Telecom

5G to spur contractual staffing requirement in telecom: TeamLease

As per TeamLease, the talent requirement by the industry is expected to see 18 percent growth this year, with profiles ranging from technicians to installation engineers, and from civil engineers to project managers, in demand. The growth would have been more pronounced but for the second wave of the pandemic.

May 23, 2021, 17:44 PM IST

Jio inks partnership with Itel to bring affordable internet for Bharat

The users can expect a disruptive handset from Itel along with some magical proposition from Reliance Jio.

Apr 21, 2021, 21:28 PM IST

BSNL Rs 249 mobile plan offers double data, free calling, check other benefits

BSNL is planning to give Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vi a run for their money, as the benefits provided in this plan are at par with rival firms.

Apr 13, 2021, 12:22 PM IST

DoT likely to issue guidelines for telecom PLI within week

Telecom gear makers firms such as Ericsson and Nokia are keen to expand their operations in India, and global companies like Samsung, Cisco, Ciena and Foxconn have "shown interest" to set up manufacturing bases in the country for telecom and networking products for domestic and export markets.

Apr 11, 2021, 14:58 PM IST

TRAI implement new SMS template, disturbs OTP services

TRAI has directed the telcos to implement the new SMS template, and it has been live since midnight of March 8, 2021. Earlier, the telecom industry was not ready for this change and therefore, it led to the delay in the implementation of the new SMS template.

Mar 08, 2021, 22:01 PM IST

Government to set up digital intelligence unit to tackle financial irregularities

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) already has regulations in place to check pesky calls. However, several unregistered telemarketers still make calls to people which often also leads to fraudulent incidents. At the license service area level, Telecom Analytics for Fraud Management and Consumer Protection (TAFCOP) system will also be created.

Feb 15, 2021, 21:03 PM IST

Vodafone Idea pays its principal portion of government dues

The payment comes after India's top court last month threatened telecom operators and government officials with contempt proceedings for failing to implement an October ruling that ordered telcos to pay 920 billion rupees in overdue levies and interest to the government.

Mar 16, 2020, 17:03 PM IST

Airtel fastest in downloads, Jio tops 4G availability

Airtel has excelled in the download speed experience category by scoring 9.6 mbps, followed by Vodafone (7.9 mbps), Idea (7.6 mbps), Jio (6.7 mbps) and 3G-only BSNL (3.1 mbps).

Oct 22, 2019, 22:57 PM IST

Govt to release inflation index for 10 services as trial in June

The move will help track inflation in these services, which will also include ports, postal, insurance, banking, transportation and air travel.

May 08, 2018, 17:38 PM IST

Jio effect? Idea Cellular posts net loss of Rs 1,285 crore in Q3

The telecom major revenue hurt by sharp cut in interconnection fees that operators pay each other.

Jan 24, 2018, 13:44 PM IST

CCI approves Indus Towers' share transfer to Vodafone shareholders

The proposed combination is an intra-group transfer of 42 percent shares of Indus Towers from the telecom operator to the Vodafone India shareholders, in proportion to their shareholding in the firm, as per the notice.

Dec 05, 2017, 18:18 PM IST

Govt starts BharatNet Phase 2, aims 100% connectivity by 2020

The telecom ministry expects to complete the first phase of the project covering over 1 lakh panchayats by the end of December.

Nov 13, 2017, 23:15 PM IST

IUC row simmers, Jio says COAI had no business airing views

He said COAI's responsibilities included ensuring facts are placed on record to inform the discourse.

Jul 27, 2017, 18:27 PM IST

Kashmir unrest: Telecom companies directed to reduce data speed

Meanwhile, two terrorists are still holed up inside the building of the Delhi Public School in Panta Chowk, Sringar and counter-terror operations are underway.

Jun 25, 2017, 00:10 AM IST

Online hiring activity sees 7% rise in May: Report

Online hiring activity registered a seven per cent year-on-year growth in May driven by sectors like telecom/ISP and banking/financial services, insurance (BFSI), according to the Monster Employment Index.

Jun 01, 2017, 17:18 PM IST

Online hiring activity up 4% in March: Report

Online recruitment activities registered a six percent growth in February and a four percent growth in March, primarily led by sectors such as telecom and internet service provider and banking, financial services and insurance, says a report.

Apr 05, 2017, 20:30 PM IST

Parliamentary panel suggests BSNL-MTNL merger

A Parliamentary panel has suggested merger of state-run telecom firms BSNL and MTNL for their long-term survival.

Mar 16, 2017, 22:25 PM IST

Govt's idea to auction spectrum every year progressive: Mittal

The government's proposal to auction spectrum every year has got a backer in Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal, who however has said there is no need for sale of airwaves in coming fiscal.

Mar 02, 2017, 10:20 AM IST

Govt to seek TRAI views on auctioning spectrum every year

The government is looking at making spectrum auction an annual event and will reach out to sectoral regulator Trai for its recommendations, Telecom Secretary JS Deepak on Tuesday said.

Feb 28, 2017, 16:06 PM IST