S&P upgrades Bharti Airtel to 'BBB+' on strong India, Africa growth and debt reduction prospectsBharti Airtel's credit rating has been boosted to 'BBB+' by S&P Global Ratings, reflecting robust earnings growth anticipated in India and ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Forget chatbots, Ambani's Reliance wants to own India's entire AI economyReliance Industries is charting a unique AI strategy, aiming to democratise artificial intelligence in India by focusing on affordability a...
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...
Consumer groups oppose Trai plan to scrap advisory panel for telecom complaintsConsumer advocates are pushing back against the telecom regulator's plan to eliminate the advisory committee for complaint appeals. They ar...
Telecom tower companies eye 5–6% tenancy growth on network pushTelecom tower companies anticipate strong tenancy growth of five to six percent in the coming two fiscal years. This surge is fueled by tel...
Telcos reject call for cheaper, standalone voice & SMS plansTelecom operators Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have rejected the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (Trai) proposal for man...
Musk's Starlink may face curbs on satellite data routing in IndiaIndia is reviewing Starlink's satellite internet plans. The government is concerned about data crossing borders via laser-linked satellites...
Telcos, businesses spar over calls, SMS consent regimeTelecom companies and banks are in a dispute over India's new digital consent rules for commercial messages. Major telecom players want con...
SpaceX playbook set to fuel China's IPO ambitions but tech gap persistsIn China, the initial public offering was watched as a benchmark for a younger industry eager to go public. But the frenzy masks a fundamen...
Vodafone Idea shares jump 4%; KM Birla says telco navigated through one of its toughest challenges in historyVodafone Idea shares climbed after shareholders approved a Rs 4,730 crore investment from the Aditya Birla Group, signalling renewed promot...
Mumbai Metro Aqua Line’s 2-year signal war ends: Your phone finally works undergroundMumbai Metro Aqua Line commuters can now enjoy mobile network connectivity after a two-year dispute resolution. Vodafone Idea and Airtel ar...
Airtel to continue its postpaid plan despite backlash over 'slicing'Bharti Airtel has renamed its "Priority postpaid plan" to "Postpaid Fast Lane". The company continues to offer enhanced network service to ...
Road safety tech plan hit by telcos-auto turf warIndia's ambitious V2X deployment faces a major hurdle as telcos, tech firms and auto bodies clash over control. Disagreements over licensin...