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20 Sep 2023
Jio launches 5G fixed wireless service
18 Sep 2023
Vi clears 5G spectrum instalment
6 Sep 2023
BSNL reportedly seeking assistance on MTNL tie-up
4 Sep 2023
MTNL, BSNL ink MoU
30 Aug 2023
Vi exploring VRAN and OpenRan for 5G; Jio set to launch 5G FWA
29 Aug 2023
Jio on track for nationwide 5G coverage by December
18 Aug 2023
Vi completes 5G test in Pune
18 Aug 2023
Govt to crack down on SIM sale fraud with new reforms
16 Aug 2023
Tejas secures USD899m contract for BSNL’s 4G/5G rollout
15 Aug 2023
Vi net loss widens to USD943m
7 Aug 2023
Airtel launches 5G-powered FWA service
4 Aug 2023
Forex loss in Africa slows Airtel profit growth
3 Aug 2023
IoT Time: Internet of Things digest
2 Aug 2023
TRAI issues show-cause notice to BSNL for breaking interconnection rules
4 Jul 2023
DoT launches Bharat 6G Alliance
4 Jul 2023
Jio targets 250m feature phone users with new handset programme
30 Jun 2023
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
26 Jun 2023
BSNL partners with LTTS for private 5G networks
23 Jun 2023
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
22 Jun 2023
IoT Time: Internet of Things digest
9 Jun 2023
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
9 Jun 2023
MTNL could be closed, with assets transferred to BSNL
9 Jun 2023
Bharti Airtel claims two million 5G subs across two states
8 Jun 2023
Govt approves USD10.8bn BSNL funding for 4G/5G spectrum and rollout
7 Jun 2023
India keen to include L-band, 3.7GHz-4.2GHz, 37GHz in next auction
2 Jun 2023
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
31 May 2023
BSNL annual net loss widens on AGR dues demand
26 May 2023
Vi narrows net loss to INR65.6bn
25 May 2023
High Court rejects Vi plea on PoI case
17 May 2023
Airtel books 14% uptick in revenue, 50% surge in net income
12 May 2023
Airtel Africa books steady revenue, profit growth
3 May 2023
TRAI maintains position on SUC
3 May 2023
TRAI publishes recommendations on ‘Ease of Doing Business’
27 Apr 2023
IoT Time: Internet of Things digest
27 Apr 2023
ATC mulling sale of Indian unit
24 Apr 2023
Vi accuses Airtel, Jio of predatory pricing; TRAI to require reporting of 5G subscriptions
13 Apr 2023
Vi to begin 5G rollout ‘soon’
11 Apr 2023
TRAI issues consultation paper on assigning spectrum for satellite services
24 Mar 2023
Airtel, Jio update on 5G coverage, rollout plans
21 Mar 2023
DoT planning to extend rural FTTH project
17 Mar 2023
Airtel launches unlimited 5G data offer to boost take-up
14 Mar 2023
Rollouts held up by slow adoption of RoW rules
10 Mar 2023
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
10 Mar 2023
Airtel Africa selects Nokia iSIM Secure Connect technology
9 Mar 2023
Jio 5G network reaches 331 cities; JPL to acquire Mimosa Networks
6 Mar 2023
Airtel launches 5G in 125 more cities
3 Mar 2023
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
27 Feb 2023
Airtel claims 10m 5G users
24 Feb 2023
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
23 Feb 2023
Airtel expanding, upgrading DWDM network in north-west India
23 Feb 2023
Jio 5G reaches 277 cities, up by over 90 in a month
16 Feb 2023
IoT Time: Internet of Things digest
15 Feb 2023
Vi net loss widens to INR79.9bn
8 Feb 2023
Bharti Airtel reports 20% revenue growth in Q3 FY2023
6 Feb 2023
Vi converting dues to equity under govt directive
6 Feb 2023
Bharti Airtel ups direct stake in Indus Towers
2 Feb 2023
Airtel Africa net profit improves to USD172m
30 Jan 2023
DoT raises concerns over landing station authorisations
24 Jan 2023
Jio and Airtel continue 5G rollout; Vi boosts 4G in AP&T
20 Jan 2023
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
16 Jan 2023
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
13 Jan 2023
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
13 Jan 2023
Jio’s 5G network reaches 101 cities; Airtel covers more than 30 cities with 5G
6 Jan 2023
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
6 Jan 2023
Vi seeking loans of INR70bn to clear Indus dues
4 Jan 2023
TRAI recommends allocation of 700MHz for NCRTC for rail corridors
21 Dec 2022
MVNO Monday (delayed Wednesday edition): a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
16 Dec 2022
DoT in favour of awarding additional 5G spectrum to BSNL
9 Dec 2022
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
9 Dec 2022
BSNL to begin 5G upgrade by mid-2023, requests extra spectrum
7 Dec 2022
Airtel Africa signs loan facility for six markets
1 Dec 2022
IoT Time: Internet of Things digest
25 Nov 2022
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
25 Nov 2022
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
25 Nov 2022
Jio extends trial 5G network across Gujarat
23 Nov 2022
Vi shareholders greenlight ATC share issue plan
22 Nov 2022
NCLT greenlights Infratel sale
18 Nov 2022
Airtel and Jio announce 5G expansion progress
15 Nov 2022
MTNL net loss widens; BSNL preparing for asset sale
11 Nov 2022
DoT to seek TRAI comment on use of 95GHz-3THz airwaves
10 Nov 2022
Govt greenlights BSNL 4G gear deal
4 Nov 2022
Vi net loss widens to INR75.9bn
3 Nov 2022
Airtel hits one million 5G users within first 30 days
1 Nov 2022
Airtel sees revenue surge on back of fixed broadband uptake, mobile price hike
31 Oct 2022
Low stock price hampering Vi equity conversion plans
28 Oct 2022
Airtel Africa net profit dips to USD133m
27 Oct 2022
DoT publishes new NFAP; claims TRAI worries have been addressed
24 Oct 2022
Jio launches 5G-powered Wi-Fi
20 Oct 2022
IoT Time: Internet of Things digest
18 Oct 2022
Starlink files for Indian satellite licence
17 Oct 2022
Jio inks 5G SA deals with Nokia, Ericsson
13 Oct 2022
Airtel network ‘SA-ready’ for enterprises
12 Oct 2022
Adani receives full Unified Licence
7 Oct 2022
BSNL close to inking 4G deal with TCS
6 Oct 2022
Jio soft launches 5G in four cities; Airtel planning fixed wireless 5G service
6 Oct 2022
IoT Time: Internet of Things digest
3 Oct 2022
India kicks off 5G; Airtel launches in eight cities, Jio to follow by Diwali
30 Sep 2022
India's PM to switch on 5G tomorrow
28 Sep 2022
Singtel concludes divestment of 3.3% of Bharti shares for SGD2.5bn
28 Sep 2022
Vi asked to clear dues or lose access to towers
23 Sep 2022
Fundraising issues and outstanding dues reportedly hampering Vi 5G deals
22 Sep 2022
DoT publishes draft telecommunications bill
21 Sep 2022
Tata Play’s 400G-capable upgrades powered by Juniper’s Cloud Metro solutions
16 Sep 2022
Vi to pass on extension of interest-to-equity conversion
13 Sep 2022
Hughes launches HTS broadband service; Jio Satellite takes step closer to launch
9 Sep 2022
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
9 Sep 2022
Airtel planning 5G launch 'within a month'
8 Sep 2022
Finance ministry greenlights Vi equity conversion
30 Aug 2022
Jio to spend USD25bn on 5G rollout
26 Aug 2022
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
26 Aug 2022
DoT updates RoW rules to accelerate 5G rollout
25 Aug 2022
Singtel to reduce Airtel stake
24 Aug 2022
BSNL planning sale of 10,000 towers
23 Aug 2022
Indian 5G networks expected to launch in 13 cities
23 Aug 2022
CDPQ in talks over Vodafone’s 21% stake in Indus Towers, report says
15 Aug 2022
Govt orders BSNL to use local firms for 4G/5G
9 Aug 2022
Airtel books 22% uptick in turnover, profit reaches INR16bn
4 Aug 2022
Vi books 13.7% revenue growth
2 Aug 2022
DoT completes USD19bn 5G auction
29 Jul 2022
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
28 Jul 2022
Govt greenlights BSNL/BBNL merger as part of USD20.5bn revival package
28 Jul 2022
Airtel Africa books 25% uptick in net profit
27 Jul 2022
Quartet complete first day of bidding on 5G airwaves
26 Jul 2022
Jio books net profit of INR43.4bn
25 Jul 2022
DoT outlines need for overhaul of legal framework
22 Jul 2022
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
18 Jul 2022
Airtel completes trial of private 5G network; L&T throws hat in ring for CNPN spectrum
15 Jul 2022
Airtel approves allotment of shares to Google
12 Jul 2022
Four applicants for 5G auction; DoT updates procurement rules
11 Jul 2022
Adani Group confirms plans for 5G spectrum bid
28 Jun 2022
DoT sets out guidelines for controversial private networks
23 Jun 2022
Vi to defer AGR dues, raise funds from Vodafone Group
21 Jun 2022
Indian 5G rollouts expected to commence in August/September; 20-25 cities to be covered by end-2022
21 Jun 2022
Govt to convert Vi debt into equity before July’s 5G auction
20 Jun 2022
Airtel extends FTTH connectivity to Ladakh, Andaman, Nicobar Islands
17 Jun 2022
Vi bolsters MP 4G network with 900MHz, 1800MHz
15 Jun 2022
Govt greenlights plans for multi-band 5G spectrum auction
1 Jun 2022
IoT Time: Internet of Things digest
30 May 2022
Singtel keeps cards close to chest on Bharti Airtel share sale rumours
20 May 2022
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
19 May 2022
IoT Time: Internet of Things digest
18 May 2022
Price hike, 4G growth drive Airtel revenue growth
18 May 2022
Airtel Africa books underlying revenue of USD4.7bn
13 May 2022
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
13 May 2022
Vi to complete equity conversion in coming weeks; achieves 5.9Gbps speeds in 5G trials
12 May 2022
IoT Time: Internet of Things digest
11 May 2022
Vi net loss narrows to INR65.4bn as price hike improves ARPU
9 May 2022
DoT launches RoW portal
9 May 2022
Jio Platforms books 20.7% increase in quarterly revenue
29 Apr 2022
Minister: ‘5G auction by June, rollouts by September’
25 Apr 2022
OneWeb agrees satellite launch programme with New Space India
12 Apr 2022
TRAI publishes 5G auction recommendations
11 Apr 2022
Govt planning to address RoW issues to improve BTS fiberisation for 5G
7 Apr 2022
BSNL/MTNL merger still on ice; BSNL to roll out 112,000 4G sites
1 Apr 2022
TRAI clarifies monthly tariff order
31 Mar 2022
Vi Should Be Dancing: Govt confirms plans to release BGs
28 Mar 2022
Airtel pays INR88bn towards spectrum, will buy 4.7% Indus stake from Vi
21 Mar 2022
Govt planning to merge BBNL into BSNL
11 Mar 2022
TDSAT backs TRAI decision on MNP SMS obligation
10 Mar 2022
IoT Time: Internet of Things digest
3 Mar 2022
TDSAT rules on exemption of PSUs from AGR dues
28 Feb 2022
Airtel greenlights Google investment
28 Feb 2022
Govt scraps tender for village fibre rollout
25 Feb 2022
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
23 Feb 2022
Jio to land IAX submarine cable system in Maldives
14 Feb 2022
Jio teams up with SES for new satellite JV
9 Feb 2022
Tariff hike, 4G subscription growth drive 13% uptick in Airtel revenues
4 Feb 2022
Airtel Africa books 63% increase in net profit
1 Feb 2022
Finance Minister announces plans for 5G auction
28 Jan 2022
TRAI orders operators to provide monthly pre-paid plans
28 Jan 2022
Bharti Airtel secures up to USD1bn Google investment
24 Jan 2022
Jio Platforms reports 8.9% net profit growth
24 Jan 2022
Vi quarterly net loss widens to USD971m
19 Jan 2022
Jio pays INR308bn towards deferred spectrum dues
11 Jan 2022
Vi to convert interest payments into government equity
5 Jan 2022
Airtel forms satellite JV with Hughes
17 Dec 2021
Airtel submits early payment for 2014 spectrum purchases
6 Dec 2021
Starlink to begin India licensing process by Jan-22
3 Dec 2021
Vodafone files to settle tax dispute; govt begins returning guarantees
2 Dec 2021
BSNL to roll out 4G by September next year
1 Dec 2021
TRAI begins process of pricing 5G spectrum for upcoming auction
29 Nov 2021
Reliance Industries Limited said to be weighing up bid for BT Group
29 Nov 2021
Starlink ordered to stop taking pre-orders
25 Nov 2021
Airtel completes 5G test on 700MHz band
15 Nov 2021
Vi narrows losses in September period
3 Nov 2021
Bharti Airtel books 13% annual uptick in total revenue
29 Oct 2021
Airtel Africa books strong second quarter
26 Oct 2021
DoT implements amendment of AGR definition
25 Oct 2021
Jio Platforms books 23.5% y-o-y increase in net profit
15 Oct 2021
RailTel, C-DoT sign MoU on network modernisation
13 Oct 2021
Airtel, Vi to challenge PoI fines
7 Oct 2021
Government confirms, issues details on telecoms FDI relaxation
6 Oct 2021
Airtel and Ericsson begin rural 5G trials
4 Oct 2021
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
4 Oct 2021
DoT’s USD411m penalty notice could spark fresh legal disputes
1 Oct 2021
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
23 Sep 2021
Airtel enlists Tejas for metro capacity upgrade
20 Sep 2021
Vi conducts 5G trials on 26GHz, 3.5GHz bands
17 Sep 2021
Govt approves sector reform package; green-lights AGR rationalisation and deferment of dues
3 Sep 2021
TRAI bars telcos and partners from offering MNP-specific tariffs
1 Sep 2021
TRAI sets out proposals to accelerate broadband development
27 Aug 2021
TRAI issues recommendations for satellite-based IoT
16 Aug 2021
Vi net loss widens to INR73bn
16 Aug 2021
Airtel and Jio complete 800MHz spectrum transfer
11 Aug 2021
Vi submits review petition in AGR case
6 Aug 2021
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
6 Aug 2021
Proposed tax bill could end decades-long tax dispute with Vodafone
30 Jul 2021
Airtel Africa more than doubles net profit to USD142m
26 Jul 2021
Jio parent books net income of INR36.5bn for first quarter
23 Jul 2021
Court rejects request to address DoT AGR miscalculations
12 Jul 2021
RCOM RP warns that failure to renew licences will end resolution process
12 Jul 2021
Vi in talks to raise USD3bn to cover payments
8 Jul 2021
TPG Capital, Apollo Global, Carlyle in talks over Vodafone Idea fibre sale
6 Jul 2021
Vi seeking to sell fixed broadband business for USD1bn
2 Jul 2021
Vi requests extra time for spectrum payment
1 Jul 2021
Vi net loss widens to INR69.9bn
30 Jun 2021
Airtel upgrades 10,000 sites in AP to 4G
25 Jun 2021
Reliance announces Google partnerships at AGM
24 Jun 2021
DoT awards 5G trial spectrum to MTNL
23 Jun 2021
Jio to work on 5G RAN with Intel; Vi teams up with Cisco for upgrade
22 Jun 2021
India partners with Tata for ‘Made in India’ 5G
16 Jun 2021
Jio begins 5G trials in Mumbai
14 Jun 2021
Airtel begins 5G trial in Gurugram
11 Jun 2021
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
10 Jun 2021
Govt allocates 5MHz of 700MHz spectrum to Indian Railways
10 Jun 2021
IoT Time: Internet of Things digest
28 May 2021
DoT allots trial 5G spectrum to trio
25 May 2021
Jio, Airtel deploy additional spectrum
21 May 2021
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
18 May 2021
Airtel narrows annual net loss to INR151 billion
14 May 2021
TRAI launches public consultation over validity period for plans
13 May 2021
Swiss private equity fund in talks for ACT takeover
13 May 2021
Airtel Africa books strong revenue, subscriber growth for full year
5 May 2021
Indian operators given go-ahead for 5G trials
15 Apr 2021
Airtel unveils new corporate structure plans
14 Apr 2021
Tribunal rules that DoT dues must be paid before bankrupt cellcos can sell spectrum
9 Apr 2021
DoT issues SCN to Vi over licence fees, clashes with Airtel over Videocon’s AGR dues
8 Apr 2021
IoT Time: Internet of Things digest
7 Apr 2021
Airtel agrees to sell spectrum to Jio; inks deal with Dixon for manufacturing JV
26 Mar 2021
TRAI orders bulk SMS filtering system to resume in full on 1 April
26 Mar 2021
Reliance to reduce shareholding in ISPs Hathway and DEN
22 Mar 2021
Govt completes exit from Tata Communications; Airtel to dilute stake for Telemedia takeover
16 Mar 2021
DoT extends restrictions on procurement to ISP licences
15 Mar 2021
Govt denies BSNL request to use 4G equipment from international vendors
12 Mar 2021
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
11 Mar 2021
DoT imposes new restrictions on procurement; govt defers MTNL/BSNL tie-up
10 Mar 2021
TRAI halts SMS scrubbing for seven days following disruption
8 Mar 2021
DoT mulls legislative overhaul before 5G launch
8 Mar 2021
Commercial SMS disrupted following implementation of TRAI rules
3 Mar 2021
Spectrum auction nets INR778bn, but 700MHz spectrum left unsold for second time
26 Feb 2021
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
23 Feb 2021
Airtel and Qualcomm partner for 5G rollout
15 Feb 2021
Vi narrows net loss to INR45bn
10 Feb 2021
Indian govt challenges arbitration verdict in Vodafone tax case
4 Feb 2021
Airtel revenue grows 24% y-o-y
3 Feb 2021
DoT seeks clarification from Supreme Court on timeline for AGR payments
1 Feb 2021
Airtel Africa books strong revenue growth
28 Jan 2021
Airtel completes 5G trial, announces network is 5G-ready
26 Jan 2021
Govt to defer BSNL/MTNL merger
20 Jan 2021
Govt planning to offload remaining Tata Communications stake
13 Jan 2021
Vi completes 3G spectrum refarming in Gujarat
