RCom

SC dismisses special leave petition against RCOM on taxing of proceeds of FCCBs

A Supreme Court bench of Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman passed the order dismissing the I-T department`s SLP, in relation to taxing of the FCCB proceeds, interest and derivatives income or loss thereon.

Nov 22, 2016, 15:20 PM IST

Govt issues demand notes to 7 telcos for spectrum purchase

Government on Monday issued demand notes to seven telecom operators to make payment in 10 days for the spectrum they bought in the just-concluded auction.

Oct 10, 2016, 23:08 PM IST

RCom gets Bombay HC approval for Sistema acquisition

Reliance Communications today said Bombay High Court has approved its deal to acquire Russian conglomerate Sistema's Indian telecom unit, Sistema Shyam Teleservices, that operates under the MTS brand.

Oct 07, 2016, 19:11 PM IST

Seven telcos submit Rs 15,000 crore earnest money for auction

In a seemingly tepid build-up to the upcoming spectrum sale, due on October 1, seven mobile operators are said to have deposited earnest money of about Rs 15,000 crore, lower than the previous year's Rs 20,435 crore.

Sep 16, 2016, 20:33 PM IST

RCom expects to sell towers in Oct, Aircel to divest its own

Telecom operator Reliance Communications is looking to close its long-pending mobile tower sale deal next month that may bring down its debt by around Rs 19,000-20,000 crore.

Sep 15, 2016, 19:41 PM IST

Reliance Jio has a new competitor! On recharge of Rs 40 get full talk time plus 1GB data

Rcom has a new offer for its pre-paid GSM subscribers.

Sep 12, 2016, 10:47 AM IST

RCom-Aircel expected to sign merger deal by Sept 1st week

Telecom operators Reliance Communications and Aircel are expected to sign agreement for merger of their businesses by the first week of September.

Aug 26, 2016, 20:02 PM IST

RCOM launches app-to-app calling plan; intro price of Rs 39 for 300 minutes

Commencing with its pan-India launch `Calling Ka Naya Tareeka` offer, RCOM is offering HD app-to-app calling at an introductory price of Rs 39-for 300 minutes of calling in India, and anywhere in the world, the statement added.

Aug 17, 2016, 17:40 PM IST

DoT to issue demand notices this week to 6 telcos for 2006-07

The Department of Telecom will issue this week the next lot of demand notices to six telecom operators for under-reporting of revenues in around 10 circles in 2006-07 year.

 

Jul 26, 2016, 18:39 PM IST

DoT to issue Rs 12,500-crore demand notice to 6 telcos soon

The Department of Telecom will soon issue demand notice of over Rs 12,500 crore to six telecom operators who were found by CAG to have under-reported revenues to the tune of Rs 46,000 crore between 2006 and 2010.

Jul 07, 2016, 18:45 PM IST

Expect to announce merger with Aircel soon: RCom

Having extended talks with Aircel twice, Reliance Communications (RCom) on Thursday said it expects to announce the merger with the company "very shortly" after the signing of a "binding definitive" pact.

Jun 23, 2016, 17:04 PM IST

IBM partners Rcom to provide cloud services

Technology giant IBM has partnered Reliance Communications (Rcom) to provide a complete portfolio of cloud services to customers

Apr 11, 2016, 16:07 PM IST

RCom extends mobile business combination talks with Aircel

Telecom operator Reliance Communications (RCom) Wednesday said it has extended the exclusivity period with shareholders of Aircel for potential combination of mobile businesses of two companies.

Mar 23, 2016, 21:52 PM IST

Sistema Shyam shareholders approve merger with RCom

Shareholders of telecom operator Sistema Shyam Teleservices (SSTL), which runs the MTS brand, today approved the merger of the company with Reliance Communications in a meeting convened by the Rajasthan High Court

Mar 18, 2016, 20:02 PM IST

Reliance Communications shareholders approve Rs 4,500-crore SSTL merger

Reliance Communications Tuesday said itgs shareholders have approved the proposal for merger of Sistema Shyam Teleservices with the company.

Mar 08, 2016, 21:52 PM IST

RCom gets CCI go-ahead to acquire Sistema's MTS

As per the deal, SSTL will hold about 10 percent stake in RCom and pay off its existing debt before closing the deal.

 

Feb 22, 2016, 15:36 PM IST

RCom ups annual investment to Rs 4,000 cr, stops 2G in 5 areas

Telecom operator Reliance Communications has enhanced its annual investment to Rs 4,000 crore with focus on 3G services while it ended 2G service in five circles including Bihar, West Bengal and Assam.

Jan 25, 2016, 20:43 PM IST

Facebook responds to Indian telecom watchdog on Free Basics

Social networking site Facebook on Wednesday responded to the Indian telecom regulator's letter regarding Free Basics, saying it tried to cooperate with the watchdog.

Jan 20, 2016, 21:25 PM IST

Reliance Communications, Jio sign pact for spectrum trading, sharing

Anil Ambani's Reliance Communications will trade CDMA grade spectrum in 800 MHz band in 9 service areas where Jio doesn't have the radiowaves. In 17 circles, the two companies will share spectrum, both the firms said in press statements.

Jan 18, 2016, 18:15 PM IST

Reliance Communications, Sistema to move court for merger nod

RCom in November last year announced a major accord to acquire the Indian business of Russia`s Sistema -- which is operating under the `MTS` brand.

Jan 14, 2016, 14:57 PM IST