Page 29 - Telecom Sector
Looking forward to work with new TRAI chief for telecom growth: COAI
Industry body COAI on Monday said it looks forward to working with new TRAI chairman P D Vaghela, as it sought continued support of the telecom regulator
Telcos ask govt to auction E&V spectrum bands instead of de-licensing them
Spectrum in E&V bands can be utilised for both high-capacity access spectrum for voice and data services as well as backhaul link spectrum.
 "Telcos ask govt to auction E&V spectrum bands instead of de-licensing them")
Not possible to please everyone, not in a popularity contest: Trai's Sharma
Like every other industry, telecom also has demand and supply side aspects to be taken into consideration, said Sharma
 "Not possible to please everyone, not in a popularity contest: Trai's Sharma")
Senior bureaucrat P D Vaghela appointed TRAI chairman, says DoPT
Vaghela, a 1986-batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre, is currently Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals
 "Senior bureaucrat P D Vaghela appointed TRAI chairman, says DoPT")
Voda-Idea shares jump 14% after arbitration case win; m-cap at Rs 29,769 cr
The stock jumped 13.60 per cent to close at Rs 10.36 on the BSE. During the day, it zoomed 14.91 per cent to Rs 10.48.
 "Voda-Idea shares jump 14% after arbitration case win; m-cap at Rs 29,769 cr")
No need for 5G trials in India to test the technology, says Nokia
Nokia's stance is markedly different from the leading telecom company, Reliance Jio.
 "No need for 5G trials in India to test the technology, says Nokia")
Top headlines: Harley-Davidson exits India, S&P on Indian banking system
From BSE 500 index underperforming since March, GAIL cutting supplies after fire at ONGC plant to S&P on banking system recovery, Business Standard brings you top news of the evening
 "Top headlines: Harley-Davidson exits India, S&P on Indian banking system")
Delhi HC asks TRAI to take action against those not complying with norms
The court noted that TRAI's counsel has shown some definitions of provisions but said they are of no use if no action is to be taken by the telecom regulator after issuance of show cause notices.
BSNL raises over Rs 8,500 crore through sovereign guarantee bonds
BSNL received a total of 229 bids valued at Rs 17,183 crore
 "BSNL raises over Rs 8,500 crore through sovereign guarantee bonds")
France's Iliad makes $4.2 billion bid for Polish telecom firm Play
Iliad, which has already agreed to buy 40% of Play from two shareholders, said it had now bid for all of the operator at 39 zlotys per share, a 38.8% premium to Play's Friday close
 "France's Iliad makes $4.2 billion bid for Polish telecom firm Play")
TRAI issues rules for clear communication of tariff plans, terms by telcos
TRAI issued a fresh set of rules for publication and advertisement of tariff plans by telcos, in a bid to boost transparency in mobile offers and to help subscribers make informed decisions
 "TRAI issues rules for clear communication of tariff plans, terms by telcos")
Trai decision on OTT services a forward-looking approach: Broadband group
TRAI's decision to not regulate OTT services is a forward-looking approach in interest of the consumers and will aid the progress of the sector, BIF said
 "Trai decision on OTT services a forward-looking approach: Broadband group")
Raising broadband quality, speed requires holistic approach: Trai official
Raising quality and speed of broadband for better experience involves a multi-pronged approach, and Trai has made suggestions including strengthening of infrastructure, proliferation of WiFi hotspots
Data consumption, gentle price hikes to drive telecom sector growth: Report
Rising data consumption and "gentle" price hikes are expected to drive ARPU recovery, while access to high-speed internet will be industry growth catalysts, according to a report
 "Data consumption, gentle price hikes to drive telecom sector growth: Report")
Vodafone Idea's new brand identity "Vi"; Tariff hike on cards
The telco has till now been advertising the two brands separately
 "Vodafone Idea's new brand identity \"Vi\"; Tariff hike on cards")
Vi is We: Two yrs after merger Voda Idea integrates to create new identity
The relaunch, coming two years after the August 2018 merger of Vodafone and Idea Cellular, is to have a combined brand identity and advertising around it
 "Vi is We: Two yrs after merger Voda Idea integrates to create new identity")
Vodafone Idea to make major strategic announcement today, rebranding likely
Vodafone Idea is owned by Vodafone plc and the Aditya Birla group (ABG)
 "Vodafone Idea to make major strategic announcement today, rebranding likely")
Vodafone decides to stick with no-equity plan after decade of washout
UK telecom giant has invested over $16.4 billion in the country, but hardly made any returns for its UK shareholders
 "Vodafone decides to stick with no-equity plan after decade of washout")
Vodafone Idea board to meet on Sept 4 to consider fund-raising for AGR dues
The company plans to raise capital in one or more tranches by way of a public issue, preferential allotment, private placement, including a qualified institutions placement, it said in a statement
AGR case: Professional managers face bigger risk if telcos default
The Bench led by Justice Arun Misra observed that should telcos fail to pay up, it would lead to penalty, interest, and contempt of court
 "AGR case: Professional managers face bigger risk if telcos default")
