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US rural telecom networks need $1.8 bn to remove Huawei, ZTE equipment: FCC
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. rural telecommunications networks, which have relied on inexpensive network equipment from China's Huawei Technologies Co [HWT.UL] and ZTE Corp <000063.SZ>, have told the government that it would cost $1.837 billion to replace those switches and routers, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Friday.
Vodafone's India unit plans $1.5 billion fundraising including share sales
The telecom operator is working to identify potential investors in the US, the people said
 "Vodafone's India unit plans $1.5 billion fundraising including share sales")
Bharti Infratel to go ahead with long delayed merger with Indus Towers
Infratel will be a majority shareholder in the merged entity with a likely stake of 68.6%, while London-listed Vodafone Group Plc (VOD.L) will hold 28.2%
 "Bharti Infratel to go ahead with long delayed merger with Indus Towers")
US tightens restrictions on Huawei, adds 30 affiliates to blacklist
Washington is pushing governments around to world to squeeze Huawei out, arguing it would hand over data to China.
 "US tightens restrictions on Huawei, adds 30 affiliates to blacklist")
It's a new tariff plan, not service: Voda Idea to Trai on priority offering
VIL has countered Trai's contention that the RedX plan, which commits higher speeds, should have been informed separately so different aspects could have been examined before such service was launched
 "It's a new tariff plan, not service: Voda Idea to Trai on priority offering")
AGR: SC asks govt to chalk up plan to recover dues from bankrupt telcos
Apex court observed that the government may be unable to recover dues from bankrupt firms; adjourns hearing to August 14
 "AGR: SC asks govt to chalk up plan to recover dues from bankrupt telcos")
Vodafone Idea may go for fund raising after AGR verdict, plans tariff hike
Discarding 2G is wrong, says CEO; company highlights five-point strategy to increase revenue and profit
 "Vodafone Idea may go for fund raising after AGR verdict, plans tariff hike")
Vodafone Idea Q1 losses rise to Rs 25,460 cr on provisioning for AGR dues
The company said it has recognised additional charge of Rs 19,440.5 crore in June quarter towards AGR liabilities
 "Vodafone Idea Q1 losses rise to Rs 25,460 cr on provisioning for AGR dues")
25 years of mobile telephony: PM Modi congratulates telecom industry
Telecom Secretary Anshu Prakash indicated how telecom services had kept it all going during the Covid-19 crisis
 "25 years of mobile telephony: PM Modi congratulates telecom industry")
Taxes, levies in telecom high, need to be reviewed thoroughly: Sunil Mittal
The government needs to ensure that the telecom industry, which has had its ups and downs, is given due attention in area of levies and taxes, Mittal said
 "Taxes, levies in telecom high, need to be reviewed thoroughly: Sunil Mittal")
Airtel: Cost reduction, higher digital recharges to help in coming quarters
This was led by a 1.9 per cent increase in average revenue per user or ARPU to Rs 157, a 13-quarter high
 "Airtel: Cost reduction, higher digital recharges to help in coming quarters")
Telcos lost 8.2 mn subscribers in April; Covid-19 pressure remains: Report
The biggest losers were Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, it said, adding sector leader Reliance Jio witnessed a growth in its base
 "Telcos lost 8.2 mn subscribers in April; Covid-19 pressure remains: Report")
Bharti Airtel, Verizon join hands to offer video conferencing solutions
As part of this partnership, Airtel will offer secure enterprise-grade video conferencing solutions under the brand name Airtel BlueJeans to enterprise customers in India
 "Bharti Airtel, Verizon join hands to offer video conferencing solutions")
No stay on TRAI's instructions to Vodafone Idea on priority plan: TDSAT
TRAI has been asked to file its reply by Wednesday
Telecom Italia excludes Huawei from 5G gear tender in Italy, Brazil: Report
The list of invited suppliers comprises Cisco , Ericsson , Nokia , Mavenir and Affirmed Networks, a company recently acquired by Microsoft
 "Telecom Italia excludes Huawei from 5G gear tender in Italy, Brazil: Report")
After 10 years at the helm, Rajan Mathews quits COAI; SP Kochar takes over
Mathews, who is a US citizen, will be heading to the US to join his family in New Jersey
 "After 10 years at the helm, Rajan Mathews quits COAI; SP Kochar takes over")
Despite a better Q4, higher debt, AGR case weigh on Vodafone Idea stock
Loss in subscriber count offsets gains on ARPU front in the March quarter
Digital sovereignty: Trai bats for local manufacturing of telecom equipment
Trai stressed on the importance of providing opportunities for local players in the sector and called for sharp focus on digital infrastructure investments
 "Digital sovereignty: Trai bats for local manufacturing of telecom equipment")
5G rollout, bad optics: SC order on AGR dues to have a far reaching impact
Vodafone Idea (VIL) would be the worst-affected if the AGR outstanding cannot be staggered or waived, but Bharti Airtel would also be under pressure
 "5G rollout, bad optics: SC order on AGR dues to have a far reaching impact")
ITI hits 52-wk high as govt bars BSNL, MTNL from using Chinese 4G equipment
Besides the state-owned telcos, government may ask private players to stay away from such Chinese firms.
 "ITI hits 52-wk high as govt bars BSNL, MTNL from using Chinese 4G equipment")