8 Jan 2021
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
8 Jan 2021
Airtel and Vi petition apex court on AGR calculation errors
7 Jan 2021
DoT sets date for spectrum auction
5 Jan 2021
BSNL takes over MTNL network operations, plans 4G tender
4 Jan 2021
Jio petitions court over network attacks, blames rivals
17 Dec 2020
Govt clears plans for next spectrum sale; will restrict vendors
17 Dec 2020
IoT Time: Internet of Things digest
14 Dec 2020
Govt greenlights framework for licence-free Wi-Fi
11 Dec 2020
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
10 Dec 2020
Vi Business and Nokia expand enterprise partnership
8 Dec 2020
Telco chiefs lock horns on 5G policy at IMC
30 Nov 2020
DoT orders use of prefix for fixed to mobile calls
12 Nov 2020
DoT seeks clarity on AGR payment schedule
9 Nov 2020
Airtel Africa to offload 4,500 towers
6 Nov 2020
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
2 Nov 2020
Jio standalone net profit rises to INR28bn
30 Oct 2020
Vi narrows net loss to INR72bn in Q3 2020
28 Oct 2020
Airtel books solid growth in domestic and African markets
27 Oct 2020
SG recommends govt challenge Vodafone arbitration result
8 Oct 2020
Airtel enlists Ericsson for 5G-ready RAN rollout
6 Oct 2020
Vodafone gets nod from lenders for tower tie-up
28 Sep 2020
Arbitration court rules against Vodafone tax demand
28 Sep 2020
TRAI drops investigation into Vi's 'RedX' plans
23 Sep 2020
Cellcos reiterate position on AGR dues; Jio fires opening salvo in new price war
21 Sep 2020
Airtel, Vi request release of additional backhaul airwaves
17 Sep 2020
Govt has no plans to bar Chinese vendors from 5G contracts, claims minister
16 Sep 2020
Airtel enlists STL for fibre rollout in ten circles
15 Sep 2020
TRAI recommends no intervention in OTT segment for now
11 Sep 2020
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
10 Sep 2020
Airtel calls on ITI Limited for FTTH rollout in eight circles
7 Sep 2020
Vodafone Idea reveals new brand ‘Vi’
7 Sep 2020
Supreme Court allows ten years to pay AGR dues; passes spectrum sale issue to NCLT
3 Sep 2020
Amazon, Verizon could acquire USD4bn stake in Vodafone Idea, report says
2 Sep 2020
Bharti Infratel going ahead with Indus Towers merger
1 Sep 2020
GIC, Brookfield acquire Reliance tower unit for USD3.4bn
25 Aug 2020
Supreme Court threatens licence cancellation over spectrum dues
24 Aug 2020
Supreme Court pursuing Airtel, Jio for defunct cellcos’ AGR dues
21 Aug 2020
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
21 Aug 2020
Axiata completes Vodafone Idea exit; Saudi PIF in talks to invest in Jio fibre
14 Aug 2020
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
11 Aug 2020
Apex court demands DoT explain how it will recover AGR dues from bankrupt cellcos
7 Aug 2020
Vodafone Idea registers quarterly net loss of INR255bn
6 Aug 2020
RCOM rejects Supreme Court allegations
31 Jul 2020
Jio standalone net profit hits INR25.2bn
30 Jul 2020
Airtel losses widen on AGR case, as revenue, EBITDA recovers
28 Jul 2020
Airtel books INR322bn annual net loss
27 Jul 2020
Delhi restricts access to govt contracts
24 Jul 2020
Coronavirus impact slows Airtel Africa subscriber growth
21 Jul 2020
Supreme Court rejects requests for AGR recalculation
20 Jul 2020
Vodafone Idea pays INR10bn more towards AGR dues
20 Jul 2020
TDSAT stays TRAI order on Airtel/Vodafone Idea premium plans
17 Jul 2020
Jio to roll out its own homegrown 5G solution
13 Jul 2020
TRAI blocks Airtel, Vodafone Idea premium plans over QoS concerns
13 Jul 2020
BSNL, MTNL to receive sovereign guarantee worth USD2bn
10 Jul 2020
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
2 Jul 2020
BSNL scraps 4G tender; govt bans 59 Chinese apps
1 Jul 2020
Vodafone Idea quarterly net loss widens to USD1.5bn
19 Jun 2020
UVARCL to sell Aircel spectrum
12 Jun 2020
Apex court weighs in on PSU issue; may allow operators to stagger AGR payments
5 Jun 2020
Power Grid hit with USD1.8bn licence fee demand
3 Jun 2020
Nokia and Vodafone Idea complete first stage of DSR deployment
27 May 2020
TRAI publishes consultation paper on international roaming
26 May 2020
Airtel holding company to raise USD1bn through share sale
19 May 2020
Airtel books annual net loss of INR322bn
14 May 2020
Airtel Africa books 11% revenue growth for FY20
11 May 2020
Vista to become third partner in Jio Platforms with USD1.5bn investment
7 May 2020
BSNL to enlist Nokia, ZTE to accelerate 4G rollout
4 May 2020
Silver Lake to invest USD750m in Jio Platforms
4 May 2020
Finance ministry critical of 5G spectrum pricing
1 May 2020
Jio net profit climbs to INR23bn
30 Apr 2020
Apex court agrees to partial refund for Vodafone Idea
29 Apr 2020
BSNL to revise 4G tender after ‘Make In India’ challenge
28 Apr 2020
Airtel inks USD1bn upgrade deal with Nokia
27 Apr 2020
TRAI publishes consultation on spectrum sharing fee
23 Apr 2020
USD200m payment to Vodafone Idea not a U-turn, Vodafone Group clarifies
22 Apr 2020
Facebook invests USD5.7bn for 10% stake in Jio parent
20 Apr 2020
TRAI adjusts ITC regime
17 Apr 2020
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
15 Apr 2020
TRAI requests data on pre-paid users following lockdown extension
30 Mar 2020
India: industry adapts to pandemic challenges
24 Mar 2020
Industry group proposes temporary measures for sector
20 Mar 2020
DoT drafting crisis plan for potential collapse of major telco
18 Mar 2020
Supreme Court rejects self-assessed AGR dues
16 Mar 2020
Vodafone Idea pays INR33.5bn towards AGR dues; govt mulling eGoM to address crisis
13 Mar 2020
Cellcos to pay AGR based on self-assessment for now
10 Mar 2020
Airtel partners Cisco for network upgrade
5 Mar 2020
DoT urges telcos to pay balance of AGR dues
5 Mar 2020
Authorities ease internet restrictions in J&K
3 Mar 2020
Vodafone submits INR30bn to clear spectrum fees
2 Mar 2020
Airtel tops-up AGR payment to a INR180bn ‘full and final’ total
27 Feb 2020
IoT Time: M2M/Internet of Things weekly digest
20 Feb 2020
IoT Time: M2M/Internet of Things weekly digest
18 Feb 2020
Trio submit payment towards USD14bn AGR bill
17 Feb 2020
Vodafone Idea books loss of IN64.5bn
14 Feb 2020
Apex Court reiterates USD21bn demand for AGR dues, threatens execs with contempt
10 Feb 2020
Local governments not aligning with RoW rules; DoT implements spectrum fee moratorium
7 Feb 2020
DoT approves TTSL/Airtel tie-up
5 Feb 2020
Airtel narrows quarterly net loss to INR10bn
3 Feb 2020
Govt lines up INR60bn for BharatNet project
30 Jan 2020
COAI head: AGR should be applied to PSUs
28 Jan 2020
Airtel Africa books net profit of USD103m for Dec-19 quarter
23 Jan 2020
Vodafone Idea will wait for court decision on AGR payment
22 Jan 2020
DoT greenlights increase in Airtel FDI cap
21 Jan 2020
Jio books quarterly net profit of USD190m
20 Jan 2020
Cellcos push for last-minute extension to AGR deadline
17 Jan 2020
Supreme Court rejects AGR appeal
10 Jan 2020
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
10 Jan 2020
Jio launches VoWiFi as Airtel offering crosses 1m user mark
10 Jan 2020
Airtel fundraising plan gets strong response; MTNL approves monetisation move
7 Jan 2020
RailTel appeals INR3bn AGR demand
7 Jan 2020
Supreme Court orders DoT to refund RCOM
3 Jan 2020
MTNL submits plans for first phase of asset monetisation
2 Jan 2020
COAI: operators losing INR24.5m per hour from govt-ordered blackouts
20 Dec 2019
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
18 Dec 2019
TRAI postpones BAK regime for call termination charges
17 Dec 2019
Govt unable to intervene in AGR issue, says commerce minister
16 Dec 2019
Brookfield signs binding agreement for Jio towers
12 Dec 2019
Vodafone Idea denies talks with Brookfield, Edelweiss
11 Dec 2019
Vodafone Idea looks to offload assets to pay AGR dues
10 Dec 2019
DoT warns licensees not to delay payment of AGR dues, estimated to total USD50bn
5 Dec 2019
Communications Minister confirms AGR ruling applicable to all licensees
4 Dec 2019
New MNP rules to take effect this month
3 Dec 2019
Airtel switches off 3G in Maharashtra, refarms airwaves for 4G
28 Nov 2019
Court halts DoT from suspending Aircel spectrum licences
21 Nov 2019
Govt approves two-year breather for cellcos
19 Nov 2019
DoT considers casting wider net for AGR-related collection; cellcos to begin price increase
15 Nov 2019
AGR ruling drags Vodafone Idea loss to INR509bn
15 Nov 2019
Airtel Q2 stung by INR224bn charge from AGR case
13 Nov 2019
Airtel, Vodafone Idea to appeal elements of AGR decision
11 Nov 2019
DoT to challenge Airtel-Tata tie up
7 Nov 2019
IoT Time: M2M/Internet of Things weekly digest
1 Nov 2019
Vodafone sticking with India unit despite fees ruling
25 Oct 2019
Indian operators facing USD13bn bill following court ruling on fee charges
24 Oct 2019
Indian government approves plans for BSNL-MTNL revival package, merger
17 Oct 2019
Airtel selects Ericsson for 5G-ready Cloud Packet Core deployment
17 Oct 2019
Airtel resumes post-paid mobile services in J&K
17 Oct 2019
Vodafone Idea demerges fibre infrastructure
11 Oct 2019
Jio starts charging for off-net calls
20 Sep 2019
TRAI floats paper on reforming M&A process
19 Sep 2019
TRAI reconsiders planned timeline for elimination of IUC
13 Sep 2019
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
13 Sep 2019
J&K lifts restrictions on fixed line telephony
12 Sep 2019
Airtel responds to JioFiber launch with new 1Gbps plan
11 Sep 2019
DoT aiming to complete spectrum auction by year-end
5 Sep 2019
JioFiber now live across India; marks third anniversary of mobile launch
21 Aug 2019
DoT moves against Airtel/TTSL merger
16 Aug 2019
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
13 Aug 2019
Jio to launch commercial fibre service next month
9 Aug 2019
Airtel losses and higher costs drag down Singtel's Q1 earnings
5 Aug 2019
Airtel expects to complete 3G switch-off by March
2 Aug 2019
Airtel slips into red despite revenue growth
30 Jul 2019
DoT issues guidelines for temporary 5G test licences
30 Jul 2019
DoT claims cellcos owe USD13.5bn
29 Jul 2019
Vodafone Idea topline dips as customer base drops to 320m
25 Jul 2019
DCC greenlights USD442m of fines, proposes separate spectrum policy for govt entities
25 Jul 2019
Jio to offload towers to Brookfield-led group
24 Jul 2019
DoT planning Airtel/TTSL merger challenge at Supreme Court
22 Jul 2019
Jio books USD1.7bn turnover as FTTH beta trials reach final stages
10 Jul 2019
Airtel Africa lists on Nigerian bourse
10 Jul 2019
DoT challenges TDSAT over OTSC ruling
8 Jul 2019
Tata cleared USD7bn dues to complete sale of mobile units
3 Jul 2019
Govt mulls USD10bn bailout package for BSNL and MTNL
2 Jul 2019
Airtel completes Tata merger
2 Jul 2019
DoT rejects Aircel resolution plan
1 Jul 2019
Airtel Africa IPO raises USD750m
1 Jul 2019
Airtel begins phasing out Indian 3G networks
28 Jun 2019
Telecom minister proposes relief measures but will pursue Aircel spectrum
28 Jun 2019
TRAI unlikely to lower interconnection penalties
25 Jun 2019
Rail ministry looking for sought-after 700MHz airwaves
24 Jun 2019
BSNL financial crisis escalates
21 Jun 2019
Jio reportedly mulling IPO for 2020/2021
18 Jun 2019
DCC greenlights fines but asks TRAI to reconsider value of penalty
14 Jun 2019
DoT asks regulator to reconsider spectrum recommendations
13 Jun 2019
TRAI extends deadline for new MNP rules
13 Jun 2019
Karnataka tower rules expected to hit firms in Bengaluru
11 Jun 2019
DoT demands return of Aircel spectrum
7 Jun 2019
Industry group pushes for inclusion of 26GHz, 28GHz airwaves in auction
6 Jun 2019
DoT to oppose sale of spectrum rights by bankrupt cellcos
5 Jun 2019
Airtel aims to raise USD750m through IPO
4 Jun 2019
Indian 5G auction due before year-end
31 May 2019
Airtel full-year revenue slides 2.2%
29 May 2019
Airtel moves ahead with IPO plans
28 May 2019
DoT sets eyes on inter-circle FNP
21 May 2019
Govt looking to sell 25% stake in RailTel
15 May 2019
BSNL sketches out 5G test plans
14 May 2019
Vodafone Idea narrows net loss
10 May 2019
Airtel and Hughes to merge VSAT businesses
3 May 2019
TDSAT stays DoT demand for Tata takeover
3 May 2019
TRAI proposes public sector spectrum audit
15 Apr 2019
TRAI dodges BSNL/MTNL spectrum question
12 Apr 2019
DoT gives conditional nod for TTSL takeover
9 Apr 2019
Airtel, Vodafone Idea CTOs disclose 4G network upgrades
4 Apr 2019
Space agencies refuse to vacate 5G spectrum
4 Apr 2019
TRAI demands details on segmented offers
3 Apr 2019
Jio spins off tower, fibre infrastructure units to trusts
1 Apr 2019
BSNL launches commercial 4G in areas of rural Chennai
27 Mar 2019
TRAI to consider BSNL, MTNL 4G spectrum allocation
25 Mar 2019
TRAI official casts doubt on BSNL 4G timeline
19 Mar 2019
Vodafone Idea signs up Nokia for LTE rollout
19 Mar 2019
RCOM scraps Jio asset sale plan, clears Ericsson dues
18 Mar 2019
DoT seeks TRAI opinion on BSNL 4G spectrum
12 Mar 2019
DoT to issue demands for Airtel/TTSL tie-up
8 Mar 2019
Singtel to participate in Airtel fundraising drive
4 Mar 2019
Airtel in fibre tie-up talks with Vodafone Idea; plans INR4.5bn fund raising move
1 Mar 2019
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
21 Feb 2019
Vodafone Idea enlists Ericsson for network modernisation
20 Feb 2019
DoT hands back INR3bn to Aircel; Supreme Court finds RCOM heads in contempt of court
20 Feb 2019
MTNL awaiting refund; BSNL strike continues
14 Feb 2019
Singtel reports 14% drop in Q3 net profit on regional associate falls
8 Feb 2019
Brookfield lines up as potential buyer of Jio fibre, tower assets
7 Feb 2019
IoT Time: M2M/Internet of Things weekly digest
7 Feb 2019
Vodafone Idea slows revenue decline as integration progresses
6 Feb 2019
BSNL to work with Ciena on 5G trials
6 Feb 2019
Govt rejects spectrum relief proposals
4 Feb 2019
TTSL offers to return 800MHz spectrum
4 Feb 2019
RCOM to file for debt resolution via NCLT
1 Feb 2019
Airtel reports quarterly net income of USD12m
31 Jan 2019
Airtel Africa raises USD200m through share placement to QIA
23 Jan 2019
Airtel rolls out 900MHz LTE in ten circles
22 Jan 2019
NCLT greenlights Tata takeover
21 Jan 2019
Vodafone Idea calls for moratorium on spectrum payments
18 Jan 2019
Jio reports profit growth, plans tower and fibre spin-off
16 Jan 2019
Towercos asking for USD6.3m in exit fees from Vodafone Idea
15 Jan 2019
Airtel rolls out 4G to Andaman and Nicobar Islands
11 Jan 2019
Airtel pays USD48m of Aircel dues
8 Jan 2019
RCOM deadlock drags on
4 Jan 2019
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
4 Jan 2019
Proposed amendment to allow Aadhaar use for telecom
4 Jan 2019
Apex court to weigh-in on TDSAT/TRAI feud, alongside ongoing Aircel and RCOM cases
21 Dec 2018
Airtel to sell 32% stake in Infratel
20 Dec 2018
Ericsson keeps pressure on RCOM after cellco misses deadline
19 Dec 2018
DoT rejects RCOM spectrum sale
18 Dec 2018
DoT pushes spectrum auction to H2 2019
14 Dec 2018
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
14 Dec 2018
RCOM refused extension for Ericsson payment; Aircel yet to receive payment
14 Dec 2018
TDSAT challenges TRAI ruling on SMP and predatory pricing
13 Dec 2018
IoT Time: M2M/Internet of Things weekly digest
13 Dec 2018
Financial woes continue for state-owned telcos
12 Dec 2018
Jio plans hiving off of tower, fibre assets
3 Dec 2018
BSNL workers delay strike by a week
30 Nov 2018
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
30 Nov 2018
Vodafone Idea transfers fibre assets to subsidiary
30 Nov 2018
TRAI weighs-in on new minimum recharge plans
30 Nov 2018
Supreme Court grants reprieves to RCOM and Aircel
29 Nov 2018
BSNL unions say Jio being ‘openly patronised’ by govt, plan indefinite strike
26 Nov 2018
DoT considers reverse auction model for spectrum sale
21 Nov 2018
Govt considers lifeline for beleaguered industry
19 Nov 2018
Govt increases pressure on BBNL, BSNL ahead of BharatNet deadline and election
15 Nov 2018
Vodafone Idea books first batch of post-merger results
14 Nov 2018
Govt expected to launch investigation into under-reporting of revenue in early 2019
13 Nov 2018
TRAI consults on OTT regulation
12 Nov 2018
MVNO Monday: MVNOs Europe Special
12 Nov 2018
DoT to revisit flat SUCs
6 Nov 2018
Cellcos begin rolling out Aadhaar alternatives
2 Nov 2018
Aircel liquidation deadline postponed to Jan-19
1 Nov 2018
Airtel Africa IPO on track
31 Oct 2018
Rakuten, Tech Mahindra ink MoU for 4G, 5G network labs
29 Oct 2018
Airtel to move 900MHz to LTE, mulls 3G shutdown
29 Oct 2018
DoT orders operators to cease Aadhaar verification
26 Oct 2018
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
26 Oct 2018
Airtel’s quarterly India sales drop 10.9%, partly offset by Africa turnover
24 Oct 2018
