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Indian telecom companies eye 5G services rollout with better profits

Telecom is a capital-intensive sector requiring continuous technological upgradation

Indian telecom companies eye 5G services rollout with better profits
Updated On : 23 Dec 2021 | 2:48 AM IST

Keep hands off USO fund, it's our money: Telecom firms to satellite players

The USO fund was set up by the government in 2003 to provide a subsidy for inclusive communication growth.

Keep hands off USO fund, it's our money: Telecom firms to satellite players
Updated On : 10 Dec 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Jio gets highest 'A-' rating on CDP's 2021 Global Environment Impact

Reliance Jio, India's youngest but largest telecom company, has received the highest 'A-' rating, denoting the highest leadership level, in non-profit CDP's 2021 global rating of companies

Jio gets highest 'A-' rating on CDP's 2021 Global Environment Impact
Updated On : 09 Dec 2021 | 8:56 PM IST

After 11 years of struggle, MTNL headed higher; Vodafone may see 40% jump

The slew of developments in the telecom space over the past few weeks have brought back investors' interest in this sector. Most stocks should do well over the next few sessions, tech charts show

After 11 years of struggle, MTNL headed higher; Vodafone may see 40% jump
Updated On : 06 Dec 2021 | 11:42 AM IST

DoT releases bank guarantee of around Rs 9,200 cr of Airtel, VIL, Jio

DoT returns bank guarantee worth around Rs 6,500 crore to Airtel, VIL, say sources

DoT releases bank guarantee of around Rs 9,200 cr of Airtel, VIL, Jio
Updated On : 04 Dec 2021 | 12:01 AM IST

Telecom companies likely to ring in 5G services on Independence Day

Telcos are, of course, taking aggressive steps anyway, such as testing their 5G network capabilities through trial runs

Telecom companies likely to ring in 5G services on Independence Day
Updated On : 26 Nov 2021 | 6:07 AM IST

A controversial call: What does 5G spectrum auction delay mean for India?

Industry arguments over allocations and auctions for satellite airwaves have ended up delaying the launch of 5G

A controversial call: What does 5G spectrum auction delay mean for India?
Updated On : 22 Nov 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Telcos get six-month 5G trial extension, spectrum auction may get delayed

According to industry estimates, nearly 1,660 cities globally have some sort of 5G

Telcos get six-month 5G trial extension, spectrum auction may get delayed
Updated On : 10 Nov 2021 | 9:48 PM IST

Musk's Starlink to explore collaboration with Indian telcos for broadband

Elon Musk-led SpaceX's satellite broadband arm Starlink is planning to explore collaboration with telecom companies in India to expand broadband services in the country

Musk's Starlink to explore collaboration with Indian telcos for broadband
Updated On : 05 Nov 2021 | 5:07 PM IST

Route Mobile shareholders approve raising Rs 2,000 cr via securities

Enterprise communication service provider Route Mobile has received shareholders approval to raise Rs 2,000 crore through sale of securities, according to the company's regulatory filing.

Route Mobile shareholders approve raising Rs 2,000 cr via securities
Updated On : 17 Oct 2021 | 2:08 PM IST

Govt notifies rules to settle Vodafone retrospective tax case

After the notification of the rules, Vodafone will have 45 days to approach the government for a settlement.

Govt notifies rules to settle Vodafone retrospective tax case
Updated On : 14 Oct 2021 | 7:51 PM IST

Telecom companies vie for more space in Indian Space Association

One of the key issues that ISpA will look at is the space policy, which is being finalised

Telecom companies vie for more space in Indian Space Association
Updated On : 13 Oct 2021 | 10:07 AM IST

Govt has no interest in acquiring any telecom firm: Vodafone Idea CEO

The govt has given an option to telcos to pay back interest on dues through equity and also conveyed that it has no interest in acquiring any telecom company, a top official of Vodafone Idea said

Govt has no interest in acquiring any telecom firm: Vodafone Idea CEO
Updated On : 27 Sep 2021 | 2:08 AM IST

Telecom relief package credit positive for Airtel, Jio, says Moody's

Moody's said the change in the AGR definition to exclude non-telecom revenue will ultimately boost sectorwide EBITDA

Telecom relief package credit positive for Airtel, Jio, says Moody's
Updated On : 17 Sep 2021 | 2:10 PM IST

AGR deferment has resuscitated the idea of a three-player market: Analysts

While most brokerages have given a thumbs up to the development and suggest the provisions give some breathing space to Vodafone Idea (VI), Bharti and Reliance Jio, too, stand to gain

AGR deferment has resuscitated the idea of a three-player market: Analysts
Updated On : 16 Sep 2021 | 10:13 AM IST

Cabinet may consider relief package for telecom sector on Wednesday

The Union Cabinet may consider on Wednesday a moratorium on payment of spectrum dues by telecom firms as part of a package for the sector aimed at giving relief to companies

Cabinet may consider relief package for telecom sector on Wednesday
Updated On : 14 Sep 2021 | 8:18 PM IST

VIL flags industry's unsustainable financial duress; hopes for govt support

Ailing telecom operator Vodafone Idea has flagged the industry's "unsustainable financial duress" in its latest annual report and hoped that the government would provide the necessary support

VIL flags industry's unsustainable financial duress; hopes for govt support
Updated On : 07 Sep 2021 | 1:47 PM IST

Reliance Jio completes 5 years of operations; tech world congratulates

From Google India to Zomato, and Netflix to Paytm - the who's who of the tech world lined up to congratulate a company's five years of operations

Reliance Jio completes 5 years of operations; tech world congratulates
Updated On : 06 Sep 2021 | 6:05 PM IST

Telecom tower companies to face 180,000 tenancy losses if VIL exits: Icra

Vodafone Idea's financial stress underlined by mounting losses and rising debt is likely to impact its financial lenders and have a bearing on employees and subscribers, ICRA said on Monday

Telecom tower companies to face 180,000 tenancy losses if VIL exits: Icra
Updated On : 06 Sep 2021 | 4:32 PM IST

Bharti Airtel board to meet on August 29 to mull capital raising options

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Wednesday said its board will meet on August 29 to consider various capital raising options.

Bharti Airtel board to meet on August 29 to mull capital raising options
Updated On : 25 Aug 2021 | 5:05 PM IST