Count unallocated spectrum in deciding limit: Trai to DoT
Trai's observation, which comes in reply to DoT seekign its opinion, has widened spectrum holding basket for big telecom operators and specially those who are looking forward to consolidation.
Jul 02, 2015, 23:16 PM IST
BSNL starts offering free roaming across India
"From today no more roaming charges on #BSNL. A step towards realising dream of One Nation-One Number. A promise kept," Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad tweeted today.
Jun 15, 2015, 20:18 PM IST
Vodafone India's $1.5 bn investment biggest in Apr-Feb FY15
As per the data available with Commerce and Industry Ministry for April-February period, Vodafone India's USD 1.5 billion investment in May 2014 was the biggest by any multinational company.
Jun 15, 2015, 19:18 PM IST
On PMO call-drop concern, hospitals told to allow mobile towers
On a directive from the PMO, local authorities in the national capital have been asked to help telecom operators set up necessary infrastructure like mobile towers, to overcome the menace of call-drops.
Jun 12, 2015, 09:42 AM IST
Idea shares gain nearly 3%
Idea Cellular's scrip climbed 2.50 percent to settle at Rs 178.25 on the BSE. During the day, it went up by 3.19 percent to Rs 179.45.
Jun 05, 2015, 17:11 PM IST
Telecos need to talk to each other for alliances, 4G : SSTL
Amid challenging market dynamics, telecom operators are discussing with each other for partnerships and alliances, including 4G services, telecom firm Sistema Shyam Teleservices on Tuesday said.
Jun 02, 2015, 17:56 PM IST
Face disincentives for call drops: Prasad to telcos
In the backdrop of frequent call drops faced by consumers, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today said the government is exploring the possibility of bringing in disincentives for telecom operators to counter the issue.
Jun 02, 2015, 16:19 PM IST
RCom to invest up to Rs 2,000 cr this fiscal
RCom has already raised USD 300 million early this month for capital expenditure.
May 31, 2015, 12:11 PM IST
Idea Cellular's Himanshu Kampania becomes COAI chairman
The Cellular Operators Association of India held its annual general meeting yesterday and elected the new leadership as well as designated its executive council for the new term, it said in a statement.
May 29, 2015, 18:18 PM IST
Reliance Jio may start ops with "disruptive offers": Bernstein
Faster data (if priced appropriately) is likely to prove very attractive in data constrained India, Free voice would also be attractive.
May 14, 2015, 17:22 PM IST
'DoT failed to fine firms for violating tower radiation rules'
The Comptroller and Auditor General has pulled up DoT's vigilance arm of for failing to impose penalty to the tune of Rs 4,300 crore on telecom operators for violating mobile tower radiation rules.
May 08, 2015, 19:43 PM IST
TRAI makes a case for virtual telecom operator
According to the recommendation, a VNO would offer all telecom services permitted under new licences.
May 01, 2015, 22:50 PM IST
RCom raises $300 mn in overseas debt at 6.5%
Country's fourth largest telcom operator Reliance Communications (RCom) has mopped up USD 300 million from global investors by selling 5.5-year dollar debt at 6.5 percent.
Apr 27, 2015, 22:02 PM IST
Telcos propose licence regime for apps like WhatsApp, Skype
This comes after all the stakeholders submitted their comments on Trai's consultation paper on Net Neutrality. April 24 was the last day to summit the comments.
Apr 27, 2015, 16:07 PM IST
Telecom operators slash call rates to quake-hit Nepal
Telecom operators MTS India and Tata Teleservices Sunday said they have slashed charges for calls made to earthquake-hit Nepal to support disaster relief efforts.
Apr 26, 2015, 19:20 PM IST
Telecom operators summoned over call drops, excess billing
Concerned over widespread complaints from consumers across the country about excess billing, incessant call-drops and poor quality of services, telecom operators have been summoned by the government on Monday to review the situation and find remedies.
Apr 26, 2015, 19:04 PM IST
Waive landline broadband fee to lower cost: TRAI to Govt
Telecom regulator Trai on Friday asked the government to exempt fixed line broadband service from licence fee for at least 5 years and suggested a series of measures to expedite the roll out of high speed network.
Apr 17, 2015, 21:20 PM IST
TRAI starts review of operators' accounting reporting system
"The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is in the process of reviewing the Reporting System on Accounting Separation Regulations, 2012," TRAI said in a release on Monday.
Apr 06, 2015, 16:34 PM IST
Telcos may hike mobile rates to recover spectrum cost: Moody's
Indian telecom operators are expected to gradually increase rates to recover Rs 1.1 lakh crore they bid for spectrum in the auction that concluded last week, Moody's said on Monday.
Mar 30, 2015, 16:19 PM IST
Telcos' finances will be under pressure: Fitch
The spectrum auction which concluded on March 25 attracted bids worth Rs 1,09,874.91 crore.
Mar 27, 2015, 21:27 PM IST