Airtel Africa gets USD1.25bn injection from Singtel, SoftBank, others
23 Oct 2018
Govt frees up 5GHz spectrum
18 Oct 2018
We’re Hathway there! Bon Jio-vi to take majority stakes in MSOs
16 Oct 2018
BBNL, Bharat to switch focus to service delivery
16 Oct 2018
RIL close to taking stakes in Hathway and DEN
4 Oct 2018
TDSAT starts to clear path for RCOM spectrum sale
3 Oct 2018
RIL linked to bid for Hathway Cable
28 Sep 2018
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
28 Sep 2018
DoT to consult other ministries over SC Aadhaar ruling
27 Sep 2018
Cabinet approves new Digital Communications Policy
26 Sep 2018
Apex court U-turns on Aadhaar requirement; TRAI plans update to porting rules
26 Sep 2018
Airtel maps out expansion plans
25 Sep 2018
DoT to carry out special audit of telcos
24 Sep 2018
BSNL inks 5G tie-up with SoftBank, NTT
24 Sep 2018
DoT looks to secure spectrum fees; 5G auction likely in ‘later half’ of 2019
19 Sep 2018
RCOM confirms plans to complete exit from telecom sector
13 Sep 2018
IoT Time: M2M/Internet of Things weekly digest
11 Sep 2018
DoT accepts BSNL 4G spectrum proposal
31 Aug 2018
Vodafone and Idea complete merger, creating India’s largest mobile provider
29 Aug 2018
Airtel plots network expansion in Rajasthan
28 Aug 2018
RCOM completes sale of fibre to Jio
21 Aug 2018
Bharti Airtel transferring fibre assets to new infrastructure firm
20 Aug 2018
Aircel ramps up efforts to recover funds
17 Aug 2018
RCOM receives bids for remaining assets
15 Aug 2018
MTNL losses widen to INR7bn
13 Aug 2018
RCOM to offload more spectrum
6 Aug 2018
Court greenlights Jio's RCOM asset purchase
3 Aug 2018
Vodafone Idea to begin cost-cutting
2 Aug 2018
TRAI issues recommendations on 5G spectrum auction
30 Jul 2018
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
27 Jul 2018
DoT gives final nod to Vodafone Idea merger
17 Jul 2018
Airtel to deploy Massive MIMO in Kolkata
13 Jul 2018
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
12 Jul 2018
DoT greenlights net neutrality rules, Digital Communication Policy
10 Jul 2018
DoT gives Vodafone/Idea tie-up conditional nod
6 Jul 2018
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
6 Jul 2018
TRAI updates interconnection rules
5 Jul 2018
Jio announces plans for FTTH launch
4 Jul 2018
TDSAT orders DoT to release RCOM bank guarantee
4 Jul 2018
Telecom minister denies DoT delays for Vodafone/Idea tie-up
2 Jul 2018
CCI approves Indus, Infratel tie-up
29 Jun 2018
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
28 Jun 2018
Shareholders approve ‘Vodafone Idea Limited’ name for use post-merger
25 Jun 2018
Vodafone/Idea merger hits speedbump as DoT prepares OTSC demand
22 Jun 2018
Operators push to delay 5G spectrum auction
21 Jun 2018
Sistema exits RCOM; BSNL joins queue to recover funds from Aircel
20 Jun 2018
Idea completes VoLTE rollout
18 Jun 2018
RCOM returns 1800MHz spectrum to DoT
12 Jun 2018
Uttarakhand begins piloting aerostat network
7 Jun 2018
Airtel plots Kerala expansion; Vodafone deploys Nokia Cloud Packet Core
6 Jun 2018
TRAI issues recommendations for emergency network
5 Jun 2018
Idea receives FDI clearance from DoT
1 Jun 2018
Idea completes sale of tower arm
31 May 2018
RCOM agrees settlement with Ericsson, clearing way for asset sale
29 May 2018
RCOM reaches settlement with Infratel stakeholders
24 May 2018
DoT extends RoW rules to towercos
21 May 2018
MTNL lines up USD28m for upgrade; no plans for merger with BSNL
18 May 2018
RCOM, Ericsson look to settle dispute outside of insolvency proceedings
15 May 2018
DoT approves Telenor acquisition by Airtel
14 May 2018
Jio takes price war to post-paid segment
4 May 2018
Airtel considering sale of 25% stake in African division
4 May 2018
DoT digs in heels over spectrum guarantee for Telenor/Airtel tie-up
2 May 2018
Govt orders cellcos to accept non-Aadhaar ID for SIM verification
30 Apr 2018
MTNL, BSNL continue pursuit of 4G spectrum
25 Apr 2018
Airtel turnover continues to slide; Infratel to merge with Indus
24 Apr 2018
RCOM creditors clear spectrum charges; Telenor takeover faces further holdups
19 Apr 2018
RCOM tower sale encounters setbacks
13 Apr 2018
DoT seeks clearance of dues before mergers
12 Apr 2018
IoT Time: M2M/Internet of Things weekly digest
10 Apr 2018
Shareholders continue legal scrap over RCOM asset sale
9 Apr 2018
RCOM sale gets thumbs-up from appellate tribunal
6 Apr 2018
SC grants RCOM permission to sell some of its assets
5 Apr 2018
IoT Time: M2M/Internet of Things weekly digest
4 Apr 2018
Vodafone completes sale of towers to ATC
29 Mar 2018
DoT orders vacation of 5G spectrum band
27 Mar 2018
DoT close to approving Idea-Vodafone tie-up
26 Mar 2018
Sistema highest bidder for RCOM assets
22 Mar 2018
Supreme court maintains ban on RCOM asset sale
22 Mar 2018
DoT extends deadline for Aadhaar reverification
20 Mar 2018
DoT, Ericsson seeking repayment from Aircel
19 Mar 2018
RCOM turns to SC to clear path for Jio sale
16 Mar 2018
YOU unveils INR6bn investment plan
15 Mar 2018
Tata starts CDMA closedown in preparation for Airtel transition
15 Mar 2018
2m Aircel subs have switched to Airtel since bankruptcy filing
14 Mar 2018
Committee calls for 4G spectrum for BSNL, MTNL
12 Mar 2018
Airtel, Vodafone India expand VoLTE
9 Mar 2018
Creditors scrap over Aircel, RCOM debts; Airtel/Telenor merger gets thumbs up
8 Mar 2018
IoT Time: M2M/Internet of Things weekly digest
8 Mar 2018
Govt approves spectrum cap reforms
6 Mar 2018
RCOM asset sale hits stumbling block; Aircel seeks urgent IRP appointment
2 Mar 2018
Nokia to upgrade and expand Spectra network
2 Mar 2018
Jio expanding network coverage beyond 90% with Samsung
1 Mar 2018
Another one gone: Aircel files for bankruptcy
27 Feb 2018
Vodafone suspends interconnection with Aircel; TRAI consults on QoS for VoLTE
26 Feb 2018
Airtel and Huawei test 5G; Nokia to modernise BSNL network
20 Feb 2018
Aircel poised to file for bankruptcy
16 Feb 2018
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
16 Feb 2018
RCOM shareholders greenlight asset monetisation plan
9 Feb 2018
India planning mass spectrum sale
9 Feb 2018
Vodafone India launches VoLTE
7 Feb 2018
RCOM refund refusal has no legal basis, says TRAI chief
7 Feb 2018
Idea suspends interconnect services with Aircel
6 Feb 2018
Singtel to increase stake in Airtel
6 Feb 2018
TDSAT orders TRAI to clarify pricing rules
2 Feb 2018
Govt allocates USD2.3bn for infrastructure projects in 2018/19 budget
1 Feb 2018
TRAI lowers MNP fee by 79%
26 Jan 2018
TPG Capital part of USD1bn bid for Tata Teleservices fibre ops, report says
26 Jan 2018
Idea, Vodafone expand ICR agreement; Idea plots March VoLTE launch
24 Jan 2018
MTR cut delivers ‘body blow’ to Idea top line
22 Jan 2018
NCLT clears Airtel/Telenor tie-up
22 Jan 2018
Jio books INR5bn profit in Q3
19 Jan 2018
Airtel blames regulators for falling revenue, profit
17 Jan 2018
Govt, Jio outline plans to invest in NER and West Bengal
15 Jan 2018
TRAI lowers international termination charge
12 Jan 2018
Airtel employs Huawei solution to use 900MHz for GSM, UMTS and LTE
10 Jan 2018
TC backs spectrum cap changes; TAIPA warns of rising deployment costs
9 Jan 2018
Vodafone offers to consolidate arbitration proceedings
5 Jan 2018
Idea to raise USD1bn before Vodafone merger
4 Jan 2018
BSNL requests 700MHz or 2100MHz frequencies for LTE
2 Jan 2018
Jio to acquire RCOM’s telecoms assets in a USD3.8bn deal
21 Dec 2017
Jio front-runner for RCOM assets, report says
18 Dec 2017
Maxis may invest up to USD1.1bn in India's Aircel
13 Dec 2017
Vodafone, Idea discussing ‘closing adjustments’ for merger, report says
12 Dec 2017
Airtel launches LTE in Ladakh
7 Dec 2017
Aircel mulling switch-off in six circles
4 Dec 2017
DoT clears 4G transfer of TDN spectrum in Rajasthan
1 Dec 2017
TRAI recommends speeding up M&A process
28 Nov 2017
TRAI’s published recommendations support Net Neutrality
27 Nov 2017
Airtel mulls more acquisitions
24 Nov 2017
Idea to bolster 4G capacity in Maharashtra with new spectrum
22 Nov 2017
IoT Time: M2M/Internet of Things weekly digest
22 Nov 2017
TRAI recommends easing spectrum caps
20 Nov 2017
MVNO Monday: MVNOs Europe Special
17 Nov 2017
Airtel gets first nod for TTSL takeover
16 Nov 2017
UIDAI approves new re-verification methods as deadline nears
15 Nov 2017
Vodafone tax arbitration hearing scheduled for February 2019
13 Nov 2017
Vodafone, Idea agree tower sale to ATC; Idea revenue down 19.6% y-o-y
6 Nov 2017
RCOM to switch off voice services on 1 December
6 Nov 2017
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
2 Nov 2017
Airtel to shut down 3G network by 2021; fibre business transferred to Telesonic
1 Nov 2017
DOCOMO exits TTSL; RCOM/STTL finally complete poorly-timed merger
1 Nov 2017
Airtel books 76.5% drop in profit amidst ‘financial stress’ from competition
31 Oct 2017
One foot in the grave: RCOM plots exit from wireless market
25 Oct 2017
RCOM reportedly set to bow out of wireless business
24 Oct 2017
RCOM/SSTL merger gets final approval from DoT
23 Oct 2017
Price war cools as Jio raises prices; operators seek vendor tie-ups to convert 2G users
18 Oct 2017
IoT Time: M2M/Internet of Things weekly digest
13 Oct 2017
Airtel agrees to acquire Tata mobile businesses in cash-free deal
9 Oct 2017
Tata Teleservices reportedly taking steps towards closure
2 Oct 2017
RCOM/Aircel merger collapses amidst regulatory uncertainty
29 Sep 2017
Idea, Airtel seek stay on IUC reduction
27 Sep 2017
Govt to prepare 2020 5G roadmap as cellcos, vendors gear up for next-gen
20 Sep 2017
TRAI slashes IUC; Airtel claims move tips scales in favour of Jio
19 Sep 2017
Airtel to spend USD5bn on networks in bid to squeeze struggling cellcos
15 Sep 2017
Ta-Ta to Tata? TTSL mulling closure
14 Sep 2017
RCOM faces disruption from Ericsson petition; drives migration to 4G in Gujarat
13 Sep 2017
Cabinet approves BSNL tower spin-off
12 Sep 2017
Airtel launches VoLTE services in Mumbai
11 Sep 2017
BSNL to deploy 40,000 new BTS
1 Sep 2017
BSNL to launch 4G services soon, VoLTE to follow in FY17-18
30 Aug 2017
IoT Time: M2M/Internet of Things weekly digest
30 Aug 2017
Airtel completes TDN takeover, TRAI opens consultation for spectrum auction
30 Aug 2017
Indian govt issues Hutchison tax demand for USD5bn
29 Aug 2017
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
15 Aug 2017
BSNL appeals for licence extension
14 Aug 2017
RCOM books USD190m Q1 net loss
11 Aug 2017
Singtel quarterly net profit down 5.6%, impacted by Bharti Airtel
9 Aug 2017
Vodafone/Idea merger gets conditional approval from SEBI
8 Aug 2017
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
7 Aug 2017
BSNL looking to 5G in HP
3 Aug 2017
No plans for MTNL/BSNL merger, says minister
1 Aug 2017
TRAI issues recommendations on service closures
31 Jul 2017
DoT introduces new hurdle for RCOM/Aircel merger
28 Jul 2017
Idea begins to reap dividends from aggressive pricing strategy
26 Jul 2017
Airtel registers 14% fall in revenue amidst price disruption in India
25 Jul 2017
CCI approves Idea/Vodafone merger; Nextra denies ACT acquisition claims
21 Jul 2017
Airtel and Jio trade accusations over IUC rules
20 Jul 2017
Govt approves new budget for BharatNet, greenlights second phase
19 Jul 2017
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
17 Jul 2017
BSNL plans fibre upgrade
11 Jul 2017
Airtel unveils Project Next, plots VoLTE launch by year-end
10 Jul 2017
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
7 Jul 2017
Airtel and Tata in talks over potential mega-merger
4 Jul 2017
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
3 Jul 2017
Pre-paid segment faces disruption over introduction of GST
30 Jun 2017
RCOM reportedly looking to return 1800MHz spectrum
28 Jun 2017
UL amendment to give operators more freedom over equipment installation
26 Jun 2017
TTSL to seek debt restructuring; MTNL appeals for licence extension
22 Jun 2017
RCOM fast-tracks real estate monetisation plans to cut debt
20 Jun 2017
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
19 Jun 2017
DoT cuts expected revenue by 37% amidst ‘severe financial stress’ in sector
7 Jun 2017
TRAI launches apps to crowdsource data collection
6 Jun 2017
Antitrust watchdog clears Airtel’s Telenor takeover
5 Jun 2017
RCOM given until end-2017 to reduce debt; Aircel/RCOM unit to be dubbed Aircom
2 Jun 2017
TRAI launches consultation on mobile data speeds
2 Jun 2017
Airtel/Telenor merger gets thumbs up from SEBI, NSE and BSE
31 May 2017
Losses widen for RCOM amidst price war
30 May 2017
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
26 May 2017
CCI approves NTT DOCOMO buyout
22 May 2017
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
19 May 2017
Tata seeks green light from CCI for DOCOMO buyout
16 May 2017
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
15 May 2017
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
15 May 2017
Idea reports first annual net loss since 2007
12 May 2017
Jio begins FTTH trial; CCI orders probe over PoI complaint
10 May 2017
Airtel books 37% fall in full year profit
2 May 2017
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
2 May 2017
Court clears Tata to pay USD1.2bn settlement
26 Apr 2017
BSNL to enlist VNL, HFCL for rollout in unserved areas of North Eastern Region
25 Apr 2017
Jio widens net loss, plans rollout of 100,000 new LTE sites
24 Apr 2017
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
21 Apr 2017
DoT starts process for next spectrum auction
19 Apr 2017
TRAI starts work on proof of concept for RoW policy
18 Apr 2017
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
13 Apr 2017
Jio accuses lead trio of breaking tariff, MNP rules
12 Apr 2017
Airtel, Vodafone increase pressure over Jio freebies
7 Apr 2017
TRAI tells Jio to cancel three-month unlimited offer, 15-day Prime extension
5 Apr 2017
MTNL proposes sale of real estate assets to reduce debt
4 Apr 2017
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
4 Apr 2017
Jio launches new freebie offer, converts 72m users to Prime service
3 Apr 2017
ACT to invest USD185m on expansion; BharatNet falls short of 100,000 gram panchayat target
31 Mar 2017
MTNL to spend USD62m on Delhi network expansion
31 Mar 2017
TRAI says commission’s concern with government revenue ‘inconsistent’ with policy objectives
30 Mar 2017
Jio Prime sign-ups hits 50m mark, says official
30 Mar 2017
Telecom minister reports on health of mobile sector
28 Mar 2017
Tikona to focus on fixed broadband after offloading 4G spectrum
27 Mar 2017
Cellcos ordered to re-verify more than 1bn subscribers by Feb-18
24 Mar 2017
Airtel agrees to buy Tikona 4G business
21 Mar 2017
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
21 Mar 2017
BSNL strengthens networks in extremism-affected zones with additional towers
20 Mar 2017
Idea and Vodafone agree to merger, set to create India’s largest mobile provider
20 Mar 2017
RCOM/Aircel merger passes CCI hurdle, Airtel in talks for TDN’s 2300MHz spectrum
17 Mar 2017
Committee recommends BSNL/MTNL merger
16 Mar 2017
TDSAT asks TRAI to re-examine Jio offers; SEBI greenlights RCOM/Aircel merger
13 Mar 2017
BSNL outlines plans to replace 2G base stations, launch 4G services
8 Mar 2017
Regulators play blame game whilst key DoT roles left fallow
6 Mar 2017
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
2 Mar 2017
Govt to auction spectrum annually, draws up policy for 5G spectrum
1 Mar 2017
Midweek M2M: IoT and machine-to-machine developments
28 Feb 2017
Tata agrees to DOCOMO arbitration award
28 Feb 2017
Jio enlists Airspan, Cisco for network upgrades
23 Feb 2017
Telenor to exit India market through Airtel merger
23 Feb 2017
Commission questions TRAI inaction
22 Feb 2017
Jio continues freebie offer with ‘Jio Prime’
21 Feb 2017
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
20 Feb 2017
Tata joins the queue for consolidation, Vodafone/Idea merger announcement due shortly
17 Feb 2017
Airtel augments LTE network in Goa, Maharashtra with 1800MHz spectrum
16 Feb 2017
Jio hits 100m subscriber mark
14 Feb 2017
BSNL to complete North East rollout by December 2018
13 Feb 2017
Competition and spectrum liberalisation costs drive RCOM into the red
13 Feb 2017
Newcomer’s freebies hit Idea bottom line
7 Feb 2017
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
3 Feb 2017
TRAI sides with Jio on controversial promotions
1 Feb 2017
Midweek M2M: IoT and machine-to-machine developments
1 Feb 2017
Telenor considers joining RCOM/Aircel/SSTL merger
31 Jan 2017
Idea expanding LTE to 20 circles; planning VoLTE launch
30 Jan 2017
Vodafone confirms tie-up talks with Idea
30 Jan 2017
Tata mulled bankruptcy for TTSL, opted for M&A instead
25 Jan 2017
