PM Modi at TRAI event: 2G era was symbolic of corruption; India has moved transparently to 4G and now 5G
"By the end of this decade, we should be able to launch 6G services, and our task force has started working on it," Narendra Modi said at TRAI's silver jubilee celebrations.
May 17, 2022, 12:16 PM IST
100% FDI for Telecom sector; read the major announcements of Modi govt here
The Union Cabinet, which cleared the big-bang reforms, approved a massive relief package for the telecom sector that includes a four-year moratorium on payment of statutory dues by telecom companies as well as allowing 100 per cent foreign investment through the automatic route.
Sep 16, 2021, 08:30 AM IST
Good News! Telecom sector to create 1 crore jobs by 2023, says Govt body
The telecom industry, which has been witnessing job losses due to consolidation, is expected to create over 10 million employment opportunities in the next five years.
Mar 25, 2018, 18:30 PM IST
Govt to approve mega merger after completion of Idea-Vodafone tower sale
ATC will pay a total of Rs 7,850 crore for purchasing Idea (Rs 4,000 crore ) and Vodafone's (Rs 3,850 crore) mobile towers.
Feb 25, 2018, 16:42 PM IST
Total mobile subscribers base grows to 988.49 million in Jan 2018: Report
Amongst the individual companies, Bharti Airtel Ltd continues to hold the top position, with 29.50% market share.
Feb 23, 2018, 19:37 PM IST
Mukesh Ambani calls Mittal a 'good friend' amid bitter telcos battle
Displaying bonhomie, Ambani and Mittal warmly shook hands as they entered the arena hosting the India Mobile Congress (IMC).
Sep 28, 2017, 00:08 AM IST
HC dismisses Vodafone's plea on Interconnection Usage Charges
The charges are currently determined in accordance with the Telecom Interconnection Usage Charges Regulations 2015.
Sep 05, 2017, 20:00 PM IST
With JioPhone, entry-level handsets to see more action in India
According to CyberMedia Research (CMR), 61.8 million mobiles were shipped in the second quarter of 2017, of which 54 per cent were feature phones, witnessing 9 per cent sequential growth.
Aug 24, 2017, 14:33 PM IST
Mobile data war advances; Aircel offers 168GB data for 84 days against Jio Dhan Dhana Dhan offer
Aircel has recently launched two new offers which would provide 2GB data per day and unlimited calls with a validity of 84 days.
Aug 12, 2017, 16:08 PM IST
Declining telcos revenue may impact govt collections: Manoj Sinha
Revenue collection from telecom services in form of license fee and spectrum usage charges may be adversely impacted in the current fiscal if sales revenue of operators continues to decline, Union minister Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday.
Jul 26, 2017, 15:09 PM IST
Delhi tops internet readiness among states: IAMAI
Delhi has emerged as the top state in terms of internet readiness with a strong position in areas like e-infrastructure, e-participation, IT environment, government e-services, a report by industry body IAMAI said on Wednesday.
Apr 19, 2017, 17:38 PM IST
Mobile towers 'completely safe', insists COAI
Cellular association COAI on Wednesday sought to play down health concerns related to mobile towers, saying they emit a low level of radiation within the prescribed norms and are "completely safe".
Apr 12, 2017, 23:42 PM IST
Jio tariff plan just right to capture mass market: Analysts
The eventual tariff for Jio 4G services announced by Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, which has a surprise element of free domestic calls with no roaming charges, is just right to capture a large share of India`s telecom and data market pie, analysts maintain.
Sep 02, 2016, 12:51 PM IST
Indian telecom carriers face price target cut on Jio threat
India`s established telecom players saw their share prices dip further on Friday, after analysts slashed price targets on some of them, and warned that the launch of new rival Reliance Industries` Jio venture is set to be much more disruptive than earlier imagined.
Sep 02, 2016, 10:29 AM IST
Government defers mega spectrum auction by 2 days to Oct 1
Heeding to the industry's demand for starting spectrum auction from an auspicious date, government has deferred the mega sale of mobile frequencies by two days to October 1.
Aug 29, 2016, 21:41 PM IST
Telecom watchdog brings out app that helps consumers monitor data offered by operators; launch on July 5
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New Delhi: The telecom watchdog has come out with a mobile app that will help consumers monitor 3G or 4G internet speed on their smartphones.
Jul 02, 2016, 16:38 PM IST
Bharti Airtel and Videocon deals for 6 region for telecom
Bharti Airtel and Videocon has made a deal for 6 region for telecommunication.
Mar 17, 2016, 15:25 PM IST
India may have 50 crore Internet subscribers next year: Prasad
Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday said Internet subscribers may reach the 50 crore mark in the country next year.
Dec 29, 2015, 16:41 PM IST
Telecom sector share in GDP marginally up at 1.94% in FY15
Contribution of telecom sector revenue to gross domestic product (GDP) increased marginally to 1.94 percent in 2014-15, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.
Dec 23, 2015, 18:17 PM IST
Telecom firms must ensure better service: Prasad
Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday asked the telecom service providers to improve infrastructure, stressing that giving good quality services is their responsibility.
Dec 14, 2015, 18:46 PM IST
