Telecom Services

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

Vodafone Idea zooms 99% from August low; here's why the stock is buzzing

Voda Idea stock outlook: According to a CLSA note, the Centre is likely to consider a partial waiver of interest, penalties and interest on penalties for Vi, that make up a bulk of the AGR dues.

Tejas Networks' D2M tech gaining ground, in talks with global players

Globally, we are in talks with a couple of operators, but those negotiations are at fairly initial stages of understanding the technology, said Arnab Roy

Bharti Airtel partly paid-up shares zoom 10%, trade at new high; here's why

Bharti Airtel board approves first and final call for partly paid-up equity shares; trading in latter to be suspended with effect from February 06, 2026.

Bharti Airtel to call for nearly ₹15,741 crore tranche of rights issue

Airtel CEO-designate Shashwat Sharma to take over as MD & CEO from Jan 1

Govt may consider partial waiver of Vi's non-principal AGR dues: CLSA

Brokerage says moratorium alone won't get No 3 telco out of the woods

Telecom exports up 72% since FY21, imports steady at ₹51,000 cr: Scindia

Scindia said telecom exports rose from Rs 10,000 crore in FY21 to Rs 18,406 crore in FY25 while imports stayed around Rs 51,000 crore, as satcom licensees complete compliance for security approvals

Vodafone Idea stock zooms 96% in 4 months, hits 15-month high; here's why

Vodafone Idea stock in focus: Reports suggest that the government is likely to offer an interest-free moratorium of 4 to 5 years to Vi on over ₹83,000-crore pending AGR dues.

Vodafone Idea stock rallies 5%; hits 52-week high on heavy volumes

The average trading volumes on the Vodafone Idea counter nearly doubled with as many as a combined 1,083 million equity shares changing hands on the NSE and BSE till 03:04 PM on Thursday.

Trai recommends backhaul spectrum charge at 0.1% of AGR; costs may halve

Trai has recommended a flat backhaul spectrum charge of 0.1 per cent of adjusted gross revenue, replacing the current weighted-average method that has pushed annual levies

How much will Starlink's monthly retail plans cost in India? Details here

Starlink plans to roll out satellite internet in India with retail plans targeting rural, maritime, aviation, and enterprise sectors after securing licences and regulatory approvals