Unreliable grid power, diesel shortages and rising fuel prices are threatening to disrupt operations for telecom operators and tower companies, as firms grapple with escalating costs driven by increased reliance on diesel generators during power outages, according to a Moneycontrol report by Danish Khan dated May 26, 2026. Reference: Indian … Read More
Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel has continued expanding solar power deployment across its network infrastructure. Over the last two years, Airtel has solarised nearly 27,000 network sites. “We are amplifying our efforts, in collaboration with Indus Towers, to significantly reduce dependence on diesel by transitioning to high-powered batteries and alternate … Read More
State Bank of India (SBI), acting on behalf of lenders to the now-insolvent Aircel group, has approached the Supreme Court of India seeking a review of its February 13 judgment, which held that telecom spectrum cannot be treated as an asset under insolvency proceedings. The lender consortium has cautioned that … Read More
India’s telecom infrastructure is facing mounting disruptions as the ongoing conflict in West Asia begins to impact connectivity, logistics, and equipment supply. Telecommunication infrastructure providers and equipment manufacturers have reportedly flagged that freight route blockades and geopolitical instability are driving up transportation and insurance costs for imported telecom equipment, while … Read More
India added 2,875 new 5G base stations (BTS) in January 2026, according to data from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). This brought the total number of 5G BTS sites nationwide to 521,729 by the end of January 2026. The total deployed 5G BTS count stood at 518,854 at the end … Read More
India added more than 6,000 new 5G base stations (BTS) in November 2025 — an increase from the over 4,100 5G BTS rolled out in October 2025. This brings the total BTS count nationwide to over 514,742, according to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Also Read: BSNL Installs Over 97,000 … Read More
India added over 6,400 new 5G base stations (BTS) in September 2025, a figure higher than the more than 5,600 BTS rolled out in August 2025. This brings the total BTS count to over 504,000 nationwide.Vodafone Idea (Vi) launched 5G services most recently in Dehradun, while BSNL has launched what … Read More
Indus Towers Limited announced on Tuesday that its board has approved the company’s entry into select African markets as part of its global expansion strategy. The initial focus will be on Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia, regions identified as offering strong potential for growth in telecom infrastructure. Also Read: Indus Towers … Read More
Global backbone provider GNM has completed the modernisation of its point of presence (PoP) in Sofia, deploying the Arista 7800R3 — a carrier-grade platform with native 400G capability. The company announced on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, that the upgrade is part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen its optical backbone … Read More
Connectivity provider Neterra has opened a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Varna, Bulgaria. The PoP is located in the AC DC data center—a carrier-neutral Tier 3 facility operated by local tech company AbilixSoft. By installing its equipment at the facility, Neterra says it can now deliver its full range … Read More
The proposed sale of 3,400 mobile towers by Bharti Hexacom to Indus Towers for Rs 1,134 crore has been put on hold following objections raised by minority shareholder Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd (TCIL). The state-run entity, which holds a 15 percent stake in Bharti Hexacom, was not consulted during the … Read More
Indus Towers on Wednesday reported a 4 percent year-on-year decline in its net profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, as higher finance costs and accounting adjustments related to its acquisition of towers from Bharti Airtel weighed on the bottom line. The company posted a net profit of Rs … Read More
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