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50% eligible cos got telecom manufacturing PLI incentives till March 31

Under the telecom production-linked incentive scheme, only 21 out of the 42 eligible manufacturers have been able to get incentives till March 31, 2025, as per data shared by the Department of Telecom. The Department of Telecom has disbursed Rs 1,162 crore for the telecom product-linked incentive scheme till March 31, this year. The telecom product-linked incentive scheme came into effect from April 1, 2021 and is scheduled to end this fiscal year. "Total incentive disbursed under the Scheme till March 31, 2025 is Rs 1,162.03 crore," DoT said in response to information sought under Right to Information. Only 21 out of the 42 shortlisted companies have received the incentive, while two companies were rejected for failing to achieve the target as per the scheme guidelines. The claim applications of two beneficiaries -- Coral Telecom Ltd for FY 2021-22 and -- Alphion India Pvt Ltd for FY 2022-23 have been rejected due to non-achievement of eligibility threshold criteria," the DoT ...

Airtel lags Jio in May net additions even as overall subscriber base rises

Jio added 2.7 million mobile and FWA users in May to reach 472.4 million, while Airtel gained just 275,000 subscribers, Trai data show

Starlink set to receive final regulatory approval for India market launch

Starlink awaits final authorisation from space regulator IN-SPACe; ground infra and security clearance still pending for India launch

Cosmic connection: D2D technology may redefine telecom rules in India

Direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity would allow users to access satellite connectivity on existing 4G or 5G smartphones - no special satellite phone would be needed

Centre mulls relief for Vodafone Idea as threat of insolvency looms

The government is considering extending the repayment period for AGR dues from the current six years to 20 years, while also shifting from compound to simple interest on the outstanding amount

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