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Satellite internet firms may get spectrum fee cut for remote coverage

New Delhi, Nov. 17 -- In India's satellite broadband boom, connecting the hardest-to-reach places may soon come with a discount. Satellite internet service providers such as Starlink, OneWeb, Jio Sate... Read More


Govt tells SC spectrum of bankrupt operators can't be sold. But its own ministries were divided

New Delhi, Nov. 17 -- The government argued in the Supreme Court that telecom spectrum belongs to the citizens and cannot be traded in insolvency cases. But there were differences between the two mini... Read More


SBI, Centre clash in SC over whether spectrum can be sold in insolvency

New Delhi, Nov. 12 -- India's largest lender is on a collision course with its owner, the central government. The State Bank of India (SBI) told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that telecom spectrum s... Read More


Vodafone Idea narrows loss in Q2, survival hinges on government relief

New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Vodafone Idea Ltd, India's third-largest telecom operator, surprised with a better-than-expected performance on a decline in expenses, especially finance costs, in the September ... Read More


Vodafone Idea narrows loss to Rs.5,524 crore in Q2

New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Vodafone Idea Ltd, India's third-largest telecom operator, reported a better-than-expected performance for the September quarter on Monday. It reported a net loss of Rs.5,524 cr... Read More


Before spectrum goes under the hammer, telcos make an urgent plea

New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Bharti Airtel Ltd, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd and Vodafone Idea Ltd have called for sharply lowering the base price for the next spectrum auctions and extending the spectrum usage... Read More


Airtel to take up its case with govt on AGR waiver

NEW DELHI, Nov. 5 -- A day after the Supreme Court ordered the government to reassess the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues from Vodafone Idea for up to FY17, Bharti Airtel will now take up its case w... Read More


As Vi gets SC lifeline, Airtel eyes similar relief on AGR

NEW DELHI, Nov. 5 -- A day after the Supreme Court called upon the Centre to reassess all adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues of Vodafone Idea up to FY17, Bharti Airtel vice-chairman and managing direct... Read More


Breaking: After Vodafone Idea relief from Supreme Court, Airtel to approach govt for AGR waiver

NEW DELHI, Nov. 4 -- A day after the Supreme Court ordered the government to reassess the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues from Vodafone Idea for up to FY17, Bharti Airtel will now take up its case w... Read More


Airtel's Q2 profit up 89% on rise in data consumption and user base; Arpu lead over Jio grows

Mumbai, Nov. 3 -- Bharti Airtel Ltd on Monday reported strong growth in its September quarter earnings, driven by a surge in mobile data consumption and an expanding subscriber base. Net profit at In... Read More