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Bharti Airtel Acquires More 1% Stake in Indus Towers
Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, has increased its stake in Indus Towers by acquiring an additional 1%. This acquisition occurred as Vodafone UK offloaded an 18% stake in the telecom infrastructure company. Prior to this, Airtel held a 47.95% stake in Indus Towers, which has now risen to 48.95%, making it the largest stakeholder. […]
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Bharti Airtel Prepays Rs 7,904 Crore in Spectrum Liabilities to DoT
Bharti Airtel announced that it has fully prepaid its deferred spectrum liabilities of Rs 7,904 crore to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). This payment means Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator in India, has now fully prepaid all deferred liabilities related to spectrum acquired in the 2012 and 2015 auctions, which carried the highest interest rates […]
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5G Spectrum News: Airtel to Lead 5G Spectrum Purchases, Says Analysts
Bharti Airtel is poised to boost its sub-GHz spectrum holdings in the coveted 900 MHz band across a dozen circles, likely emerging as the top spectrum buyer among the three major telecom operators in the upcoming auction, despite Reliance Jio submitting the highest earnest money deposit (EMD), according to analysts. This strategic move is primarily […]
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Telcos Tariff Hike is Crucial to Maintain RoCE
Indian telecom companies are looking to implement tariff hikes to maintain their Return on Capital Employed (RoCE) amidst rising operational expenses (OpEx) and customer acquisition costs. In FY23, sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenue increased by 11% for Vodafone Idea (Vi), 5.4% for Bharti Airtel, and 2% for Reliance Jio. However, they […]
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For Faster 5G at Home, Jio and Airtel Push Major Expansion of FWA Broadband
Indian consumers can look forward to an enhanced 5G experience at home, as Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are set to expand their high-speed wireless broadband services. The two leading telecom operators by market share are planning to broaden their fixed wireless access (FWA) offerings in the coming quarters to aggressively target the home and […]
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Network Quality is a Big Concern for Government
Indian telecom operators are currently providing subpar services, raising concerns within the government. As a result, the central government is considering revisiting the Quality of Services (QoS) parameters that telcos must adhere to. Major operators like Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea, and Bharti Airtel argue that the existing rules are sufficient and see no need for […]
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Airtel Advocates for Tariff Adjustment in Telecom Sector
Telecom giant Bharti Airtel (Airtel) emphasized the necessity for tariff adjustments due to the persistently low tariff levels in India compared to global standards. Since the advent of 4G services by Reliance Jio in 2016, Airtel, led by Sunil Mittal, has consistently raised concerns about low tariffs in the Indian telecom sector and advocated for […]
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Heatwave Side Effects can be a Cause to More Costing to Telecom Companies
Rising temperatures in India are driving up air-conditioning expenses at telecom towers, potentially leading to a 3-5% increase in power and fuel costs for telcos. The heatwave conditions may hinder mobile connectivity and slow down tower network expansions. The increasing temperatures in many parts of India are expected to raise air- conditioning expenses at telecom […]
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Airtel 5G Launch in Himachal Pradesh and Haryana
Indian telecommunications giant Bharti Airtel announced yesterday that it has reached a milestone of 0.6 million customers enjoying 5G services in Himachal Pradesh, with an additional 1.5 million customers experiencing 5G in Haryana. According to Airtel, the company has successfully deployed 5G services across all cities and districts in both states. Airtel 5G Coverage Airtel […]
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Airtel Xstream AirFiber Devices Launched in Delhi, Mumbai
Airtel Unveils Airtel Xstream AirFiber, a 5G Plus-Powered Fixed Wireless Access Solution, initially serving customers in Delhi and Mumbai. This offering resembles Jio AirFiber, announced in 2022, which is yet to be released for sale in India. Airtel Xstream AirFiber More details 1. Airtel notes the exponential growth of home Wi-Fi usage in recent years, […]
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