Telecom Industry

Vi, AST SpaceMobile tie-up to offer direct-to-device satellite connectivity

US-based AST SpaceMobile develops satellites that deliver 4G and 5G connectivity directly to standard smartphones without the need for any other equipment

SpaceX President Shotwell meets Scindia after Starlink's licence nod

President and COO of Elon Musk's SpaceX, Gwynne Shotwell, on Tuesday called on Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, a meeting that comes just days after Starlink secured licence from the Telecom Department. Scindia said discussions centred around various opportunities for collaboration in satellite communications to power Digital India. "Had a productive meeting with Ms. @Gwynne_Shotwell, President & COO of @SpaceX, on India's next frontier in connectivity. We delved into opportunities for collaboration in satellite communications to power Digital India's soaring ambitions and empower every citizen across the country," Scindia wrote. Satellite technologies are not just relevant, they're transformative, the minister noted. "Ms. Shotwell appreciated the license granted to @Starlink, calling it a great start to the journey," Scindia said. Earlier this month, Elon Musk's Starlink received a licence from the telecom department for providing satellite internet services in ...

Trai caps Wi-Fi tariffs to boost PM-WANI and align with FTTH rates

Says high tariffs charged by telcos and ISPs have hindered the spread of the PM-WANI scheme; new rules cap prices for public Wi-Fi providers to enable affordability

Starlink to launch in India with ₹3,000 monthly plans, ₹33,000 setup cost

Starlink has received a key licence from the Ministry of Telecommunications, clearing the way for its entry into India's satellite broadband market, expected to launch in the next 12 months

Airtel urges RBI, NPCI and banks to collaborate on digital fraud fight

Bharti Airtel seeks a joint database of fraudulent financial domains and proposes awareness campaigns to strengthen India's fight against digital scams and fraudsters

Starlink gets govt licence, to join Jio & OneWeb in India's satcom race

The go-ahead is expected to make Starlink a major player in India's telecom industry providing satellite communication services

Chhattisgarh biggest laggard in mobile ownership by women: NSO data

NSO data shows 92% women in Goa, Ladakh owned a phone, followed by Mizoram, Kerala

Telcos slam Trai satellite spectrum charges as 'unjustifiably low'

Says proposals will create non-level playing field, impact sustainability of terrestrial services

Finance Ministry cold to Bharti Airtel plea on dues-to-equity switch

If Airtel's request is accepted, the government would have 2 to 4 per cent equity in the telco

BSNL posts first consecutive quarterly profit at ₹280 crore in Q4FY25

Highest-ever capex, improved 4G revenue and cost control help BSNL post Q4 profit of ₹280 crore and slash FY25 losses by 58% as turnaround gains momentum

TCS secures ₹2,903 crore advance purchase order from BSNL for 4G expansion

BSNL is targeting the deployment of 100,000 4G towers nationwide by June this year

Fixed wireless access gets strong signal in India's rural heartland

Jio had about 44% of its subscriber base in rural parts by March

Supreme Court dismisses telcos' plea for AGR waiver, says govt can help

Calls petitions by Vi, Airtel, Tata Tele 'misconceived'

Vodafone Idea seeks Supreme Court help after govt rejects request on dues

The government on April 29 rejected the request by Vodafone Idea CEO Akshaya Moondra for a waiver on interest and penalties it owes on $9.76 billion in dues

Airtel board to decide on converting pending spectrum dues: Gopal Vittal

Airtel has asked the DoT for clarity on converting spectrum dues into equity under the 2021 reforms, but will wait for its board to decide on exercising the option

Tikona Infinet resolves dispute regarding debt payments with L&T Finance

Internet service provider Tikona Infinet on Monday announced that they have entered into a definitive settlement agreement with L&T Finance Limited to resolve the dispute on debt bonds. The announcement came after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench, earlier admitted an application filed by L&T Finance against Tikona Infinet, citing default on coupon payments for CCDs. Tikona Infinet said the pact was signed on May 10, bringing closure to a previously reported shareholder matter related to Series 'E' Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs), following which L&T Finance has started the process to withdraw its application. "It was a dispute amongst the shareholders about Coupon Rights. I am glad to inform you that a settlement agreement has already been executed, which will settle all disputes amicably between LTF Limited and the other majority shareholders. A withdrawal application to the NCLT is under process," Tikona Infinet founder and CEO Prakash ...

4% of AGR as spectrum charge: Trai paves way for satellite internet

TRAI recommends 4 per cent AGR-based SUC for satcom, Rs 3,500 per MHz fee, no auctions, and exemptions for rural users to promote affordability and competition

Starlink requires IN-SPACe nod to launch satellite communication services

Firm needs all approvals before Trai brings guidelines

Global orders may be hit if trade war volatility stays: Tata Comm CFO

Highest ever order book in first half of FY25 has translated to revenue in Q4

Airtel follows Vi, dials DoT for conversion of pending spectrum dues

If firm's plea is accepted, govt will hold a stake in 4 telcos