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
India's wireless subscriber base expands to nearly 1300 million in May 2026: TRAIThe number of wireless subscribers increased from 1288.96 million at the end of April 2026 to 1294.46 million at the end of May 2026. This ...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Sebi seeks clarification from Jio Platforms on IPO filingIndia's capital markets regulator Sebi has requested clarifications from Jio Platforms regarding its draft IPO papers. This move signals a ...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.43 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
Subscriber losses push India's TV distribution industry towards consolidation as broadband, IPTV gain groundIndia's TV distribution is shifting towards broadband and digital entertainment, forcing cable and DTH operators to confront subscriber los...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.55 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
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
Starlink, OneWeb among satcom firms facing tighter security checks under new draft rulesNew draft rules from the Department of Telecom mandate security clearance for satellite communication companies even after spectrum assignm...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
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...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Stocks in news: IFCI, Tata Motors, General Insurance Corp, Corona Remedies, HFCLMarkets extended their winning streak for the fourth consecutive session, driven by favorable global cues and sustained sector-wide buying....
18 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM 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
DoT delicenses mid, high frequency bands to boost passenger safety, autonomous car developmentIndia's telecom department has removed licensing for 5.9 GHz and 77-81 GHz spectrum bands. This move will enhance passenger safety in vehic...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Elon Musk's Starlink India launch hits security roadblock ahead of SpaceX IPOIndia has halted approvals for Elon Musk's Starlink internet service. Security agencies are concerned about Starlink terminals being used i...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Airtel expands 5G footprint, rebrands Priority Postpaid as Fast LaneBharti Airtel is expanding its 5G network across northern India, adding over 2,900 new sites. The company has also rebranded its Priority P...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
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...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.03 PM IST