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Govt decision on raising tariffs fails to unite telecom companies

The telecom regulator however is unlikely to set a minimum tariff as it may be considered an anti-competitive move

Reliance Industries may buy Deutsche Telekom arm for $5.9 billion

A deal for T-Mobile Netherlands would represent a rare purchase in Europe for Mukesh Ambani's group.

Chinese hackers compromised 5 global telecom companies: Researchers

Hacking groups waged a campaign across Southeast Asia from 2017 to 2021, exploited security vulnerabilities.

Birla tells govt he is willing to give up promoter stake in Vodafone Idea

Analysts say that VIL losses could potentially swamp the group finances making Birla wary of making additional investments in the company

Airtel raises minimum prepaid plan to Rs 79, offers more usage time

Company is the first to raise tariffs and its rivals are likely to follow suit, say experts.

China Telecom set for 2021's biggest share sale after US ban

The plan to raise 54.4 billion yuan ($8.4 billion) on the mainland comes as rising tensions with the US drive Chinese firms back to their local equity markets

Cash-strapped Vodafone Idea gets nod for FDI up to Rs 15,000 crore

Fund-raise set to help cash-strapped telco cut debt and pay AGR dues

Telecom firms staring at possibility of excess backhaul spectrum fee

Currently, DoT allocates airwaves by administered price mechanism

SC to pass orders on telcos pleas raising issue of error in AGR calculation

The Supreme Court on Monday said it would pass orders on applications filed by telecom majors raising the issue of alleged errors in calculation in the figure of AGR related dues payable by them.

BSNL's consolidated loss narrows to Rs 7,441 crore in 2020-21: Official

State-run telecom firm BSNL has narrowed its consolidated loss to Rs 7,441.11 crore in the financial year ended on March 31, 2021, according to an official

Second Covid wave: April sees sharp fall in new telecom users, says Trai

State governments had imposed lockdowns to curb the spread of the pathogen in April - a move that derailed economic activity.

Pricing spectrum

Airwaves for satellite-based services should be allocated judiciously

Vodafone Idea's demand for AGR payment relaxation unjustified, says group

No government support or intervention in the matter of tariffs should be considered, says Telecom Watchdog.

In talks for fund raise; floor price 'best' fix for pricing issues: VIL

Cash-strapped VIL on Friday said it is in active talks with potential investors for fundraising

Debt-laden Vodafone Idea breaches the loan covenants with lenders

Lenders want telco to put more skin in the game

Airtel, Voda Idea, BSNL and MTNL's debt zooms to Rs 3.85 trillion in FY21

Their debt-to-equity ratio shot up to 6.83 times from 2.3 times at the end of March 2020

Uncertainty on AGR, spectrum payments weighs on Vodafone Idea: Analysts

Without fundraising, the company may not be able to meet its payment obligations over the next 12 months

Sky-high battle between satellite service providers and telcos for spectrum

Satellite companies are demanding spectrum free or at a nominal administered price as is done in other parts of the world. The move is being vehemently opposed by telcos through the COAI

Telcos sustain growth but FY21 revenue still far from FY16 peak

Report combined net sales of Rs 1.87 trn as against Rs 2.24 trn posted 5 years ago

Reliance Jio's smartphone may have little impact on tariffs, say experts

Jio joined the Indian telecom space in September 2016, offering cheap feature phones bundled with free data and unlimited calling.