Airtel feels pressure from new rival as profit drops 66% q-o-q
25 Jan 2017
Idea to raise USD300m for 4G network expansion
24 Jan 2017
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
23 Jan 2017
TRAI issues recommendations on in-building infrastructure
20 Jan 2017
Airtel considering offloading African units, acquiring Telenor India
19 Jan 2017
Jio to continue aggressive offer; Airtel, Vodafone upgrade networks
19 Jan 2017
BSNL to plug 4G gap with Wi-Fi in Kerala, government plots Wi-Fi rollout
18 Jan 2017
TRAI seeks AG opinion on Jio promotions
18 Jan 2017
Videocon completes mobile market exit with shutdown in Punjab
17 Jan 2017
BSNL introduces new services, Airtel rolls out DC upgrade in Delhi
16 Jan 2017
Jio planning USD4.4bn spend on networks
12 Jan 2017
Jio soft-launches FTTH in Mumbai
10 Jan 2017
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
9 Jan 2017
Vodafone mulls India merger
6 Jan 2017
Supreme Court threatens to cancel Aircel spectrum licences
6 Jan 2017
Vodafone to expand 4G to 2,400 towns, Idea considering unlimited data plans
5 Jan 2017
TRAI publishes second net neutrality consultation paper
3 Jan 2017
Airtel, Telenor India in ‘advanced’ merger talks, report claims
22 Dec 2016
Airtel launches V-Fiber in Mumbai
21 Dec 2016
Airtel 4G available in 22 circles following Assam launch
20 Dec 2016
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
19 Dec 2016
Telenor to expand narrowband-LTE network to ten more towns
16 Dec 2016
Telenor in talks with Idea Cellular over potential sale
15 Dec 2016
M2M Monthly: a guide to recent machine-to-machine and IoT developments
15 Dec 2016
MTNL quarterly net loss widens to USD114m
2 Dec 2016
Jio grabs 52m users in 83 days, extends contentious free offer
29 Nov 2016
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
28 Nov 2016
Airtel launches LTE in Jharkhand, LTE-A in Tamil Nadu
28 Nov 2016
Govt allows demonetisation exemption for pre-paid mobile top-ups
24 Nov 2016
Idea to roll out 4G in nine new circles by March 2017
23 Nov 2016
Airtel completes acquisition of Aircel airwaves in Andhra Pradesh
21 Nov 2016
Ministry eases network deployment with new RoW rules
11 Nov 2016
Vodafone India expanding 4G from nine to 17 circles by March
7 Nov 2016
BSNL applies for 5MHz of 700MHz spectrum
4 Nov 2016
Connect Broadband to launch 1Gbps fibre service ‘very soon’
1 Nov 2016
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
1 Nov 2016
TRAI orders ISPs to provide 512kbps minimum download speed
26 Oct 2016
Airtel books 3.4% revenue growth on back of continuing subscriber expansion
25 Oct 2016
Competitive pressures eat into Idea top line
24 Oct 2016
TRAI recommends USD157m fines over Jio interconnect issue
21 Oct 2016
Slow progress of BharatNet saw just 29% of budget spent over five year-period
18 Oct 2016
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
18 Oct 2016
Airtel taps Nokia for 4G expansion
14 Oct 2016
Airtel launches VDSL vectoring service, bolsters broadband offerings
13 Oct 2016
BSNL outlines plans for USD375m investment in H2
10 Oct 2016
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
7 Oct 2016
Spectrum auction nets USD9.9bn despite conservative bidding
4 Oct 2016
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
3 Oct 2016
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
27 Sep 2016
Vodafone expands 3G network in Madhya Pradesh
27 Sep 2016
TRAI considers action against incumbents over RJIL call failure rate
26 Sep 2016
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
26 Sep 2016
DoT clears seven cellcos for auction
26 Sep 2016
No interest for India’s North East 2G project
23 Sep 2016
Vodafone gets USD7bn infusion from parent
22 Sep 2016
Telenor, Tikona in Indian merger talks, sources say
20 Sep 2016
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
19 Sep 2016
Seven weigh-in for spectrum auction
16 Sep 2016
RCOM claims more than 25 million 3G/4G users in run up to SSTL, Aircel mergers
15 Sep 2016
RCOM and Aircel ink merger deal
12 Sep 2016
TRAI weighs in on Jio interconnect fight
6 Sep 2016
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
5 Sep 2016
Jio launches full commercial services
1 Sep 2016
RJIL kicks off price war but warns of foul play
1 Sep 2016
Airtel, Vodafone and Telenor expand, upgrade 4G networks
31 Aug 2016
DoT delays spectrum auction to 1 October
31 Aug 2016
Airtel launches new data offer to fend off Jio
25 Aug 2016
Airtel upgrades 9,000 sites under Open Network initiative
24 Aug 2016
Govt rules out intervention in DOCOMO/Tata dispute
22 Aug 2016
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
18 Aug 2016
Singtel Group to pay USD659m for 7.39% Bharti Telecom stake
15 Aug 2016
Govt lines up Bharat Net deployment in Varanasi
11 Aug 2016
Singtel Group net profit stalls in Q2
11 Aug 2016
DoT suspends spectrum trading until conclusion of auction
10 Aug 2016
India demands unpaid licence, spectrum fees
9 Aug 2016
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
9 Aug 2016
Mobile data boosts Idea top line
9 Aug 2016
DoT sets date for spectrum auction
4 Aug 2016
Cabinet green lights new spectrum usage price floor
28 Jul 2016
Airtel books 7.9% y-o-y increase in revenue
27 Jul 2016
Commission sets 3.0% floor for SUC
26 Jul 2016
Tower Talk: a guide to the latest major cell site developments
25 Jul 2016
ACT launches fibre services in Delhi
20 Jul 2016
Telenor India rules out participation in spectrum sale
20 Jul 2016
Govt spins off DeitY from communications ministry
11 Jul 2016
Airtel completes acquisition of Aircel spectrum in six of eight circles
4 Jul 2016
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
30 Jun 2016
BSNL to roll out 2,000 new towers in Chhattisgarh
28 Jun 2016
Sistema to purchase Russian govt stake in SSTL
28 Jun 2016
TTSL expected to relaunch talks on spectrum trading
27 Jun 2016
Arbitration court awards damages to DOCOMO in TTSL case
24 Jun 2016
Idea planning to plug gaps in spectrum holdings
23 Jun 2016
Cabinet approves USD80bn spectrum sale, defers decision on SUCs
21 Jun 2016
Tower Talk: a guide to the week’s major cell site developments
20 Jun 2016
BSNL to roll out 40,000 hotspots
16 Jun 2016
Vodafone gears up for Gujarat 4G launch
15 Jun 2016
Prasad rejects calls for greater powers for TRAI
14 Jun 2016
BSNL planning fixed, mobile network upgrades
13 Jun 2016
RCOM and Aircel to agree on merger terms in early July
7 Jun 2016
Tower Talk: a guide to the week’s major cell site developments
6 Jun 2016
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
3 Jun 2016
TRAI to petition for greater powers
1 Jun 2016
Defence Ministry to relinquish INR30bn of 1800MHz, 2100MHz frequencies
25 May 2016
BSNL open to sharing 2500MHz spectrum for ‘Project Loon’
25 May 2016
Airtel completes acquisition of Videocon spectrum
24 May 2016
India’s spectrum auction pushed back to September
23 May 2016
RCOM and Aircel extend merger talks
16 May 2016
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
16 May 2016
RCOM starts to migrate CDMA users to LTE
11 May 2016
Supreme Court nixes call drop compensation rules
10 May 2016
Tower Talk: a guide to the week’s major cell site developments
9 May 2016
Telenor completes overhaul of 10,000 sites
28 Apr 2016
Bharti Airtel books 8.4% topline growth
28 Apr 2016
Telenor warns of potential India exit
27 Apr 2016
TRAI open to altering dropped call rules
26 Apr 2016
Tower Talk: a guide to the week’s major cell site developments
25 Apr 2016
DoT clears path for spectrum liberalisation
15 Apr 2016
Reliance winds back price war threats
15 Apr 2016
India rules out retrospective tax on spectrum
13 Apr 2016
Airtel agrees acquisition of Aircel 4G spectrum
12 Apr 2016
Tower Talk: a guide to the week’s major cell site developments
11 Apr 2016
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
11 Apr 2016
Telenor to complete 4G rollout by end-March 2017, considers exit from India
8 Apr 2016
RCOM set to migrate CDMA customer base to 4G network
8 Apr 2016
DoT to reduce spectrum usage charge to 3% for July auction
8 Apr 2016
Vodafone choosing Indian IPO arrangers, report says
5 Apr 2016
Aircel, BSNL sign nationwide 2G roaming pact
4 Apr 2016
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
4 Apr 2016
BSNL plans 4G rollout in 14 circles
1 Apr 2016
MTNL scoops USD65m refund for airwaves; BSNL merger due in three to four years
31 Mar 2016
RJIL stresses investment and technology amidst speculation of further delays
30 Mar 2016
Vodafone moves ICJ to appoint arbitrator
30 Mar 2016
Vodafone agrees to take over YOU Broadband
29 Mar 2016
Commission greenlights introduction of VNOs
22 Mar 2016
Tower Talk: a guide to the week’s major cell site developments
21 Mar 2016
DoT considering withholding some 700MHz airwaves over sale concerns
17 Mar 2016
Airtel acquiring Videocon’s 1800MHz spectrum in six circles
17 Mar 2016
Idea's 4G coverage reaches ten circles
16 Mar 2016
BSNL lines up 2,700km fibre rollout in Assam
15 Mar 2016
Fibre ‘over-rated’ says Idea Cellular MD
14 Mar 2016
CAG accuses six cellcos of hiding USD6.9bn of revenues over three years
9 Mar 2016
RCOM shareholders approve SSTL merger
7 Mar 2016
TDSAT backs SSTL on spectrum reconfiguration
4 Mar 2016
Supreme Court halts regulator until it hears call drop issue
3 Mar 2016
Cellcos fined for breaking user verification rules, ordered to begin call drop compensation
29 Feb 2016
RCOM, Aircel to merge wireless operations
29 Feb 2016
Court supports TRAI decision on dropped call compensation
25 Feb 2016
India's cellcos install 65,000 new sites to combat call dropping
24 Feb 2016
Telenor in talks for nationwide expansion, trialling 4G on narrow spectrum band
22 Feb 2016
Antitrust watchdog greenlights RCOM/SSTL merger
22 Feb 2016
Commission approves interim measure for spectrum liberalisation
19 Feb 2016
BSNL mulling closing down WiMAX systems in certain areas
18 Feb 2016
TRAI confirms rising call drop rate
17 Feb 2016
Idea selects Ericsson for 4G rollout and network transformation
17 Feb 2016
Tax office issues Vodafone with fresh tax demand, threatens to seize assets
16 Feb 2016
DoT eases network sharing rules, plans new requirements for handsets
15 Feb 2016
TRAI looks to set interconnect charges for VoIP
9 Feb 2016
TRAI implements net neutrality regulations
5 Feb 2016
Vodafone India: IPO unlikely to take place this year
5 Feb 2016
Vodafone India gears up for Mumbai 4G launch
3 Feb 2016
GSMA calls for ‘reasonable’ reserve prices for spectrum
1 Feb 2016
Idea Cellular rolls out 4G to Bangalore, further expansion planned
29 Jan 2016
Bharti Airtel posts 22% drop in quarterly net profit
29 Jan 2016
Airtel lines up Aircel 4G spectrum deal
28 Jan 2016
TRAI makes spectrum price recommendations, sets INR114.9bn price tag for 700MHz
26 Jan 2016
Idea growth slowed by pricing pressure
25 Jan 2016
Subscriber losses hit RCOM top line
22 Jan 2016
Vodafone India looks to acquire YOU Broadband, rolls out 3G network in Rajasthan
21 Jan 2016
RCOM pays liberalisation fee for 800MHz airwaves
18 Jan 2016
RCOM and RJIL sign 800MHz spectrum sale/sharing and ICR deal
15 Jan 2016
Idea launches LTE in three new circles, maps out expansion plans
15 Jan 2016
Court grants RCOM reprieve in spectrum usage case
14 Jan 2016
RCOM and SSTL seek permission for merger
14 Jan 2016
RCOM, RJIL to sign 850MHz pact
13 Jan 2016
DoT sets price for RCOM to liberalise spectrum
7 Jan 2016
MoD to return 150MHz of spectrum within three months
6 Jan 2016
Airtel completes Augere takeover
23 Dec 2015
RCOM and Aircel enter into mobile merger talks
23 Dec 2015
Court rejects cellcos’ appeal on call drop order
23 Dec 2015
Vodafone 4G network to cover metros by March 2016
21 Dec 2015
RJIL to make LTE available to employees on 27 December
17 Dec 2015
Vodafone launches 4G, holds talks with RCOM over sharing 3G spectrum
11 Dec 2015
Industry groups challenge regulator on call drop compensation
9 Dec 2015
NTT to launch data network
8 Dec 2015
DoT set to reorganise 1800MHz spectrum into contiguous blocks for 4G use
7 Dec 2015
RCOM inks tower sale deal
4 Dec 2015
Vodafone invests USD75m in eliminating call drops in Delhi
3 Dec 2015
Telecom minister: no plans to disinvest BSNL/MTNL
2 Dec 2015
RCOM prepares to switch off 900MHz network in three circles
30 Nov 2015
Airtel to spend USD9bn over three years on network modernisation
27 Nov 2015
TRAI proposes changes to spectrum cap rules
25 Nov 2015
Idea to purchase Videocon 4G spectrum in two circles
25 Nov 2015
Vodafone to pay USD300m for merger licence
17 Nov 2015
RJIL gives incumbents breathing room with further delays
13 Nov 2015
Singtel’s Q2 profit, revenue wobble on currency movements
13 Nov 2015
Vodafone outlines plans to invest INR130bn in India
2 Nov 2015
RCOM to take over SSTL mobile business through share swap deal
28 Oct 2015
Airtel concludes tower sale
27 Oct 2015
Bharti Airtel books top line growth of 4.3%
23 Oct 2015
RCOM looking to ink 2G ICR deal
22 Oct 2015
ATC agrees Viom acquisition
19 Oct 2015
TRAI instructs cellcos to compensate users for dropped calls
16 Oct 2015
Hathway Cable to spin off broadband arm
16 Oct 2015
Eaton mess: Airtel/Eaton leaseback deal collapses
14 Oct 2015
Videocon plotting demerger to simplify mobile exit in four circles
13 Oct 2015
Tikona to launch LTE in H1 2016
12 Oct 2015
High Court rules in favour of Vodafone in transfer pricing case
29 Sep 2015
MoD spectrum swap to free up 15MHz of 3G spectrum by December
25 Sep 2015
RCOM close to completing Infratel sale
24 Sep 2015
Uninor rebrands as Telenor India
22 Sep 2015
Aircel to deploy 13,000 new sites, launch 4G for retail users by year-end
21 Sep 2015
TDSAT rejects Loop refund plea
11 Sep 2015
Govt expected to charge INR30bn for RCOM/SSTL tie-up
10 Sep 2015
Govt green-lights spectrum trading rules
10 Sep 2015
BSNL to launch 4G by March 2016
7 Sep 2015
ATC to complete Viom takeover
4 Sep 2015
Cellcos get cold feet over spectrum sharing
3 Sep 2015
Bharti Airtel selects Ericsson to roll out 4G in Delhi; inks additional 3G contract
1 Sep 2015
National broadband network to be delayed by two years
28 Aug 2015
Vodafone India to launch 4G by end-2015
27 Aug 2015
Airtel snaps up Augere for extra airwaves
18 Aug 2015
RCOM shortlists bidders for Infratel stake
17 Aug 2015
RCOM registers 0.3% y-o-y revenue growth
14 Aug 2015
RJIL, RCOM to share spectrum, Videocon looking for sharing partner
13 Aug 2015
India approves spectrum sharing rules
10 Aug 2015
TRAI introduces new consumer protection rules
6 Aug 2015
BSNL gets cabinet approval to spin off towers into separate company
3 Aug 2015
Industry calls for auctioning of L-band spectrum
30 Jul 2015
Staff reduction to help bolster Airtel Africa’s books
29 Jul 2015
Industry calls for two-year wait before 700MHz sale
27 Jul 2015
DoT plots next spectrum auction
22 Jul 2015
Idea books 16.4% revenue growth on subscriber expansion
21 Jul 2015
Airtel in talks with Orange over sale of four African units
20 Jul 2015
India’s BSNL to set up new USD3bn tower business
16 Jul 2015
Bharti in talks to acquire towers from Vodafone, Idea for USD1.6bn
9 Jul 2015
Vodafone India to launch its own 3G service in Kerala
6 Jul 2015
MTNL shuts down delist rumours
3 Jul 2015
‘One nation, one number’ comes into effect
2 Jul 2015
Full MNP set to launch tomorrow
2 Jul 2015
Telcos pledge USD65bn investment as part of Digital India Week
1 Jul 2015
Airtel enlists Nokia for 3G rollout
30 Jun 2015
RCOM sees interest for 51% stake in Infratel
23 Jun 2015
SSTL breaks even in six circles
18 Jun 2015
No reform for M&A rules, says DoT official
18 Jun 2015
Airtel scraps tower sale deals in Tanzania, Chad
16 Jun 2015
RCOM and SSTL in exclusive merger talks
12 Jun 2015
RJIL pushes back LTE launch to December
11 Jun 2015
Videocon postpones 4G launch over handset cost
10 Jun 2015
Bharti forges ahead with mobile data price increases
9 Jun 2015
Cellcos begin to follow Idea’s lead with data price increases
5 Jun 2015
Idea bucks trend with data price hike
3 Jun 2015
SSTL plots move to LTE
3 Jun 2015
DoT to seek cabinet approval of spectrum policy by end-June
2 Jun 2015
Jio granted reprieve in Jaipur tower litigation
1 Jun 2015
RCOM books revenue dip in FY2015, despite Q4 growth
29 May 2015
Vodafone offloads Bharti stake for USD200m
26 May 2015
Idea looking to offload towers
20 May 2015
Vodafone tax arbitration sees further delays
19 May 2015
Airtel launches free 4G trials in four cities
18 May 2015
SSTL, RCOM in talks over potential joint venture
14 May 2015
Lebara, Lycamobile considering India MVNO launch
14 May 2015
Singtel’s fourth-quarter profits climb 4.6% on strong performances, home and abroad
14 May 2015
Idea plans INR50bn investment plan, rules out launch of ‘still evolving’ 4G
13 May 2015
