Telecom Industry
Creative Newtech-Led Consortium Secures ₹31.95 Billion BharatNet Project in Odisha
Summary: Creative Newtech and its consortium partner have received an advance work order from BSNL, acting on behalf of Digital Bharat Nidhi under the Department of Telecommunications, for the BharatNet Middle Mile Network project in Odisha. Valued at approximately ₹31.95 billion, the contract covers the complete lifecycle of the network, including design, supply, construction, installation, […]
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Airtel and Vodafone Idea Get Major Relief as Bombay HC Cancels Spectrum Levy
Summary: The Bombay High Court has provided significant relief to Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea by striking down the Centre’s retrospective one-time spectrum charge, ruling that telecom licence terms cannot be altered after operators have accepted and acted upon them. The court cancelled the levy and related demand notices, which had imposed liabilities of over […]
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CLSA Highlights Strong Africa Prospects, Sees Significant Upside for Bharti Airtel
Summary: CLSA has maintained its ‘Outperform’ rating on Bharti Airtel with a target price of ₹2,310, implying a potential upside of 26.6%, driven largely by the planned Airtel Money IPO in the second half of 2026. The brokerage highlighted Airtel Money’s strong FY26 performance, with revenue rising 36% and EBITDA increasing 31%, while noting significant […]
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TRAI’s Preliminary Review Indicates Airtel’s Priority Postpaid Offering May Not Breach Net Neutrality Rules: Report
Summary: TRAI’s preliminary assessment indicates that Bharti Airtel’s Priority Postpaid service may not violate net neutrality rules, although the regulator has sought additional technical details and quality-of-service information before reaching a final conclusion. The review is focused on determining whether the network slicing technology used in the service affects the experience of regular 5G users, […]
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Andhra Pradesh Allocates 800 Acres to Reliance Industries Limited for Rs 1.08 Trillion AI Data Centre Project in Vizianagaram
Summary: The Andhra Pradesh government has approved the allocation of over 800 acres of land in Vizianagaram district to Reliance Industries Limited at a concessional rate for developing a giga-scale AI data centre and cable landing station, with an investment exceeding Rs 1.08 trillion. Land for the project has been identified in Polipalli, Bhogapuram West, […]
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Understanding FAST TV and the Reason Behind TRAI’s Proposed Regulations
Summary: India’s television industry is witnessing a gradual shift toward internet-based viewing as consumers increasingly use smart TVs and connected devices instead of traditional cable and DTH services. This transition has prompted TRAI to explore whether FAST TV and other internet-delivered linear television platforms should be regulated under a separate framework. FAST TV offers free, […]
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Telecom operators have called on the government to lower spectrum prices before the upcoming auction, citing slow returns from 5G investments
Summary: India’s telecom operators have urged the government to lower spectrum prices ahead of the next auction, citing weak returns from heavy 5G investments and continued pressure on their finances. Industry body COAI has highlighted that despite billions spent since 2022, monetisation remains slow due to limited use cases and gradual adoption, with revenues not […]
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Service Disruption Threat: Bangladesh’s Telecom Network at Risk of Shutdown Due to Fuel Shortage, Says Report
Summary: Bangladesh’s telecom sector is facing the risk of a nationwide shutdown due to a severe fuel shortage linked to disruptions in West Asia, with industry leaders warning that operations are becoming unsustainable without urgent government support. Heavy reliance on imported energy and diesel-powered systems, combined with supply chain disruptions through key routes like the […]
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Reliance Jio discreetly introduces the JioXplor platform, marking a significant step into location intelligence and mapping services
Summary: Reliance Jio is quietly building a new platform called JioXplor, aimed at mapping services and location intelligence, as part of its broader push beyond telecom into a more comprehensive digital ecosystem. The platform is expected to integrate features like mapping, tracking, geocoding, and route optimisation into a single system, reducing reliance on third-party services. […]
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is considering the introduction of Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite services
Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is assessing the use of mobile satellite service spectrum for Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity, which is already operational in several countries, with companies like Starlink expanding globally. The move could significantly improve network access in India’s rural and remote areas, where traditional infrastructure is difficult to deploy. TRAI […]
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