Telecom Sector

SK Telecom first-quarter profit jumps 65.6%

Net profits for January to March amounted to 442.7 billion won ($410.1 million), up from 267.3 billion a year ago but down 12 percent from the previous quarter.

May 06, 2015, 10:29 AM IST

Railways to have a regulatory body on lines of telecom sector

Railways has initiated the process for setting up of a regulatory body on the lines of telecom sector, said Union Minister Suresh Prabhu who has asked the NITI Ayog Chairman to prepare the roadmap for it.

May 04, 2015, 18:05 PM IST

2G scam: 'I was victimized for breaking the monopolies,' says ex-telecom minister Raja

In an exclusive free-wheeling and candid interview given to the India Legal magazine at his Gulmohar Park residence, Raja, who had to spend 15 months in Tihar Jail for his role in the alleged 2G telecom scam, and is now out on bail, said, "One day, 2G will be my strength.... I was victimized for breaking the monopolies."

Apr 01, 2015, 09:48 AM IST

Online hiring activity grew over 8% in February: Monster Index

Online hiring activity registered a significant uptrend in February both on monthly as well as yearly basis driven largely by sectors like telecom and IT, says a survey.

Mar 17, 2015, 15:49 PM IST

GSM subscribers in India up 8.87 mn in January

The GSM subscribers in India increased by 8.87 million or 1.31 percent in January 2015 over the previous month, data from the Cellular Operators` Association of India (COAI) showed here Tuesday.

Feb 17, 2015, 14:13 PM IST

Prasad woos US cos to start manufacturing in India, offers sops

Offering lucrative incentives, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today invited US technology companies to start manufacturing in India, for meeting domestic needs and exports, under the 'Make In India' initiative.

Jan 25, 2015, 14:46 PM IST

Prasad, Parrikar meeting to resolve 3G spectrum

Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will be meeting Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to resolve issues related to 3G spectrum.

Jan 21, 2015, 12:47 PM IST

Difficult to do business in India: Vodafone

Country's second largest mobile operator Vodafone India on Tuesday said conditions for doing business in the country have not improved much in the last few months but it is "hopeful that change will happen".

Nov 11, 2014, 19:42 PM IST

Govt to revisit M&A guidelines, if needed: Prasad

The government will revisit the the merger and acquisition guidelines for the telecom sector, if need arises, IT & Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said Wednesday while assuring that issues concerning the sector will be looked into.

Nov 05, 2014, 22:00 PM IST

DoT asks telcos to collect 'Aadhaar' no. for issuing new SIMs

Department of Telecom (DoT) has asked all mobile operators to collect 'Aadhaar' number along with customer application form for issuing new connections and store the unique identification number in their database.

Nov 02, 2014, 11:57 AM IST

Samsung keen to up investment in 4G market in India: Prasad

Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Friday said Samsung is keen on India`s fourth generation (4G) mobile market and wants to increase investment in the sector.

Oct 17, 2014, 20:14 PM IST

Phone subscribers rose 0.57% in August: TRAI

The monthly growth rates of urban and rural subscription were 0.74 percent and 0.33 percent respectively.

Oct 15, 2014, 15:10 PM IST

FDI in telecom jumps manifold to $2.33 bn in Apr-July

After registering a huge decline in the recent past, foreign direct investment in the telecom sector grew manifold to USD 2.33 billion in the first four months of 2014-15.

Oct 02, 2014, 17:16 PM IST

Telecom sector to create 40 lakh jobs in 5 yrs: Experts

India's telecom industry is expected to generate 40 lakh new jobs in the next five years, spurred by growing potential in rural markets and rising Internet penetration, say experts.

Oct 02, 2014, 17:13 PM IST

Translate good intentions into actions: Vodafone

World's second largest telecom firm Vodafone Plc today said investor sentiment in India has improved with the BJP coming to power but good intentions must now translate into actions.

Sep 24, 2014, 15:31 PM IST

Govt plans a super regulator for communications sector

The DoT is working on the idea of establishing a single regulatory framework for multi-faceted communications, IT and multi-media, sources said.

Sep 07, 2014, 12:28 PM IST

Private telcos owe BSNL Rs 1,207 crore

State-owned telecom firm BSNL has Rs 1,206.65 crore dues against private operators, of which Rs 1,053.84 crore is under dispute, the government said today.

Aug 08, 2014, 15:55 PM IST

FDI in telecom jumps manifold to $1.5 bn in Apr-May

After registering a huge decline in the recent past, foreign direct investment in the telecom sector grew manifold to USD 1.5 billion in the first two-months of the 2014-15 fiscal.

Jul 29, 2014, 18:05 PM IST