Telecom Services

The spectrum band promised a lot - high speeds in 5G-enabled cellphone handsets, and enough bandwidth to work in crowded areas like stadiums, airports and ports

Telecom subscriber base grew to 134.3 crore in May, driven by net additions on the Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio networks, according to Trai data released on Thursday. Airtel led the growth in subscriber base with net addition of 29.8 lakh subscribers over the month of April, comprising 29.26 lakh in the mobile segment and 53,809 in fixed line connection segment. It was followed by Reliance Jio, which reported a net addition of 22.55 lakh subscribers, comprising 21.54 lakh in the mobile segment and 1.01 lakh in thefixed line segment. Both private telecom operators jointly contributed 52.36 lakh new subscribers, or about 94 per cent, in the total net addition of 55.6 lakh subscribers in May. "The number of total telephone subscribers in India increased from 1,337.54 million at the end of April 2026 to 1,343.10 million at the end of May 2026, thereby showing a monthly growth rate of 0.42 per cent," Trai's monthly data subscriber report for May 2026 said. The total number of wireles

With tele-density nearing saturation levels, telecom operators may have to rely less on adding users and more on monetising data, broadband and digital services

After taking the lead in the telecom services segment on the ground, IPO-bound Jio is now looking to step up its game in connectivity from the skies with indigenous communications satellites, Jio Platforms managing director Akash Ambani said on Friday. At present, the satellite communications segment is dominated by foreign companies like Elon Musk-led Starlink and French service provider Eutelsat. "Jio connected India on the ground. Now, we must connect India from the skies. There are still remotest villages, island communities, and border outposts where the Jio network cannot reach. For them, satellite connectivity will be the bridge to the rest of India. Jio is evaluating the development of a sovereign Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation for India," Ambani said. While speaking at the 49th Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries Limited, he said Jio is also partnering with a global constellation for leasing satellite capacity. "We are also partnering with the leading ..

Voda Idea stock counter saw huge trading volumes, with a combined 726.89 million equity shares changing hands on the NSE and BSE till 02:21 PM on Friday.

India's telecom sector is in a multi-year recovery, driven by ARPU improvement, structural data demand, and lower incremental capex, analysts at Elara Capital believe.

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In the past month, Vodafone Idea's stock price has outperformed the market by soaring 41 per cent, compared to a 3.2 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

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The capex execution, along with an expected industry tariff rationalisation over the next 12-24 months and improving network quality, are expected to support ARPU improvement and growth, believes ICRA

Trai is inclined to view Airtel's 5G priority postpaid plans as compliant with net-neutrality norms, while continuing to monitor their impact on users

India's plans for satellite-to-smartphone connectivity face a reality check, with Apple and Google reportedly flagging hardware constraints, spectrum policy challenges, and the need for globally align

Vodafone Idea board is scheduled to meet on Saturday, May 16, 2026 to consider and evaluate proposal for raising of funds by way of issuance of equity shares and/or warrants on preferential basis.

Voda Idea stock quoted at its highest level since February 11, 2026, and has appreciated by 38 per cent since April 30, 2026.

Omax Autos was locked at the 20% upper circuit at ₹186.90 backed by heavy volumes, and the stock has zoomed per cent in the past two trading days.

Analysts at Citi Research has set a target price of ₹14 for Voda Idea stock, but flag limited AGR relief and intensified competition as key risks.

Despite PM-WANI's push, India's public WiFi expansion faces weak business models and poor infrastructure, raising questions over its long-term digital relevance

State-run BSNL used stand-up comic Samay Raina's popularity in a social media post to promote its services as it expands 4G rollout and looks to grow its customer base

Regulator seeks stakeholder inputs on spectrum assignment, charges and D2D services under satellite network-as-a-service model

Bharti Airtel may see upside from tariff hikes, data monetisation and Nxtra expansion, with lower capex aiding deleveraging despite recent stock correction