'Worst behind us, Vodafone Idea starting FY27 with a clear plan', says executiveVodafone Idea is gearing up for a transformative leap in capital investments, set to kick off in the first quarter of FY27. With a bold vis...
19 May, 2026, 01.45 AM IST
Reliance Industries shares in focus as Mukesh Ambani eyes satellite foray to take on StarlinkReliance Industries is evaluating a multi-billion-dollar entry into satellite communications, focusing on low Earth orbit networks under Ji...
06 May, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
Amazon’s $11.57 billion Globalstar deal signals a major challenge to Musk's Starlink-Will this deal impact Starlink's dominance?Amazon’s $11.57 billion Globalstar acquisition marks a major push into satellite connectivity, aimed at challenging Starlink and expanding ...
14 Apr, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Telecom dept rejects Trai views on infra sharing by service providers backed by public fundThe Department of Telecom has rejected Trai's recommendation on mandatory passive infrastructure sharing by service providers supported by ...
25 Mar, 2025, 11.43 PM IST
Government allows surrender of waves bought in 5G auctionThe government will charge a nominal processing fee of ₹1,000 per spectrum band per licensed service area for surrender. While no payments ...
16 Jun, 2022, 12.23 AM IST
Reliance Communications’ acquisition of SSTL to trigger more M&As: FitchLarger operators are likely to seek acquisitions as they require more spectrum to support their fast-growing 3G/4G service revenues.
11 Nov, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
RCom-Sistema deal signals more telco M&As: FitchLarger operators are likely to seek acquisitions as they require more spectrum to support their fast-growing 3G and 4G service revenues, Fi...
10 Nov, 2015, 08.30 PM IST
Government likely to delay announcement of telecom M&A policyThe government is likely to delay the announcement of its M&A policy for telecom sector to mid-October.
09 Sep, 2013, 05.44 AM IST
Telecom department to seek Trai’s views on allowing spectrum tradingThe telecom dept will soon ask the sector regulator to make recommendations on whether to allow trading of spectrum, according to an intern...
26 Aug, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
Reserve price for spectrum auctions may be cut, M&A rules tweakedGovt had fixed the reserve price of Rs 14,000 cr for a pan-India block of spectrum in the traditional GSM band of 1800 MHz for the November...
19 Aug, 2013, 05.03 AM IST
Telecom mergers and acquisitions details by month end: Kapil SibalTelecom sector has 13 mobile phone service providers with some of them expected to go for consolidation once the final guidelines are in pl...
10 Jul, 2013, 02.24 PM IST
- Telecom Commission for price discovery of spectrum through auction
The Telecom Commission has recommended that discovery of spectrum prices should only be through an auction in future.
18 Jan, 2012, 06.57 PM IST
- DoT forms eight teams to study different telecom policy issues
Department of Telecom has formed teams to discuss issues related to spectrum, merger & acquisition, indigenous manufacturing & security.
09 Mar, 2011, 07.44 PM IST
- Sibal to meet telcos next week to discuss spectrum issues, M&A
Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal is likely to meet industry players next week in order to reach a consensus on issues, including licencing, spe...
04 Mar, 2011, 04.23 PM IST
- Budget 2011: 3G fee payment should be qualified as intangible asset, says COAI
COAI, the main telecom industry lobby group has recommended tax treatment of upfront 3G auction price and also various proposals on fee pay...
08 Feb, 2011, 05.47 PM IST
- Telecom consolidation
TRAI's decision to review M&A & permit trading in wireless spectrum is timely.
14 Oct, 2009, 02.35 AM IST
- Telecom buyouts may face up to 20% levy
Committee examines possibility of specifying a percentage as spectrum transfer fee.
09 May, 2009, 02.12 AM IST