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DoT Anticipates Limited Revenue during Spectrum Auctions 2024
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has revised its anticipated revenue from the forthcoming spectrum auctions, signaling a significant reduction in expected earnings. Initially, the government aimed to generate Rs 5,000 crores from the spectrum auctions scheduled for the last quarter of FY24. However, a report that DoT has slashed the revenue target to Rs 500 […]
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Prospects Dim for Telecom Spectrum Auction amid Likely License Renewals
The upcoming telecom spectrum auction is anticipated to be lackluster, with telecom service providers (TSPs) largely focused on renewing existing licenses rather than making significant new investments. In the previous auction held in 2022, the government garnered ₹1,50,173 crore, with Reliance Jio emerging as the highest bidder, acquiring radio waves worth €88,078 crore. However, industry […]
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Airtel and Reliance Jio May Introduce Charges for 5G, Ending Unlimited 5G Data Offers
5G services were introduced in India in October 2022, with Reliance Jio and Airtel leading the way. These telecom giants have garnered over 125 million 5G subscribers, providing 5G connectivity at the existing 4G rates and featuring unlimited 5G data in select plans. However, industry experts now anticipate a shift in strategy as both companies […]
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DoT Excludes 600 MHz Band from Upcoming Spectrum Auction
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has decided not to include the 600 MHz spectrum in the upcoming auction, citing the need for further studies to ensure it doesn’t interfere with satellite operations. This spectrum band was previously offered in the August 2022 auction but saw no takers. Priced at Rs 3,927 crore per unit, it […]
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Airtel, Jio, and Starlink by Elon Musk Enter the Satellite Broadband Race in India
In the burgeoning satellite broadband segment of India, telecom rivals Airtel and Jio, alongside entrepreneur Elon Musk, are gearing up for commercial launches. This follows the government’s decision to administratively allocate spectrum and incorporate it into the new telecom bill. Key players in this space include Bharti Group-backed OneWeb, Reliance’s Jio Satellite Communications, and Elon […]
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Airtel 5G Plus My-wifi Portable Router Now Available for Purchase
Airtel has quietly introduced the Airtel 5G Plus My-wifi portable router on Flipkart, appearing on the platform a few days ago following its listing a month earlier. The device resembles the Airtel 4G Hotspot but is equipped with a small screen displaying 5G signal strength, date and time, battery status, the number of connected devices, […]
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Airtel’s Evaluation Raises Questions on Taara Technology for Backhaul Deployment
Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, is reconsidering Taara as its primary choice for wireless backhaul technology. Taara, developed by Alphabet, Google’s parent company, was initially intended to be the backhaul for Airtel’s 4G/5G services. However, field trials revealed limitations, particularly in terms of efficiency during adverse weather conditions. Airtel found that Taara’s performance declines […]
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Despite Reduction in 5G Capital Expenditure, Jio and Airtel’s Free Cash Flow Generation Expected to Remain Limited in 2024, Says Fitch Ratings
The capital expenditure on 5G by Indian telecom giants Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel is expected to decrease from 37% of revenue in the previous fiscal year to 35% in the current fiscal year, according to a research report by Fitch Ratings on December 2. While this reduction is noted, Fitch points out that it […]
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Bharti Telecom Boosts Ownership Stake in Bharti Airtel
Bharti Telecom Limited (BTL), a major stakeholder in Bharti Airtel, has augmented its ownership in the telecom giant through a block deal on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), involving an aggregate sum of Rs 8,301.73 crore. The transaction saw BTL acquiring an additional 1.35% stake in the telecom operator from Indian Continent Investment Limited (ICIL). […]
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Airtel’s Strategic Embrace of Industrial G for Post-5G Growth
After the successful rollout of 5G services for mobile users, Airtel is strategically shifting its focus to industrial G for future growth. Recognizing that innovations in the mobile space have reached a plateau, the telecom operator sees the potential for significant advancements in industrial applications, particularly in the Internet of Things (IoT) arena. A top […]
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