G spectrum for smartphone connectivity.
Telecom licensing overhaul coming, DoT clears Trai recommendations on new authorisation
The development marks a significant step toward implementing the new regime under the recently enacted Telecommunications Act
DoT asks Adani Group to provide clarity on 5G rollout plan
Sources told Moneycontrol the government has sent multiple notices to Adani Data Networks, a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, for failing to meet the minimum rollout obligations for launching 5G services
