BSNL's corner office goes open market as Centre seeks new CMDThe government is actively seeking a new Chairman and Managing Director for BSNL, opening the door to private sector professionals for the ...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
India rewrites telecom rulebook, replacing licence contracts with statutory authorisationsNew government rules replace the telecom industry's contractual licensing with a unilateral statutory model. Operators will now receive aut...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
DoT notifies new authorisation norms for telcos to shift from licencing regimeThe government has launched a new authorization-based framework for the telecom sector, replacing the old licensing system. A dedicated por...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Satcom firms flag omission of GMPCS in DoT's draft spectrum allocation rulesSatellite communication firms are concerned over the exclusion of Global Mobile Personal Communications Service (GMPCS) providers from draf...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
DoT retains backhaul spectrum pricing, rejects Trai's cut proposalTelecom operators face continued high costs for backhaul spectrum as the Department of Telecommunications rejects regulator Trai's proposal...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Jio IPO: Spectrum acquisition, among 7 risks investors need to know about India’s largest offerThe IPO comes at a time when Jio's operating performance remains robust. For the March quarter of FY26, the telecom giant reported a 13% ye...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
DoT drafts spectrum assignment rules for BSNL, satellite and broadcasting firms; NGSO players excludedNew draft rules from the Department of Telecommunications will allow administrative spectrum assignment for state-run firms like BSNL and M...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Starlink, OneWeb among satcom firms facing tighter security checks under new draft rulesNew draft rules from the Department of Telecom mandate security clearance for satellite communication companies even after spectrum assignm...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
India's next telecom battle could be fought on highways, with connected carsIndia's telecom wars have traditionally revolved around spectrum, towers and tariffs. But a new consultation paper by TRAI on Vehicle-to-Ev...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if US sanctions liftedA potential deal to end the war between Washington and Tehran presents a paradox: sanctions relief could significantly empower Iran's Revol...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Reliance Jio Telecom Business: Ambanis bet on 5G, AI and broadband in five-point blueprint for Jio's next chapterReliance Jio remains India's telecom leader with aggressive 5G expansion, growing subscriber numbers, and new digital services featured pro...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Bharti Airtel's Rahul Vatts named COAI Chairperson for 2026-27Rahul Vatts of Bharti Airtel will lead COAI as Chairperson for 2026-27. Ravi Gandhi of Reliance Jio will be Vice-Chairperson. The announcem...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
PM-WANI reforms to enhance adoption of public Wi-Fi, boost internet accessibility: ExpertsRecent government reforms to the PM-WANI framework, including short-duration data plans and QR-based authentication, are expected to boost ...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
DoT delicenses mid, high frequency bands to boost passenger safety, autonomous car developmentIndia's telecom department has removed licensing for 5.9 GHz and 77-81 GHz spectrum bands. This move will enhance passenger safety in vehic...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Charting 6G Road Map: Talks soon with focus on desi tech and patentsIndia is initiating plans for a 6G mobile communication transition. Discussions will focus on developing local technology and fostering res...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Airtel expands 5G footprint, rebrands Priority Postpaid as Fast LaneBharti Airtel is expanding its 5G network across northern India, adding over 2,900 new sites. The company has also rebranded its Priority P...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
HC quashes ₹23,600 cr retrospective spectrum dues on Airtel, Voda IdeaThe Bombay High Court has cancelled spectrum charges of approximately 23,600 crore rupees for Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. The court ru...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.51 PM IST