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
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...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
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...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
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...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
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...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
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...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
AB Group reaffirms bet on Voda Idea with ₹4,730 Cr infusionVodafone Idea shareholders approved a ₹4,730-crore investment from the Aditya Birla Group via preferential allotment of warrants, increasin...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
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 ...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
Telecom revenue growth may slip to single digits without tariff hikeTelecom revenue growth may slow to single digits this year without tariff increases. Operators are delaying hikes due to inflation. A poten...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.24 AM IST
Telcos urge TRAI to regulate OTT apps as spam shifts onlineTelecom firms report most spam now bypasses regulations via internet apps. They urge the regulator to bring these platforms under control. ...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Jio tops TRAI Delhi drive tests with 243.98 mbps download speeds, leads in voice quality tooReliance Jio achieved the fastest average download speeds and best voice quality in Delhi. TRAI's independent tests in April 2026 revealed ...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
Vodafone Idea counters Airtel’s priority plan with everyone matters campaignVodafone Idea has launched a campaign promising equal network priority for all its users, directly opposing Bharti Airtel's new Priority Po...
28 May, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Telecom industry divided on Airtel's 5G priority plan; Jio, Vi call for regulatory clarityBharti Airtel's new priority 5G service for postpaid customers is causing a stir. Rivals Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio are calling for reg...
27 May, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Telecom users up nearly 7 million in April; Airtel, Jio gain mostIndia's telecom subscriber base expanded by 6.96 million in April, reaching 1.34 billion, primarily due to robust wireless additions. Relia...
27 May, 2026, 01.27 AM IST
Telecom subscriber base grows to 133.7 cr in April, Airtel stays on top: Trai dataBharti Airtel secured the top spot in subscriber growth for April. The company added 34.82 lakh new customers, surpassing rival Reliance Ji...
26 May, 2026, 09.57 PM IST
Vi shares double investments in 1 year. Here’s what analysts from Macquarie, JPMorgan, other global brokerages sayVodafone Idea shares have surged over 100% in a year. Analysts from Macquarie, JPMorgan, and other global brokerages offer mixed views. Whi...
20 May, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Vodafone Idea shares jump 4% to fresh record high but Nomura, other brokerages remain cautious; here’s whyVodafone Idea shares surged over 4% to a new record high, driven by a significant net profit increase in Q4 FY26, largely due to accounting...
19 May, 2026, 11.57 AM IST