Videocon outlines USD32.7m investment plan for Gujarat
11 May 2015
CAG dresses down DoT for inaction and providing ‘undue benefit’ to operators
7 May 2015
Telenor in Videocon takeover talks
6 May 2015
RCOM planning tower sale
5 May 2015
TRAI issues VNO recommendations
5 May 2015
DoT pushes back MNP deadline
30 Apr 2015
Indian boom offsets Airtel’s African slump
30 Apr 2015
Subscriber expansion and data usage fuel 20% revenue growth for Idea
27 Apr 2015
BSNL and DoT lock horns over INR3bn in unpaid fees, officials to discuss QoS issues with MPs
23 Apr 2015
Indus to invest INR2.6bn in Punjab, Haryana expansion
23 Apr 2015
Commission seeks clarity on TRAI spectrum recommendations
21 Apr 2015
BSNL staff start two-day strike over government inaction
20 Apr 2015
Tax office opens new front in dispute with Vodafone
10 Apr 2015
MTNL picks up USD20m tax refund
10 Apr 2015
TRAI lowers price ceiling for national roaming
10 Apr 2015
Jio launches OTT messaging app, Jio Chat
2 Apr 2015
Tata awards Huawei USD15m contract to upgrade wireline network
2 Apr 2015
30 June 2015 tipped as date for India’s DoT to publish spectrum trading rules
2 Apr 2015
Tata’s offer to buy DOCOMO’s stake in TTSL rejected by RBI
30 Mar 2015
Japan’s Softbank heads up group eying possible USD1bn stake in India's Micromax
30 Mar 2015
Minister claims spectrum costs will not lead to higher tariffs
27 Mar 2015
India wraps up USD17.5bn auction
25 Mar 2015
Idea launches 3G on 900MHz band in Delhi
23 Mar 2015
RCOM disputes ‘excessive’ valuation for Infratel
19 Mar 2015
Indus to convert Delhi street lights into telecom towers
17 Mar 2015
Lenders get cold feet as spectrum bids reach stratospheric levels
13 Mar 2015
TDSAT orders DoT to provide ‘clean’ spectrum
12 Mar 2015
State-owned operators owed USD542m by subscribers
12 Mar 2015
10% of Indian villages have no mobile coverage
11 Mar 2015
Telenor in Tata tie-up talks
10 Mar 2015
Spectrum auction hits USD15bn mark
9 Mar 2015
RJIL running out of time for 4G launch; Airtel to double 4G network
6 Mar 2015
Spectrum bids cross USD10bn mark
5 Mar 2015
Spectrum auction draws bids of nearly USD10bn
4 Mar 2015
RJIL receives slap on the wrist over Rajkot rollout
3 Mar 2015
Bharti Airtel, China Mobile ink 4G collaboration pact; Airtel extends Ericsson managed services deal
3 Mar 2015
Idea picks Ericsson for 3G overhaul in Delhi
2 Mar 2015
NOFN reaches 5,000 villages, Andhra Pradesh to manage own NOFN
27 Feb 2015
Airtel offloads Infratel shares for USD311m
27 Feb 2015
Apex court to hear Vodafone appeal on MTRs
26 Feb 2015
MNP due by 3 May
25 Feb 2015
DoT restricts TTSL, Aircel bidding
24 Feb 2015
Supreme Court rejects Idea plea to delay auction
24 Feb 2015
TRAI axes fixed termination rates, lowers MTRs
23 Feb 2015
Airtel, BSNL to ink 2G roaming pact
20 Feb 2015
3G consumption overtakes 2G as mobile data surges 74%
19 Feb 2015
Videocon announces USD193m 4G rollout plan
18 Feb 2015
Jio puts cat amongst the pigeons
17 Feb 2015
Eight cellcos weigh-in for spectrum battle; DoT calls on SC to shut down legal opposition to auction
10 Feb 2015
Uninor announces expansion plans
6 Feb 2015
Minister rejects Vodafone’s 3G plea for more spectrum
6 Feb 2015
Uninor rolls out 750 new network sites in Gujarat
5 Feb 2015
Bharti Q3 revenue up 5.8% despite Africa decline
29 Jan 2015
Cabinet green-lights Commission price for 3G spectrum
28 Jan 2015
Airtel enlists Nokia for 1800MHz FDD-LTE rollout, TD-LTE expansion
28 Jan 2015
DoT delays spectrum sale until 4 March
28 Jan 2015
3G success drives top line growth for Idea
23 Jan 2015
GSMA warns against 3G spectrum price hike
23 Jan 2015
MTNL planning intra-city fibre network
22 Jan 2015
MoD agrees to vacate 3G spectrum but no sale in 2015, DoT says
20 Jan 2015
Commission ignores TRAI, forges ahead with higher 3G price
20 Jan 2015
Court ruling paves the way for SSTL ownership change
16 Jan 2015
TRAI chews out DoT over 3G spectrum plans
14 Jan 2015
Tata cleared for acquisition of DOCOMO stake
13 Jan 2015
Videocon offer piques interest
12 Jan 2015
Videocon could sell up to 49% for a good offer, founder says
9 Jan 2015
Supreme Court rejects licence extension pleas
8 Jan 2015
Telecom minister rules out BSNL/MTNL merger
8 Jan 2015
Videocon outlines INR3.4bn investment after securing pan-India ISP licence
7 Jan 2015
Commission rejects TRAI pricing for 3G spectrum
7 Jan 2015
TRAI proposes cuts to licence fees
6 Jan 2015
Govt green lights ‘largest ever’ spectrum auction
5 Jan 2015
DOCOMO files for international arbitration over TTSL exit
2 Jan 2015
Telenor moves in to acquire TTSL stake from DOCOMO
2 Jan 2015
India to connect last 10% of villages unserved by mobile networks in two years
24 Dec 2014
SSTL seeks approval for FDI cap increase
24 Dec 2014
Minister to reveal incentives for MTNL and BSNL
23 Dec 2014
COAI seeking extension of 4G rollout deadline
22 Dec 2014
Airtel selects Huawei for FDD-LTE deployment in two circles
22 Dec 2014
India’s Reliance Jio set to launch 4G in 800 cities
19 Dec 2014
Supreme Court rejects stay on TDSAT 3G roaming decision
11 Dec 2014
Tata picks Nokia for 3G boost
11 Dec 2014
Vodafone tax woes return
10 Dec 2014
Spectrum policy ‘way out of line’: TC approves DoT price plan
10 Dec 2014
SC to hear DoT case against TDSAT 3G roaming decision
8 Dec 2014
DoT pushes for brief licence extension for metro operators
5 Dec 2014
SSTL open to expanding via takeover
5 Dec 2014
RCOM signs seven-year pan-India deal with Ericsson
4 Dec 2014
BSNL, MTNL continue to book losses
1 Dec 2014
India round-up: ATC plots Viom merger; Videocon upgrades to EDGE; NOFN deadline brought forward; Tata allows unused data rollover
28 Nov 2014
Govt considers dropping Vodafone tax case to shake ‘tax terrorism’ reputation
28 Nov 2014
Opening salvo of new price war as Bharti, RCOM cut data costs
25 Nov 2014
TRAI and DoT lock horns over February auction
24 Nov 2014
MTNL bond issue raises INR15bn to trim debts
21 Nov 2014
MoD 3G talks yield results, but no changes to February auction
18 Nov 2014
RCOM stable as cost-cutting compensates for falling turnover
17 Nov 2014
DOCOMO considering international arbitration over India exit
17 Nov 2014
India roundup: DoT admits to spectrum paucity; DoT twisting Vodafone’s arm over UL; telcos to offer SMS in regional languages
14 Nov 2014
Airtel enlists Nokia for network upgrade
13 Nov 2014
SingTel reports 19.3% rise in second quarter profit; revenue, EBITDA climb too
13 Nov 2014
DoT to clean muddy regulatory waters
12 Nov 2014
Siti taps Cisco for DOCSIS 3.0 rollout
11 Nov 2014
Commission rejects TRAI proposals on spectrum pricing
6 Nov 2014
Loop left in the lurch as Airtel abandons takeover
5 Nov 2014
Bright Idea to solve Delhi frequency handover
4 Nov 2014
DoT to make 800MHz price recommendations, rules out e-GSM for now
3 Nov 2014
DoT to greenlight Loop deal
3 Nov 2014
Bharti earnings surge as mobile data picks up speed in India
30 Oct 2014
TRAI urges DoT to act on metro spectrum issue
29 Oct 2014
Loop/Airtel deal still in the air as user base shrinks to below half strength
29 Oct 2014
It’s a no from me; DoT refuses extension for metro licences
28 Oct 2014
Airtel, Vodafone left waiting on spectrum handover period
27 Oct 2014
Idea, BSNL disconnect Loop over unpaid fees
22 Oct 2014
India roundup: Vodafone tax dispute; spectrum auction shenanigans
21 Oct 2014
Idea Cellular treads water as data growth offsets declines elsewhere
20 Oct 2014
Loop looking for leeway whilst DoT considers takeover
20 Oct 2014
I believe I can fly: Telenor gets its Telewings
17 Oct 2014
AUSPI criticises TRAI proposals for 800MHz band
16 Oct 2014
Inter-circle MNP to be in place by end-March
15 Oct 2014
India roundup: Loop urges DoT for green light on takeover; Vodafone calls for taxes on OTT
14 Oct 2014
Uninor targeting 50% internet use by 2017
13 Oct 2014
Airtel throws its weight behind call for immediate spectrum allocation
13 Oct 2014
Telenor to examine new financial services options
10 Oct 2014
Vodafone calls for immediate allocation of spectrum
9 Oct 2014
Airtel taps Ericsson for 4G deal
7 Oct 2014
Skype to restrict call options; IB asks DoT to block We Phone
2 Oct 2014
RCOM to launch 4G next year, cut debt to under INR200 billion in two years
1 Oct 2014
Out of the Loop
25 Sep 2014
Vodafone CEO open to resolving tax battle outside of arbitration
24 Sep 2014
Airtel challenges DoT entry fee
23 Sep 2014
Jio secures Indus tower deal; KKR to exit Infratel
19 Sep 2014
RJIL inks tower deal with GTL
17 Sep 2014
FIPB rejects SSTL foreign ownership increase
16 Sep 2014
Government to consider BSNL/MTNL closure
16 Sep 2014
Aircel restores services in areas of flooded region
16 Sep 2014
DoT challenges TDSAT decision on 3G roaming
15 Sep 2014
PM rejects BSNL/MTNL merger
10 Sep 2014
Cellcos ramp up flood relief efforts
9 Sep 2014
Airtel protests spectrum delays
9 Sep 2014
BSNL looking to reconnect flood-damaged region with satellite solution
8 Sep 2014
Providence sells Idea shares for USD235m
8 Sep 2014
Airtel offloads 3,500 towers to Eaton Towers, eyes USD1bn tower sale in Nigeria
5 Sep 2014
Aircel mulling buying back towers
4 Sep 2014
Telenor given green light on Telewings ownership
4 Sep 2014
Providence to cut stake in Idea
3 Sep 2014
Govt. mulling new super regulator
3 Sep 2014
BSNL/MTNL tie-up set for H2 2015
2 Sep 2014
DoT urges state authorities to relax RoW charges for NOFN deployment
28 Aug 2014
DoT looking to speed up fibre rollout
27 Aug 2014
RJIL inks tower deal with BSNL
26 Aug 2014
DoT and MoD in stalemate over 3G frequencies
22 Aug 2014
Indus to roll out 2,000 new towers
21 Aug 2014
Cabinet approves towers in Naxal-affected areas
20 Aug 2014
All clear for OTT operators
18 Aug 2014
COAI pushes for reshuffle of BSNL spectrum; DoT working on MTNL/BSNL tie-up
18 Aug 2014
Vodafone, govt fail to settle on arbitrator for tax dispute
14 Aug 2014
SingTel reports net profit down 17.4% in fiscal Q1
13 Aug 2014
USD1bn lined up for MTN Indian venture
12 Aug 2014
DoT issues notices for underreporting revenues
12 Aug 2014
Govt to establish testing centre, make testing in India compulsory
11 Aug 2014
DoT backs plans for 10% custom duty on telecom gear
11 Aug 2014
TRAI calls for comments on spectrum pricing
8 Aug 2014
BSNL looking to sign new interconnect deal with Idea
6 Aug 2014
Lobby groups call for OTT regulation
5 Aug 2014
Majority of DoT fines snarled up in legal challenges
4 Aug 2014
DoT has high hopes for February auction
4 Aug 2014
Home Ministry calls for FDI backtrack
4 Aug 2014
CAG says DoT supervision ‘ineffective and weak’
1 Aug 2014
Government fighting to reopen 3G roaming dispute
31 Jul 2014
MTN circling Tata
31 Jul 2014
Strong performance in India fuels 13% top line growth for Airtel
29 Jul 2014
Incumbents to pressure DoT to auction extra 1800MHz spectrum
28 Jul 2014
CITIC to make a bid for RCOM cable business
28 Jul 2014
Bharti expands 4G network
23 Jul 2014
DoT to fast-track Loop deal to avoid loss to state coffers
22 Jul 2014
Idea claims ‘highest ever’ growth on the back of strong voice, data performance
21 Jul 2014
India roundup: RJIL to launch 4G in 2015, CAG locks horns with DoT, MTNL/BSNL recovery underway
17 Jul 2014
Aircel launches India’s second 4G network
16 Jul 2014
Govt claims Loop bank guarantees
10 Jul 2014
DOCOMO facing hurdles in Tata exit
9 Jul 2014
RCOM planning to cut staff by 37%
2 Jul 2014
DoT rejects TRAI objections on Loop/Airtel deal
1 Jul 2014
TRAI opposes Loop takeover
1 Jul 2014
DoT considers Chinese model to develop domestic tech sector
26 Jun 2014
DoT preparing request for BSNL, MTNL merger
25 Jun 2014
RCOM to raise USD500m through QIP
20 Jun 2014
Operators call for clarity on fibre installation rules
18 Jun 2014
RIL lines up USD30bn investment over next three years
18 Jun 2014
Loop agrees settlement with Vodafone
17 Jun 2014
Jio and RCOM line up spectrum sharing deal
17 Jun 2014
Vodafone blocks calls as Loop circles the drain
16 Jun 2014
Infratel considering expansion on subcontinent
16 Jun 2014
RBI lifts Idea Cellular stake limit for FIIs
13 Jun 2014
Telenor looking for full control of Uninor
13 Jun 2014
Batelco wins court victory over Indian ex-partner
12 Jun 2014
Chennai Telephones to terminate WiMAX
11 Jun 2014
Consolidation on the horizon as smaller players lose ground to top trio
9 Jun 2014
Idea share sees high demand
9 Jun 2014
Sistema stake increase blocked by DoT
6 Jun 2014
Jio to begin 4G launch in smaller cities
5 Jun 2014
Govt plans subsea link to Andaman and Nicobar Islands
5 Jun 2014
Vodafone denied licence renewal in seven circles
4 Jun 2014
Jio inks sixth tower share deal as its rollout slows
3 Jun 2014
Airtel tower sale imminent
3 Jun 2014
Jio seeks Infotel merger; telcos raise salaries to safeguard critical staff
30 May 2014
New telecoms minister to dispel officials’ fears
29 May 2014
SSTL cuts net losses despite declining turnover
27 May 2014
Tata to retain DOCOMO name for a year
15 May 2014
SingTel profit up 3.5% in Q4, but falls short of analysts’ estimates
15 May 2014
Tata Communications reports first FY profit for five years
12 May 2014
Airtel plans big CAPEX hike this year
9 May 2014
TCIL prepares to sell stake in Airtel unit Hexacom
8 May 2014
Vodafone seeks international arbitration
8 May 2014
Sistema eyes full control of Indian unit
7 May 2014
Idea Cellular launches nationwide 3G service with new roaming pacts
2 May 2014
Airtel extends 4G mobile footprint
30 Apr 2014
Bharti continues to book strong subscriber, revenue growth
29 Apr 2014
TDSAT rules in favour of 3G pacts
29 Apr 2014
Strong subscriber growth boosts Idea
28 Apr 2014
RCOM inks 3G roaming deals with TTSL and Aircel
25 Apr 2014
Ta-ta to Tata; DOCOMO considers India exit
25 Apr 2014
Jio negotiating tower sharing deal with BSNL
22 Apr 2014
Jio inks tower deal with ATC
17 Apr 2014
DoT mulling USD58m fine for Uninor
14 Apr 2014
India testing policy gets flak from EU, US
11 Apr 2014
Vodafone takes full control of Indian division
10 Apr 2014
Vodafone to snap up Piramal stake in Indian unit
8 Apr 2014
DoT seeking transfer of USOF towers to BSNL
8 Apr 2014
Jio and RCOM ink third infrastructure deal
7 Apr 2014
Telenor allowed to offset licence fee
3 Apr 2014
Vodafone to offload Bharti stake
2 Apr 2014
Airtel signs satellite pact with Thuraya
31 Mar 2014
Jio tests 4G network; DoT calls for wireless broadband reports
18 Mar 2014
Jio signs tower pact with Viom Networks
12 Mar 2014
DoT mulls spinning off BSNL fibre infrastructure
10 Mar 2014
Jio calls for spectrum reshuffle
7 Mar 2014
Globalcom plans expansion, no longer up for sale
28 Feb 2014
ATC preparing bid for Viom Networks
27 Feb 2014
Bharti official highlights areas of concern for India’s 4G development
24 Feb 2014
TRAI said to have proposed high base price for 800MHz spectrum
20 Feb 2014
Videocon in partnership talks; towercos to capitalise on consolidation
19 Feb 2014
Bharti agrees Loop takeover
17 Feb 2014
Bharti rumoured to be close to Loop takeover
14 Feb 2014
Spectrum auction nets USD9.9bn for govt.
13 Feb 2014
Uninor to expand network by 30%
11 Feb 2014
Vodafone warchest 'up to USD40bn' after Verizon sale; big India, Spain deals on horizon
11 Feb 2014
2G spectrum costs continue to rise as sale passes seventh day
10 Feb 2014
Domestic market drives RCOM top line growth
10 Feb 2014
Vendor hacking accusations prompts investigation
5 Feb 2014
TRAI dismisses speculation over spectrum auction
3 Feb 2014
Government considers INR85bn loan for BSNL, MTNL
3 Feb 2014
Supreme Court petition mixed result for cellcos
31 Jan 2014
Cabinet green-lights 5% SUC
30 Jan 2014
Tata considering telecoms exit through Vodafone deal
29 Jan 2014
Airtel reports strong growth across domestic, international markets
29 Jan 2014
Subscriber growth bolsters Idea’s turnover
29 Jan 2014
Watchdog rejects cartelisation claims
24 Jan 2014
Uninor expansion continues across Uttar Pradesh East and West
23 Jan 2014
Uninor to increase Gujarat coverage
21 Jan 2014
Videocon sits out of spectrum auction to focus on existing areas
20 Jan 2014
Bharti in the Loop for Mumbai takeover
20 Jan 2014
Uninor expands Maharashtra network
16 Jan 2014
Eight apply for spectrum auction; SSTL in row with TRAI over 800MHz restrictions
16 Jan 2014
Government telcos required to source equipment from ITI
15 Jan 2014
Idea mulling 4G launch and expansion to pan-India 3G
13 Jan 2014
RCOM looking to fence-off CDMA for future sale
10 Jan 2014
BSNL, MTNL refund gets cabinet nod
6 Jan 2014
Reliance Jio Infocomm previews 4G services and details speed expectations
6 Jan 2014
Indian government amends 900MHz/1800MHz tender documents
3 Jan 2014
Aircel taps ZTE for LTE deployment
3 Jan 2014
Vodafone mulling Tata Teleservices acquisition?
