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
Airtel revenue to surge 24% in Q3, marginal rise on cards for Vodafone Idea: Analysts
Analysts project Bharti Airtel's ARPU to grow 5 percent QoQ and 17.7 percent YoY to Rs 245, while Reliance Jio's ARPU may rise 3.8 percent and 11.5 percent to Rs 203
Vodafone Idea preparing for phased rollout of 5G, says CEO Akshaya Moondra
Vi is partnering with global leaders such as Ericsson, Nokia, and Samsung to drive a transformative three-year investment plan, Moondra said
Tighter anti-spam norms in a month; TRAI pilot soon to onboard past user consents onto digital system
On the industry pushback on the voice-only STVs, Lahoti said that the regulator has to take a balanced view after taking all aspects into consideration.
Vodafone Idea CTSO Mathan Babu Kasilingam returns after brief hiatus
Kasilingam, who quit in October, announced his return on Linkedin, “I hope our paths cross again. That’s what I told everyone at Vodafone Idea Limited when I moved on. Little did I know how quickly that would come true! ..."
Govt move on Vi equity conversion, BSNL-MTNL support to have significant impact on telecom sector
India Ratings and Research has a 'neutral' outlook for the telecom industry for FY26, saying these pivotal policy decisions will determine the sector’s trajectory. It forecasts a 6-10 percent rise in industry-wide tariffs during the year
Vodafone Idea bank loans in spotlight after Rs 24,800-cr bank guarantee waiver
On December 27, the Centre informed all three private telecom operators — Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea — about waiving BGs worth Rs 33,000 crore
BSNL employees’ union blames management for cash crunch, slams second VRS plan
As of March 2024, BSNL employs 29,750 executives and 26,435 non-executives. The first VRS, implemented in 2020, resulted in 80,000 employees opting for retirement—more than double the anticipated 30,000–35,000.
Vodafone Idea terms DoT's bank guarantee waiver 'relief for industry'
Vodafone Idea further said that the Department of Telecommunication, Government of India further extended its support to the telecom industry by dispensing with the requirement of Bank Guarantee to be submitted for spectrum auctions .
BSNL seeks Finance Ministry approval for second VRS to cut workforce by 35%: Report
The company plans to cut this expense to Rs 5,000 crore per year, as part of efforts to streamline operations.
Curbing spam: COAI says minimal disruptions expected as SMS traceability kicks in
From today, telcos have started rejecting messages with undefined or mismatched telemarketer chains check spam calls and messages
Customer shift to BSNL from private telcos slowing down amid network quality concerns: Analysts
BSNL offers plans that are considerably cheaper than its competitors, yet network performance issues are deterring long-term customer retention with the state-run operator
Vodafone Idea's Rs 2,000-cr pref share to clear Indus dues, boost debt-funding talks: Analysts
Vodafone Plc exited from Indus Towers on December 5 by selling a 3 percent stake for Rs 2,802 crore. It will first be used to repay lenders' outstanding of $101 million, and the rest $233 million will partly clear Vodafone Idea’s past dues of Rs 3,600 crore
After Nokia, Ericsson bags 4G and 5G extension deal from Bharti Airtel for India operations
Ericsson will deploy network solutions for to help Airtel customers with wider coverage and enhanced capacity, the company said in a statement.
Vodafone Idea's revenue market share dropped to record low in Q2: Analysts
While Vodafone Idea's net revenue grew 2 percent year-on-year to $4.7 billion in Q2, its active subscriber base declined 9 percent to 180 million
After Airtel, Vodafone Idea launches AI-based spam management solution
Vi is developing solutions to reduce spam, including unwanted voice calls, to better protect its users from unsolicited communications, the company has said
Bank guarantee waiver will ease telcos' financial burden, says COAI
The cabinet has cleared a proposal to waive bank guarantee for telecom operators on spectrum purchased before 2022. Telecom operators collectively have bank guarantee obligations of more than Rs 30,000 crore
India to have 270 million 5G subscribers by year-end, says Ericsson
The country will account for 20 percent of global fixed wireless access market by 2030, the Swedish telecom gear maker has said in its mobility report
Cabinet clears waiver of bank guarantee on pre-2022 spectrum deals; Vodafone Idea to gain
Vi failed to pay its second bank guarantee of approximately Rs 350 crore, which was due on November 1, for spectrum acquired in a 2012 auction, after it missed a payment of over Rs 4,600 crore as BG linked to a 2016 deal
