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June 3rd, 2025 11:41 PM 4 COMMENTS

Ericsson India Sells Rs 428 Crore Stake in Vodafone Idea via Bulk Deal: Report

Ericsson India Private Limited has offloaded its stake of approximately 0.6 percent in Vodafone Idea (Vi) through a bulk deal on Tuesday, raising Rs 428.43 crore. According to bulk deal data from the BSE, Ericsson sold 63.37 crore shares at Rs 6.76 apiece. The identities of the buyers were not immediately available. Also Read: Nokia Sells 0.95 Percent Stake in Vodafone Idea for Rs 786 Crore Follows Nokia's Exit The... Read More

June 3rd, 2025 10:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

5G Advanced to Drive Monetisation for Telcos with Slicing, Edge Capabilities, Says Ericsson: Report

5G Advanced is set to become a key driver of monetisation for telecom operators, offering enhanced features such as network slicing, edge computing, and ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC), which open up new revenue streams, according to a senior Ericsson executive. Also Read: Ericsson Executive Says Vodafone Idea Can Become Stronger 5G Advanced Brings Monetisation Opportunities "Each new 3GPP release brings more advanced functionalities, making the network more powerful and expanding... Read More

June 3rd, 2025 6:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bharat Gen: India’s First Indigenous Multimodal AI Language Model Launched

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, on Monday, launched Bharat Gen, India's first indigenously developed multimodal Large Language Model (LLM), at the BharatGen Summit. The initiative marks a significant milestone in India's AI journey, with a focus on inclusivity, ethics, and linguistic diversity. Also Read: Microsoft and Yotta Partner to Accelerate AI Adoption in India Bharat Gen LLM Developed under the National Mission on... Read More

June 3rd, 2025 10:53 AM 0 COMMENTS

No Further AGR Relief for Vodafone Idea, Says Union Telecom Minister: Report

Vodafone Idea's attempts to seek relief on its Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues have been firmly rejected, with the Centre reiterating that no waiver of interest or penalties can be considered in light of the Supreme Court's binding verdict on the matter. The telecom operator (Vi) had recently written to the government seeking a waiver of the interest and penalties associated with its AGR liabilities. However, according to reports, the... Read More

June 3rd, 2025 10:13 AM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat in Talks to Raise EUR 1.5 Billion for LEO Expansion; Receives License from South Korea: Report

Eutelsat is in discussions with investors to raise EUR 1.5 billion to support the expansion of its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite operations, according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the matter. The funding would be directed toward enhancing Eutelsat's LEO activities, which stem from its recent merger with OneWeb. The combined satellite fleet now includes more than 650 LEO satellites, offering approximately 1.1 terabits per second of... Read More

June 2nd, 2025 11:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Microsoft Announces USD 400 Million Investment to Boost Cloud and AI Infrastructure in Switzerland

Microsoft has unveiled a USD 400 million investment aimed at enhancing its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across Switzerland. The investment will expand existing data centers near Zurich and Geneva, incorporating advanced AI infrastructure, including the most advanced graphics processing units, to meet the rising demand for cloud and AI services, according to Microsoft's announcement on Monday, June 2, 2025. Also Read: Microsoft and Yotta Partner to Accelerate AI... Read More

June 2nd, 2025 8:25 PM 19 COMMENTS

Ericsson Executive Says Vodafone Idea Can Become Stronger: Report

India is emerging as a credible hub for innovation, manufacturing, and exports in the telecom and electronics sectors, as global supply chains diversify away from China, according to Swedish telecom company Ericsson. The company is ramping up local production, deepening component sourcing, and transforming its India unit into a research hub for 5G, cloud, and artificial intelligence, in response to the country's growing strategic importance, Moneycontrol reported, citing a senior Ericsson executive.... Read More

June 2nd, 2025 5:30 PM 2 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Limitless Postpaid Plans, Availability and Benefits in June 2025

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has quietly introduced a new segment of postpaid plans for its users. This was confirmed by Akshaya Moondra, CEO of Vodafone Idea Limited, in the company's recent Q4 FY25 earnings report. "For postpaid users, we recently launched the Vi Max Limitless Postpaid Data Plans across 9 markets, offering truly unlimited high-speed data. With our post-paid plans, consumers can enjoy a suite of premium benefits including exclusive entertainment... Read More

June 2nd, 2025 10:43 AM 1 COMMENTS

Airtel Revamps Entire International Roaming Portfolio: Full Details of Prepaid and Postpaid IR Packs

Bharti Airtel has recently revamped its entire international roaming (IR) portfolio—for both prepaid and postpaid users—alongside the launch of a new prepaid plan that offers benefits both in India and abroad. This is the first of its kind. With this revision, Airtel has overhauled the data benefits bundled with its prepaid and postpaid IR packs. While we have already covered these packs in detail in previous stories, here's an overview... Read More

June 2nd, 2025 8:51 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telcos Oppose TRAI’s Satcom Spectrum Plan, Cite Unfair Advantage to Global Players: Report

India's private telecom operators—Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea—have strongly opposed the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) recent recommendations on satellite communication (satcom) spectrum allocation, calling the proposed pricing "unjustifiably low" and the process "non-transparent." Also Read: TRAI Proposes Administrative Allocation of Satcom Spectrum With Five-Year Licensing Framework Telcos Oppose TRAI's Spectrum Pricing In a joint letter sent through the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) to key... Read More

June 1st, 2025 1:57 PM 2 COMMENTS

Supreme Court Ruling May Open Door to Dual Taxation on OTT Platforms, Gaming Apps: Report

The Supreme Court's recent ruling permitting dual taxation on television broadcasters could have far-reaching implications for over-the-top (OTT) platforms, subscription-based digital content services, and gaming applications, industry experts have warned, according to an Economic Times report. The verdict is expected to increase the tax burden and create uncertainty in a sector that has so far operated under a streamlined Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. Dual Taxation Permitted In its... Read More

May 31st, 2025 3:07 PM 10 COMMENTS

Communications Minister Rules Out AGR Relief, Says Vodafone Idea Must Stand on Its Own: Report

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has ruled out any relief for telecom companies on the issue of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues, stating that the government has no plans to waive interest or penalties following the Supreme Court's verdict. In an interview with The Times of India, Scindia emphasised that the matter has been settled by the apex court and there is no proposal on his table to revisit it. Also... Read More

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