Telecom Industry
Bharti Airtel Clears 2016 Spectrum Liabilities
Bharti Airtel has made an early payment of ₹3,626 crore ($426.4 million) to the Indian government, clearing all its dues for the spectrum acquired in 2016. This follows a previous payment of ₹8,465 crore made by the telecom operator in September towards its spectrum liabilities. Indian telecom operators face significant spectrum fee obligations, a […]
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Reliance Jio Lanches JioTag Go- Mini Location Tracking Device
Reliance Jio has introduced JioTag Go, a compact and innovative tracker designed to integrate seamlessly with Google’s Find My Device Network. This coin-sized device pairs with the Google Find My Device app (available on the Play Store), using nearby Android devices to deliver real-time location updates, allowing users to track their belongings globally. What is […]
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MTNL Partners with BSNL for Inter-Corporate Debt to Sustain Operations
The service agreement between Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) aims to streamline operations and address MTNL’s financial distress. Under this arrangement, BSNL will provide inter-corporate debt (ICD) to MTNL for the maintenance of its assets. This partnership enables BSNL to manage MTNL’s telecom services in the Delhi and Mumbai […]
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Airtel Reports Blocking 8 Billion Spam Calls Using AI Technology
Bharti Airtel, India’s first telecom network to launch an AI-powered spam-fighting solution, has flagged 8 billion spam calls and 0.8 billion spam SMSes within just two and a half months of implementation. The advanced algorithm-based system has identified 1 million spammers daily, alerting 252 million unique users to suspicious activity. This initiative has led to […]
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Vodafone Idea Board to Decide on ₹2,000 Crore Fundraise Today
The board of Vodafone Idea is set to meet on Monday, December 9, 2024, to consider a proposal to raise up to ₹2,000 crore through the issuance of equity shares and/or convertible securities on a preferential basis to one or more entities belonging to the promoter Vodafone Group. The company disclosed this plan in a […]
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Indus Towers Shares Surge 5% Following ₹2,800 Crore Block Deal
On December 5, shares of Indus Towers worth ₹2,802 crore were sold via a block deal, with Vodafone Group Plc likely as the seller. Approximately 8 crore shares, representing a 3% stake, changed hands at an average price of ₹354 per share. Following the deal, Indus Towers’ stock surged 5% in early trade, reaching ₹365.40 […]
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Vodafone Idea Recognized as India’s Top 4G Network Provider: Open Signal
Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s third-largest wireless operator, has been recognized as the leading provider of 4G network performance in the country, as per Opensignal’s November 2024 4G Network Experience Report. The analysis, conducted between June 1 and August 29, 2024, evaluated the performance of Vi, Airtel, Jio, and BSNL across six critical metrics. Vi’s Dominance […]
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Vodafone Group Completes Exit from Indus Towers with ₹2,802 Crore Block Deal
Shares worth ₹2,802 crore of Indus Towers were sold in a block deal on December 5, with Vodafone Group Plc likely divesting its remaining 3% stake in the telecom infrastructure company. Approximately 8 crore shares changed hands at an average price of ₹354 per share. Following the transaction, Indus Towers’ stock surged 5% in early […]
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Airtel Ericsson Deal of Multi-Billion Dollar Extended
Ericsson has signed a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar extension agreement with Bharti Airtel to provide radio access network (RAN) products and solutions for its 4G and 5G networks. The agreement includes the deployment of centralized RAN and Open RAN-ready solutions to enhance network capacity and coverage. Under the deal, Ericsson will also deliver software upgrades for […]
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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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