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T-Mobile, Jio launch world's first 5G Standalone roaming connection

Jio customers can roam on T-Mobile's 5G SA network in the US, while T-Mobile customers can access Jio's 5G SA network while travelling in India

Vodafone Idea soars 4% on heavy volumes in weak market; hits 25 month high

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.

4G phones are back in India as memory costs make 5G more expensive

As memory prices nearly quadruple, India's budget smartphone market is shrinking and 4G phones are gaining ground as a cheaper option. Is this the start of a new trend?

Sterlite Technologies zooms 721% in 7 months; what's behind massive rally?

Sterlite Technologies (STL) share price was locked at the 5% upper circuit at ₹695.20 on the BSE in Thursday's intra-day deals in an otherwise weak market.

Vodafone Idea surges 5% in weak market on huge volume; here's why

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.

Increasing telecom tariffs

Operators must not leave those looking for basic services

India's 5G subscriptions to reach 1.1 billion by 2031: Ericsson report

India's 5G subscriptions are projected to cross 1.1 billion by the end of 2031, accounting for 81 per cent subscription penetration, according to a report by Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson. At the end of 2025, 5G subscriptions reached 430 million and accounted for 35 per cent of total mobile subscriptions, the Ericsson Mobility report said. India also continues to lead globally in mobile data consumption per smartphone -- the average monthly usage already at 37 GB is expected to nearly double to 70 GB by 2031. The country is witnessing rapid 5G adoption, driven by affordable 5G devices, extensive network coverage, and growing uptake of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services. Uplink traffic is growing faster than downlink for many service providers -- in some instances, "significantly faster". It noted that 5G adoption in India continues its growth momentum, driven by the availability of affordable 5G-enabled smartphones and devices, expanded network coverage across almost all .

Vodafone Idea stock soars 6%, nears 52-week high; here's why

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.

Voda Idea may soon enter top-50 most valued club; stock up 87% from Apr low

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.

Vodafone Idea pitches for 'equitable, inclusive access' to all customers

No 3 carrier wades into net-neutrality debate triggered by Airtel's priority postpaid plans

Nokia, Ericsson back Airtel's 5G slicing offer for postpaid users

Airtel's new Priority Postpaid plans powered by 5G slicing have received backing from Nokia and Ericsson amid debate over differentiated network services

Bharti Airtel pips HDFC Bank in market-cap intraday; stock up 11% in 4 days

From a long-term perspective, analysts at Axis Securities believe Bharti Airtel is well-positioned to continue gaining market share, backed by the highest penetration and minimal Capex requirements

Telecom equipment stock surges 111% in 5 weeks; zooms 511% in 1 year

Sterlite Technologies share price was locked in the 5-per cent upper circuit for a fourth straight trading day

iPhone users alert! Apple declares iPhone 5 & 8GB iPhone 4 ‘obsolete’: What it means

Apple has added the iPhone 5 and 8GB iPhone 4 to its obsolete category. These devices will no longer get hardware repairs or replacement parts from Apple.

Sterlite Technologies hits over 2-year high; stock price doubles in 5 weeks

Sterlite Technologies rallied 9% to ₹172.65 on the BSE in Monday's intra-day trade in an otherwise weak market, and quoted at its highest level since September 2023.

This Tata Group telecom stock zooms 35% in 2 days on huge volumes

Till 11:30 AM, a combined 73.18 million shares representing 41 per cent of total equity of Tejas Networks changed hands on the NSE (65.96 million) and BSE (7.22 million).

BSNL eyeing soft launch of 5G in six months, says CMD Robert Ravi

BSNL targets 5G soft launch in Delhi within six months, expands AI-led network optimisation and rural edge infrastructure as 4G rollout nears completion

Sterlite Technologies zooms 66% in 10 days, stock hits 18-month high

STL is at the intersection of 3 powerful multiyear investment cycles, FTTx, data centers and 5G, creating a strong structural tailwind of optical infrastructure.

Vivo may launch V70 5G with Zeiss-tuned cameras soon: What to expect

Vivo V70 is expected to launch in India in early 2026 with an AMOLED display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and Zeiss-tuned cameras

Bharti Airtel gains 2% in weak market; stock rallies 33% thus far in CY2025

Bharti Airtel stock outlook: Given the low inflation and no major upcoming elections, analysts at Motilal Oswal believe that the time is ripe for telcos to undertake the next tariff hike.