Airtel, Vodafone Idea exit Wi-Fi JV Firefly Networks
They had reached an agreement with Singapore-based Manipura Digital Infrastructure OPCO Pte Ltd for a combined value of Rs 12.1 crore in November 2023.
Tighter anti-spam norms in a mth; TRAI pilot soon to onboard past user consents onto digital system
TRAI will start, this month, a pilot to onboard paper-based and past permissions given by customers for receiving commercial communications onto its digital distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform, a process that in the long-run would include scrubbing and verifying their current validity and offering opt-outs to those keen on it, Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said, adding that tighter regulations on curbing spam as well as new consultation examining an authorisation framework for telemarketers can also be expected in coming weeks.
From international calls to messages, telcos see minefield in govt’s draft data rules
Top telcos and legal experts have flagged concerns over the draft data protection rules, saying clauses around transferring personal data outside India may affect international long distance (ILD) calls and sending text messages overseas or even sending WhatsApp messages to international numbers.
Let millions of data users bloom and telco top lines will cross a trillion
"Smartphone penetration and growing data usage have been the largest contributors to accelerating revenue growth for telecom companies even though subscriber addition has been relatively modest," said Balaji Subramanian, vice president at equity research firm IIFL Securities.
Telecom industry posts 6.75 per cent AGR Growth in Q2 FY25 driven by tariff hikes, data surge
TRAI’s report on the telecom industry’s fiscal second quarter performance also indicated that monthly average revenue per user (ARPU) from wireless services rose 9.60% on-quarter to Rs 172.57.
DoT to seek FinMin nod for second BSNL VRS, to cut workforce by 35%
In 2022, the Centre approved a second revival package for BSNL and MTNL amounting to â‚ą1.64 lakh crore, that included financial support for de-stressing the balance sheet, capital expenses, settlement of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, and viability gap funding (VGF) for rural landline connections.
Vodafone Group clears Rs 11,650 cr dues, releases pledged shares in Vodafone Idea
Earlier this month, Vodafone sold its remaining 3% stake in Indus via multiple block deals, raising around Rs 2,801.7 crore, and fully exited the Indian tower company that is now a Bharti Airtel subsidiary.
Bank guarantee waiver will ensure 4G/5G network growth: Vi
Vi, which is yet to roll out 5G services, now no longer needs to submit these bank guarantees, and the Centre’s decision now opens the space for lenders to extend much-needed credit to the struggling telco.
Airtel to refarm spectrum for 5G expansion
The company aims to bolster its 4G and 5G networks and upgrade its remaining 2G users in B&C circles amid competition from Reliance Jio, and even as Vodafone Idea (Vi) readies to quickly revamp its 4G operations and launch 5G, backed by its recent fundraise via the equity route.
Trai recommends issuing 5 Mhz spectrum more to railways in premium 700 Mhz band
Telecom regulator Trai on Friday recommended the allotment of the only chunk of 5 megahertz spectrum left in premium 700 Mhz band frequency range to Indian Railways for passenger safety applications.
India’s telcos implement SMS traceability to combat spam and enhance security
Any message where the telemarketer chain is undefined or does not match will be rejected in accordance with Trai's directives," said SP Kochhar, director-general of the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) that represents Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea.
TeamViewer acquires 1E for USD $720M enhancing DEX tools
With the extension of Mei's term and the addition of Mark to the Management Board, we can ensure clarity and stability from our strong leadership team to deliver growth and increase stakeholder value for the future," he said.
Astrotel launches IP Transit Over Cloud with Alkira
Alkira presents itself as the first unified network infrastructure that brings together on-premises systems, multi-cloud environments, devices, and users into a single, configurable platform, which optimises the routing of data over existing major cloud provider backbones.
Vi board meet on Dec 9 to consider upto Rs 2000 cr capital raise by share issue to co-promoter Vodafone
“…a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company is scheduled on December 9, 2024, inter-alia, to consider a proposal for raising of funds not exceeding Rs 2,000 crore, by way of issuance of equity shares and / or convertible securities on a preferential basis to one or more entities belonging to Vodafone Group,” Vi said in a late evening exchange filing.
SC directs IBDF to move Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal against TRAI’s tariff orders
Counsels appearing for IBDF told the SC that the tariff order restricted broadcasters’ ability to provision the signals of their pay channels to Prasar Bharati thereby impinging upon their fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression as guaranteed under Article 19 (1) (a) of the Constitution.
Spectrum for satcom services won’t be auctioned: Govt to Lok Sabha
However, some exceptions could be given under the new Telecommunications Act to serve public interest, or to perform government function or where such auctions are not the preferred mode of assigning spectrum due to technical or economic reasons, minister of state for communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
Starlink may not be an immediate threat to Jio, Airtel if it enters Indian market
It said satellite-based broadband services from Starlink and others will take a long time to impact the terrestrial network businesses of Jio and Airtel, who also have their own satcom plans.