Telecom Industry
Vodafone Idea in Talks with DoT for Next AGR Steps
Summary:Vodafone Idea (Vi) is actively working with the Indian government to find a long-term solution for its ₹78,500 crore adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, following the recent Supreme Court order allowing reassessment of these liabilities. The telecom operator is also in discussions with banks and NBFCs to raise funds, with progress dependent on the resolution […]
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Vodafone Idea Q2FY26 Results- Company Reports Rs 5525 Crore Net Loss
Summary:Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) reported a net loss of ₹5,525 crore for Q2 FY26, marking its lowest loss in the past five quarters. Despite flat revenues of ₹11,194 crore, the telecom operator’s financial efficiency improved significantly due to reduced interest and finance costs. This reflects early signs of operational stabilization for India’s third-largest telecom company. […]
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Mobile Recharge Price Hike Might be in December 2025
Summary:India’s major telecom operators — Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) — are set to raise mobile recharge prices by 10–12% starting December 1, 2025. The move marks the first major tariff hike since 2024 and is aimed at ensuring financial sustainability, supporting 5G rollout, and improving network quality. Jio, Airtel, and Vi […]
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Bharti Airtel Partners with DoT to Deploy Digital Bharat Nidhi 4G Towers Across Rural India
Summary:Bharti Airtel, in collaboration with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has successfully deployed government-funded 4G towers under the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) — previously known as the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) — across multiple Indian states. The initiative supports the government’s vision of Digital and Inclusive India, providing high-speed connectivity in rural and remote […]
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Intra Roaming Circle Packs Launched by Jio for BSNL Network Connectivity
Summary:Reliance Jio has introduced Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) packs that allow its prepaid users to seamlessly connect to the BSNL network in select regions. The service ensures uninterrupted connectivity for voice, data, and SMS within the same telecom circle—beginning with the Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh (MP & CG) circle. Jio Launches ICR Packs to Enable […]
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Bharti Airtel to Seek AGR Dues Reassessment After Supreme Court’s Vodafone Idea Ruling
Summary:After the Supreme Court allowed the government to reassess Vodafone Idea’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues up to FY17, Bharti Airtel announced plans to approach the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) seeking a similar reassessment. Airtel believes this move could correct past calculation errors that heavily impacted telecom operators since the 2019 AGR ruling. Bharti Airtel […]
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Bharti Airtel Q2 FY26 Results: Q2 Profit Doubles to ₹8,651 Cr, ARPU Surges to ₹256
Summary:Bharti Airtel delivered a stellar Q2 FY26 performance, with net profit more than doubling to ₹8,651 crore, driven by its push into premium smartphone users and a strong rise in postpaid customer additions. The company also widened its lead over Reliance Jio in average revenue per user (ARPU), underscoring its focus on high-value subscribers. Airtel’s […]
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Vodafone Idea AGR News: Supreme Court Permits Centre to Reassess and Offer Relief on Vodafone Idea’s AGR Dues
Summary:The Supreme Court of India has allowed the Centre to fully reassess Vodafone Idea’s (Vi) AGR (Adjusted Gross Revenue) dues up to the financial year 2016–17, signaling a major potential financial relief for the beleaguered telecom operator. Previously, the reassessment was limited to additional dues of ₹9,450 crore, but the revised order now covers the […]
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List Vodafone Idea Unlimited 5G Locations
Summary:Vodafone Idea (Vi) has officially launched its 5G services across multiple cities in India, marking a crucial step in its long-awaited network expansion. While the rollout pace is slower compared to rivals Jio and Airtel, it represents a strategic move toward digital competitiveness as the telco continues to tackle financial and fundraising challenges. Vi’s Unlimited […]
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CNAP Caller ID to be Implemented by Telcos by March 2026
Summary:India’s major telecom operators — Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) — have been directed to fully implement the Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) system by March 2026. The initiative, aimed at curbing spam and fraudulent calls, will allow users to see the caller’s name along with the number during incoming calls. The rollout timeline has […]
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