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Airtel & 2 other telcos collectively lose over 1 crore mobile subscribers in September; BSNL adds users

Airtel & 2 other telcos collectively lose over 1 crore mobile subscribers in September; BSNL adds users

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Private telcos Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea cumulatively lost over one crore wireless subscribers in September, even as state-owned BSNL surprised with net adds of almost 8.5 lakh mobile users, as per monthly data released by TRAI.

Telecom minister Scindia pushes for 6G leadership, nationwide broadband in meeting with telcos

Telecom minister Scindia pushes for 6G leadership, nationwide broadband in meeting with telcos

Sat, Aug 24, 2024

In the first SAC meeting on TSPs, key focus areas were identified. In this session, discussions revolved around international standards, India's role in Intellectual Property and Standard Essential Patent (SEP), connectivity gaps, and the quality of telecom services.

Telcos' tariff hikes to push up core inflation by 0.2% in FY25: Report

Telcos' tariff hikes to push up core inflation by 0.2% in FY25: Report

Wed, Jul 03, 2024

Analysts at Deutsche Bank also upped their core inflation or the price rise, excluding food and fuel, by 0.20 per cent to 3.8 per cent.

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Wifi penetration continues to lag in India despite govt, telcos' efforts: DST Secretary

Wifi penetration continues to lag in India despite govt, telcos' efforts: DST Secretary

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

While speaking at a Broadband India Forum (BIF) event on World Wifi day, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) Secretary Abhay Karandikar said the absence of an ubiquitous backend telecom infrastructure is restricting the growth of wifi penetration in India despite advancement in the technology and availability of spectrum.

HCLTech partners with Tecnotree to develop 5G-led GenAI solutions for telecom firms

HCLTech partners with Tecnotree to develop 5G-led GenAI solutions for telecom firms

Wed, Jun 19, 2024

The two entities will help telcos and CSPs (communication service providers) unlock new opportunities, accelerate innovation and drive sustainable growth with personalised next-generation solutions, a company statement said.

Telcos to get $17 billion revenue boost from 5G satellite networks in 7 years: Report

Telcos to get $17 billion revenue boost from 5G satellite networks in 7 years: Report

Mon, Sep 18, 2023

The first commercial launch of a 5G satellite network will appear in 2024, with over 110 million 3GPP-compliant 5G satellite connections in operation by 2030.

OTTs that generate large data traffic in India must pay telcos: COAI

OTTs that generate large data traffic in India must pay telcos: COAI

Thu, Sep 14, 2023

India is undergoing the fastest 5G rollout in the world and more than 3.3 lakh 5G base transceiver stations (BTSs) have already been deployed by the telecom service providers.

Telcos' body COAI bats for more 5G spectrum; says mid band 6GHz airwaves needed for optimum service quality, costs

Telcos' body COAI bats for more 5G spectrum; says mid band 6GHz airwaves needed for optimum service quality, costs

Tue, Feb 21, 2023

According to COAI, 6 GHz is the last remaining mid-band spectrum where city-wide coverage can be provided with mobile networks. In India, the primary source of internet connectivity remains the mobile networks for more than 95 per cent of users.

India tops Big Data and Analytics adoption in APAC region: Oracle

India tops Big Data and Analytics adoption in APAC region: Oracle

Sat, Feb 24, 2018

When it comes to the Next-Gen trends in the Big Data space, adoption, customer interaction and operational excellence are growing rapidly among Indian enterprises

Telcos commit over Rs 74,000 crore to curb call drops: Telecom Secretary

Telcos commit over Rs 74,000 crore to curb call drops: Telecom Secretary

Wed, Jan 31, 2018

Leading telecom operators, including Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, have committed to investing over Rs 74,000 crore to upgrade and expand their infrastructure to curb call drops, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said today.

Idea Cellular seeks govt nod for raising FDI limit to 100%

Idea Cellular seeks govt nod for raising FDI limit to 100%

Sat, Jan 27, 2018

At present, 100 per cent FDI is allowed in telecom companies, of which up to 49 per cent can be done through the automatic route. The inflow of overseas investment beyond that level requires government approval because of security reasons.

Telcos gross revenue dips 7% to Rs 66,361 crore in July-Sep 2017

Telcos gross revenue dips 7% to Rs 66,361 crore in July-Sep 2017

Thu, Dec 28, 2017

The adjusted gross revenue (AGR), on which telecom operators pay licence fees and other charges, reduced by 17.55 per cent to Rs 41,668.84 crore in the reported period compared to Rs 50,539.2 crore in the September quarter of 2016, the regulator's performance indicator report said.

Tech advancements will ensure enough revenue generation: DoT

Tech advancements will ensure enough revenue generation: DoT

Mon, Dec 25, 2017

Intense competition is reportedly another factor that is deterring the government from changing licence fee or charges for radiowaves.

Govt may allow 100% FDI in telecom via automatic route

Wed, Dec 20, 2017

The proposal is likely to be considered by the Telecom Commission, the apex decision making body of the Department of Telecom, at its meeting scheduled for tomorrow, they said.

6 paise for IUC is threatening to wipe off Rs 2250 crore from telcos earnings in the next 90 days

6 paise for IUC is threatening to wipe off Rs 2250 crore from telcos earnings in the next 90 days

Sat, Sep 23, 2017

Cut in interconnect usage charges has caused quite an uproar in the telecom industry. Here is how the incumbent operators will be impacted in Q3 FY18.

How Jio, Airtel, Vodafone, Idea fare in TRAI Quality of Service survey

How Jio, Airtel, Vodafone, Idea fare in TRAI Quality of Service survey

Wed, Aug 09, 2017

A survey conducted by TRAI in the regions of Karnataka, Delhi and MP showed the Quality of Service of all telcos in India.

Nokia signs MoUs with Airtel, BSNL for setting up 5G in India

Nokia signs MoUs with Airtel, BSNL for setting up 5G in India

Mon, Apr 10, 2017

While the commercial launch of 5G technology globally is expected to take place by 2019-2020, Nokia will start field trials in India by 2018.

Consolidation among telcos will not help versus Jio's disruption: Morgan Stanley

Consolidation among telcos will not help versus Jio's disruption: Morgan Stanley

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

While the market believes that concerns surrounding Reliance Jio's entry are overdone and pricing stability should return to the industry after it starts charging subscribers after March 31.

Reliance Jio's free offer, demonetisation to result in 5-7% decline in telco revenues

Reliance Jio's free offer, demonetisation to result in 5-7% decline in telco revenues

Wed, Dec 07, 2016

The extension of Reliance Jio's welcome offer and demonetisation has hit the telecom industry which has already reeling from the mounting debts.

Telcos gross revenue up nearly 13% to Rs 73,344 crore in April-June

Telcos gross revenue up nearly 13% to Rs 73,344 crore in April-June

Sat, Dec 03, 2016

Gross revenue of telecom service providers rose by 12.79% to Rs 73,344 crore in April-June period of 2016 compared to a year ago period.

Telcos likely to shell out Rs 1 lakh crore to buy spectrum in next two years: Crisil

Telcos likely to shell out Rs 1 lakh crore to buy spectrum in next two years: Crisil

Mon, Jul 04, 2016

Telecom companies are expected to shell out Rs 1 lakh crore for snapping up spectrum during the forthcoming auctions and a little over one-third of this capex will be spent this fiscal year itself, says a report.

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