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Axiata, Telenor sign $15.8 billion deal to merge Malaysian telecoms units

Malaysian telecoms firm Axiata Group Bhd and Norway's Telenor ASA sealed an agreement to merge their mobile operations in Malaysia in a $15.8 billion deal, forming a new market leader

China's Huawei Technologies seeks access to 'trusted' source portal

This indicates Chinese telcos feel new rule doesn't place curbs on them: Sources

Vodafone Idea plans to raise Rs 7,000 crore via QIP; stock rises 10%

Vodafone Idea is looking for new investors after both its promoters have refused to infuse additional funds into the company

Notion that 5G is dangerous is incorrect: Sterlite Technologies CTO

Telecom providers follow extremely stringent regulations, says Badri Gomatam.

DoT announces guidelines for PLI scheme for telecom, networking equipment

DoT announced operational guidelines for Production Linked Incentive Scheme for telecom and networking equipment, notified on February 24 this year after extensive consultations with stakeholders

Bharti Airtel's subsidiary sells tower portfolio in Tanzania for $175 mn

The tower portfolio in Airtel Tanzania comprises about 1,400 towers that form part of the group's wireless telecommunications infrastructure network.

5G momentum accelerating globally; committed to open markets: Ericsson CEO

Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson on Tuesday said 5G adoption is accelerating around the world, and the company remains upbeat about the future given the rapid pace of innovation

Voda Idea offers one-time Rs 49 plan for free to 6 cr low-income customers

Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Tuesday announced that it will provide a one-time Rs 49 plan for free to its around 6 crore low-income customers to help them stay connected during this pandemic time. Additionally, Vodafone Idea customers in the target group will get almost double benefit on recharging their mobile service account with plan value of Rs 79, the company said in a statement. The scheme, covering 6 crore customers with Rs 49 recharge plan, is worth Rs 294 crore. "Vi will provide Rs 49 pack free to over 60 million low income customers due to the current situation. The pack offers talktime of Rs 38 and 100 MB data with a validity of 28 days. With this Vi is hopeful of enabling its customers to stay connected safely," the company said in a statement. Jio and Airtel have already announced relief plans for customers in select segments.

Telecom firms see red as protests against 5G spectrum trials mount

Posts claiming the upcoming 5G trials will spread the virus have been doing the rounds

5G's bouquet of promises: A technology that can change our lives forever

With the myriad possibilities that super high speeds and ultra-low latency could bring, telcos in India are looking at killer applications to attract consumers initially

Spectrum can be transferred but not without settling dues, says NCLAT

Since the questions posed by the apex court has been dealt with by the tribunal now, the appeals by the DoT will be heard by the NCLAT on April 26

Mobile operators rework equipment sourcing pacts ahead of licensing norms

The government will soon declare a list of trusted sources and trusted products for installation in the country's telecom network

Telecom companies go all out to keep users glued to digital platforms

The ratio of daily active users as a percentage of monthly active users is a marker of customer stickiness

Irdai asks insurance companies to register message template with telcos

Irdai said, the new framework by the telecom regulator is to enable policyholder protection

Voda Idea's subscriber growth surprises analysts, based on one UP region

Western UP alone accounted for over 3.7 million of the 3.8 million plus gross subscriber addition in January

Noida firm moves Delhi HC, seeks stay on Trai rules on scrubbing messages

Regulations by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) require companies to register templates of their commercial text messages

Vodafone Idea plans to raise $750 million via convertible debentures

Promoters to dilute stake post conversion

Telcos can buy gear only from 'trusted' vendors as DoT tweaks licence norms

Under the new rules, equipment companies will have to enroll on a website, which will establish whether the firm is a trusted source or not

Telecos will be allowed to install only govt approved gears from Jun 15

The government on Wednesday amended telecom licence norms that will enable it to control the installation of network equipment from non-trusted sources. With effect from June 15, telecom operators will be required to take permission from the National Cyber Security Coordinator (NCSC) for up-gradation of existing networks, utilising the telecom equipment not designated as trusted products. According to the license amendment, the NCSC will be the designated authority that can impose conditions for the procurement of telecom equipment on the grounds of "Defence of India" or matters directly related to national security. "Designated authority shall notify the categories of equipment for which the security related to Trusted sources are applicable. For the said categories of equipment designated authority shall notify the trusted sources along with the associated telecommunication equipment (trusted products)," according to the amendment. It will help the government control sourcing of

After outage, Trai puts on hold regulation on pesky SMS for one week

Users failed to receive text messages including one time passwords for online transactions , and banks attributed the glitches to Trai's new regulations which came into effect on Monday