Jio added more cellular subscribers than Airtel in February 2021; Vi also added users for the first time in 15 months, says TRAI data
According to recent data by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Reliance Jio added...
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China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom to be delisted by NYSE in line with US investment restrictions
Three Chinese telecommunications companies have said that they will be delisted by the New York Stock Exchange in line with U.S. investment restrictions dating to 2020. These three telecom companies include China Mobile Ltd;...
Read MoreCOAI cautions general public on false rumours connecting 5G with spread of Covid-19
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has expressed its concern regarding false rumours connecting 5G technology with the spread of Coivd-19. As per the COAI, it has come across multiple messages on social media...
Read MoreMadras High Court directs BSNL to pay wages to its contract workers by the 15th of every month
The Madras High Court (HC) has directed Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to pay wages to its contract workers by the 15th of every month. The number of BSNL contract workers stands at about 4,500. According to the court, in...
Read MoreVodafone Idea expands VoWi-Fi calling to Apple iPhones with iOS 14.5
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its voice over Wi-Fi (VoWi-Fi) calling service to Apple iPhones in India. According to Vi, iPhones running on the latest iOS 14.5 software version will now be able to use Wi-Fi calling service....
Read MoreDoT gives a go-ahead to 5G trials
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has approved permissions to telecom service providers...
Read MoreBrookfield’s InvIT to seek unitholders nod to change name to Data Infrastructure Trust
Tower Infrastructure Trust, an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) by Brookfield, is planning...
Read MoreVodafone Idea to conclude fundraising of about Rs 75 billion by the end of June 2021; assures lenders
As per industry sources, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has assured lenders that it expects to conclude its fundraising process of about Rs 75 billion by the end of June 2021 and that it won’t default on any upcoming payments. Earlier in...
Read MoreVodafone Group partners Google Cloud to develop data services
Vodafone Group and Google Cloud have reportedly entered into a strategic partnership to jointly develop data services. To this end, the two companies will ask about 1,000 workers in Britain, Spain and the United States to create...
Read MoreReliance Jio posts net profit of Rs 35.08 billion in Q4 FY 21, a rise of 47.5 per cent YoY
Reliance Jio’s net profit has grown by 47.5 per cent year-on-year (YoY) from Rs 23.79 billion...
Read MoreVodafone Idea’s GIGAnet delivered fastest 4G network in January-March 2021, says Ookla
According to Ookla, GIGAnet from Vodafone Idea (Vi) has been verified as the fastest 4G network across India for the third consecutive quarter. Vi delivered the fastest 4G speeds compared to all other operators in January-March...
Read MoreTata Communications disputes DoT’s demand for payment of dues worth Rs 11.99 billion
Tata Communications has reportedly disputed Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) demand for payment of dues worth Rs 11.99 billion on grounds that the international and national long distance (ILD & NLD) licenses owned by...
Read MoreBharti Airtel’s investments in spectrum to improve its coverage, user experience, says Gopal Vittal
In a note to subscribers, Gopal Vittal, chief executive officer (CEO), Bharti Airtel said that the telco is focused on ensuring its services offer predictability to customers amid the Covid-19 crisis and has made an investment...
Read MoreIndustry is unlikely to see any unanimous tariff hikes in 2021-22, says Crisil
According to report by Crisil, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio are at par with each other in terms of active mobile subscriptions, and hence the industry is unlikely to see any unanimous tariff hikes in 2021-22. While Jio’s share...
Read MoreTelco’s gross revenue rises by 12.27 per cent to Rs 715.88 billion in QE December 2020, says TRAI; AGR up by over 4 per cent
According to recent data by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), telecom operators...
Read MoreBharti backed OneWeb secures $550 million in new funding from Eutelsat
Bharti group backed OneWeb has secured $550 million in funding from Eutelsat Communications, bringing OneWeb’s total funding to $1.9 billion in fresh equity. According to industry sources, after the transaction, Eutelsat, Bharti...
Read MoreBharti backed OneWeb completes 6th launch taking its in-orbit constellation to 182 satellites
Bharti group backed OneWeb has confirmed the successful launch of another batch of 36 satellites...
Read MoreReliance Industries to offload 11.61 per cent stake in Hathway Cable via OFS
Reliance Industries is set to once again offload its stake in Hathway Cable through offer for sale...
Read MoreVodafone Idea plans to raise around $1 billion from pension funds
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is reportedly planning to raise around $1 billion from pension funds for keeping its India business on track. According to industry sources, companies approached for funding include three Canadian pension...
Read MoreTelcos issue public advisory against fake messages promising free recharges
Telecom operators have issued a public advisory against fake messages being circulated on social...
Read MoreReliance Jio and Itel to bring affordable mobile-based connectivity solutions to India
Reliance Jio is likely to enter into a partnership with Itel to bridge the digital divide in...
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