Telecom Industry
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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Reliance Jio IPO News: Jio IPO Expected to be Valued ₹40k Crore
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani is reportedly moving forward with the initial public offering (IPO) of Reliance Jio Infocomm, the telecom arm of Reliance Industries. Sources estimate the IPO’s size to be in the range of ₹35,000-40,000 crore, making it potentially the largest IPO in India. The offering will include an offer-for-sale (OFS) component, a fresh issue, […]
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MTNL’s Financial Struggles Makes Investors Worry
MTNL is currently burdened by a significant debt load of ₹32,000 crore, which includes ₹8,000 crore in loans from major banks such as SBI, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India, Bank of India, Punjab & Sind Bank, and UCO Bank. The telecom operator has already defaulted on loan repayments amounting to ₹1,600 crore, reflecting […]
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What are Telcos Looking Forward in 2025?
As we usher in a new year, the Indian telecom industry stands at a pivotal moment of transformation. Operators are focusing on monetizing services to sustain investments in networks and technologies while delivering on their commitments to customers and investors. From 5G rollouts to AI-driven solutions, 2024 marked significant progress, setting the stage for 2025. […]
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How BSNL Is Planning to Upgrade Services in Coming Years?
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-run Indian telecom operator, is taking significant steps to enhance its services and improve customer satisfaction. Beyond its ongoing 4G rollout, the company is implementing several measures to ensure a seamless user experience. eSIM and Cache Servers for Improved Network Performance BSNL has announced plans to introduce eSIM technology […]
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Jio and Vodafone Idea Subscribers Declined, BSNL Gains- October Report
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. has experienced a significant subscriber churn, with 1.65 crore users leaving the platform over the past four months, including a loss of 37.6 lakh mobile subscribers in October alone. Similarly, Vodafone Idea (Vi) saw a decline of 19.3 lakh subscribers in October, compared to 15.5 lakh in September, according to the […]
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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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