About the author: Kirpa B is passionate about the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence technologies and has a keen interest in telecom. In her free time, she enjoys gardening or diving into insightful articles on AI.

May 30th, 2025 10:33 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Backs Proposal to Merge DoT, I&B, and IT Ministries: Report

India's telecom regulator (TRAI) is in favour of consolidating the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) under a single umbrella body to streamline governance in the rapidly converging digital ecosystem, BusinessLine reported, citing sources. Also Read: Govt Issues Rs 16,000 Crore Licence Fee Demand on DTH Operators Industry Voices Align with Consolidation Move The proposal, which has... Read More

May 30th, 2025 5:48 PM 1 COMMENTS

Govt Issues Rs 16,000 Crore Licence Fee Demand on DTH Operators: Report

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued licence fee demand notices totalling Rs 16,000 crore to India's four private Direct-to-Home (DTH) operators, escalating financial pressures on a sector already facing declining revenues and stiff competition from OTT platforms and DD Free Dish, The Economic Times Reported, citing Industry sources. Also Read: Dish TV CEO Urges Immediate Implementation of TRAI’s DTH Fee Cut Proposal Operators Push Back, Cite Ongoing Legal... Read More

May 30th, 2025 2:37 PM 0 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Revises Gaming Add-On Pack Benefits by Removing 10MB Data Inclusion

Reliance Jio has revised the benefits of its recently launched Gaming Plans—comprising two main plans and three add-ons—for prepaid users.  Jio has been frequently introducing, modifying, or discontinuing plans, which is somewhat surprising. We believe that the company is conducting market testing or experimenting with different offerings. However, just a week after their launch, the largest operator in terms of data usage has removed the data benefits from its Gaming... Read More

May 30th, 2025 11:11 AM 2 COMMENTS

Industry Need to Step Up and Invest Aggressively in Research and Development, Says Sunil Mittal: Report

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a generational shift, with its impact far greater than the internet, that touches almost every aspect of our lives, said Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, at the CII Annual Business Summit 2025. Highlighting its sweeping influence across sectors, Mittal cautioned that while AI promises new opportunities, it also presents significant challenges—particularly for employment in a young nation like India. He outlined four key areas... Read More

May 30th, 2025 9:34 AM 7 COMMENTS

India Set to Become Data Capital of the World, Says Union Communications Minister: Report

Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday said India is poised to become the "data capital of the world" within the next five years, citing a dramatic reduction in data costs and rapid growth in digital connectivity as key enablers, according to an ETTelecom report. Also Read: We Are Today the Cheapest Data Market in the World, Says Communications Minister India's Cheap Data Revolution Speaking at the Confederation of... Read More

May 29th, 2025 6:43 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telcos Roll Out 1600 Number Series to Authenticate BFSI Transactional Calls: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said that the incumbent telecom operators have begun rolling out a dedicated "1600" number series for banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) companies. The move aims to help consumers easily identify genuine transaction and service calls, thereby enhancing the credibility of voice communications in the sector. Also Read: TRAI Favours a Level Playing Field Between Traditional Broadcasters and OTT Platforms Introduction of the... Read More

May 29th, 2025 5:17 PM 2 COMMENTS

Jio Offers Customised AirFiber Plans Targeting Low-Income Groups in Rural India

Reliance Jio says its Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service, AirFiber 5G internet, has led the digital revolution in Punjab, transforming both urban and rural regions. According to Jio, citing data from Statista, India's internet penetration rate increased to over 52 percent in 2024—from about 14 percent in 2014. Jio claims it is helping reshape digital life across Punjab, with Digital India and Viksit Bharat by 2047 as the ultimate goals.... Read More

May 29th, 2025 4:44 PM 57 COMMENTS

Airtel, Jio Add Wireless Subscribers in April 2025, While Vodafone Idea and BSNL Lose

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel) and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in April 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telcos BSNL and MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI's Telecom Subscription Data as of April 30, 2025. The data shows that the total number of wireless (mobile) subscribers increased from 1,156.99 million at the end of March 2025 to 1,158.93 million at the end... Read More

May 29th, 2025 1:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

Finance Ministry Asks Airtel to Follow Legal Process on AGR Dues-to-Equity Proposal: Report

The Union Finance Ministry is not inclined to consider Bharti Airtel's request to convert its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, amounting to Rs 41,000 crore, into government equity, according to senior officials familiar with the matter. Also Read: Airtel Seeks Urgent AGR Dues-to-Equity Conversion Amid Mounting Promoter Debt Airtel's Equity Conversion Request Airtel had approached the government with the proposal but was advised to pursue legal recourse for the resolution... Read More

May 29th, 2025 11:09 AM 0 COMMENTS

GSMA Urges India to Play Statesman Role in 5G, 6G Spectrum Strategy Amid 6GHz Delicensing: Report

The GSM Association (GSMA) has urged India to assume a "statesman role" in shaping a forward-looking spectrum strategy that supports its 5G expansion and future 6G ambitions. This comes in the wake of the Centre's decision to delicense the lower 6GHz band (5925–6425 MHz) for Wi-Fi, a move seen as a setback for telecom carriers. Also Read: GSMA Calls for Regulatory Framework to Ensure Fair Contribution from OTT Players GSMA Calls... Read More

May 29th, 2025 9:37 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Board to Weigh Fundraising Plans on May 30

Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) has scheduled a board meeting on Friday, May 30 to evaluate various fundraising proposals and approve its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. The financially distressed telecom operator is exploring multiple avenues to raise capital amid ongoing concerns over its liquidity position. Also Read: Vodafone Idea AGR Case 2025: What Industry Experts Are Saying as of May 23 Multiple Fundraising... Read More

May 28th, 2025 10:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

India’s Data Centre Industry Poised for USD 25 Billion Investment Surge by 2030: Colliers

India's data centre (DC) industry is likely to attract USD 20–25 billion in investments over the next five to six years, on rising demand for cloud computation and AI, according to Colliers. In its latest report, "The Digital Backbone: Data Center Growth Prospects in India", dated May 28, 2025, real estate consultant Colliers India mentioned that India's data centre capacity stands at 1,263 MW as of April 2025 across seven major... Read More

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