- Sistema-Shyam gets FIPB nod for NLD licences
SSTL had applied for FIPB approval in December last year, since the nod is a pre-requisite to get a NLD license from Department of Telecom.
- GSM cos agree to cut call-moving charges
The move by leading GSM operators may result in call rates falling further.
- Vodafone approaches FIPB for NLD, ISP licences
Mobile services company Vodafone Essar has applied for internet service provider and national long distance licences and has approached the...
- CVC asks DoT to probe ‘under-reporting’ by Airtel
Central Vigilance Commission has asked the DoT to ‘investigate’ alleged under-reporting of revenues by Bharti Airtel for carrying long-dist...
- TRAI asks ministry to examine Bharti Airtel’s earnings
Telecom regulator Trai has asked the communications ministry to examine if Bharti Airtel is passing off mobile revenues as those earned thr...
- Trai set to probe 'high' STD share in cell revenue pie
Telecom regulator Trai is examining if telcos are passing off mobile revenues as those earned through long-distance services. All large tel...
- Bharti emerges leader in STD, ISD traffic
While state-owned BSNL has a larger fibre network in India, Trai data reveals that Bharti earns more revenues than the PSU for carrying STD...
- Small telcos cry foul over Bharti's rate cut
Five small telecom operators allege that they will have to bear the cost of Bharti’s 40% tariff cut for roaming and STD calls. Mobile gold ...
- Vodafone lines up $400-mn network
The objective is to transform Hutch Essar to a full-services national integrated telecom player.
- Cellular operators seek 50% reduction in ADC charge
Cellular operators have urged the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to reduce Access Deficit Charge by 50% to Rs 1,600 crore for 2007-0...
- Call STD for Re 1/ min
BSNL is refurbishing its OneIndia plan by reducing monthly rentals to Rs 180.
- Ring of joy: STD rates to fall 60%
Prices of domestic STD calls are set to fall sharply. BSNL is planning to reduce STD call rates by 60%.
- MTNL STD rates to be lower
The spat over the carriage of NLD traffic between BSNL and MTNL may be heading towards a reconciliatory note with indications that BSNL is ...
- Almost a dozen STD operators, still we have no choice at all
The mad rush for NLD and ILD telephony licences goes on. And it isn’t courtesy, the charm of a dirt-cheap entry fee of Rs 2.5-crore for eac...
TDSAT's stay on default calls continuesNEW DELHI: The stay on the telecom regulator's directive on sharing of 'default traffic' on mobile-to-mobile STD calls between Bharti and B...
TDSAT's hearing on default calls on Feb 19NEW DELHI: The stay on telecom regulator's directive on sharing of "default traffic" on mobile-to-mobile STD calls between Bharti and BSNL ...
- Trai clearance to BSNL rate cut tomorrow
NEW DELHI: The Bharat Sanchar Nigam is likely to get Trai clearance on Saturday for implementing the decision on reduced STD tariff from Ja...