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Samsung frontrunner to bag network deals from Vi

Samsung frontrunner to bag network deals from Vi

This, since it needs to finalise pending network gear procurement deals swiftly to plug 4G coverage gaps and roll out 5G in priority circles to rein in customer losses and compete more effectively with bigger rivals, Jio and Airtel who have already launched 5G services nationally.


Vodafone Idea slapped with Rs 73-cr GST demand, penalty orders

Vodafone Idea slapped with Rs 73-cr GST demand, penalty orders

Noida GST office has ordered Vodafone Idea (VIL) to pay "penalty of Rs 26,89,94,489 along with demand and interest as applicable" on September 1 for alleged "excess availment of ITC and short tax paid for FY 2019-20" by the company.


There is no need for voice or SMS-only packs, say telecom companies

There is no need for voice or SMS-only packs, say telecom companies

“The plans today are simplified, straightforward and easy-to-understand with an all-inclusive bundled voice, data, and SMS packages, preferred by elderly consumers,” Airtel wrote in its submission to an industry consultation paper published by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai).


Equity funding helps Vi clear its entire ₹700 cr statutory dues for Q1

Equity funding helps Vi clear its entire ₹700 cr statutory dues for Q1

Bolstered by the recent equity funding, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has paid its entire statutory dues of about ₹700 crore for the April-June quarter, including the licence fee and spectrum charges, on time to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), a first for the beleaguered telecom operator in more than two years.