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Two years on, telecom regulator still can't own its head office

New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- For a regulator tasked with overseeing one of India's most critical infrastructure sectors, operating from an office it does not legally own is an unusual predicament. Nearly two... Read More


DoT to reassess Vodafone Idea AGR dues by Feb-end

new delhi, Jan. 17 -- After freezing Vodafone Idea's adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues at Rs.87,695 crore, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) aims to complete the reassessment of the amount by... Read More


DoT to complete reassessment of Vodafone Idea AGR dues by February-End

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- After freezing Vodafone Idea's adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues at Rs.87,695 crore, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) aims to complete the reassessment of the amount by... Read More


Jio Platforms Q3 profit rises 11% as higher-value users drive growth

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- IPO-bound Jio Platforms reported steady growth in the October-December quarter (Q3FY26) on Friday, maintaining its recent trend of modest sequential gains driven by subscriber ad... Read More


Airport connectivity row: Telcos urge Trai to step in

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), which represents major telecom firms, has approached the telecom regulator, seeking a cap on charges for in-building mobile ne... Read More


Jio Plaforms Q3 preview: Monetization in focus as 5G buildout eases, Arpu gains steady

NEW DELHI, Jan. 15 -- Telecom operator Reliance Jio Infocomm is entering a transition phase, shifting from heavy network expansion to a focus on monetisation and cash flow generation. As its parent Ji... Read More


Telcos allege 'market failure' at Navi Mumbai airport, ask Trai to cap infrastructure costs

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), which represents major telecom companies, has approached the telecom regulator, seeking a cap on charges for in-building mobil... Read More


Tejas Networks won big with BSNL-so why is it losing money now?

New Delhi, Jan. 12 -- What began as a milestone year in 2024-25 for Tejas Networks Ltd-with the Tata group-backed telecom gear maker deploying a 4G network across about 100,000 sites for state-owned B... Read More


Why are Mumbai's new airport and metro signal-starved?

New Delhi, Jan. 11 -- Imagine walking into a world-class facility such as the Navi Mumbai International Airport or commuting through the Mumbai Metro Aqua line. The architecture is futuristic, the lig... Read More


Relief for Vi as dues frozen at Rs.744 crore

new delhi, Jan. 10 -- In a relief to Vodafone Idea, the department of telecommunications (DoT) has frozen the stressed telecom company's adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, including the principal, int... Read More