24 Dec 2013
Reliance permitted to leave USOF pact
19 Dec 2013
DoT to deny spectrum sharing on 3G
18 Dec 2013
Tata relinquishes CDMA spectrum
17 Dec 2013
Sterlite FTTH trial to cover 150,000 homes
16 Dec 2013
DoT issues Jio 22m numbers
13 Dec 2013
DoT tells BSNL to toe the line on preferential market access
12 Dec 2013
DoT calls for BSNL to hive off towers
11 Dec 2013
Jio and Airtel in surprise 4G tie-up
10 Dec 2013
Cabinet green lights spectrum fees, M&A norms
10 Dec 2013
Bharti and Jio to invest more than USD1bn on 4G in Punjab
9 Dec 2013
Aircel in bid to launch second 4G network
6 Dec 2013
FIPB to consider Vodafone takeover
5 Dec 2013
India to account for 15% of Vodafone Group’s spend over next two years
4 Dec 2013
Ministers approve new M&A rules as Uninor/Telewings complete licence transfer
27 Nov 2013
RCOM to cordon off CDMA for dongle services
19 Nov 2013
TRAI refuses to issue recommendations on 800MHz pricing
18 Nov 2013
2G auction to wait on price for 800MHz spectrum
14 Nov 2013
SingTel’s net profit creeps up 0.3% in its fiscal second quarter
14 Nov 2013
Vodafone takeover delayed
13 Nov 2013
SSTL deploys fibre backbone to support mobile data
11 Nov 2013
Aircel begins LTE trials, no plans for commercial launch soon
7 Nov 2013
Commission takes the middle path on spectrum pricing
7 Nov 2013
RCOM drops to fourth place
6 Nov 2013
DoT looks to bump up spectrum price
5 Nov 2013
BBNL to connect 250,000 small towns for e-government services
31 Oct 2013
Piramal to sell Vodafone stake next year
30 Oct 2013
Bharti Airtel registers 29% drop in profits despite revenue, subscriber growth
30 Oct 2013
Vodafone India interested in consolidation
29 Oct 2013
SSTL to launch 3G Plus handsets
28 Oct 2013
India to pay out INR100bn to local vendors
25 Oct 2013
Idea revenues expands 18.1% on the back of data growth
25 Oct 2013
Loop encouraged to hive off assets to service debts
24 Oct 2013
SSTL expands ‘3G Plus’ to nine circles, open to merger talks
23 Oct 2013
DoT mulls two-stage bidding for contiguous 2G spectrum
23 Oct 2013
Draft security policy looks to shore-up networks against potential cyber attacks
22 Oct 2013
COAI jumps the gun on defence spectrum, pushes for sale of MoD frequencies
22 Oct 2013
Tata announces Maharashtra expansion
21 Oct 2013
MoD to migrate from 3G airwaves
21 Oct 2013
Bharti completes early takeover of former Qualcomm unit
18 Oct 2013
Bharti confirms stake increase in former Qualcomm unit
16 Oct 2013
Vodafone to capitalise on FDI rules; ministry to launch 700MHz sale in ‘a year or so’
16 Oct 2013
SingTel looking to up stake in Indian ILD unit
15 Oct 2013
Jio to branch into fixed market
11 Oct 2013
Jio offered UASL
10 Oct 2013
SingTel mulling Airtel stake increase
9 Oct 2013
Vodafone looks to take full control of cellco
7 Oct 2013
SSTL finally receives 800MHz spectrum
7 Oct 2013
Bharti Qualcomm takeover marred by murky spectrum rules
4 Oct 2013
BSNL to bolster communications in border region
2 Oct 2013
Mauritian shareholder looks to claims USD1.4bn from gov
1 Oct 2013
Bharti bolsters African links with Africa Connect network
30 Sep 2013
Tata to expand CDMA broadband
30 Sep 2013
India keen to increase FDI after 81% slump
27 Sep 2013
TTSL, SSTL and Aircel in early tie-up talks
27 Sep 2013
SSTL protests exclusion of 800MHz, criticises regulatory ‘mess’
26 Sep 2013
TRAI orders pan-India MNP in six months
25 Sep 2013
Vodafone looks to buy out Indian partners
24 Sep 2013
State-owned operators ink infrastructure sharing deal
24 Sep 2013
Govt aims low for spectrum auction
20 Sep 2013
Videocon rebrands to Videocon Telecom
19 Sep 2013
Uninor hits breakeven in fifth area
18 Sep 2013
MTNL unions back wage reform plans
16 Sep 2013
Vodafone to snap up rivals pending reform of merger rules
16 Sep 2013
GoM approves BSNL/MTNL bailout measures
13 Sep 2013
DoT gives committee one month to study TRAI proposals
12 Sep 2013
Telecom minister rejects refund for cellcos overcharged for spectrum, threatens to defang DoT
11 Sep 2013
Uninor expands rural network in ‘flagship circle’ Gujarat
11 Sep 2013
Jio inks MoU for Kolkata rollout
10 Sep 2013
TRAI suggests slashing spectrum prices by more than 60%
9 Sep 2013
RCOM expects 30% growth from enterprise arm
5 Sep 2013
Govt to negotiate over licence cancellation litigation
4 Sep 2013
MTNL plots return to profitability
4 Sep 2013
Supreme Court sets deadline for excess spectrum answer
2 Sep 2013
Bharti favourite to snap up Loop
29 Aug 2013
Videocon expects 4G launch by August 2014
29 Aug 2013
Aircel hopes restructuring will move it into the black
29 Aug 2013
Telenor awaits new legislation before considering M&A moves in India
27 Aug 2013
Google, Yahoo and Microsoft chasing Tikona stake
23 Aug 2013
Jio aims for unified licence
20 Aug 2013
RCOM open to acquisitions in domestic market
16 Aug 2013
SingTel ups stake in Bharti Airtel
15 Aug 2013
Sterlite enters lowest bid for BBNL fibre project
13 Aug 2013
BSNL to build MoD network by mid-2015
13 Aug 2013
Bharti looks to expand Kolkata 4G network
12 Aug 2013
Jio, RCOM to sign third infrastructure deal
7 Aug 2013
GoM suggests refunds for MTNL, BSNL
6 Aug 2013
Vodafone wants tax talks outside of Indian jurisdiction
5 Aug 2013
Bharti confirms Qualcomm India takeover plans, prepares for Delhi 4G launch
5 Aug 2013
DoT unveils new licence norms
2 Aug 2013
RCOM books fall in revenues, profits despite improvement in wireless segment
2 Aug 2013
Recovery under way as Idea books 66.0% growth in net profits
1 Aug 2013
India to create new regulators to manage telecoms security policy
31 Jul 2013
Bharti books stable quarter, bolstered by domestic growth
31 Jul 2013
BBNL to invite bids from GPON suppliers, domestic vendors to take lion’s share
30 Jul 2013
Auditor’s office criticises DoT over auctions
29 Jul 2013
Vodafone hit with INR1bn SLD fine
29 Jul 2013
Ailing telco’s employees threaten strike
26 Jul 2013
TRAI closes corporate MNP loophole
25 Jul 2013
SSTL expands Rev B footprint
25 Jul 2013
Videocon to spend USD134.5m to boost Gujarat network
24 Jul 2013
TRAI launches consultation for third round of spectrum sales
23 Jul 2013
Bharti Airtel’s India-Bangladesh fibre link goes live
23 Jul 2013
RCOM and TTSL ink tower sharing deal
22 Jul 2013
Bharti grants greater freedom to African chiefs
22 Jul 2013
Jio begins rollout in Assam and North East
18 Jul 2013
Bharti Airtel saw highest net GSM subscriber adds in June
17 Jul 2013
Government drops restriction on foreign investments
17 Jul 2013
Pacnet enhances service options in India
17 Jul 2013
Double the trouble for Vodafone India
12 Jul 2013
Airtel rejects USD109m fine as ‘baseless’
11 Jul 2013
Bharti looking to spark 4G growth with VoLTE
11 Jul 2013
TRAI imposes new VAS requirements
10 Jul 2013
MTN Group, Reliance suspend tie-up talks
9 Jul 2013
BSNL to receive INR15bn from USOF
8 Jul 2013
Bharti to be denied hearing on SLD issue
4 Jul 2013
Bharti increases stake in Qualcomm India to 51%
4 Jul 2013
Uninor reaches break-even in third circle
3 Jul 2013
Vodafone challenges 3G roaming stance; offers INR40bn for licence renewal
3 Jul 2013
100% FDI gets nod from Commission
2 Jul 2013
RCOM clears USD2bn from its foreign debt
26 Jun 2013
Tata, Sistema merger talks advance, report says
25 Jun 2013
Vodafone receives additional 2G spectrum
24 Jun 2013
SSTL expands EV-DO footprint, doubles marketing spending
19 Jun 2013
DoT calls for security matters to be considered for FDI changes; Telewings stake approved
18 Jun 2013
TRAI lowers roaming costs
18 Jun 2013
3G roamers fall under CAG scrutiny
14 Jun 2013
DoT fines Vodafone USD17m for SLD provision
13 Jun 2013
DoT considers green incentives
12 Jun 2013
SSTL expands EV-DO network in Rajasthan
10 Jun 2013
DoT red tape blocks import of USD500m of telecoms gear
10 Jun 2013
DoT mulls dropping auction for spectrum sale
7 Jun 2013
Sparkle unveils ‘LTE roaming peering’ agreement with Tata
7 Jun 2013
Jio and RCOM team up, ready for Jio 4G launch next fiscal year
6 Jun 2013
UL regime to be finalised within the next month
5 Jun 2013
DoT considers burying the hatchet
4 Jun 2013
DoT calls on Vodafone to stump up USD223m
30 May 2013
DoT reopens case after ten years, plans to issue Bharti USD116m fine
30 May 2013
TRAI intervenes in SMS interconnect battle, sets extra fee for ‘spam’
29 May 2013
MTN revives India acquisition plans
28 May 2013
Aircel to sell BWA airwaves to refinance debt
28 May 2013
Light at the end of the tunnel; SSTL improves earnings as cost cutting measures take hold
22 May 2013
Vodafone sets sights on pan-India 3G
21 May 2013
DoT and operator cartelisation blamed for failure of spectrum auctions
20 May 2013
COAI calls for TTSL licences to be cancelled
15 May 2013
Telenor mulls mergers in India
13 May 2013
RCOM sees revenue, subscriber and usage growth; plans customer migration
13 May 2013
Idea rolls out 100G cable
10 May 2013
Piramal looks to exit Vodafone India
9 May 2013
DoT proposes rescue plans for sinking telcos
8 May 2013
Indian wireless subscriptions slide 4.6%
3 May 2013
Bharti sells 5% stake to QFE
2 May 2013
Airtel profits slip by 47% despite revenue growth
1 May 2013
Telcos team up for new submarine cable in Bay of Bengal
30 Apr 2013
Jio in talks to lease Infratel towers, RCOM inks tie-up with Aircel
29 Apr 2013
DoT calls for greater powers for TRAI
26 Apr 2013
3G growth bolsters Idea bottom line
26 Apr 2013
BSNL weighs in against 3G roaming pacts
23 Apr 2013
Jio inks cable deal with Bharti
22 Apr 2013
Batelco out of running for Globalcom
22 Apr 2013
Government committee to consider BSNL/MTNL rescue
22 Apr 2013
Committee calls for reforms to TRAI Act
19 Apr 2013
Equity firms support Batelco Globalcom purchase
19 Apr 2013
RIL assigned numbers for 4G trials
18 Apr 2013
TTSL to hand over spectrum
16 Apr 2013
DoT to allow spectrum sharing
16 Apr 2013
Towerco in scrap with Aircel
15 Apr 2013
Delhi court extends ruling to Vodafone and Idea
12 Apr 2013
SSTL holds off on LTE
11 Apr 2013
SC compromises on 3G roaming decision
10 Apr 2013
SSTL books 31% revenue increase despite regulator troubles
9 Apr 2013
SC grants brief reprieve on 3G roaming; Vodafone criticises ‘department of penalty’
8 Apr 2013
Idea hit by USD711m charge
8 Apr 2013
DoT invokes bank guarantees for Airtel
8 Apr 2013
RCOM to sell 80% stake in submarine unit
8 Apr 2013
Minister calls for ‘immediate action’ to save debt-laden providers
5 Apr 2013
Reliance integrates Hawk with global network
3 Apr 2013
Ambani brothers’ Reliance firms sign USD220m fibre sharing deal
2 Apr 2013
Licence renewal rejection ‘flawed’, Vodafone criticises DoT
27 Mar 2013
MTNL looks to raise USD550m on bonds
25 Mar 2013
DoT rejects licence renewal
22 Mar 2013
Government shuts down 784 towers over health concerns
21 Mar 2013
Airtel rolls out 4G in Punjab
20 Mar 2013
Judge issues summons for corruption case
19 Mar 2013
CDMA operators to be hit by spectrum fee
18 Mar 2013
High court stays Bharti 3G roaming ban
15 Mar 2013
Batelco in talks to acquire a stake in Globalcom
15 Mar 2013
Ciena upgrades SEACOM, FA-1 South submarine networks
14 Mar 2013
Loss-making state telcos make move to recover debt
13 Mar 2013
Unsold CDMA spectrum to go back on sale; MNP banned for closing cellcos
13 Mar 2013
Reliance looks to launch 4G by year-end, sell 25% stake to AT&T
12 Mar 2013
SSTL ditches three circles in CDMA auction
11 Mar 2013
AT&T linked with 25% Reliance stake
11 Mar 2013
SSTL wins CDMA spectrum in eight circles
7 Mar 2013
Telenor allowed to offset new spectrum fees
5 Mar 2013
Vodafone case to be concluded before changes are made to tax laws
1 Mar 2013
Uninor signs up Alca-Lu for managed services
28 Feb 2013
BSNL scraps MoD cable tender
28 Feb 2013
TRAI reviews national roaming charges
27 Feb 2013
SSTL to be only bidder in auction
26 Feb 2013
SSTL back on the ropes as March auction falters
26 Feb 2013
Airtel to deploy Wi-Fi throughout Africa
26 Feb 2013
Bharti to provide 2G voice to 4G users in Pune
25 Feb 2013
Uninor users to be refunded, allowed MNP
25 Feb 2013
SingTel, Bharti and Tata charged over illegal ILD
22 Feb 2013
Tata provides IP voice for Liberty
21 Feb 2013
SSTL to close down in ten circles
20 Feb 2013
SSTL looks to shore up defences amidst licence crisis
19 Feb 2013
BWA providers to be allowed to offer voice
18 Feb 2013
Court order forces Uninor to close in Mumbai
15 Feb 2013
Apex court rejects 2G scam appeals
14 Feb 2013
DoT adds more spectrum charges to the pile
13 Feb 2013
Apex court allows planned bidders to continue operations
11 Feb 2013
RCOM signs USD1bn deal with Ericsson
8 Feb 2013
Idea moves to block back-door 3G roaming ban
6 Feb 2013
Bharti to buy out Alca-Lu from network management JV
5 Feb 2013
Court muddles over licence extension; EGoM approves spectrum cap removal
4 Feb 2013
Bharti profit shrinks by 72%
31 Jan 2013
Spectrum auction faces fierce opposition
30 Jan 2013
Sector representatives challenge bailout plans
30 Jan 2013
Idea growth remains steady
24 Jan 2013
RCOM books 1.9% revenue growth, 6.1m 3G users
24 Jan 2013
Batelco denies India rumours
23 Jan 2013
Govt sets out auction plans; Bharti, Idea double call rates
18 Jan 2013
Videocon to launch LTE later this year
18 Jan 2013
Lukewarm reaction to CDMA spectrum price reduction
17 Jan 2013
CDMA price cut gets green light
16 Jan 2013
RCOM signs seven-year deal with Alca-Lu
15 Jan 2013
SC pushes back closure deadline
10 Jan 2013
DoT looking to extend shut down deadline
8 Jan 2013
SSTL petition to be heard on Thursday, new round of auctions in March
7 Jan 2013
BSNL to sign INR4bn upgrade deal with Huawei
3 Jan 2013
SSTL pledges to continue service beyond 18 January
24 Dec 2012
Bharti and Vodafone to face corruption charges
24 Dec 2012
External affairs minister confident of resolving Sistema deadlock
24 Dec 2012
DoT cracks down on 3G roaming again
18 Dec 2012
Cellcos ordered to inform customers of imminent closures
14 Dec 2012
Aircel sets sites on 4G
11 Dec 2012
Sistema issues India ultimatum over SSTL licences
11 Dec 2012
SC orders Bharti to reconnect Aircel SMS services
11 Dec 2012
Alca-Lu to boost Bharti’s African networks
10 Dec 2012
Infratel IPO to fund expansion and acquisitions
7 Dec 2012
Watchdog says Uninor asset swap not an intra-group transfer
30 Nov 2012
Officials to face charges over 2001-2003 spectrum allocation
28 Nov 2012
No new auction this fiscal year says TRAI
27 Nov 2012
TDSAT orders Vodafone/Aircel reconnection
26 Nov 2012
Idea calls for reduction in base prices to extend to recently sold spectrum
26 Nov 2012
Infratel IPO before year end
23 Nov 2012
Vodafone blocks Aircel SMS
23 Nov 2012
BSNL to hive-off tower assets
22 Nov 2012
SSTL shuts down Aircel acquisition rumours
20 Nov 2012
Bharti, Ericsson overhaul networks in 16 African countries
20 Nov 2012
SSTL books first fall in revenue, reconsiders spectrum purchase
16 Nov 2012
DoT looking to recover from 1800MHz slip up
16 Nov 2012
Airtel links Africa and South Asia with One Network
15 Nov 2012
Damp squib auction brings in less than a quarter of target funds
13 Nov 2012
2G auction falls short of expectations
13 Nov 2012
TDSAT orders Bharti to reopen its network to RCOM
12 Nov 2012
Bharti severs text interconnection with RCOM and Aircel
9 Nov 2012
RCOM profits slump by 37%
7 Nov 2012
Bharti sees revenues rise and net income fall
6 Nov 2012
Withdrawals leave India with no bidder for CDMA frequencies
1 Nov 2012
Telecom Commission issues new recommendation for 900MHz spectrum
30 Oct 2012
DoT to support Sistema’s Supreme Court plea
26 Oct 2012
Aircel ditches 4G until next year
26 Oct 2012
Telenor signs up new partner
24 Oct 2012
Loop Mobile to go under the hammer?
23 Oct 2012
Idea books 17.2% profit growth
22 Oct 2012
EGoM approves MTNL/BSNL bailout
22 Oct 2012
India spectrum auction falls short of expectations, SSTL remains on sidelines
19 Oct 2012
Bharti adds third 4G city
19 Oct 2012
DoT overruled on Qualcomm licence; BSNL and MTNL ordered to pay back excess interconnection fees
17 Oct 2012
Bharti, Qualcomm and Huawei launch multi-mode smartphone
17 Oct 2012
TRAI disconnects numbers ported from Loop
16 Oct 2012
Bharti mulls ‘mega restructuring’
15 Oct 2012
Aircel cuts back in five circles
15 Oct 2012
State-backed duo go cap-in-hand to government
11 Oct 2012
Uninor partners agree on division
10 Oct 2012
Tax review may end Vodafone dispute
9 Oct 2012
EGoM approves one-off fee for excess spectrum
8 Oct 2012
DoT rejects request for 100% FDI
5 Oct 2012
Telenor renews drive to sell off Uninor assets
5 Oct 2012
BSNL rolls out fibre infrastructure in TN
4 Oct 2012
Delhi court upholds Bharti complaints on 3G roaming
3 Oct 2012
BSNL sets sights on INR300bn revenues
3 Oct 2012
Robin Hood regulator stops telcos overcharging the poor
2 Oct 2012
Bharti challenges DoT on 3G roaming
1 Oct 2012
DoT invites bidders for spectrum auction
27 Sep 2012
Cellcos face red tape repetition and altered spectrum allocation after auction
26 Sep 2012
DoT postpones refarming decision, allows operators to swap spectrum
24 Sep 2012
TDSAT halts Bharti disconnection
24 Sep 2012
DoT waves hefty bills at 3G roamers
21 Sep 2012
RCOM cranks up tariffs
21 Sep 2012
TRAI to penalise MNP infractions
21 Sep 2012
Twice shy cellcos call for ‘legal’ clarification
17 Sep 2012
Infratel looks for USD1bn from IPO
14 Sep 2012
SSTL holds off on auction until SC hears case
14 Sep 2012
TDSAT supports TRAI against closed down operator
13 Sep 2012
SSTL books INR11.8bn net loss
13 Sep 2012
Funding problems for stricken cellcos
12 Sep 2012
2G scam update: Uninor promises to limit impact on customers, SSTL ready to begin BIPA lawsuit
11 Sep 2012
DoT u-turn on Chinese security issues
10 Sep 2012
DoT committed to amicable resolution of disputes; CBI investigates spectrum conspiracy
10 Sep 2012
TRAI orders greater transparency from ISPs
6 Sep 2012
Telenor increases pressure on Unitech
5 Sep 2012
RCOM to address debt problems next year
31 Aug 2012
RCOM bags INR1.5bn in government contracts
31 Aug 2012
MTNL and BSNL to draw up merger plans
29 Aug 2012
SC extends deadline, government has high hopes despite shaky reception from providers
29 Aug 2012
Telenor chained to Unitech by court order
29 Aug 2012
DoT looks to restrict Chinese imports
28 Aug 2012
Licence auction to get underway in November
28 Aug 2012
DoT issues showcause notices for 3G roaming
22 Aug 2012
TDSAT delays ruling on Qualcomm’s BWA licence duration appeal
21 Aug 2012
Telenor settles USD1.77bn loans to ‘keep Uninor in business’
21 Aug 2012
Bharti Infratel near to appointing banks for IPO, say reports
20 Aug 2012
BSNL mulling tower split-off, will tender for consultant on plans
17 Aug 2012
DoT renews attack on 3G roaming
16 Aug 2012
Government to give domestic vendors a boost
14 Aug 2012
SingTel reports 3.2% rise in Q1 net profit
14 Aug 2012
No regrets for Telenor, lining up new partner to stay in market
13 Aug 2012
Ministry lectures DoT about the birds and the bees
13 Aug 2012
Reliance books INR1.62bn net profits
10 Aug 2012
Uninor auction halted
8 Aug 2012
Rising costs bite into Bharti’s profits
7 Aug 2012
U-turn for Uninor
7 Aug 2012
DoT selects auctioneer for spectrum sale
6 Aug 2012
Spectrum price set, but cellcos still say cost is too high
6 Aug 2012
Uninor auction attempt thwarted
3 Aug 2012
Telenor faces fierce resistance from watchdog and erstwhile partner
1 Aug 2012
Telenor opens new front in Uninor battle
30 Jul 2012
TDSAT orders DoT to cough up
30 Jul 2012
FIPB defers Uninor rights issue decision
30 Jul 2012
Fishy frequencies; CBI finds more irregularities with handling of spectrum
26 Jul 2012
Unitech and Telenor come to blows (again)
24 Jul 2012
Uninor reshuffles to stay in the game
24 Jul 2012
Grim battle slows Idea’s revenue growth to 2.5%
23 Jul 2012
TDSAT halts TRAI MNP regulations
23 Jul 2012
EGoM grants some relief to cellcos
23 Jul 2012
Reliance scraps Globalcom IPO
19 Jul 2012
More delays for spectrum auction
18 Jul 2012
Aircel plans for 4G launch
16 Jul 2012
TRAI analysis expects INR0.05 tariff hike; report flawed and non-transparent, says COAI
16 Jul 2012
Telenor and Unitech to look for amicable split
16 Jul 2012
Delhi High Court raises the (SMS) roof
12 Jul 2012
Aircel sale rumoured, cellco will not bid for 2G spectrum
12 Jul 2012
Spectrum auction knocked back, EGoM to make recommendations on price tag
9 Jul 2012
RCOM sets price for Singapore IPO
6 Jul 2012
August deadline ‘not possible’ for 2G auction
5 Jul 2012
DoT releases sketchy 2G auction info, still waiting on EGoM for price
4 Jul 2012
BSNL inks expansion deal with ZTE and Alca-Lu
3 Jul 2012
COAI threatens DoT with law suit for not putting up TTSL spectrum for sale
3 Jul 2012
TDSAT gives split verdict on 3G roaming agreements
2 Jul 2012
Spectrum decision looms as EGoM gets new head
29 Jun 2012
CBI reopens Tata Idea case
29 Jun 2012
Telcos face USD280m fines for under-reporting revenues
27 Jun 2012
Nobody’s home: DoT threatens closed-down cellco with fines
25 Jun 2012
Delays hit operators’ wallets
22 Jun 2012
Cellcos left waiting for spectrum price decision
20 Jun 2012
DoT concerned over BIPA threats
20 Jun 2012
Operators wade into 3G price war
18 Jun 2012
Sistema cuts back spending as investor patience wears thin
15 Jun 2012
DoT seeks peace terms with cellcos; Russia sets up SWG to protect investment in India
14 Jun 2012
Military occupation of spectrum holds up refarming plans; banks approve spectrum mortgaging
14 Jun 2012
Infratel to go green
13 Jun 2012
RCOM gets green light for Globalcom IPO
12 Jun 2012
Government tweaks 2G proposals, may abandon controversial spectrum price hike
6 Jun 2012
Cellcos look to stop refarming
1 Jun 2012
Telenor may participate in re-auction of licences
31 May 2012
Bharti Airtel inks IP access network deal with Alcatel-Lucent
29 May 2012
SSTL posts revenue growth and smaller net loss
28 May 2012
Reliance posts fourth quarter results, seeks to lower debt
28 May 2012
Telecom Commission calls for study on auction base price
25 May 2012
Bharti to buy 49% stake in Qualcomm's BWA units
23 May 2012
DoT shows no mercy; raises spectrum price further, rules out staggered payments or financial assistance
22 May 2012
Bharti to buy out Qualcomm’s Indian partners in TD-LTE venture
21 May 2012
Another one bites the dust, investors cut off Augere’s Indian operations
17 May 2012
TRAI calls for DoT to reject industry protests and stand by recommendations
16 May 2012
Fresh threats over TRAI proposals
15 May 2012
TRAI suggests FDI cap of 74% for towercos
14 May 2012
TRAI lowers proposed CDMA spectrum price, but not GSM; Norwegian minister questions further investment in India
9 May 2012
SingTel’s aggregate mobile base climbs to 445m in Q1
2 May 2012
BSNL wants refund for WiMAX frequencies
2 May 2012
Operators protest TRAI recommendations
2 May 2012
Bharti profits drop 29% despite rising revenues
1 May 2012
Telenor writes-down Indian assets, threatens to withdraw over TRAI recommendations
30 Apr 2012
Rising OPEX eats into Idea’s profit
30 Apr 2012
Vodafone to drum up INR3bn
25 Apr 2012
SC grants slight reprieve, but TRAI proposals unsettle market
24 Apr 2012
Sector balks at TRAI recommendations
24 Apr 2012
Telenor premature in FIPB talks
23 Apr 2012
Telenor’s Indian cup half full; in talks with new partners
20 Apr 2012
TRAI recommends no change to exit policy
20 Apr 2012
Indian troubles to lead to USD1bn writedown for Sistema
19 Apr 2012
RAW warns DoT over Huawei dealings
19 Apr 2012
Rebranded ministry a godsend
19 Apr 2012
BRICS-US cable project gains Chinese, South African support
18 Apr 2012
Vodafone to seek international arbitration
17 Apr 2012
TDSAT dismisses COAI plea
13 Apr 2012
SSTL records 136% jump in revenues for 2011
13 Apr 2012
TRAI orders outgoing cellcos to continue services until June
13 Apr 2012
CLB passes Uninor row to Singapore; Telenor to fight decision in India
11 Apr 2012
Loop Telecom closes, demanding INR38bn; Loop Mobile unaffected
10 Apr 2012
Bharti launches India’s first LTE network
10 Apr 2012
RCOM gets ‘in principle’ approval for Globalcom IPO
10 Apr 2012
Axiata halts Tikona acquisition talks
5 Apr 2012
Apex court throws out 2G appeals; cellco remains ‘in the Loop’
4 Apr 2012
Unitech bows out of telecoms sector
4 Apr 2012
Bharti says ‘this month’ for LTE launch
2 Apr 2012
TRAI blacklists four telemarketing companies for spam messages
30 Mar 2012
Parliament fears illegal networks are ‘mushrooming’
30 Mar 2012
SSTL looks to raise INR60bn; leaders expect amicable resolution
29 Mar 2012
Unitech shares frozen; Telenor presses for compensation
29 Mar 2012
India may relax VoIP laws
28 Mar 2012
Russian diplomats might swing case for SSTL
27 Mar 2012
DoT to issue notices over 3G roaming; TRAI recommends keeping operator’s cash
23 Mar 2012
Unitech open to selling stake, but disagrees with price
22 Mar 2012
Tata completes round-the-world cable network ring
22 Mar 2012
Airtel and Idea accused of wrongly refusing port requests
20 Mar 2012
RCOM eyes submarine cable IPO
19 Mar 2012
TRAI moves against Loop for MNP infraction
19 Mar 2012
Bharti moves to eliminate dependence on diesel generators in Africa
16 Mar 2012
DoT issues ISP licence to Qualcomm
14 Mar 2012
Unitech told to buy-out or sell-out
13 Mar 2012
DoT sketches timeline for 2G tenders
13 Mar 2012
Bharti set to launch 4G by end-March?
