January 12th, 2022 12:26 PM 1 COMMENTS

DoT Requests Maharashtra Telecom Infra Policy to be Aligned With Indian Telegraphy RoW Rules 2016

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), telecom industry with the support of the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) have been working to support the Maharashtra government in facilitating the deployment of telecom infrastructure in the state. One of the biggest issues that the telecom service providers (TSPs) have raised is that the telecom infra policy of multiple states doesn’t align with the Indian Telegraphy RoW Rules 2016. One such state... Read More

October 30th, 2021 10:58 AM 1 COMMENTS

RailTel to Provide Affordable Internet in Villages of Maharashtra, Jharkhand

The need for rural connectivity has shot up after the coronavirus pandemic kicked in. However, people in the backwards and rural parts of India need access to the digital connectivity at affordable rates. RailTel, a PSU that provides one of the largest neutral telecom infrastructure in the country is now looking to provide affordable internet services in the villages of Maharashtra and Jharkhand. According to a PTI report, RailTel has... Read More

June 12th, 2021 10:32 AM 2 COMMENTS

Maharashtra Govt Taking Steps to Resolve Telecom Infrastructure Issues

In 2021, telecom and networking have become more important than ever, with major cities and villages depending on the internet for all tasks owing to the global pandemic. From offices to schools, everything has been forced to move online rather than be physical, as close proximity to others is a risk in today's day and age. Due to this increased dependence on telecom companies and their network, the number of... Read More

June 2nd, 2021 10:43 AM 14 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Gets More Numbering Resources for Maharashtra

Reliance Jio has acquired new numbering resources for the state of Maharashtra. The company said that it is to meet the demands of one million customers/subscribers in the state. Reliance Jio has time and again requested for new numbering resources from the telecom department for different circles of India. The additional numbering resources help the operator in tackling the increasing demand for numbers by new subscribers/connections. For the unaware, the... Read More

November 3rd, 2020 3:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nxtra By Airtel To Open Two New Data Centres in Maharashtra

Bharti Airtel has recently announced that its subsidiary Nxtra is going to be opening two new facilities across Maharashtra. These facilities will be set up in two different cities of the state namely Mumbai and Pune. The telco said that it has signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Maharashtra government for developing two new data centres in the state. Both the data centres will offer clients and customers... Read More

October 15th, 2020 7:53 PM 57 COMMENTS

Vi (Vodafone Idea) Subscribers Complain About Network Outage in Maharashtra

Several subscribers of Vodafone Idea (Vi) took to Twitter to report the connectivity issues they experience in Maharashtra since Thursday morning. The company said that one of its key sites in Pune is under a flood attack due to heavy overnight shower resulting in the disruption of the network. Vodafone Idea confirmed that it is working on a resolution and will restore the service at the earliest. Vodafone Idea Network... Read More

August 27th, 2020 8:03 PM 1 COMMENTS

Tata Sky Adds DD Port Blair, Jai Maharashtra Makes its Return

Tata Sky is offering the first Andaman and Nicobar Islands specific DTH channel — DD Port Blair. Along with that, India’s leading DTH operator has also added ‘Jai Maharashtra’ back to its offerings. Just a few days back, Tata Sky added two new channels - News India 24x7 and Filamchi. News India 24x7 is available for everyone without any cost since it is an FTA (free to air) channel and... Read More

December 4th, 2019 5:03 PM 37 COMMENTS

Airtel 3G No Longer Available in Maharashtra & Goa Circle, Users Will Only Get 4G and 2G Services

Bharti Airtel has now officially announced the shutdown of 3G network in Maharashtra and Goa telecom circle. This closure of 3G services is part of Airtel's plan to phase out 3G technology and only offer high-speed 4G and 2G services to the customers. Airtel mobile broadband services shall be now available on high-speed 4G network, said the telco in a press statement. Do make a note that the Airtel has... Read More

October 30th, 2018 4:52 PM 3 COMMENTS

Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Narrows Losses to Rs 382.3 Crore from Rs 8,198.3 Crore a Year Ago

Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra), today reported narrowing of loss to about Rs 382.3 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2018, against Rs 8,198.3 crore in the year-ago period. During July-September 2017, the company had recorded Rs 7,708.6 crore towards impairment loss on its Consumer Mobile Business assets based on the assessment of its recoverable value and disclosed the same as an exceptional item, Tata Teleservices said in a regulatory filing,... Read More

August 11th, 2018 10:01 AM 38 COMMENTS

Tata Tele Maharashtra to Raise Additional Fund of Rs 20,000 Crore Through Debt

Debt-ridden telecom firm Tata Teleservices Maharashtra has now received its board's approval to raise an additional fund of Rs 20,000 crore through debt instruments. "...the board of directors of the company at its meeting held on August 10, 2018, has approved raising of additional funds up to an aggregate amount of Rs 20,000 crore," Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) said in a regulatory note, as reported by PTI. The fundraising will be... Read More

August 7th, 2018 6:27 PM 13 COMMENTS

Tata Tele Maharashtra Losses Narrow to Rs 454 Crore in June Quarter

Tata Teleservices Maharashtra today said its total comprehensive loss narrowed to Rs 454.46 crore for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The company, whose accumulated losses have exceeded its paid-up capital and reserves, said in a regulatory filing that it had secured a support letter from the promoters, indicating their willingness to organise for any liquidity shortfall in meeting financial obligations and repayment of debt. The company's total comprehensive... Read More

May 8th, 2018 5:38 PM 61 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Plans to Roll Out 8000 New Sites in Maharashtra & Goa this Year

Bharti Airtel today announced its massive network expansion plans for FY 2018-19 in Maharashtra & Goa circle. Airtel is amongst the leading telecom operators in the circle and is now looking to further expand its high-speed mobile data footprint. As a part of its network expansion program, Project Leap, Airtel today revealed that it's going to add more than 8000 new mobile sites in the fiscal year, along with an... Read More

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