Telecom Industry
Vodafone Idea Introduces AI-Powered Solution to Combat Spam SMS
Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has introduced an advanced spam management system powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). The system aims to protect users from spam SMS threats, including phishing links and unauthorized promotions, while ensuring a safer and clutter-free mobile experience. Real-Time Spam Detection System Since its pilot phase, the […]
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Indian Govt Won’t Interfere with Tariff Hikes from Jio, Airtel, and Vi
Private telecom operators in India, including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), have recently raised tariffs for prepaid and postpaid mobile plans by 11-25% across various offerings. This hike has also affected the base plans, making the minimum recharge plans required to keep SIMs active more expensive. Government’s Stance on Tariff Hikes […]
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Vodafone and Three UK Merger to Get Approval Soon
Vodafone Group and Three UK, two major players in the British telecommunications sector, are advancing toward securing approval for a landmark merger. The deal, which aims to create one of the largest mobile networks in the UK, has entered the final stages of regulatory scrutiny, with significant implications for competition, pricing, and customer service. Merger […]
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Supreme Court Ruling Boosts Indus Towers Shares by Over 3%
Indus Towers’ shares rose by over 3% after a significant Supreme Court ruling in the company’s favor. The court granted telecom and tower companies, including Indus Towers, Vodafone, and Bharti Airtel, the right to claim Central Value-Added Tax (Cenvat) credits on duties paid for key infrastructure components, such as tower parts and shelters. This decision […]
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Vodafone Executives Exit Indus Towers Board Following Bharti Airtel’s Majority Stake Acquisition
Executives from the UK’s Vodafone Group PLC, who served as non-executive directors on the board of Indus Towers, have resigned following Bharti Airtel’s increase in its stake to over 50 percent in the tower company. With the increased stake, Indus Towers is set to become a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel. Vodafone Executives Step Down from […]
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Delay in Vi’s ₹25,000 Crore Funding Worsens Financial Struggles
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is grappling with worsening financial challenges as its ₹25,000 crore debt-funding plan faces significant delays, casting doubt on its ability to achieve a turnaround. The setback follows the Supreme Court’s rejection of Vi’s curative petition to recalculate its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, which has further strained the company’s financial outlook. Analysts […]
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MTNL Defaults on Rs 1,094 Crore Loan to Bank of India
Mahanagar Telecom Nigam Ltd. (MTNL) added slippages of Rs 1,094 crore to Bank of India’s results for the July-September quarter, leading the lender to make provisions of Rs 200 crore. Total slippages for the quarter reached Rs 2,546 crore, up from Rs 1,930 crore in the previous quarter. Besides MTNL, slippages included Rs 702 crore […]
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Reliance Jio IPO to be Launched in 2025
Reliance has set plans to launch the Reliance Jio IPO in 2025, targeting a listing on the Mumbai stock exchange, though bankers have yet to be appointed. In July, Jefferies estimated the IPO valuation at around Rs 9.3 lakh crore ($112 billion). Jio Platforms, which encompasses Reliance’s telecom and digital businesses, has 33% ownership by […]
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Airtel is All Set to Break Internet Speed in India
In a renewed race between Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio and Sunil Mittal’s Airtel, both telecom giants are setting their sights on satellite networks to lead the broadband market in India. In response, Airtel Chairman Sunil Mittal emphasized the transformative potential of satellite internet, calling it a “magic bullet” that could bring connectivity to underserved and […]
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BSNL to Lease Land Assets to Data Centers and Renewable Firms in Major Turnaround Effort
Indian state-owned telecom BSNL is reportedly set to lease its extensive land assets to data center operators and renewable energy companies, aiming to revitalize its telecom business. BSNL Chairman Robert K Ravi stated that the company is exploring various options to monetize property assets across India, including telephone exchanges and office facilities, either by leasing […]
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