Telecom Services

Let telecom firms deploy their network, DoT tells Navi Mumbai airport

DoT has classified Navi Mumbai International Airport as a public entity under the Telecommunications Act and directed it to provide telcos fair, transparent Right of Way access for network rollout

Supreme Court's spectrum ruling risks weakening insolvency framework

The insolvency estate encompasses enforceable rights and interests, no less than ownership of property

Anti spam regulation: 'Trai examining telco responses on penalties'

Regulator reviewing show-cause replies on anti-spam violations; timeline for Digital Consent Acquisition platform to be finalised within a month

Telecom firms can't use IBC moratorium to defer spectrum dues, says SC

The Supreme Court ruled that telecom companies cannot use insolvency law to delay or restructure licence and spectrum dues, saying spectrum is a public resource, not a company asset

Sterlite Technologies zooms 66% in 10 days, stock hits 18-month high

STL is at the intersection of 3 powerful multiyear investment cycles, FTTx, data centers and 5G, creating a strong structural tailwind of optical infrastructure.

Vodafone Idea shares rise 4% as KM Birla buys shares, Emkay doubles target

Kumar Mangalam Birla bought a total of 40.9 million shares, representing 0.04 per cent stake in Vi, between January 30 and February 1, 2026

Airtel seeks reassessment and recalculation, not deferment on AGR dues

It may invest $6 bn into data centres to scale up capacity to 1 Gw by 2030

Bharti Airtel Q3FY26 results: Net profit falls 55% to ₹6,630 crore

Net profit declined year-on-year due to last year's exceptional gain, even as revenues, ARPU and EBITDA margins continued to improve

DoT sets up 2-member committee to reassess Vodafone Idea's AGR dues

AGR reassessment comes as part of DoT's January relief package, with dues frozen at ₹87,695 crore and payments deferred till FY36

India's telecom exports to gain competitive advantage from US trade deal

Reciprocal tariffs cut to 18% under the India-US trade deal are expected to improve margins and competitiveness for Indian telecom equipment and optic fibre makers

Airtel Africa profit rises 24% in Q3 FY26, up 136% in nine months

Forex gains from currency appreciation and higher data revenues boost earnings, while subscriber base and smartphone penetration continue to rise across markets

Vodafone Idea surges 13% on heavy volumes; what's driving telecom stock?

Vi's management, during its analyst meet, unveiled a capex plan for the next 3 years, aimed at sustained subscriber additions, double-digit revenue growth and tripling of cash EBITDA by FY29.

Voda Idea charts turnaround with ₹45,000 crore push as 'AGR fog' lifts

KM Birla says AGR overhang resolution a turning point for telco's revival

India-EU FTA: India's Bharat 6G Alliance push gets clearer signal

India's Bharat 6G Alliance is set to gain from closer collaboration with Europe's 6G industry body under the India-EU free trade agreement, boosting joint research, standards alignment

Airtel, Tata group firms likely to jointly seek AGR relief similar to Vi

TTSL and TTML together owe about ₹19,259 crore in AGR dues, while Bharti Airtel has dues of around ₹48,103 crore

Telcos seek pricing cap on in-building network infra at public places

COAI has asked the regulator to examine NMIAL's conduct on RoW denial and seek a cost-based pricing framework, including ceilings, for in-building telecom infrastructure at airports and similar public

AGR case: Vodafone Idea may consider raising debt to accelerate growth

While Vodafone Idea has shifted focus toward other options including raising debt, a potential equity investment may still take place, the people said

Trai empanels RANext as digital connectivity rating agency for buildings

Telecom regulator TRAI has empanelled RANext Technologies as a Digital Connectivity Rating Agency (DCRA), to evaluate the digital connectivity infrastructure of properties, a release said on Wednesday. The ratings will be conducted from a user-centric, real-world perspective, covering key assessment areas including fibre infrastructure standards, in-building connectivity, broadband and Wi-Fi performance within premises and preparedness for future smart technologies. "...RANext Technologies has been empanelled by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) as a Digital Connectivity Rating Agency (DCRA), reinforcing its role in shaping digitally ready real estate across the country," the release said. As a TRAI-authorised rating agency, RANext Technologies will evaluate the digital infrastructure of properties to ensure seamless connectivity and readiness for current and emerging smart technologies. The release noted that India's rapid transition into a digital-first economy has

Vodafone Idea gains 10%, Indus Towers hits 52-week high; here's why

The Union Cabinet has, reportedly, approved freezing Vi's AGR dues at ₹87,695 crore. Deferred repayment will likely begin from FY32 over the next 10 years thereafter

DoT seeks approval to add 23,000 BSNL base stations next financial year

Total BTS number may rise to 123,000, approval sought from govt