Author: Bharatnet
DPDP Rules 2025 Spark Compliance Concerns Among Telecom Operators
The telecom industry in India, now classified as “Significant Data Fiduciaries” (SDFs) under the newly notified DPDP Rules 2025, has warned that several important concerns raised during public consultations remain unresolved, posing major compliance and operational challenges for operators. Telecom companies, represented by Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), have flagged key gaps such as the […]
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Data Center Sector Growth Hints Rapid Expansion in India
Summary:India’s data-center industry is poised for a multi-year growth cycle, driven by cloud adoption, AI computing demand, and 5G deployment, making it a strong infrastructure play for the digital age. India’s data center sector is on track for rapid expansion. Annual revenues for operators are projected to grow by about 20-22% through fiscal 2028, reaching […]
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ICRA Predicts Indian Telecom Industry Outcome in Coming Years
ICRA projects that India’s telecom industry will maintain strong financial momentum in the coming years, with operating income expected to grow by 10–12% in FY2026, reaching ₹3.5-3.7 lakh crore. This follows the 12–14% revenue growth estimated for FY2025, which lifted industry income to ₹3.2-3.3 lakh crore, driven primarily by tariff hikes and improving ARPU levels. […]
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Bharti Airtel Promoter, Sunil Mittal Share Sale at Worth Rs 7193 Crore
Summary:Bharti Airtel’s promoter Mittal family is set to sell shares worth ₹7,193 crore in the secondary market, continuing its recent trend of offloading stake to unlock value. This sale involves 3.43 crore shares (0.56% stake) at a floor price of ₹2,096.7, marking a strategic move as promoters have already raised over ₹31,000 crore in the […]
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Airtel Escalates on Tejas Network’s Letter Regarding Faulty Equipment
Summary:The dispute between Bharti Airtel and Tejas Networks has intensified after Airtel reiterated that Tejas’s equipment used in Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL)’s 4G rollout, is “sub-standard” and causing interference in its 900 MHz network in Rajasthan. Tejas strongly refuted the claim, arguing that its radios meet all international and domestic emission norms and that […]
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TRAI Blacklists 2.1 Million Numbers in Major Crackdown on Spam and Fraud
Summary:The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has blacklisted over 2.1 million (21 lakh) mobile numbers and nearly 1 lakh fraudulent entities in a major crackdown against spam calls and SMS fraud. This large-scale action was driven by citizen reporting through the TRAI DND App—highlighting public participation as key to rooting out telecom misuse. TRAI […]
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Tejas Networks Writes to Airtel Regarding Allegations of Faulty Telecom Equipment
Summary:Tejas Networks has formally denied Airtel’s claim that its equipment is “sub-standard” and causing interference in Airtel’s 900 MHz network in Rajasthan. Tejas states that its radios meet all required standards and that the real cause of interference is Airtel’s tower deployment practices and the close spectrum adjacency between Airtel and BSNL. Tejas Networks has […]
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LG Electronics Inks Wi-Fi Standard Patent Agreement with Amazon
Summary:LG Electronics has signed a Wi-Fi standard patent licensing agreement with Amazon, allowing Amazon to use LG’s core Wi-Fi technologies in devices such as Echo speakers, Fire TV Sticks, and Fire Tablets. This deal strengthens LG’s leadership in global Wi-Fi technology and standard-essential patents. LG and Amazon have struck a major deal: Amazon now has […]
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Vodafone Idea REDX Plan Rs 1201 Details
Summary:Vodafone Idea offers two premium REDX postpaid plans ie REDX 1201 for individuals and REDX 1601 for families. The highlight of these plans is limitless high-speed data, along with exclusive lifestyle, entertainment, and travel benefits. The REDX 1201 plan is designed for users who want top-tier mobile services with added digital subscriptions and roaming privileges. […]
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DoT Announces 5% Spectrum Usage Fee for Satellite Communication in India
Summary:The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has finalized that satellite communication services in India will pay a 5% spectrum usage fee (SUF) on adjusted gross revenue (AGR), higher than TRAI’s earlier 4% suggestion. This directly impacts operators like Starlink, OneWeb, and Amazon Kuiper. The move aims to create a simpler, auditable pricing model while avoiding complex […]
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