Airtel outpaces Jio in May wireless user gains; adds 2.93 million subscribersBharti Airtel surged ahead in subscriber additions during May, welcoming nearly 2.93 million new users, surpassing Reliance Jio's 2.15 mill...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
DoT opens applications under new telecom authorisation regimeThe Department of Telecom has opened applications for companies seeking authorization to provide telecommunication services under the new T...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
India rewrites telecom rulebook, replacing licence contracts with statutory authorisationsNew government rules replace the telecom industry's contractual licensing with a unilateral statutory model. Operators will now receive aut...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
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 ...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
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...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Satcom firms flag omission of GMPCS in DoT's draft spectrum allocation rulesSatellite communication firms are concerned over the exclusion of Global Mobile Personal Communications Service (GMPCS) providers from draf...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
RIL's call to list Jio Platforms could unlock up to 35% valueReliance Industries shares surged as investors anticipate significant value from the upcoming Jio Platforms IPO, alongside advancements in ...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Reliance 3.0: Mukesh Ambani is preparing for a brave post-Jio worldIn a pivotal shift towards innovation, Reliance Industries unveils Reliance 3.0, moving away from its conventional oil and consumer busines...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
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...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
What is a Kill Switch and how does it work? The new technology aimed at making stolen smartphones worthlessUK telecom giants Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree are rolling out a new 'kill switch' to combat rising mobile phone theft. This technolog...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Jio IPO: Spectrum acquisition, among 7 risks investors need to know about India’s largest offerThe IPO comes at a time when Jio's operating performance remains robust. For the March quarter of FY26, the telecom giant reported a 13% ye...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Reliance Jio Telecom Business: Ambanis bet on 5G, AI and broadband in five-point blueprint for Jio's next chapterReliance Jio remains India's telecom leader with aggressive 5G expansion, growing subscriber numbers, and new digital services featured pro...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.36 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
HFCL bags Rs 2,666 crore telcom gear supply order from Rail Vikas Nigam for BharatNet projectHFCL has secured a significant Rs 2,666 crore order from Rail Vikas Nigam Limited. This contract is for the BharatNet Phase-3 project in Ut...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
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...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.14 PM 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