TRAI to strengthen MySpeed app; whitepaper by month-end
Trai hopes to finalise, by month-end, views on parameters for measuring data speeds for wireless broadband.
Oct 03, 2017, 17:05 PM IST
TRAI to strengthen MySpeed app; whitepaper by month-end
Trai hopes to finalise, by month-end, views on parameters for measuring data speeds for wireless broadband.
Oct 03, 2017, 17:05 PM IST
Govt keeping watch on financial stress in telecom sector: Sinha
Admitting that some players in the sector were feeling financially stressed, he said telecom is a "success story" and the government will ensure its continuity.
Sep 27, 2017, 17:53 PM IST
Anil Ambani says telecom sector in ICCU, warns of monopoly
He also promised to get RCom out of its difficulties by March 2018, saying its lenders are supportive of all its actions.
Sep 26, 2017, 20:21 PM IST
Telecom sector under stress, banks not lending: Anil Ambani
He said the telecom sector needed a minimum of Rs 100,000 crore a year to expand and maintain quality of service.
Sep 26, 2017, 18:43 PM IST
Telecom Commission defers decision on IMG proposals, seeks more details
The commission, the highest policy-making body in the telecom sector, met here on Friday to consider the proposals put forth by the IMG to tackle the financial stress.
Sep 08, 2017, 19:54 PM IST
Reliance Communications posts Rs 1,210-crore loss in June quarter
This is the third straight quarter loss for the debt- ladden firm, besides, it has not been able to recover from the pressure of aggressive tariff war triggered after the entry of the Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio Infocomm.
Aug 12, 2017, 20:03 PM IST
'Telecom sector received FDI worth over $9.79 billion from 2014-15'
The country received foreign direct investment (FDI) of over USD 9.79 billion since 2014-15 in the telecom sector, Parliament was informed on Wednesday
Aug 02, 2017, 18:29 PM IST
Jio tactics will have telcos' revenues falling 10% this fiscal
Pain in the telecom sector is not over yet and the current year will see an up to 10 percent fall in revenue and eventually, the top three telcos will control up to 85 percent of revenue market share after the ongoing consolidation, says a report.
Aug 01, 2017, 18:57 PM IST
TRAI in view of framework for data security, protection: RS Sharma
Sharma added that the regulatory authority will also bring out a consultation paper with reference to the views of stake holders."All the issues will be put in the consultation papers for a referral with stake holders before giving any conclusions," added Sharma while iterating the issues that need concern.
Jul 22, 2017, 17:28 PM IST
Reliance Jio to raise Rs 20,000 crore via rights issue
An aggressive newcomer, the Mukesh Ambani-led firm launched 4G services commercially on September 5, 2016 with free data and voice offerings, and signed up the first 50 million subscribers in just 83 days.
Jul 20, 2017, 17:24 PM IST
Analysing impact of GST, input credit in telecom sector: Mnaoj Sinha
The Communications Ministry will "analyse" the impact of Goods and Services Tax on telecom subscribers, and approach the Finance Ministry in case consumers or players face "genuine problems", Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha said on Monday.
Jul 17, 2017, 16:28 PM IST
Telecom sector woes do not pose systemic threat to banks: Fitch
In the wake of recent liquidity crisis at Reliance Communications, global rating agency Fitch Ratings today said though the country's banks do not have large exposure to the telecom sector, but defaults could affect lenders with weak financials.
Jun 06, 2017, 12:21 PM IST
Will your mobile bill shoot up or go down after implementation of GST – Know
After implementation of GST, will your mobile bill shoot up or go down – watch the video and know.
Jun 01, 2017, 13:51 PM IST
Reliance Jio effect: Rules soon for telcos testing new service
The consultation paper on the issue is likely to be issued by May.
Apr 27, 2017, 15:19 PM IST
Telcos' consumer service revenue dips 10.5% in december quarter: TRAI
The revenue of telecom sector from consumer services like mobile telephony and data dipped 10.5 per cent to Rs. 37,284 crore in the October-December period over the previous three months, according to regulator Trai.
Apr 08, 2017, 13:53 PM IST
GSM mobile additions at 5.15 million in January: COAI
The Indian telecom industry added 5.15 million mobile subscribers in January this year, which was lower than the 8.18 million subscribers added in December.
Feb 17, 2017, 20:57 PM IST
Govt halves revenue estimate from telecom to Rs 44,300 crore
Following muted response to spectrum auction, government has slashed revenue expectation from the telecom sector by 55 per cent to Rs 44,342.2 crore for 2017-18, indicating no sale of airwaves for mobile services next fiscal.
Feb 01, 2017, 18:07 PM IST
'Low tariff an opportunity for Jio to fine-tune network'
Even though cheap tariff is hurting the revenues of Reliance Jio, as in the case of other networks, it also presents an opportunity for the latest entrant to fine-tune its network to gain traction among users, says a telecom expert.
Jan 19, 2017, 17:08 PM IST
Telcos to be asked to implement Delhi-like action plan in city
Expressing concern over the poor quality of mobile services in the financial capital, especially on its lifeline rail network, Telecom Secretary J S Deepak on Tuesday said telcos will soon be asked to prepare an action plan on lines of one being uundertaken in Delhi to improve the services.
Aug 23, 2016, 16:41 PM IST
