Moody's revises Airtel rating outlook to negative
Moody's Investors Service on Tuesday changed Airtel credit outlook to negative from stable, as pressure on earnings is likely to continue, with Reliance Jio trying to increase its subscriber base by offering low tariff.
May 23, 2017, 22:25 PM IST
Rs 400 crore loss to exchequer in licence fee payment by incumbent telecom players: Jio
The payment of advance licence fee for the last quarter (January-March) of 2016-17 by three telecom service providers --Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India and Idea Cellular -- has resulted in a loss of Rs 400 crore to the government, Reliance Jio has claimed.
May 22, 2017, 20:28 PM IST
Airtel home broadband users to get 60 GB high speed data at Rs 899
Bharti Airtel on Wednesday announced new plans for its home broadband users, offering up to 100 percent more high-speed data benefits within the same monthly rentals.
May 17, 2017, 15:11 PM IST
Jio case: CCI seeks probe report on telcos in 2 months
The Competition Commission has directed its investigation arm to complete, in 60 days, the probe against incumbent operators and the industry association for colluding to deny network connectivity to newcomer Reliance Jio.
May 15, 2017, 20:25 PM IST
Jio woes:Airtel revenue to drop another 2-5% in FY18, says S&P
Bharti Airtel will see another 2 -5 percent fall in revenue this fiscal before returning to growth in the following year, as stiff market competition keeps pricing under pressure, S&P Global Ratings said on Friday.
May 12, 2017, 17:22 PM IST
Airtel-Micromax tie up offers 1-year free 4G service on Canvas 2
Telecom major Bharti Airtel will offer one year free 4G service along with unlimited calling within its network to buyers of Micromax Canvas 2 smartphone that has been launched on Thursday.
May 11, 2017, 20:12 PM IST
Industry under stress; hope govt takes 'prudent view': Airtel
Bharti Airtel on Wednesday hoped that the government panel constituted to examine the sector's financial stress would take a "prudent view" of the industry's demands, including deferred payment for spectrum.
May 10, 2017, 23:53 PM IST
Airtel shares see sharp recovery, surge 8%
Shares of Bharti Airtel on Wednesday made a smart recovery, paring early losses and surged nearly 8 percent even as the company reported its lowest quarterly profit in four years for the January-March period.
May 10, 2017, 19:29 PM IST
Jio woes: Airtel Q4 net profit tanks 72% to Rs 373.4 crore
Country's largest telecom firm Bharti Airtel on Tuesday reported its lowest quarterly profit in four years as net earnings fell 72 per cent in January-March, hit by "sustained predatory pricing" by rival Reliance Jio.
May 09, 2017, 22:52 PM IST
Airtel partners Ola for joint digital offerings
Telecom giant Bharti Airtel has partnered cab aggregator Ola to offer a range of digital services to customers.
May 08, 2017, 17:20 PM IST
Facebook launches Express WiFi in India
Facebook on Thursday launched Express WiFi service that offers Internet facility through public hotspots to users in rural parts of India.
May 04, 2017, 19:26 PM IST
Telecom subscriber base in India grows to 1.18 billion in February: Trai
India's telecom subscriber base, mobile and landline combined, touched the 1.18 billion mark at the end of February 2017, growing 1.17 per cent over the previous month, according to regulator Trai.
Apr 30, 2017, 12:19 PM IST
Data war: Airtel doles out free data to postpaid subscribers
Mobile operator Bharti Airtel is handing out free high-speed data to its postpaid subscribers for the next three months to counter aggressive offerings by newcomer Reliance Jio.
Apr 16, 2017, 15:41 PM IST
Airtel moves TDSAT on Jio delay in withdrawing 'Summer' offer
Bharti Airtel has filed an application in telecom tribunal TDSAT objecting to the alleged delays by Reliance Jio while withdrawing its 3-month complimentary offer as was directed by Trai.
Apr 13, 2017, 16:35 PM IST
Telcos using unfair means to stop customer exits: Jio to TRAI
Reliance Jio has alleged that the incumbent operators are using "unfair and deceptive" methods such as lining-up customised retention offers for subscribers willing to port out of their network.
Apr 12, 2017, 20:31 PM IST
Airtel arm launches Android-enabled set top box
Airtel Digital TV, the DTH arm of Bharti Airtel, on Wednesday launched an Android-enabled set top box (STB) that will allow consumers to watch online content on television besides regular satellite channels.
Apr 12, 2017, 20:18 PM IST
Airtel launches Internet TV with Rs 7,999 annual subscription
Airtel `Internet TV` transforms any TV into a Smart TV and enables users to switch seamlessly between online and linear TV content with a single device.
Apr 12, 2017, 14:04 PM IST
Airtel appeals ASCI to review order on fastest network advertisement
Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Tuesday filed an appeal before ASCI seeking review of the watchdog's decision that sought modification or withdrawal of the company's 'fastest network' advertisement campaign.
Apr 11, 2017, 19:06 PM IST
Airtel, Vodafone, Idea saw most billing complaints in Oct-Dec
Users of Airtel, Vodafone and Idea mobile services filed maximum billing complaints in October-December of 2016, as per the latest report of Trai.
Apr 09, 2017, 13:00 PM IST
Airtel doubles mobile sites in two years
A mobile site comprises of antennae and electronic communication equipment.
Apr 06, 2017, 16:46 PM IST
