Small reliefs are welcome Vajpayee style long-term decisions are needed: Rajan Mathews, DG, COAI“As the liquidity position eases, the EMI becomes easier to handle while you are in a financial crunch.”
30 Sep, 2017, 03.21 PM IST
Reliance Jio tariff plans 'super bonanza' for consumers: Rajan Mathews, DG, COAIThese are very very compelling offers and again price points at very attractive points for the consumer.
21 Feb, 2017, 03.09 PM IST
Rajan Mathews refuses to apologise to Reliance Jio InfocommMathews also ruled out any immediate overhaul in the proportionate voting rules of the industry association as demanded by the Mukesh Amban...
30 Sep, 2016, 08.51 AM IST
COAI DG rules out overhaul of voting rules, apology to RJioReliance Jio had said it has "already put Rajan Mathews on notice" demanding an apology for issuing the recent press statement.
29 Sep, 2016, 07.03 PM IST
COAI has no role in Jio-incumbent interconnect talks: DG Rajan MathewsMathews Monday ?said the COAI, since its inception, has gone through many issues including the 2G case, the cancellation of licences by the...
12 Sep, 2016, 11.21 PM IST
COAI’s Rajan Mathews feels no need to apologise to TraiMathews was asked to leave the meeting with Trai saying only telcos were invited, and not associations, leading to his angry outburst.
12 Sep, 2016, 10.27 AM IST
Tough to solve R-Jio interconnect issue: COAIWe are trying to make sure that the messaging is clear, that the issues are highlighted and so we try to play that role and so RIL obviousl...
09 Sep, 2016, 05.50 PM IST
Hopeful of solution to Reliance Jio-Bharti Airtel, IDEA imbroglio: Rajan Mathews, COAI"If the operators fail to deliver the types of value consumers are looking for, neither succeeds"
08 Sep, 2016, 05.29 PM IST
R-Jio launch challenging for telecom industry but not something to quack about: Rajan Mathews, COAIRs 499 is an ARPU that the industry would love to be able to move up to from the Rs 180. So I think this is the dynamics that is going to p...
01 Sep, 2016, 01.28 PM IST
Felt 'pain points' need to be escalated to the ministry: Rajan Mathews, COAI DGRajan Mathews said they would like to meet PMO and explain the context of the issue.
12 Aug, 2016, 03.14 PM IST
e-Aadhaar valid document for new mobile connections: DoTThe authorised person at the shop will also have to record a declaration saying that the customer details mentioned in the e-Aadhaar letter...
13 Jul, 2016, 05.33 PM IST
DoT's move to make SUC less complex is welcome: Rajan Mathews, DG, COAI"Continuing to live with a weighted average of 1-3 per cent, I think is going to continue the confusion and the complexity," says Rajan Mat...
06 Jun, 2016, 04.13 PM IST
The whole matter of penalising the industry was arbitrary: Rajan Mathews, DG, COAIIn an interview with ET Now, Rajan Mathews, DG, COAI, shares his views on the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the call drop penalty.
11 May, 2016, 12.51 PM IST
Proposal to give free minutes to customers flawed: Rajan Mathews, COAI"If you are experiencing call drops in a particular area how does it make sense to continue to give you free minutes in the area where you ...
27 Apr, 2016, 01.40 PM IST
March 10 is going to be the D-day for telecom operators: Rajan Mathews, COAI"One of the investment houses has said companies like Airtel and Idea will soon be starved for investments required for rolling out 3-G, 4-...
05 Mar, 2016, 04.22 PM IST
Affordability a touchstone in India; 4G will lead to price competition: Rajan Mathews, COAI"I do not know about price war. There will certainly be price competition. It will be a differentiated price competition rather than a head...
06 Aug, 2015, 04.22 PM IST
- C S Rajan to hold additional charge of chief secy in poll-bound Rajasthan
EC has approved the name of senior IAS officer C S Rajan for taking up the additional charge of Chief Secretary in poll-bound Rajasthan.
20 Oct, 2013, 07.17 PM IST