13 Mar 2012
CLB to arbitrate Uninor row
9 Mar 2012
TRAI releases consultation paper on 2G auction
8 Mar 2012
NTP to be reviewed by cabinet; irks US traders
7 Mar 2012
Sistema expands 3G footprint
5 Mar 2012
DoT challenges Supreme Court 2G ruling
2 Mar 2012
VTL looks to weather 2G storm
2 Mar 2012
MTNL launches FTTH services
1 Mar 2012
Airtel inks TD-LTE deal with NSN
29 Feb 2012
Sistema threatens Indian government over SSTL licences
28 Feb 2012
TRAI forbids cancellation of port requests
27 Feb 2012
BSNL officials investigated over WiMAX fraud
24 Feb 2012
RCOM looks to reclaim INR12bn from Etisalat; Etisalat sues local partner
23 Feb 2012
Another one bites the dust: Etisalat shuts down Indian arm
22 Feb 2012
STel to shut down
20 Feb 2012
DoT looks for 2G delay
17 Feb 2012
Cellcos battle over 2G auction process
16 Feb 2012
Telenor in acrimonious divorce from Unitech, seeks new Indian partner
14 Feb 2012
TRAI to cap foreign ownership of towercos
13 Feb 2012
Russian diplomats weigh-in for Sistema; Uninor asks for restrictions on bidders
10 Feb 2012
Etisalat profit hit by impairment charge on India ops
10 Feb 2012
TDSAT upholds RCom fine
9 Feb 2012
Batelco the first casualty of licence revocation
8 Feb 2012
Batelco ‘reviews sustainability’ of Indian unit following licence cancellations
8 Feb 2012
Cellcos tap diplomatic channels over licence dispute
8 Feb 2012
DoT issues show cause notices over understated earnings
8 Feb 2012
Bharti African operations cross 50m subscriber mark
7 Feb 2012
TRAI launches 2G spectrum auction; Uninor readies strategy
2 Feb 2012
India’s Supreme Court orders return of 122 2G mobile concessions
31 Jan 2012
Telecom Commission approves 2G spectrum sharing only
26 Jan 2012
Uninor to launch NLD network via leasing deal with TTSL
24 Jan 2012
Etisalat DB’s mobile network disrupted after RCOM halts access to its towers
24 Jan 2012
Idea’s net profit drops as 3G investment continues
23 Jan 2012
Bharti Airtel extends managed services deal with NSN for five years
20 Jan 2012
Court rules that Vodafone is not liable for USD2.2bn Indian tax bill
20 Jan 2012
FIPB grants security clearance to Verizon India for stake transfer
19 Jan 2012
Telecom Commission submits recommendations on new telecoms policy
18 Jan 2012
Axiata considering acquisition of stake in Indian broadband operator?
12 Jan 2012
BSNL eyes tower outsourcing, fibre bandwidth auction as options to cut costs and boost revenue
6 Jan 2012
DoT set to terminate six of Idea’s concessions?
5 Jan 2012
DoT asks Law Ministry to examine policy proposals
23 Dec 2011
India to block 3G roaming agreements?
22 Dec 2011
BSNL mobile tender draws major equipment vendors
20 Dec 2011
Airtel boosts minimum fixed broadband speeds to 2Mbps in select areas
19 Dec 2011
DoT issuing show cause notices for cancellation of 35 mobile concessions
15 Dec 2011
Airtel, Vodafone and Idea press for first claim to 900MHz spectrum on licence renewal
14 Dec 2011
TTSL and Aircel halt 3G roaming deal
13 Dec 2011
TDSAT directs fixed line duo to pay part of fine for ILD licence violation
8 Dec 2011
BSNL’s offer to hand back BWA frequencies accepted in-principle by DoT
7 Dec 2011
India’s Finance Ministry to step in over spectrum vacation issues
6 Dec 2011
TDSAT tells DoT to reconsider fines against Idea Cellular
5 Dec 2011
BSNL to lease tower infrastructure to private operators
29 Nov 2011
DoT and operators to meet over 3G roaming issue
28 Nov 2011
Airtel expands managed services deal with Ericsson
24 Nov 2011
USOF misuse claims being examined by Indian state
23 Nov 2011
Operators call on PM to intervene in 3G roaming issue
18 Nov 2011
New telecoms policy expected in January
17 Nov 2011
Tata, Nawras launch TGN-Gulf cable system
7 Nov 2011
DoT mulling financial penalties for rural rollout delays?
4 Nov 2011
Bharti sees seventh straight profit drop as financing costs and forex losses bite
4 Nov 2011
TRAI proposes easing of M&A regulation
3 Nov 2011
Extra funding approved for BSNL’s armed forces network rollout
2 Nov 2011
TRAI recommends phased removal of termination charges
2 Nov 2011
Telstra set for Indian excursion in early 2012
25 Oct 2011
DoT agrees to create SPV for rural broadband network rollout
24 Oct 2011
DoT to open bidding for Maoist region mobile network rollout to multiple operators
20 Oct 2011
TTSL to integrate all services under the Tata DoCoMo banner
19 Oct 2011
Indian cabinet expected to approve rural fibre broadband project
19 Oct 2011
Qualcomm to get ISP licence after all
17 Oct 2011
BSNL to step up invest in fixed voice business
17 Oct 2011
DoT rebuffs TRAI’s plans for ten-digit numbering
13 Oct 2011
Airtel to contract multiple vendors for its BWA spectrum deployment?
12 Oct 2011
Unitech files a petition against Telenor as dispute escalates
12 Oct 2011
DoT unit claims 3G roaming agreements are unlawful
11 Oct 2011
India unveils draft telecom policy
10 Oct 2011
Augere deploying TD-LTE with Ericsson
6 Oct 2011
Reliance Globalcom enhances FEA/FALCON capacity
5 Oct 2011
DoT to object to Tata Communication setup of two new subsidiaries?
4 Oct 2011
BSNL looking to hand back BWA spectrum?
3 Oct 2011
BSNL hunting for private company to operate its tower infrastructure
3 Oct 2011
TDSAT calls on BSNL to halt disconnections over interconnection charge dispute
30 Sep 2011
No IPO for Bharti Infratel this fiscal year, says executive
29 Sep 2011
TDSAT stays DoT ruling on Qualcomm’s BWA licence
26 Sep 2011
3G roaming pacts to be investigated by TRAI
26 Sep 2011
TRAI requests further information on recent tariff increases
23 Sep 2011
DoT rejects Qualcomm’s concession application
22 Sep 2011
Aircel to restructure business into two new divisions
21 Sep 2011
Sterlite Technologies bags broadband rollout contract from BSNL
20 Sep 2011
FIPB clears Vodafone Essar stake transfer
19 Sep 2011
BSNL considering scrapping latest GSM tender?
15 Sep 2011
Bharti Airtel aims for USD5 billion in revenue from Africa by May 2013
14 Sep 2011
DoT delays issuing Qualcomm’s Indian BWA concession amid bid concerns
13 Sep 2011
Vodafone pays INR39 billion tax bill for March 2011 Vodafone Essar stake purchase under protest
9 Sep 2011
Batelco mulling STel stake sale
8 Sep 2011
Vodafone Essar and IBM renew outsourcing deal
5 Sep 2011
DoT to invite cellcos to bid to rollout wireless infrastructure in Maoist areas
2 Sep 2011
Rev B embraced by Sistema Shyam, Tata Teleservices
1 Sep 2011
TTSL and Vanu sign agreement for coverage and capacity expansion in four circles
31 Aug 2011
BSNL suggests rollout of a wholesale mobile network in rural regions
26 Aug 2011
TRAI asks cellcos to explain rationale behind recent call charge hikes
24 Aug 2011
TRAI launches IMT-Advanced consultation
22 Aug 2011
Supreme Court rejects TTSL petition relating to rivals’ extra 2G spectrum
19 Aug 2011
RCOM’s valuation of Infatel stake USD1bn too high
18 Aug 2011
TRAI to investigate operators for breaching MNP regulations
17 Aug 2011
BSNL, MTNL join Aircel in increasing readiness for 4G LTE
17 Aug 2011
RCOM close to finalising sale of tower subsidiary
10 Aug 2011
Aircel and Huawei complete TD-LTE trial in India
10 Aug 2011
Sale of government stake in Bharti Hexacom off?
9 Aug 2011
BSNL and ZTE ink broadband project partnership agreement
8 Aug 2011
MTNL close to concluding 3G roaming deal with TTSL and Aircel?
5 Aug 2011
RCOM fined for halting rural telephony services
4 Aug 2011
Airtel reports sixth quarterly drop in net profit in a row
4 Aug 2011
India’s Supreme Court begins hearing on Vodafone tax case
3 Aug 2011
India’s Telecom Commission unveils raft of policy decisions
2 Aug 2011
SSTL extends managed services contract with Ericsson
27 Jul 2011
TTSL to combine CDMA and GSM services
22 Jul 2011
Bharti inks managed services/network modernisation deals with Ericsson
20 Jul 2011
Ericsson and ZTE ink managed services deals with Aircel
19 Jul 2011
3G Breaks India’s Bandwidth Bottleneck
18 Jul 2011
Uninor seeking extra 2G spectrum in eight circles
14 Jul 2011
Airtel, Vodafone and Idea reportedly ink 3G roaming deal
13 Jul 2011
Bharti Airtel inks ten-year deal with IBM for IT solutions for African employees
11 Jul 2011
BSNL launches tender for 14.37 million GSM lines
5 Jul 2011
DoT ordered to hand over 2G spectrum in Delhi to TTSL
5 Jul 2011
MTNL opens tender for INR15 billion loan
27 Jun 2011
Bharti Airtel unveils restructuring plan
27 Jun 2011
NSN expects Indian BWA spectrum winners to start signing network rollout deals soon
17 Jun 2011
DoT tells TRAI that its method of assessing cellco’s network rollouts was flawed
13 Jun 2011
DoT could decide on licence cancellations within a month
9 Jun 2011
Airtel in talks with potential partners for African tower companies
8 Jun 2011
TRAI looking for three more months to decide on interconnection regime
3 Jun 2011
USD1bn rural broadband subsidy on the cards?
2 Jun 2011
Airtel hands Huawei African 2G/3G network upgrade and expansion contract
26 May 2011
TRAI says 10m switched under MNP
25 May 2011
Bharti sets USD1bn African budget in 2011
19 May 2011
ZTE inks EV-DO Rev.B Phase 2 rollout deal with SSTL
18 May 2011
MTS India expands mobile broadband coverage
17 May 2011
India to offer around 160MHz of BWA spectrum next year
16 May 2011
BSNL and MTNL directed to ‘synergise’ operations
11 May 2011
DoT looks to cancel fewer licences than recommended by the TRAI
5 May 2011
Bharti Airtel profit slips due to rebranding costs and increased spectrum charges
27 Apr 2011
DoT seeking Finance Ministry’s approval for BSNL compensation
26 Apr 2011
DoT fines Idea, Spice for alleged rollout delays
26 Apr 2011
DoT committee gives nod to one-off excess spectrum charges
21 Apr 2011
Indian cellcos continue to expand 3G coverage
20 Apr 2011
Vodafone Group mulling Indian IPO next year?
12 Apr 2011
SingTel’s Airtel stake reaches 32.25%
8 Apr 2011
Essar may seek more for sale of stake in Vodafone Essar
7 Apr 2011
Government panel proposes BSNL/MTNL/ITI merger
7 Apr 2011
Aircel, Etisalat DB and SSTL all receive licence termination notices from DoT
6 Apr 2011
Bharti extends 3G to Andhra Pradesh as it passes the two million subscriber mark
4 Apr 2011
India’s CBI charges former telecoms minister in 2G licence scandal
1 Apr 2011
Idea unveils Haryana as next 3G-enabled region
31 Mar 2011
India’s national broadband policy to be sent for Cabinet approval shortly
31 Mar 2011
SSTL completes share issuance to Russian government
31 Mar 2011
Vodafone to acquire Essar Group’s stake in Indian mobile network JV
30 Mar 2011
TTSL plans stake sale; funds to be spent on network expansion
29 Mar 2011
Idea details 3G coverage targets, will spend INR42 billion on rollout
28 Mar 2011
As Idea launches commercial 3G services, is a spectrum sharing deal with Bharti and Vodafone Essar close?
25 Mar 2011
DoT to issue 20 more notices on licence cancellation
24 Mar 2011
India’s digital dividend spectrum up for grabs in 2012?
21 Mar 2011
MoD calling for larger spectrum allocation?
18 Mar 2011
Bharti Airtel to acquire Qualcomm’s Indian BWA concessions?
17 Mar 2011
Vodafone Essar introduces 3G in Uttar Pradesh (East)
15 Mar 2011
Switched on: Bharti launches IPTV service
15 Mar 2011
BSNL calls for renewal of annual USOF subsidy
14 Mar 2011
Spectrum vacation issue to be referred to group of ministers
14 Mar 2011
RCOM launches 3G in Bihar, confirms launch plans for Orissa
10 Mar 2011
Loop calls on government to auction its licence
9 Mar 2011
DoT mulling annual subsidy for BSNL, MTNL
8 Mar 2011
GSM cellcos to be required to hand back excess spectrum on renewing licences?
3 Mar 2011
Bharti clocks up half a million 3G subscribers
28 Feb 2011
Vodafone Essar enjoys biggest gain from MNP
25 Feb 2011
FIPB approves SSTL’s application for NLD licence
24 Feb 2011
Vodafone Essar aims for 3G launch by end of March
23 Feb 2011
Aircel inaugurates 3G offering in Chennai, ten more circles due for launch within a week
23 Feb 2011
BSNL and MTNL merger back on the cards?
