Voda, Airtel fined most for tariff and MNP rules violations
Other companies fined for this include Aircel (Rs 2.3 lakh), Reliance Communications (Rs 2 lakh) Airtel (Rs 50,000) Tikona (Rs 25,000), Loop Mobile (Rs 20,000) and D-Vois broadband (Rs 30,000).
Nov 28, 2014, 21:15 PM IST
Airtel sells mobile towers in Nigeria to ATC for USD 1.05 bn
ATC in a statement said: "The total consideration is expected to be approximately USD 1.05 billion, subject to customary adjustments."
Nov 24, 2014, 21:28 PM IST
Nokia Networks appoints Chowdhary as chief business officer
Telecom gear maker Nokia Networks today appointed Ashish Chowdhary as chief business officer who will lead its global customer operations.
Nov 04, 2014, 18:14 PM IST
Telecom Commission to meet Nov 7 to discuss spectrum auction
The Telecom Commission is scheduled to meet Nov 7 to discuss the next round of spectrum auction and the National Optical Fibre Network project, according to sources.
Nov 04, 2014, 16:12 PM IST
Videocon Telecom Q2 gross revenue up by 60% at Rs 182 cr
Mobile service provider Videocon Telecom today reported a jump of 60 percent in its gross revenue for the July-September quarter at Rs 182 crore.
Nov 04, 2014, 15:57 PM IST
TRAI to start review of telecom interconnect charges this week
Telecom regulator TRAI is likely to review this week interconnect charges, which one telecom operator pays to another for completing calls and SMSes.
Nov 02, 2014, 13:47 PM IST
Telecom Secretary to meet industry on November 5
Telecom Secretary Rakesh Garg is scheduled to hold his first round-table meeting with the industry players to discuss problems in the sector and the proposals to resolve them.
Oct 31, 2014, 17:53 PM IST
COAI wants TRAI to review telecom M&A guidelines
GSM cellular operators have requested telecom regulator TRAI to review the merger and acquisition guidelines, notified in February, so as to encourage consolidation in the sector.
Oct 31, 2014, 17:50 PM IST
Leading telcos seek to defer spectrum auction
The operators, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Idea Cellular and Reliance Communications, have proposed to pay the price discovered in February 2014 for 1800 MHz with 900 MHz multiplier as recently recommended by telecom regulator TRAI.
Oct 31, 2014, 15:28 PM IST
'Trying to resolve issue over linking Aadhaar with SIM cards'
The government is working with all stakeholders in resolving the issue regarding use of 'Aadhaar' card as a proof of address for procuring new SIM cards in its proposed online verification system.
Oct 27, 2014, 14:15 PM IST
Telenor to expand in Asia; expects to break even in India
Citing its 40 million subscriber base in India, Norwegian telecom major Telenor on Tuesday said it expects to break even soon in the country and is planning to expand in other parts of Asia.
Oct 14, 2014, 19:20 PM IST
China, EU close to deal on telecoms trade dispute: Sources
The EU`s trade chief is ready to drop an investigation into what Brussels says are illegal subsidies to Chinese makers of equipment for mobile telecom networks if China makes concessions.
Oct 08, 2014, 21:17 PM IST
2G money laundering case: Karim Morani allowed to go abroad for promoting movie
Bollywood producer Karim Morani, an accused in the 2G scam-related money laundering case, has been allowed by a Delhi court to go abroad for promoting the upcoming Shahrukh Khan-starrer movie 'Happy New Year'.
Sep 20, 2014, 18:35 PM IST
India's infrastructure market to reach $6.6 trillion by 2025: Report
India's infrastructure market is expected to touch USD 6.6 trillion by 2025, which will be nearly 12.5 percent of the Asia-Pacific, says a report.
Sep 16, 2014, 11:06 AM IST
Cabinet clears Rs 5300-cr telecom infra project for North East
Government Wednesday approved an over Rs 5,300 crore project to boost telecom infrastructure and connectivity in the North East Region.
Sep 10, 2014, 21:28 PM IST
Internet to help growth of telco's revenues: AT Kearney
The expected explosion in telecom penetration and increasing popularity of smartphones would help telecom companies earn an additional USD 8 billion or Rs 50,000 crore in incremental revenues in the next three years, a report released by a consultancy firm said Thursday.
Aug 21, 2014, 19:32 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
France`s Iliad bids for T-Mobile controlling stake
French upstart telecom operator Iliad said it has bid for a controlling stake in US carrier T-Mobile, offering an alternative to a potential tie-up with rival Sprint.
Aug 01, 2014, 02:25 AM IST
I apprised then PM about all DoT's decisions on 2G: Raja
Deposing as a witness to defend himself in the ongoing 2G case trial, Raja told the court that he had met Singh and apprised him about the decisions taken in the DoT on the issue.
Jul 17, 2014, 19:09 PM IST
I apprised PM on telecom related issues: A Raja to court
Former Telecom Minister A Raja Wednesday told a Delhi court that he had "apprised" the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh about various telecom related issues, including allocation of 2G spectrum, after holding a meeting with Pranab Mukherjee, who was External Affairs Minister and then Solicitor General G E Vahanvati.
Jul 02, 2014, 22:37 PM IST
