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
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
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
TRAI, network clarity, please?India's digital future hinges on 5G network slicing. This technology allows for dedicated network segments, promising enhanced services for...
27 May, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Airtel’s new priority plan under govt lensCentre and Trai are examining Airtel's new 'Priority Postpaid' service, which uses network slicing for a superior experience. Authorities a...
22 May, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Bharti Airtel launches India's first 5G network slicing with Ericsson, boosting mobile leadershipBharti Airtel has launched India's first commercial 5G network slicing. This innovation offers priority 5G data access to postpaid customer...
21 May, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Aditya Birla Group to invest $500 million in Vodafone Idea as revival signal strengthensAditya Birla Group is injecting ₹4,730 crore into Vodafone Idea (Vi) through a preferential allotment, bolstering the telecom operator's fi...
17 May, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
Vodafone Idea shares surge 30% in a month. Should you buy or wait for consolidation?Vodafone Idea shares have surged 30% in a month, driven by a reduction in AGR dues and the return of Kumar Mangalam Birla as chairman. Rece...
13 May, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Voda Idea may consider raising fresh funds to bolster its booksVodafone Idea's board will meet on May 16 to discuss a significant fundraising plan, aiming to secure fresh capital through equity and warr...
13 May, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Vodafone Idea shares jump 8% to 4-month high. What’s driving the rally amid stock market crash?Vodafone Idea shares surged over 8% to a four-month high after reports suggested parent Vodafone Group may transfer part of its stake to th...
11 May, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Vodafone Idea shares jump over 3% after KM Birla returns as non-executive chairmanVodafone Idea shares rose as Kumar Mangalam Birla returned as non-executive chairman, succeeding Ravinder Takkar. This move comes as the co...
06 May, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Bharti Airtel explores 5G network slicing for premium plansBharti Airtel is exploring network slicing. This technology will allow for premium voice and data plans. It aims to monetize its 5G infrast...
06 May, 2026, 08.31 AM IST