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DoT to serve show-cause notice on Vodafone Idea over licence fee delay

Telco claims dues paid for first quarter

Vodafone Idea Q1 net loss narrows to Rs 7,319 cr; revenue declines 14%

On a sequential basis, however, it was a weak showing and the loss widened from Rs 7,022 crore due to lower revenue

Voda Idea CEO writes to users, says committed to offering superior services

Vodafone Idea CEO Ravinder Takkar has reached out to consumers reaffirming the telcos' commitment to continue providing "superior services and best-in-class propositions"

COAI warns mobile users against fraud messages, calls relating to KYC

COAI cautioned that mischievous elements are sending fake messages and calling people, threatening to block SIM cards.

Bharti Airtel tariffs hiked, family postpaid plan spiked for new customers

Postpaid business contributes 25 per cent to the company's overall business, of which a lion's share comes from corporate plans.

Telecom firms staring at possibility of excess backhaul spectrum fee

Currently, DoT allocates airwaves by administered price mechanism

Debt-laden Vodafone Idea breaches the loan covenants with lenders

Lenders want telco to put more skin in the game

Airtel announces partnership with Tata group for 5G network solutions

Based on open radio access network (ORAN) technology, the plan is to roll out the solution initially for India and subsequently for exports

5G, made in India: What key domestic telecom equipment makers are doing

A clutch of domestic companies is developing equipment and software solutions for this upcoming next-gen telecom technology

Best of BS Opinion: The bull ride, catch up on 5G mindset, and more

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Thursday

Catch up on 5G mindset

Permit cost-less changes that build network systems and service delivery

Bharti Airtel, Jio call on the digital game, but it's a long haul yet

The big two telecom players have reorganised their digital businesses in readiness to monetise them.

Cyclone Yaas impact on telecom infrastructure minimal, says DoT

Voice messages extensively used to alert people in local languages to reduce damages

Voda Idea offers one-time Rs 49 plan for free to 6 cr low-income customers

Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Tuesday announced that it will provide a one-time Rs 49 plan for free to its around 6 crore low-income customers to help them stay connected during this pandemic time. Additionally, Vodafone Idea customers in the target group will get almost double benefit on recharging their mobile service account with plan value of Rs 79, the company said in a statement. The scheme, covering 6 crore customers with Rs 49 recharge plan, is worth Rs 294 crore. "Vi will provide Rs 49 pack free to over 60 million low income customers due to the current situation. The pack offers talktime of Rs 38 and 100 MB data with a validity of 28 days. With this Vi is hopeful of enabling its customers to stay connected safely," the company said in a statement. Jio and Airtel have already announced relief plans for customers in select segments.

India's move to allow 5G trials without Chinese firms a sovereign one: US

India's recent decision authorising 5G trials without Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE is a sovereign one, a top State Department official has said

Telecom firms see red as protests against 5G spectrum trials mount

Posts claiming the upcoming 5G trials will spread the virus have been doing the rounds

China expresses 'concern, regret' as India bans its firms from 5G trials

Beijing has expressed deep concerns saying the move is not conducive to the innovation and development of related Indian industries

Weak signals from Indus Towers on renewal, tenancy ratio concerns

Need for additional towers in question as operators recently added spectrum

5G's bouquet of promises: A technology that can change our lives forever

With the myriad possibilities that super high speeds and ultra-low latency could bring, telcos in India are looking at killer applications to attract consumers initially

Vi appoints senior executives in marketing, technology security roles

Vivek Jain returns to Vi as EVP of marketing. He worked as head of Maharashtra circle in his previous stint till October 2019