Airtel, Vodafone needle Trai on network tests; Jio says non-issue
Telecom operators Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular have questioned regulator Trai's timing of recent paper on refining mobile network test rules, calling it a 'disguise' after the damage was done by Reliance Jio.
Jun 20, 2017, 19:46 PM IST
Govt policy should allow telcos to cover costs: Idea
Idea Cellular on Friday said at the IMG meeting that it supports lower data prices but the government policy framework should allow operators to recover their network costs.
Jun 16, 2017, 15:12 PM IST
Reliance Jio accuses Big 3 of cartelisation, says industry margins fine
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio on Monday asserted that the margins in the telecom sector remain "healthy" even as it accused the big three operators of "cartelisation".
Jun 12, 2017, 13:45 PM IST
Idea Data Jackpot Offer: Get 10 GB monthly data for 3 months at just Rs 100
Customers can enjoy 10 GB data per month for first three months under the offer.
May 27, 2017, 09:54 AM IST
Government will look into telecom regulator's proposal to penalise 3 companies: Minister
The government will look into the proposal of the Indian telecom regulator on penalising three companies for not providing adequate points of interconnections (PoI) to industry newcomer Reliance Jio and will take a decision at the proper time.
May 25, 2017, 15:11 PM IST
Trai defends penalty on Airtel, Vodafone, Idea in RJio case
Telecom regulator Trai on Wednesday stoutly defended its recommendation of Rs 3,050 crore penalty on Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular for their alleged failure to provide adequate points of interconnect (PoIs) to newcomer Reliance Jio for completing phone calls.
May 24, 2017, 20:58 PM IST
Jio battle: Airtel urges DoT to reject TRAI's Rs 3,050 crore fine on 3 telcos
Sticking to its earlier stand, the Indian telecom regulator on Wednesday recommended penal action against three operators -- Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India and Idea Cellular -- for not providing adequate points of interconnections (PoI) to newcomer Reliance Jio.
May 24, 2017, 20:12 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
Sebi seeks clarification over Idea-Vodafone merger
Market regulator Sebi has sought clarification from Aditya Birla Group firm Idea Cellular regarding its proposed merger with Vodafone Plc's Indian unit.
May 18, 2017, 15:51 PM IST
Reliance Jio impact: Vodafone reports 10.2% dip in operating profit in FY17
Vodafone India on Tuesday reported a 10.2 percent decline in FY17 operating profit to Rs 11,784 crore on margin contraction primarily impacted by the competitive pressures after the entry of Reliance Jio.
May 16, 2017, 13:21 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
Idea Cellular tanks over 8% on March quarter loss
Shares of Idea Cellular on Monday tumbled over 8 percent after the company reported a consolidated loss of Rs 325.6 crore in the three months to March 2017.
May 15, 2017, 13:20 PM IST
Idea Cellular Q4 loss at Rs 325.6 crore as Jio entry takes toll
The company had posted a profit of Rs 449.2 crore in the same period a year ago.
May 13, 2017, 16:28 PM IST
TRAI to 'look into' complaints of customised retention offers
Telecom regulator Trai will "look into" the complaints about operators doling out customised retention offers to influence subscribers who want to shift to a rival network.
May 07, 2017, 13:04 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
Jio beats rivals with almost double 4G download speed: Trai
Amid a tussle between leading telecom firms over broadband speed, data published by telecom regulator Trai shows that Reliance Jio tops the chart with almost double the download speed of those offered by its nearest rivals -- Idea Cellular and Airtel.
Apr 03, 2017, 17:32 PM IST
No special treatment for Vodafone, Idea: Manoj Sinha
Government has said there will be no special treatment for Vodafone India and Idea Cellular which have decided to merge.
Mar 30, 2017, 12:56 PM IST
Vodafone, Idea announce merger: Key points you need to know
Vodafone and Aditya Birla group-run Idea Cellular announced the merger of their operations, creating the largest mobile operator by customer and revenue market share.
Mar 20, 2017, 14:10 PM IST
Vodafone India, Idea announce Kumar Mangalam Birla as new Chairman
Vodafone India and Aditya Birla group firm Idea Cellular on Monday after their merger announced Kumar Mangalam Birla as the Chairman of the new entity.
Mar 20, 2017, 13:00 PM IST
Idea shares fall over 6% on merger deal with Vodafone
Shares of Idea Cellular on Monday plunged over 6 percent after the company announced its merger with Vodafone India to create the country's largest mobile telephony services player.
Mar 20, 2017, 12:42 PM IST
