TELECOM CARRIERS INDIA

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has directed mobile carriers to publicly display their network coverage maps on their websites. This move aims to provide transparency for consumers and empower them to make informed decisions when se...

India's Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI) is expected to announce its recommendations on spectrum allocation for satellite broadband providers by December. The TRAI is currently evaluating stakeholder feedback and international best practices to d...

Vodafone Idea needs funds for 4G and 5G expansion. Banks are hesitant to lend until there is clarity on AGR dues. The telecom operator awaits government response on potential relief measures. Vodafone Idea has already secured ?24,000 crore in equity...

Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are spending more on retaining customers due to increased competition after recent price hikes. Higher selling, general & administrative (SG&A) costs reflect efforts to attract high-value customers through incentives a...

Reliance Jio maintains its lead as the top mobile data traffic carrier globally for the third consecutive quarter, surpassing global competitors with significant growth. The company credits its success to the rapid adoption of 5G services, with 148 ...

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has granted a one-month extension to December 1 for implementing traceability mandates on commercial messages to prevent spam and phishing. This follows telcos' warnings of potential disruptions and t...

Vodafone Idea plans to launch 5G services in 17 circles by March 2025, starting with Delhi and Mumbai. The telecom operator also aims to expand its 4G coverage to reach 90% of India's population by June next year. These efforts are part of a revival...

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) urges structured regulation of OTT communication platforms such as WhatsApp and Signal after security concerns by law enforcement. At the India Mobile Congress, standards for 6G technology and regulat...

Bharti Airtel has finalized multi-year contracts worth $1.2 billion with Ericsson, Nokia, and Samsung for 4G and 5G equipment, aiming to boost its network capabilities over the next three years. The Swedish, Finnish, and South Korean companies will ...

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will regulate telemarketers to curb spam messages and calls. DoT has sought recommendations from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on this. Once implemented, telemarketers can be held account...

India and Italy's strategic partnership is expanding, featuring increased bilateral trade, defence cooperation, and joint ventures in technology and cultural sectors. The countries aim to enhance their collaboration through initiatives like the Indo...

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) seeks opinions on how current FM radio broadcasters should shift to digital radio, aiming to create a digital radio broadcast policy. Trai requires written comments by October 28 and counter comments ...

Bharti Airtel Share Price: Bharti Airtel prepaid dues worth Rs 8,465 crore to the government on Monday. However, the company did not specify the remaining balance for dues. Spectrum refers to the rights to use specific airwaves for a designated peri...

The telecom regulator has addressed concerns of operators regarding the proposed authorisation mechanism, assuring that the government cannot unilaterally change rules. The new regime will replace the current licensing system but maintain the 8% lic...

OTT communication providers, including WhatsApp and Telegram, opposed telcos' call for a licensing regime, emphasizing existing regulation under the Information Technology Act. Industry bodies argued against such regulation, asserting it would impos...

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is urging the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) to adopt a comprehensive approach to backhaul spectrum allocation, given advancements in 5G and 6G technologies. Reliance Jio advocates for auction...

All three private carriers — Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea – are believed to have bid for sub-GHz (900 MHz) and select mid-band airwaves (1800 MHz, 2100 MHz) as they look to bolster their respective 5G spectrum holdings. High-band 5G...

India's second 5G spectrum auction began on June 25, 2024, with bids from Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea. The auction, offering spectrum worth Rs 96,238 crore, excludes pricey sub-GHz bands. Analysts anticipate a low-key affair with ...

India’s second 5G spectrum sale starts on Tuesday, featuring bids from top carriers Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi). This sale is expected to run for a day or a day-and-a-half and is anticipated to be a low-key affair. Only 10.5 ...