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Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims to Enjoy Improved Telecom Connectivity Along Yatra Routes

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced a significant upgrade in the telecom infrastructure on July 8, 2024, aimed at ensuring seamless mobile connectivity for pilgrims participating in the Amarnath Yatra. This initiative is a collaborative effort with major telecom service providers (TSPs) including Airtel, BSNL, and Reliance Jio. The upgrade is designed to provide continuous coverage along the Yatra routes.

Jul 8, 2024

Tata Group retains the spot as India's most valuable brand

The report noted that Tata's ranking reflects the group's strategic initiatives and extensive growth efforts

Jul 1, 2024

Airtel reaches milestone, gets 1 million customers on 5G network in less than 30 days

Airtel achieved the milestone of one million 5G users in less than 30 days of its commercial launch last month

Nov 2, 2022

Oracle modernising Airtel for larger 5G roll-out in India

As Bharti Airtel rolls out 5G services in select cities in India, Cloud major Oracle is busy helping the telecom operator in its digital metamorphosis, internally as well as externally, to serve its stakeholders and customers better as it transitions from 4G to 5G.

Oct 22, 2022

India set for 5G spectrum auction, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel lead the race [details]

With the mega 5G spectrum auction (worth Rs 1.9 lakh crore) beginning from Tuesday amid the tussle over captive private 5G networks, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are set to boost their market share as India prepares for a 5G era.

Jul 25, 2022

Airtel users in many cities report Internet, network outage; Restored now

Several Airtel users in India reportedly faced Internet and signal outage on Thursday. However, the company said it has restored the services.

Jun 9, 2022

Jio flirts with Airtel and Vi users on Valentine's Day; invites them to jump ship [details]

Yet again, Jio makes a move on Valentine's Day. This time inviting the competition network users to port out and join the Jio family of over 421 million users.

Feb 15, 2022

Mega Airtel outage causes total blackout for mobile, broadband users in India; services resumed [details]

While 50 per cent users reported facing total blackout, 34 per cent had problems with mobile Internet and 16 per cent had no signal, according to Downdetector.

Feb 11, 2022

Centre notifies 100% FDI in telecom sector via automatic route; India Inc welcomes

A four-year moratorium on AGR-related dues given to help cash-strapped telcos more time to strengthen their businesses and pay off their debts

Oct 9, 2021

'Bad signal' for Vodafone Idea customers as beleaguered firm hikes tariff

Analysts have argued that VI urgently need a tariff hike as the company's finances are not faring well and it may file bankruptcy if such stern measures are not taken.

Dec 2, 2020

Airtel enters $1bn cloud communications market in India

Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Monday launched a new platform called Airtel IQ, marking the company's entry into an estimated $1 billion Indian cloud communications market.

Oct 26, 2020

eSim in India announced: Check how it works and where

Vodafone has announced that eSim card service will be available for select mobile users. Check out how eSim works and where.

Jul 23, 2020

Carlyle to buy 25% of Bharti Airtel's data centre arm for $235 million

Carlyle will buy a 25 per cent stake in Indian telecom firm Bharti Airtel Ltd's data centre arm for $235 million, the US private equity group said on Wednesday, as it taps into the rapid growth of digital services in India.

Jul 1, 2020

Here's why Google is mulling stake in debt laden Vodafone Idea

As per the order of the Supreme Court, Vodafone Idea owes as much as Rs 54,000 crore in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues to the government.

May 29, 2020

Airtel signs Rs 7,636 crore deal with Nokia to get ready for 5G era

In a bid to strengthen its 4G network and enhance 5G capabilities in India, Bharti Airtel has inked a $1 billion (nearly Rs 7,636 crore), multi-year deal with Nokia to deploy the Finnish majors 5G-ready solutions across nine circles in the country.

Apr 28, 2020

No relief package for telcos 'under consideration': DoT to re-examine AGR documents

Ever since Mukesh Ambani led Reliance Jio Infocom entered the telecom market, the tariff has drastically reduced which in turn has affected the revenues of telecom companies

Mar 12, 2020

Reliance Jio comes with Rs 49, Rs 69 prepaid packs: Benefits, comparison with Airtel, Vodafone

Reliance Jio recently launched two new short terms plans. Here's how these short terms packs compare to Airtel and Vodafone.

Feb 27, 2020

Airtel deposits Rs 10,000 crore AGR dues to telecom department; Vodafone Idea to pay next

Bharti Airtel said it is in the process of self-assessment of accounts and will duly make the balance payments before the next date of hearing (March 17). According to DoT, Bharti Airtel owes Rs 35,500 crore to DoT.

Feb 17, 2020

Sensex, Nifty tumble as SC dismisses Airtel, Vodafone pleas on payment dues

The SC dismissed petitions by wireless carriers, including Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, seeking a review of its order late last year that they must pay the bulk of nearly $13 billion in dues.

Jan 17, 2020

Big blow to Airtel, Vodafone Idea as SC rejects plea for relief on government dues

The Supreme Court in October 2019 upheld a long-standing demand by the country's telecoms department that wireless carriers pay 920 billion rupees ($12.98 billion) in overdue levies.

Jan 17, 2020