Kyndryl extends partnership with Vodafone IdeaUS-based Kyndryl has renewed its partnership with Vodafone Idea for three years to upgrade the telco’s IT operations and strengthen its cyb...
20 Nov, 2025, 08.55 PM IST
Global AI companies come for 900 million Indian mobile users, what’s in it for telecom operators?Welcome to India's exciting chapter of 'free AI', where telecom powerhouses like Reliance Jio and Airtel are integrating state-of-the-art A...
03 Nov, 2025, 05.42 PM IST
Direct spectrum allocation to enterprises not tenable: COAI on private 5G networksThe Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has opposed direct spectrum allocation to enterprises, citing cost, regulatory, and secu...
11 Aug, 2025, 03.45 PM IST
DoT's draft eSecurity rules draw fresh flak from telcos, expertsThe rules broaden the scope of traffic data collection and analysis, potentially bringing non-licensee entities like over-the-top (OTT) pla...
30 Jul, 2025, 08.56 AM IST
DoT plans mobile ID checks to curb cyber fraudTo combat online fraud, the telecom department proposes stricter cybersecurity rules, mandating mobile number verification through a centra...
26 Jun, 2025, 11.43 PM IST
Banks & cybersecurity; new Google India headBanks will likely miss the January 1 deadline to set up a cybersecurity framework. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
16 Dec, 2024, 08.02 PM IST
Telcos flag new cybersecurity rulesIndia's new cybersecurity rules mandate telcos to report incidents within six hours, potentially increasing compliance costs and impacting ...
28 Nov, 2024, 12.04 AM IST
New cybersecurity laws could increase your mobile data billsNew cybersecurity rules in India will increase costs for telecom companies. This could lead to higher mobile phone bills. The rules require...
27 Nov, 2024, 09.32 AM IST
Zepto's funding spree; Varun Alagh on Mamaearth’s tough Q2Zepto's fundraising momentum continues as it looks to rope in more local backers. This and other stories in today's ETtech Top 5.
15 Nov, 2024, 08.27 PM IST
Telcos, experts flag draft rules on cybersecurity as fears of overlap with MeitY guidelines loomTelecom companies and legal experts are raising concerns about India's new cybersecurity rules, arguing they grant the government excessive...
15 Nov, 2024, 08.18 AM IST
Employees protest Presidential order taking over 81-acre BSNL training centre landIn a letter dated November 13, 2023 to the state-run telecom carrier, the Alttc head has countered the move saying it was a "unilateral dec...
18 Nov, 2023, 03.18 PM IST
Fintechs wary of RBI’s new cross-border payments rules; telcos take on Big Tech over biz messagingThe Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) new rules on cross-border payments will bring fintech players operating in this space under the regulator...
03 Nov, 2023, 08.04 AM IST
Huawei puts on hold plan to form India JV for telecom gear"With the ongoing tax-related issues and no 'trusted sources' approval so far, Huawei is not pursuing any possible partnership with an Indi...
08 Nov, 2022, 01.48 PM IST
Airtel divestment: Why Singtel is on a selling spreeSoutheast Asia's largest telecommunications operator by market capitalisation said that proceeds from the sale may be used to reduce the gr...
29 Aug, 2022, 09.02 AM IST
Tata Elxsi brings new age solutions for driverless cars, connected vehicles and more: Elxsi CMO Nitin PaiNitin Pai highlighted the success of Tata Elxsi products and initiatives. He cited the example of TETHER Auto, which Tata Motors has adopte...
12 Aug, 2022, 11.57 AM IST
Telecom Sector may see job openings doubling to 38k in FY23 as 5G LoomsThe current scale and pace in the telecom industry is driven by "the rapid evolution of new technologies like AI, the Internet of Things (I...
30 May, 2022, 07.40 AM IST
US lobbying against us in India: HuaweiHuawei has come under global scrutiny after the US raised security concerns over its 5G equipment, given the company’s perceived proximity ...
03 Mar, 2019, 11.16 PM IST