Telecom Industry

Telcos seek hike in international call termination charges to ₹5 per minute

Carriers, through industry body COAI, have argued that the rupee's depreciation over the past year has eroded their realisations, as ITC is settled in US dollars with global operators

Centre notifies new telecom sandbox rules for testing emerging technologies

The rules outline eligibility, testing timelines, reporting requirements and user safeguards, while allowing regulatory exemptions and government oversight of tested innovations

Signaltron, Signalchip join Indonesia's BRIN to develop telecom solutions

Domestic telecom gear maker Signaltron and fabless semiconductor firm Signalchip have signed a pact with Indonesia's sovereign research body PRT BRIN to develop advanced telecom technologies, including pilot deployment of 4G, 5G and 6G in the future to suit the requirements of the archipelagic nation. Bengaluru-based Signaltron has developed advanced communication technologies ranging from small cells for local area deployment to micro- and macro-level base stations like 4G and 5G using chips developed by domestic firm Signalchip. "Research Centre for Telecommunication, BRIN, Indonesia, Signaltron Systems Private Limited (India) and Signalchip Innovations Private Limited (India) have signed a Letter of Intent for Collaboration and Co-development in the field of Electronics, Telecommunications, Networking and Drone Technologies," Signaltron Founder Himanshu Khasnis told PTI. Research Centre for Telecommunication (PRT) under Research Organization of Electronics and Informatics, the ..

Govt mandates caller name display from Nov 1: Here's what the new rules say

The government has mandated caller name display from November 1, 2026. The service will show callers' names alongside their numbers, with specific rules for domestic, international and business calls

India to lead world in adopting agentic AI: Ericsson CTO Erik Ekudden

Erik Ekudden said that India will also lead the world in adopting Agentic AI and democratising it, but the challenge will lie in building the supply chain ecosystem

AI is powering telecom, not just satellites

While satellite connectivity makes headlines, agentic AI is quietly transforming telecom into intelligent, self-healing networks

The telecom push: Scaling beyond assembly to advanced deep technology

The report highlights how artificial intelligence and telecom infrastructure are converging into a single ecosystem

Nokia pivots to Nvidia-backed AI radio access networks for India

Nokia plans to bring Nvidia-backed AI-RAN technology to India, with commercial deployments potentially beginning by 2028 as 5G data use and hyperscaler demand rise.

6G, AI-native networks take centre stage at India Mobile Congress 2026

Telecom operators and network makers showcase AI-led automation, intelligent RAN and 6G technologies as India seeks a larger role in next-generation mobile standards

Uniform standards, regulatory support key to zero-touch telecom networks

Industry leaders at India Mobile Congress say autonomous networks can improve efficiency, but need common standards, regulatory support, safeguards and human oversight

Cygni Energy signs MoU with Indus Towers to develop telecom BESS solutions

Under the MoU, the two companies will collaborate to establish Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing capacity of up to 1.5 GWh

Replus Engitech, Indus Towers sign MoU to develop telecom energy storage

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

Trai mandates more voice and SMS only recharge options for consumers: What changes for mobile users

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has introduced new rules requiring operators to offer more voice-and-SMS-only recharge options,

Trai tightens spam curbs, brings A2P calls under regulatory framework

Telecom service providers can levy a termination charge of up to 5 paise on carriers originating undeclared A2P calls, including robocalls and AI-based calls

India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?

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?

DoT clears the decks for satellite broadband services in India

Cabinet approval, security clearance needed for cos to launch commercial services

Indian telcos bet on AI networks to drive revenue growth, infras upgrades

The study found that 67 per cent of Indian respondents "strongly agree" that AI-driven network services will be the primary driver of revenue growth over the next three to five years

Vodafone Idea's customer tide turns after long slump: Trai data

The six months from February through July mark a sharp reversal for Vi. During the preceding six months, the carrier lost more than 3.6 million customers

Airtel adds 2.68 mn mobile users in July, Jio sees 2.44 mn net additions

Bharti Airtel led the industry's July mobile subscriber growth with 26.8 lakh net additions, while India's largest telecom operator Reliance Jio, gained 24.4 lakh new users, sector regulator TRAI's monthly subscription data showed on Friday. Vodafone Idea, too, added mobile users -- its net adds stood at 2.4 lakh for July. State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) posted an increase of 1.68 lakh wireless subscribers during the month. During July 2026, the Indian wireless market expanded by 55.38 lakh mobile subscribers -- its base surged to 128.79 crore by the end of July, up from 128.23 crore from the previous month. "As per the information received from 1,562 operators for the month of July 2026, the total number of broadband subscribers increased from 1087.50 million (108.75 crore) at the end of June 2026 to 1094.48 million (109.44 crore) at the end of July 2026 with a monthly growth rate of 0.64 per cent," the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India said in its latest report on

SC dismisses Centre's review plea in GST ITC case vs Airtel, Indus

Court finds no error in its August 2025 ruling allowing ITC on telecom tower infrastructure