Budget 2022: Telecom sector to benefit with the roll out of 5G services, say experts
The universal service obligation fund will be allocated 5% of annual collections to enable affordable broadband and mobile service proliferation in rural and isolated locations.
Feb 01, 2022, 18:45 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
No immediate relief for financially ailing Telecom Sector from government: Sources
The government is unlikely to reduce or waive Telcos on existing dues ie. AGR, interest, penalty and interest on the penalty that was upheld by Supreme Court in its September 2020 Judgment.
Sep 14, 2021, 18:18 PM IST
After banning several Chinese apps, Modi government launches fresh strike on China
It is expected that the Centre's decision would make it tougher for Huawei, ZTE and another Chinese companies to supply equipment to Indian telecom players.
Dec 17, 2020, 12:52 PM IST
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Dec 03, 2019, 10:30 AM IST
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Nov 21, 2019, 08:40 AM IST
Japan to limit foreign ownership of firms in its IT, telecom sectors
Japan`s government said on Monday that high-tech industries will be added to a list of businesses for which foreign ownership of Japanese firms is restricted.
May 27, 2019, 13:20 PM IST
COAI says debt restructuring, cut in levies must to alleviate telecom stress
The COAI's comments assume significance given that hectic parleys continue between the government and industry over liquidity concerns in telecom sector.
Nov 23, 2018, 14:54 PM IST
Govt to help workers laid-off by telcos: Secy
Some estimates peg the number of job losses in the sector, which has been passing through choppy waters after the launch of the aggressive offerings by the deep-pocketed Reliance Jio, at over 90,000.
May 18, 2018, 11:26 AM IST
Telcos' revenue dips 8.6% to Rs 2.55 lakh crore; govt collections from licence fee
The gross revenue for the sector stood at Rs 2.79 lakh crore in 2016.
May 04, 2018, 17:22 PM IST
Draft telecom policy aims 40 lakh jobs, $100 bn investment, 50 Mbps broadband speed
The draft also proposes to address woes of the sector by reviewing licence fees, spectrum usage charges, universal service obligation fund levy - all of which add to cost of telecom services.
May 02, 2018, 13:16 PM IST
Mobile internet users in India may reach 47.8 crore by June 2018: Report
The number of mobile internet users stood at 45.6 crore in December 2017, over 17% higher than December 2016.
Mar 29, 2018, 20:38 PM IST
Nokia 1 with Reliance Jio Rs 2,200 cashback! Here's how you can avail this offer
Cashback of Rs 2,200 will be credited in form of 44 cashback vouchers of Rs. 50 each in MyJio app of a customer upon performing recharge on Nokia 1.
Mar 29, 2018, 20:21 PM 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
Singtel's play in Airtel a confidence vote; telecom at a trough: Fitch
Yesterday, Singtel announced that it will invest Rs 2,649 cr in Bharti Telecom to raise its stake in the holding company of Bharti Airtel to 48.9%.
Feb 06, 2018, 21:52 PM IST
Idea offers up to Rs 2,000 cashback on Karbonn phones
The move comes at a time when telecom sector has entered into a fresh round of tariff war and offers.
Jan 30, 2018, 20:38 PM IST
Trai to meet telcos on international termination rates
The international settlement rates or international termination charge to be paid to the Indian access provider is decided domestically.
Oct 08, 2017, 15:34 PM IST
Telecom sector critical, needs urgent govt help: Experts
Among the solutions prescribed by experts are setting up of a Telecom Finance Corporation and giving the industry priority sector lending (PSL) status.
Oct 08, 2017, 11:35 AM IST
Telecom prospects robust; stress a temporary situation: Govt
Speaking at the India Economic Summit here, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said the government is fully cognisant of its role to provide an enabling environment and level playing field, but the market developments would require businesses to take their own decisions.
Oct 06, 2017, 21:20 PM IST
As telecom sector reels, need for government to step in (News Analysis)
One of the reasons is the high levies imposed on the sector. Industry bodies have often in the past bemoaned the fact that the Indian levy on the sector is in the 30 per cent-plus range.
Oct 04, 2017, 18:26 PM IST
