Airtel and Voda Idea remove cap on free outgoing calls; plans to become cheaper than Jio’s
Bharti Airtel has removed cap on free outgoing calls on other networks under its new plans for...
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Vodafone Idea might shut down operations in the absence of government relief packages
As per industry reports, Vodafone Idea Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla, at a recent industry event, said that it might shut down operations if government relief packages are not provided. This follows the recent ruling delivered...
Read MoreJio increases tariff charges by up to 39 per cent
Reliance Jio has recently announced its new plans which will be around 39 per cent more expensive compared to its older plans. However, according to the telco, the new plans are up to 25 per cent cheaper than the new call and...
Read MoreDelhi High Court directs DoT to clear outstanding dues and salaries of BSNL, MTNL officers by December 5
The Delhi High Court has recently directed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for clearance of salaries and dues to more than 500 officers of the Indian Telecommunication Services (ITS) working in Bharat Sanchar Nigam...
Read MoreAs per COAI, tariff hikes will bring about benefits to all stakeholders in the industry
According to Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), increase in mobile calls tariffs and internet rates will be beneficial for customers, boost government revenue collection and help in creating more employment...
Read MoreRIL’s new venture for digital initiatives to be named as Jio Platforms Limited
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has named its new venture for digital services as Jio Platforms Limited. In October 2019, RIL had set up a wholly-owned subsidiary for all its digital initiatives, with a total capital infusion...
Read MoreBharti Airtel to raise $3 billion through issues of equity or bonds, says sources
As per industry sources, Bharti Airtel will seek the approval of its board on December 4, 2019, to raise around $3 billion through issues of equity or bonds. These funds will be primarily used to pay the adjusted gross revenue...
Read MoreJio to hike prices by 40 per cent starting Dec 6
Jio has announced that it will introduce new all-in-one plans with unlimited voice and data. These plans will have a fair usage policy for calls to other mobile networks. The new plans will be effective from December 6, 2019. As...
Read MoreAirtel announces new higher tariffs from Dec 3; says hike in the range of 50 paise to Rs 2.85 per day
Soon after Vodafone Idea announced its new and higher prices for prepaid services (with effect from December 3, 2019); Bharti Airtel too has announced its revised tariffs. These tariffs will be applicable from December 3, 2019....
Read MoreVoda Idea hikes tariffs of its prepaid offerings; off-net calls will become chargeable
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has announced new tariffs/plans for its prepaid products and services,...
Read MoreBharti Airtel submits conditional bids worth Rs 95 billion for RCOM’s assets
Bharti Airtel has submitted conditional bids worth Rs 95 billion for Reliance Communications’ (RCOM) telecom assets which include spectrum, mobile towers and optical fibre. VFSI Holdings Pte Limited and UV Asset...
Read MoreOver 92,000 BSNL and MTNL employees opt for VRS scheme
As per industry sources, so far over 92,000 employees of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) have opted for the recently announced voluntary retirement scheme (VRS). Around 100,000...
Read MoreReliance Jio leads revenue market share in QE September 2019 says TRAI data
As per a recent data released by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Reliance Jio Infocomm is leading the market by revenue market share (RMS) for Quarter ended (QE) September 2019. Jio has reported a 348 basis points...
Read MoreTelcos file review petition in Supreme Court on AGR matter
Telecom companies including Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Tata Teleservices Limited (TTSL) have filed review petitions with the Supreme Court requesting for waivers on interest, penalties and interest on penalties. The apex...
Read More75,000 BSNL employees have opted for VRS so far, says CMD
The chairman and managing director (CMD) of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), P.K. Purwar, has stated that around 75,000 employees have already opted for the voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) rolled out recently. Around...
Read MoreDoT asks BSNL to take corrective action on non-payment of ITS officers’ salaries
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to take corrective action on non-payment of salaries to the Indian Telecom Service (ITS) posted in the company. As per DoT, it has received...
Read MoreDoT directs telecom circle heads to treat Airtel, TTSL as separate entities
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed all telecom circles heads to treat Bharti Airtel and Tata Teleservices Limited (TTSL) as separate entities. Recently, DoT had written to all telecom circles heads that it...
Read MoreBSNL in talks with DoT to ensure business continuity amidst VRS rollout
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has instructed Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to ensure business continuity and smooth transition, particularly for rural areas, as the current Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS)...
Read MoreBharti Airtel shuts down 3G network in Kerala
Bharti Airtel has discontinued its 3G services in Kerala and has upgraded 3G customers to 4G. Earlier, Airtel had discontinued its 3G network in Haryana. Airtel has re-farmed 2100 MHz band used for 3G in Kerala to strengthen its...
Read MoreTRAI schedules open house discussion on IUC issue on November 15
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has scheduled an open house discussion on the interconnect usage charges (IUC) issue on November 15, 2019. The move comes at a time when there have been disagreements among...
Read MoreVodafone Idea, Airtel reject Reliance Jio’s views on IUC
Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel have rejected Reliance Jio’s view on interconnection usage charges (IUC). The two operators expressed their views in counter-comments submitted on the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s...
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