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Telecom Industry

Spectrum Auction 2024 News: Reliance Jio Acquired 1800 MHz Spectrum

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, emerged as the least spender in the 2024 spectrum auction. The company acquired spectrum in the 1800 MHz band in two circles: Bihar and West Bengal, a band primarily used by the telco for 4G services. Following this acquisition, Jio’s total spectrum footprint has expanded to 26,801 MHz (uplink […]

Telecom Industry

Spectrum Auction 2024 Worth Rs 96k Crores to be Held Tomorrow

The telecom spectrum auction for eight bands is scheduled for June 25. According to Antique Stock Broking, the bidding is unlikely to be vigorous. The brokerage predicts that Bharti Airtel may bid for some of its expiring spectrum valued at Rs 3,820 crore, while Jio will be selective, basing its bids on data traffic flow […]

Telecom Industry

Jio Surpasses Airtel in 4G/5G User Additions for April | Telecom Subscription Data as on 30 Apr 2024

Reliance Jio continued to outpace rivals Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea in active wireless subscribers and high-paying 4G/5G users, according to telecom regulator data for April. Reliance Jio added 3.06 million active subscribers, while Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea lost 2.09 million and 0.63 million active subscribers, respectively, as per the data released by the […]

Broadband

T20 Cricket World Cup: Reliance Jio Plans are Here

Reliance Jio, a leading Indian telecom operator, offers Disney+ Hotstar subscriptions bundled with various postpaid, prepaid, and broadband plans. These plans provide access to Disney+ Hotstar, enabling you to watch the T20 Cricket World Cup in high resolution at no extra cost. Here’s a breakdown of the plans that include Disney+ Hotstar: Reliance Jio Prepaid […]

Tariff Plans

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 […]

Broadband

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 […]

Telecom Infrastructure

India is Exporting Telecom Equipment to 70 Countries, Says Report

India is exporting domestically developed and manufactured telecom gear to over 70 countries worldwide. Companies such as Tejas Networks, HFCL, C-DoT, and Reliance Jio are leading this initiative by producing telecom equipment locally, including a portfolio of RAN and core equipment for 5G and 4G developed by Jio. Madhu Arora, an official from the Department […]

Telecom Industry

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 […]

Telecom Infrastructure

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 […]