Telecom Industry
Vodafone Idea 5G Network to be Expanded in 23 More Cities
Summary: Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the next phase of its 5G rollout, expanding coverage to 23 new cities across India. The expansion includes AI-powered network optimization and partnerships with global tech leaders to improve connectivity and efficiency. Users in these cities can now access Vi’s 5G services, with unlimited data offered on select plans. […]
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T-Mobile to Launch Satellite-Based Data Service via Starlink in October
T-Mobile is set to roll out a satellite-based data service on its T-Satellite network—powered by SpaceX’s Starlink—starting October 1, expanding its effort to eliminate mobile dead zones across the U.S. The service follows the commercial launch of T-Satellite on July 23, which will initially support SMS, MMS, picture messaging, and short audio clips. According to […]
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BSNL to Expand 4G Network with Free 5G Access & Competitive Tariffs
State-run BSNL plans to ramp up its 4G rollout with 1 lakh additional towers, following a successful first phase. Once the network stabilizes, the Cabinet will be approached for approval. Minister of State Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani emphasized that this move will enable cost-effective tariffs and potentially free 5G wireless access to attract customers. Pemmasani highlighted […]
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BSNL Renames 5G Service as Quantum 5G
State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has officially revealed the name of its upcoming 5G services—BSNL Q-5G, branded as Quantum 5G—via a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle. The name was chosen through a public naming campaign launched by the company, aimed at involving citizens in the lead-up to its 5G […]
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Govt to Hold High-Level Meeting on MTNL’s Future Amid Soaring Debt Crisis
Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan is set to convene a crucial meeting next week with key stakeholders to chart the future course for the financially stressed state-run telecom firm Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL). The discussion will primarily focus on the company’s mounting loan defaults and a roadmap for financial recovery. MTNL has defaulted on loan […]
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Airtel Ericsson Multi-Year Deal Done for NOC Services
Bharti Airtel has entered into a multi-year agreement with Ericsson to manage its Network Operations Center (NOC) services. Announced on June 9, 2025, the strategic collaboration aims to strengthen Airtel’s network operations across the country while advancing next-generation technologies. In a joint statement, Airtel emphasized that the partnership highlights Ericsson’s global leadership in managed services […]
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Jio Reclaims Revenue Market Share Lead from Airtel in Q4 FY25: TRAI Data
After losing ground to Bharti Airtel for two consecutive quarters, Reliance Jio regained its lead in revenue market share (RMS) in the March quarter of FY25, according to data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The recovery was driven by strong sequential revenue growth across market segments, helped by the delayed impact […]
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FPIs Infuse ₹6,989 Crore into Indian Equities in Late May, Telecom Emerges as Key Focus
In the final two weeks of May, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) infused ₹6,989 crore into Indian equities, buoyed by positive developments such as the India-Pakistan ceasefire, renewed optimism over a potential US trade agreement, and a surge in block deals, according to data from Prime Infobase. Telecom Leads FPI Inflows Amid Growth Prospects The telecom […]
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Bullish on Bharti Airtel Share Price, Says Jefferies and Macquarie
Bharti Airtel has seen a solid 17% rise in its stock price in 2025, drawing positive attention from global brokerage firms Jefferies and Macquarie, both of which have named the telecom major as a top pick in India’s telecom space. Backed by robust subscriber additions, a premium customer base, rising revenues, and improving margins, Airtel […]
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Ericsson India Vodafone Idea Stake Sale of 1%
Ericsson India has sold nearly 0.9% stake in debt-laden telecom operator Vodafone Idea for approximately ₹428 crore via an open market transaction, according to bulk deal data published by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The telecom equipment provider offloaded 63.37 crore shares of the Mumbai-based telco at an average price of ₹6.76 per share, bringing […]
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