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2025 February


The shift from SIM cards to eSIMs in mobile evolution

The shift from SIM cards to eSIMs in mobile evolution

Originally intended as a simple authentication device to enable basic communication functions, the SIM card has evolved into a sophisticated security tool, facilitating numerous modern applications, including mobile banking and connected vehicles.


Plan to raise Rs 16,000 cr from sale of MTNL, BSNL assets in last lap

Plan to raise Rs 16,000 cr from sale of MTNL, BSNL assets in last lap

From January 1, 2025 the core operational assets of MTNL such as telephone exchanges, power plant, batteries, various types of cables, software and hardware were merged with BSNL.


Indus to acquire 26% in Amplus Tungabhadra in Rs 27 cr all-cash deal

Indus to acquire 26% in Amplus Tungabhadra in Rs 27 cr all-cash deal

Indus Towers is set to acquire a 26% stake in Amplus Tungabhadra Pvt Ltd for Rs 27 crore to own and operate a 50 MW solar PV captive power plant.


Airtel Africa’s lease liabilities jump $1.2 bn post-contract renewals with US-based ATC

Airtel Africa’s lease liabilities jump $1.2 bn post-contract renewals with US-based ATC

Lately, Airtel’s Africa unit has been seeing strong business resurgence and is expected to pull ahead of rival telcos operating in the African continent, including MTN, Vodacom and Orange, by recording the highest revenue growth in 2025, say analysts and industry experts.


Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal stays Trai penalties on telcos over spam menace

Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal stays Trai penalties on telcos over spam menace

Telecom firms were not responsible for the delay in implementation of the regulations, including the DCA, the tribunal observed, adding: "Thus, it is unfair and arbitrary on the part of the respondent to impose financial disincentives on the appellants (telcos) for something which was beyond their control."


Airtel Africa Q3 net jumps over 11-fold on-yr to $169 mn on $94-mn exceptional gain, lower finance costs

Airtel Africa Q3 net jumps over 11-fold on-yr to $169 mn on $94-mn exceptional gain, lower finance costs

“Our focus on speed and quality execution is enabling us to unlock substantial opportunities for growth across our markets and business segments, where demand remains significant, resulting in a further acceleration of constant currency revenue growth in the most recent quarter,” Airtel Africa CEO Sunil Taldar said in an official statement.