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
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
Centre auctions 10 critical mineral blocks in 7th roundIndia has successfully auctioned 10 critical and strategic mineral blocks, bringing the total to 56. This significant expansion includes fi...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.45 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
11,983% profit! HFCL promoter’s Rs 10/share Jio bet may turn into Rs 5,800 crore windfallJio Platforms has formally kicked off its IPO journey by filing its DRHP with SEBI, highlighting the extraordinary wealth creation generate...
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
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
DoT drafts spectrum assignment rules for BSNL, satellite and broadcasting firms; NGSO players excludedNew draft rules from the Department of Telecommunications will allow administrative spectrum assignment for state-run firms like BSNL and M...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM 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
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
$15 billion game-changer: Reliance Jio readies for a big bang in spaceReliance Jio is reportedly planning a massive 1,600-satellite low Earth orbit constellation, aiming for direct-to-device connectivity and e...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.48 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
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
Explained: Why Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea shares rallied up to 4% on TuesdayBharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea shares gained up to 4% after Bombay High Court quashed the government's one-time spectrum charge demands, p...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Bombay HC sets aside govt order on one-time spectrum charges on Airtel, Vodafone IdeaThe Bombay High Court has cancelled the one-time spectrum charges for Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. This decision brings relief of appro...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST