May 5th, 2023 10:04 AM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Telecom Industry Records Rs 3 Lakh Crore Revenues in FY23

India's telecom industry has achieved a significant milestone by crossing Rs 3 lakh crore in gross revenues for the first time, recording a growth of 20% in FY23, said a TOI report. This growth has been attributed to the higher consumption of data and content, along with financial relief from the government's reforms package. The telecom relief package, launched in September 2021, has provided much-needed financial support to the industry.... Read More

April 25th, 2023 7:13 AM 9 COMMENTS

Breaking: Vodafone Idea Brings New Rs 549 Plan to with 180 Days Validity

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has brought a new prepaid plan worth Rs 549 to its offerings. The plan is now available for customers across the country. The telco added this plan in a very silent manner for the customers. What's special about this plan is the validity it comes with. This plan is purely meant for consumers who want validity and don't care about data benefits. This is not the kind... Read More

April 24th, 2023 5:16 PM 5 COMMENTS

Jio to Bring AirFiber Soon, What You Should Know

Before the launch of 5G, Reliance Jio had announced something really exciting for the Indian market. The telco had said that it would be bringing a new 5G FWA (fixed-wireless access) device for the users called Jio AirFiber. Jio AirFiber would deliver the same high speed and service as traditional broadband. The only thing would be that Jio's 5G network would be in play with this. Reliance Jio showcased the... Read More

April 24th, 2023 10:00 AM 1 COMMENTS

Local Telecom Equipment Manufacturing in India to Get a Boost

The Indian government anticipates a significant rise in the domestic production of telecom equipment following a clarification of customs duty on various products. The move is expected to encourage local manufacturers to produce products in the country instead of importing them. A Department of Telecommunications (DoT) official explained to ET that most telecom products fall under the 20% customs duty bracket. However, if companies begin producing the products locally under... Read More

January 24th, 2023 10:45 AM 0 COMMENTS

5G Around Airports in India: Telecom Department to Conduct a Study

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had ordered the telcos to pause the 5G networks near airports which were operating in the C-band spectrum. The reason was that there was a risk of the 5G networks interfering with the aircraft altimeter systems. The telecom department will reportedly conduct a detailed study into this and then might lift the ban on 5G around airports. The instruction sent to the telecom operators from... Read More

January 24th, 2023 9:04 AM 1 COMMENTS

BSNL Fined Rs 10.5 Lakh for Wrongfully Forfeiting Security Deposit of Dealer

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has been found guilty of wrongfully forfeiting the security deposit of a dealer. The state-run telco has been ordered to pay Rs 10.5 lakh to the concerned dealer by the commercial court. BSNL continued to provide services to a customer for a long time, even after he had stopped paying bills. According to a TNN report, the court believed that it wasn't the fault of... Read More

January 16th, 2023 5:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

GTPL Broadband Transforms Its Network With Alepo AAA Solution

GTPL Broadband, a wholly owned subsidiary of GTPL Hathway and the sixth-largest private broadband player in India, has partnered with Alepo, a global digital enablement expert, to modernize its Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and policy infrastructure. With this transformation, GTPL will be able to introduce modern and advanced high-speed internet plans with growing customer needs. Broadband Usage Surges The demand for home broadband has seen a surge due to... Read More

August 17th, 2021 8:59 AM 2 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Bundled Service Might Change the Game

Reliance Jio is currently the number one telecom operator in India. The telco has come at the top because of offering the most benefits for the least price. Jio and Airtel both have different ways of managing their business and looking at their customers. Jio is more of everyone’s company, while Airtel leans towards only ‘premium’ customers. Bharti Airtel has an ecosystem of products that has helped it survive the... Read More

July 23rd, 2021 7:57 PM 35 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Set to Hike Tariffs, Jio Postpaid Has Limited Traction

Bharti Airtel, the second-largest wireless operator in India is set to record a 3% increase in revenues in its upcoming quarters, say multiple analysts. The operator on Thursday announced “upgrades” to its retail and corporate postpaid plans to “serve evolving” user needs with the minimum plan for corporate users now priced at Rs 299, up from Rs 199. Similarly, Airtel has also tweaked its retail postpaid plans with the price... Read More

July 4th, 2021 5:30 PM 3 COMMENTS

BSNL Broadband Success Might Turn the Luck for Public Telco

There are two telecom operators in the country who are suffering at the hands of the incumbent and the top-performing other telecom operators. One is a private telecom company, and the other is a public-owned telecom operator. No more words need to be mentioned for the readers to know whom we are talking about. But, it’s also true that every telco has something unique to offer to the subscribers, which... Read More

July 2nd, 2021 7:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

Wired Broadband Low Penetration Turned TV Into Preferred Medium in India

Bharti Airtel, the second-largest wireless operator in India, on Friday said that it “is in talks” with over-the-top (OTT) streaming services for “seamless integration with Black plans.” The development was shared by the Airtel management on Friday with the operator unveiling its Airtel Black, an “all-in-one solution for homes.” Airtel management in the press briefing said that the time spent by its users on the television has increased due to... Read More

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