Telecom Industry
Vodafone Idea Collaborates with HCLSoftware to Automate 4G and 5G Networks
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has teamed up with HCLSoftware to enhance the performance of its 4G and 5G networks. Leveraging HCL Augmented Network Automation (HCL ANA), a multi-vendor self-optimizing network (MV-SON) platform, Vi aims to optimize its Ericsson and Samsung networks. This initiative focuses on improving network performance, conserving energy, and delivering superior services to its […]
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DoT Questions Adani Group on 5G Rollout Delays
Two years after acquiring 5G spectrum, the Adani Group has yet to roll out its captive networks, citing commercial unviability. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has now sought an action plan from the group, raising the possibility of spectrum surrender. This isn’t the first time the DoT, under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, […]
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Telecom Tariff Hike 10% Incoming in 2025
Indian telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea are anticipated to implement a 10% tariff hike later this year, marking the second increase within a year. The last tariff hike of up to 25% was introduced in July 2024 after a two-year gap. Analysts suggest the move is driven by the operators’ focus […]
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Ahead of Reliance Jio IPO, Jio AirFiber Expands its Business
Reliance Jio is scaling up its 5G-based fixed wireless access (FWA) business, Jio AirFiber, with plans to significantly increase customer additions over the coming year. This move is part of a broader strategy to drive 5G monetization ahead of a potential initial public offering (IPO) by late 2025. Jio aims to onboard one million AirFiber […]
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Top Telecom Share to Buy in 2025- Airtel, Says CLSA
CLSA has identified Bharti Airtel as its top pick in the Indian telecom sector, citing strong growth prospects and the rapid expansion of its 5G network. “In 2024, Reliance Jio gained 15 basis points of Revenue Market Share (RMS) to reach 41.6%, while Bharti Airtel outperformed with a 180 basis points increase, bringing its RMS […]
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Subscription Growth Q3 FY25- Airtel to Lead Subscribers Count
Subscriber growth in the telecom sector is expected to recover from Q3 FY25 following a temporary dip due to SIM consolidation, according to a report by ICICI Securities (ISec). Bharti Airtel is poised to gain the most, with projected subscriber additions of around 5 million, while Reliance Jio is estimated to add 3 million subscribers. […]
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BMS Advocates Promotions Over VRS for BSNL Employees
The decision by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to introduce a second Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) has sparked opposition from employee unions, adding to an already complex situation. Initially, the BSNL Employee Union voiced objections to the proposal, and now the Bharat Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) has joined the resistance, advocating for employee promotions instead of […]
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BSNL VRS 2.0 News: DoT Likely to Halt BSNL’s VRS Proposal
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reportedly paused the proposal for a second voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) following opposition from employees’ unions. Officials indicated that further internal consultations would be held, and the telecom department plans to involve Boston Consulting Group (BCG) before moving forward. BCG, which is being […]
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Airtel Brings 4G Connectivity to Ladakh’s Remote Villages with 42 Towers in 5 Months
The Indian Army, in partnership with Bharti Airtel, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to extend 4G mobile connectivity to remote and border regions of Ladakh, addressing a long-standing digital gap in the area. Villages such as Kargil, Siachen, Demchok, DBO, and Galwan, which had been disconnected from modern telecommunications for years, are now part of […]
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2025 Resolution of Vodafone Idea- To Lauch 5G and Compete Rivals
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is set to launch its 5G mobile broadband services in March, aiming to attract customers with competitive pricing as it enters a market dominated by Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. Both rivals already offer nationwide 5G coverage. Vi plans to begin its rollout in 75 cities across 17 priority circles, focusing on […]
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