Telecom Services

Improving subscriber trends and ARPU offer some comfort, but Vodafone Idea still needs substantial funding to finance its ₹45,000 crore capex plan and meet obligations

Under the MoU, Replus intends to make available dedicated BESS production capacity of 1.5 GWh over two years to support the evolving energy requirements of telecom infrastructure

The telecom operator said eligible customers can retain their Vi number while travelling abroad and access free roaming benefits through select plans and the Vi App

The 13th amendment to Trai's consumer protection rules requires telcos to offer more voice and SMS-only STVs across different validity periods, giving consumers more recharge choices

India's anti-spam framework has improved traceability, but consent remains flawed. Giving telecom operators a stronger role in real-time verification could restore trust

India has joined a US-led 6G initiative even as it pursues its own Bharat 6G Mission. What does the new framework cover, and how does it fit with India's existing 6G plans?

In the past four trading days, the stock price of Vi soared 11% after it unveiled a new dynamic identity signalling optimistic future and roping in Shah Rukh Khan to tease what's next for the brand.

According to reports, Vodafone Idea is in the final stages of closing debt funding from a State Bank of India (SBI)-led consortium of public sector banks.

Operators must not leave those looking for basic services

Pravesh Gour of Swastika Investmart believes the industry's growth model is shifting from cheap data and aggressive subscriber addition towards premiumisation, higher ARPU & better cash generation.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has announced a series of customer-centric initiatives and special offerings, including expansion of its indigenous 4G network and additional validity for prepaid subscribers, on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has ordered over 602 additional 4G Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, in addition to 2,247 sites already planned for deployment -- 1,843 in J&K and 404 in Ladakh. Addressing a press conference here, Chief General Manager Telecom, J&K Circle, Kush Kumar said, "BSNL remained committed to providing reliable, secure and affordable telecom services, particularly in geographically challenging areas, while advancing the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and digital India". "BSNL has ordered over 602 additional 4G Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, in addition to 2,247 sites planned earlier. Of these, 1,757 4G BTS in J&K and 343 in Ladakh have

In the past six trading days, Vodafone Idea's share price rallied 12 per cent after the telecom company reported June 2026 quarter (Q1FY27) earnings.

Airtel's withdrawal of select prepaid plans could lift its ARPU, but analysts say Vodafone Idea may gain more if it follows with a similar tariff rejig

The telecom operator has removed several 56- and 60-day prepaid plans as it seeks to move high-data users towards costlier packs and encourage migration to postpaid services

BSNL plans ₹77,000 crore of capex over five years to add 200,000 4G sites and expand 5G, targeting operational break-even by FY29

The 1601 series will be issued to utilities, courier and logistics providers for transactional and service calls, helping consumers identify legitimate callers

Draft norms mandate 21-day prior notice for new network slices, each with separate service quality standards

India signed an MoU with Madhya Pradesh to establish the country's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior with ₹493 crore central support

Centre and Madhya Pradesh to sign an MoU for the Phase-I project as India looks to strengthen telecom manufacturing and accelerate 6G ambitions

The telecom infrastructure company plans to enter Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia with Airtel Africa as its anchor customer, while funding the expansion largely through debt