23 Feb 2011
DoT considers revoking six of Idea’s licences, may yet issue fines related to spectrum cross-holding
14 Feb 2011
MTNL narrows losses in the last three months of 2010
10 Feb 2011
TRAI sends 2G spectrum pricing recommendations to DoT
9 Feb 2011
TRAI reveals first MNP figures
8 Feb 2011
Bharti considers creation of tower companies in Africa
7 Feb 2011
Bharti, RCOM look to pull out of USOF activities
2 Feb 2011
Currency losses dent Bharti’s third-quarter net profit
2 Feb 2011
RCOM told to pay 50% of increased spectrum charge
1 Feb 2011
Indus Towers targets 5,000 new towers a year for the next five years
31 Jan 2011
Indian authorities to delink 2G spectrum from new licences
28 Jan 2011
SSTL and Videocon told to pay 60% of rollout delay penalty by TDSAT
27 Jan 2011
INR2.16 billion already paid to Indian government relating to rollout delay claims
26 Jan 2011
Vodafone refutes claims that it objects to Essar’s IPO plans
25 Jan 2011
Idea posts increases in net profit, revenue in 3Q 2010 as customer numbers rise
24 Jan 2011
Bharti announces 3G plans; launches in Karnataka
20 Jan 2011
MNP available nationwide in India from today
19 Jan 2011
RCOM raises funds for refinancing 3G payments
19 Jan 2011
Vodafone seeks investigation of Essar’s reverse listing
18 Jan 2011
Reliance Globalcom contracts Ciena for fibre-optic upgrade
17 Jan 2011
IBM and Bharti Airtel ink ten-year partnership deal
14 Jan 2011
RCOM intros 3G service in Punjab
13 Jan 2011
SingTel ups stake fractionally in soon-to-be 3G Bharti
12 Jan 2011
Private operators balk at BSNL’s 3G roaming terms
11 Jan 2011
BSNL and NSN ink SDH transmission equipment deal
11 Jan 2011
Supreme Court issues notice to eleven telcos, TRAI following public interest litigation
10 Jan 2011
TDSAT asks Uninor to pay 60% of penalty for allegedly missing rollout deadline
5 Jan 2011
Uninor calls on TDSAT in matter of alleged failure to meet rollout deadlines
4 Jan 2011
DoT to consult on spectrum trading, sharing mechanism
30 Dec 2010
DoT consults on legal ramifications of licence cancellations
30 Dec 2010
Bharti Airtel, China Telecom launch underground fibre cable
29 Dec 2010
India to introduce ‘anti-dumping’ duty on Chinese telecoms equipment
23 Dec 2010
Idea Cellular contracts NSN for 3G network
22 Dec 2010
DoT asks private cellcos to stop offering non-voice 3G services
21 Dec 2010
SSTL confirms 20% stake sale plan to Russian government
16 Dec 2010
India’s Supreme Court extends examination of 2G licensing
15 Dec 2010
No additional funding for armed forces fibre network project, says Finance Ministry
14 Dec 2010
RCOM inaugurates commercial 3G services in four cities
13 Dec 2010
TRAI suggests 38 2G concessions be cancelled; 31 more to be examined
13 Dec 2010
IMEWE submarine cable begins commercial operations
10 Dec 2010
MTNL aims to complete 3G roaming deals within a month
9 Dec 2010
TRAI releases National Broadband Plan
8 Dec 2010
Vodafone Essar selects Wipro for fixed line support services
7 Dec 2010
Aircel joins complainants over 2G spectrum usage charge increase
7 Dec 2010
BSNL seeking more funding for armed forces network?
2 Dec 2010
Qualcomm to inaugurate BWA services by mid-2011
30 Nov 2010
DoT set to issue notices to operators regarding 2008 licence awards
26 Nov 2010
MNP introduced in Haryana, nationwide launch set for 20 January 2011
25 Nov 2010
BSNL looks set for WiMAX grant
24 Nov 2010
DoT preparing to offer USO funding for wireless broadband rollouts
22 Nov 2010
Bharti rebrands African subsidiaries
22 Nov 2010
Aircel reveals full 3G vendor list; commercial launch in January 2011
19 Nov 2010
TRAI recommends cancellation of 62 2G licences
18 Nov 2010
MTNL inks trio of equipment deals
17 Nov 2010
Bharti aims for 100 million African subs within two years
16 Nov 2010
Aircel inks deal with Ericsson for 3G network rollout
15 Nov 2010
Vodafone ordered to pay INR25 billion deposit as tax case rumbles on
15 Nov 2010
Bharti set to unveil new branding
15 Nov 2010
RCOM’s net profit tumbles as competition continues
12 Nov 2010
Alca-Lu, ZTE look set to snag BSNL GSM tenders
11 Nov 2010
BSNL to sell surplus fibre capacity
11 Nov 2010
CAG claims 2G sale mistakes cost India almost USD40bn
10 Nov 2010
TTSL expects 20% of its subscribers to switch to 3G
10 Nov 2010
Bharti sees 2G net profit drop on tariff cuts
9 Nov 2010
Reliance Industries looks to increase funds for Infotel
8 Nov 2010
TTSL sees claim for first refusal on 2G spectrum rejected
5 Nov 2010
BSNL to expand 3G coverage; targets 2.5 million new subs by March 2011
4 Nov 2010
MTNL posts net loss as wage costs rise
4 Nov 2010
GSM operators suggest MNP introduction be delayed to January 2011
3 Nov 2010
TTSL set to launch 3G in nine circles this week
3 Nov 2010
BSNL union points finger at western vendors for network rollout, upgrade delays
3 Nov 2010
DoT panel says BSNL IPO should wait at least two more years
1 Nov 2010
MNP set to launch in Haryana from 25 November
1 Nov 2010
Aircel completes Indian GSM footprint with Rajasthan launch
1 Nov 2010
DoT sets deadline for subscriber re-verification in Assam, North East
28 Oct 2010
BSNL set to tender for ADSL2+ supplier
27 Oct 2010
Qualcomm to sell Indian BWA spectrum?
26 Oct 2010
Price war impacts Idea’s second quarter profit; 3G expected to boost revenues
25 Oct 2010
Supreme Court stays 2G spectrum hike ruling
22 Oct 2010
DoCoMo expresses concern over govt’s spectrum allocation plan
21 Oct 2010
Vodafone Essar targets 1Q11 launch for 3G
20 Oct 2010
NSN trials TD-LTE in India
19 Oct 2010
TRAI likely to submit new 2G spectrum proposals by end-October
18 Oct 2010
COAI reports Indian GSM subscriber numbers for September 2010
14 Oct 2010
Vodafone Essar inks 3G rollout deals with NSN, Ericsson
12 Oct 2010
TTSL announces date for 3G service launch
8 Oct 2010
BSNL, MTNL ordered to continue placing 30% of equipment orders with ITI
6 Oct 2010
BSNL threatens to scale back rural WiMAX project
5 Oct 2010
Bangladesh-India terrestrial fibre link could be launched next month
4 Oct 2010
Four bidders for BSNL’s GSM line tender
4 Oct 2010
DoT’s legal advisor backs TRAI’s 2G spectrum allocation proposals
1 Oct 2010
More than 100 requests for 2G spectrum still with the DoT
30 Sep 2010
Aircel aims for 3G launch in 1Q 2011, targets 7.5 million subscribers in first year
30 Sep 2010
China Telecom, Tata, RCOM, Bharti planning India-China cable
29 Sep 2010
RCOM restarts talks for Infratel stake sale
28 Sep 2010
BSNL and MTNL considering allowing private operators to roam on 3G networks
27 Sep 2010
DoT likely to consult Finance Ministry on 2G licence issues
24 Sep 2010
BT to hand back Indian long-distance licence
23 Sep 2010
BSNL IPO on hold as a result of financial woes
21 Sep 2010
Ministry of Corporate Affairs instigates probe into Telenor’s stake in Uninor
20 Sep 2010
Bharti to ink ten-year outsourcing deal with IBM
20 Sep 2010
SSTL calls on Huawei, ZTE and Ericsson for network management
17 Sep 2010
Bharti Airtel mulling 3G partnership deal?
17 Sep 2010
BSNL’s WiMAX franchisee plans could face hold-up
16 Sep 2010
RCOM inks 2G/3G equipment deal with ZTE
15 Sep 2010
Vodafone lodges tax appeal with Delhi’s Supreme Court
14 Sep 2010
Indian telecoms minister given ten days to respond to spectrum allocation claims
9 Sep 2010
Mumbai court finds Vodafone liable for tax
9 Sep 2010
Russian government approves SSTL investment plan
8 Sep 2010
TRAI will not take over spectrum management, Raja says
7 Sep 2010
RCOM and GTL call off tower deal
7 Sep 2010
Telenor in for the long haul in India
6 Sep 2010
BSNL calls on ZTE for WiMAX equipment
3 Sep 2010
Tata sources Huawei for five 3G circles
2 Sep 2010
DoT doles out 3G spectrum
1 Sep 2010
Idea could see delay in Punjab 3G launch
27 Aug 2010
Runcom and Liberty JV stride out into 4G market
27 Aug 2010
Aircel expands to Gujarat
27 Aug 2010
Essar calls off IPO proposal for Vodafone Essar stake
24 Aug 2010
TTSL inks 3G deal with NSN
23 Aug 2010
Indian CDMA operators face wait for additional 3G spectrum
20 Aug 2010
Qualcomm mulling vendor option for Indian wireless broadband rollout
20 Aug 2010
Indian government allows BSNL to order Chinese equipment
16 Aug 2010
RCOM net profit slumps 85% in 1Q 2010
13 Aug 2010
Rising staff costs affect MTNL’s profitability
12 Aug 2010
DoT blocks new service launches from operators unprepared for MNP
11 Aug 2010
Bharti 1Q profit falls on higher interest costs and forex losses
11 Aug 2010
NTT DoCoMo mulling further TTSL investment?
10 Aug 2010
MHA calls for 3G services to be halted
9 Aug 2010
Aircel launches GSM services in Punjab
5 Aug 2010
DoT calls on Syniverse to oversee MNP nationwide
3 Aug 2010
TTSL introduces GSM-based services in Rajasthan
2 Aug 2010
BSNL reveals first ever annual net loss
2 Aug 2010
Qualcomm sells 26% stake in Indian operation
30 Jul 2010
Uninor extends GPRS offerings to four more circles
28 Jul 2010
Vodafone Essar eyes 3G launch by end-2010
27 Jul 2010
Indian mobile trade bodies file challenge over TDSAT carrier charge ruling
27 Jul 2010
Ericsson and Radius Infratel sign FTTH agreement
26 Jul 2010
TRAI says MNP deadline should remain in place
23 Jul 2010
Idea 1Q net profit slumps on new service launches, falling call prices
22 Jul 2010
DoT to call on Idea to surrender disputed licences
19 Jul 2010
Etisalat and RCOM reportedly closing in on deal
16 Jul 2010
Government blacklists foreign equipment vendors
15 Jul 2010
DoT rejects BSNL plea for lower spectrum, licence charges
14 Jul 2010
India’s Supreme Court could cancel RCOM interconnect agreement
13 Jul 2010
MHA reprimands J&K operators over subscriber verification failures
13 Jul 2010
TTSL withdraws from COAI amid claims of bias
8 Jul 2010
Government hopes to clear path for BSNL reorganisation
7 Jul 2010
Telecom Commission to discuss key issues facing Indian telecoms market
6 Jul 2010
Raja recommends waiving BSNL, MTNL 3G fees
6 Jul 2010
RCOM to become Asia’s largest triple-play provider via Digicable purchase
5 Jul 2010
BSNL mulling outsourcing 3G services
5 Jul 2010
PMO calls for network rollout details
2 Jul 2010
DoT delays MNP implementation deadline once again
2 Jul 2010
Ericsson claims first Indian LTE TDD trial
30 Jun 2010
TTSL presses for 3G spectrum allocation delay
29 Jun 2010
MTN rumoured to be in talks with Loop Telecom
28 Jun 2010
Reliance sells towers to GTL in order to cut debt
25 Jun 2010
MTNL offers 3G roaming option to alternative operators
24 Jun 2010
BSNL requests time for BWA spectrum payment
23 Jun 2010
BSNL to launch trio of tenders
21 Jun 2010
DoT says 3G refund for BSNL, MTNL unlikely
18 Jun 2010
Aircel boosts GSM footprint
15 Jun 2010
RCOM set to hive off tower subsidiary
14 Jun 2010
Reliance Industries grabs Infotel Broadband Services for USD1 billion
11 Jun 2010
Indian BWA auctions concludes; Infotel bags pan-India licence
9 Jun 2010
Bharti targets 100 million African subscribers by 2013 as it closes Zain deal
7 Jun 2010
Reliance confirms 26% stake sale plan
2 Jun 2010
Etisalat looking to grab 25% stake in RCOM?
2 Jun 2010
Uninor inaugurates commercial services in five new circles
27 May 2010
STel to spend INR7 billion on 3G spectrum and rollout
25 May 2010
India’s wireless broadband spectrum auction gets underway
24 May 2010
BSNL launches tender for 5.5 million GSM lines
20 May 2010
Indian 3G auction closes, seven of nine bidders grab concessions
19 May 2010
TRAI tells MoC that 2G spectrum pricing proposals are ‘a work in progress’
17 May 2010
RCOM revenue, net profit tumble as tariff war rages on
11 May 2010
TRAI recommends allowing majority stakes to be sold within first three years
10 May 2010
RCOM to launch IPTV services in Delhi and Mumbai
30 Apr 2010
Indian authorities blocking equipment acquisitions from China
28 Apr 2010
Bharti posts first quarterly drop in profit in three years
26 Apr 2010
SSTL selects ALUMS for three-circle managed services contract
26 Apr 2010
Uninor inaugurates pre-paid GPRS services
23 Apr 2010
MTNL inaugurates 3G mobile IPTV
21 Apr 2010
Ministerial group to consider BSNL stake sale, employees call off strike
20 Apr 2010
DoT rebuffs SSTL request for more CDMA spectrum
15 Apr 2010
Indian 4G auction already under consideration?
13 Apr 2010
SSTL expects up to USD800 million investment fund from Russia
12 Apr 2010
Indian operators start bidding for 3G spectrum
9 Apr 2010
DoT revokes ByCell’s GSM licences
8 Apr 2010
BSNL may get deferred 3G payment option, refund
31 Mar 2010
3G and WiMAX bid applicants given regulatory nod
31 Mar 2010
Bharti inks agreement for Zain’s African subsidiaries
31 Mar 2010
Bharti awards USD1.3bn contract to Ericsson
31 Mar 2010
India’s MNP introduction date slips once again
30 Mar 2010
TDSAT blocks spectrum fee hike
26 Mar 2010
SSTL targets profitability by early 2013
25 Mar 2010
Zain board approves sale of African assets to Bharti
22 Mar 2010
Nine set to contest 3G auctions; WiMAX sale gets eleven bidders
22 Mar 2010
Bharti Airtel raises USD8.3 billion for Zain Africa purchase
15 Mar 2010
Indian MNP launch faces fresh delay
11 Mar 2010
BSNL board clears stake sale proposal
10 Mar 2010
Call interception issues led to STel service halt request?
9 Mar 2010
MNP facilitator gets MHA clearance
8 Mar 2010
BSNL announces it will scrap ‘mega-tender’
8 Mar 2010
DoT instructs STel to stop services
5 Mar 2010
BSNL should streamline, says report
4 Mar 2010
Telenor reveals plans for Unitech
1 Mar 2010
BSNL launches India’s first commercial mobile WiMAX service in Kerala
25 Feb 2010
Aircel details 2010 investment plans
25 Feb 2010
Indian 3G and WiMAX auctions dated. No, really. Honestly.
24 Feb 2010
ATC set to acquire Essar Telecom Infrastructure
24 Feb 2010
BSNL unwraps 24Mbps VDSL service
23 Feb 2010
Pre-paid services in Jammu & Kashmir permitted for another year
22 Feb 2010
Security concerns to further delay MNP
22 Feb 2010
BSNL will not re-offer ‘mega-tender’
19 Feb 2010
NSN and Aircel ink USD300 million GSM rollout deal
19 Feb 2010
GTL to have 50,000 towers in operation by 2013
17 Feb 2010
MTNL to invest INR13 billion in 2010-11
16 Feb 2010
Government resolves 3G auction issues; sale date still likely to miss end-March deadline
15 Feb 2010
Ericsson expected to bag Bharti outsourcing deal
15 Feb 2010
Bharti has USD10.7 billion bid for Zain’s African assets accepted
12 Feb 2010
Airtel inks USD700 million network expansion deal with NSN
8 Feb 2010
BSNL to up 3G coverage to 760 cities by end-September 2010
3 Feb 2010
RCOM sees little interest in global asset sale
2 Feb 2010
RCOM net profit tumbles as tariff war takes hold
2 Feb 2010
Etisalat gains full ownership of AT, plans to boost India stake to 50%
1 Feb 2010
Law ministry concerns threaten 3G auction date
29 Jan 2010
NTT could increase TTSL stake based on cellco’s performance
28 Jan 2010
Harris Stratex and Telenor ink all-inclusive deal
27 Jan 2010
Bharti and BSNL to outsource fibre network management
25 Jan 2010
BSNL selects franchisees for urban WiMAX rollout
25 Jan 2010
Bharti and Tata told to cancel SingTel contracts
22 Jan 2010
Indian duo reports third-quarter financials
22 Jan 2010
DoT lifts pre-paid ban in Jammu & Kashmir
21 Jan 2010
EGoM studying proposals for spectrum usage fee increase
20 Jan 2010
Vivendi eyeing stake in Datacom Solutions?
20 Jan 2010
Idea launches GSM services in Kashmir Valley
19 Jan 2010
BSNL calls for financial aid from the state
19 Jan 2010
SSTL board approves IPO proposals
18 Jan 2010
Aircel aims for 100 million sign-ups by 2012
15 Jan 2010
RCOM get regulatory nod for Infratel IPO
15 Jan 2010
No foreign bids for CDMA 3G spectrum, says Ministry of Communications
15 Jan 2010
Essar to transfer part of Vodafone Essar stake to overseas investment company
14 Jan 2010
GTL poised to bag Aircel’s telecom towers
14 Jan 2010
GBCORP and Batelco ink STel strategic partnership deal
13 Jan 2010
BSNL aims for one million 3G subscribers by end-March 2010
13 Jan 2010
Uninor bags 1.2 million sign-ups in first month
12 Jan 2010
DoT to limit 3G auctions to three GSM winners per circle
11 Jan 2010
Huawei to invest USD500 million in Indian R&D operations
11 Jan 2010
BSNL set to introduce 3G in Maharashtra circle next month
8 Jan 2010
Telenor boosts holding in Uninor to 60.1%
8 Jan 2010
Foreign telcos face combined INR1.1 billion penalty for ‘illegally’ offering services
7 Jan 2010
BSNL may see licence fee exemption to help improve fortunes
6 Jan 2010
Aircel aims to finalise deal for tower sale in coming weeks
6 Jan 2010
DoT presses BSNL to expedite alternative network rollout for defence forces
5 Jan 2010
Tata, China Telecom collaborate on India-China cable
5 Jan 2010
DoT confirms delay to MNP introduction
4 Jan 2010
BSNL mega-tender temporarily halted
4 Jan 2010
TRAI likely to propose splitting 2G spectrum from UASL
23 Dec 2009
Vodafone Essar faces government opposition to tower demerger proposals
22 Dec 2009
Orissa wireless subscribers gain two new mobile operator choices
21 Dec 2009
Etisalat to seek FIPB approval for increased stake in Etisalat DB
21 Dec 2009
Tata Teleservices’ Gujarat launch delayed to end-January
18 Dec 2009
TTSL inks mobile backhaul deal with NSN
17 Dec 2009
STel inaugurates GSM service in Himachal Pradesh
17 Dec 2009
MTS launches in Mumbai
17 Dec 2009
MNP introduction may face delay after MHA objection
14 Dec 2009
Vodafone Group to sell indirect stake in Bharti Airtel
14 Dec 2009
BSNL brings WiMAX to Rajasthan
9 Dec 2009
3G auctions in further turmoil
9 Dec 2009
Pacnet to build India-Singapore-Malaysia cable, launch managed services in India
8 Dec 2009
Etisalat DB and Allianz Infratech prepare merger
8 Dec 2009
DoT likely to delay 3G notice inviting applications
8 Dec 2009
DoT proposing fee for operators with more than 6.2MHz of 2G spectrum
7 Dec 2009
BSNL and MTNL to miss MNP deadline
7 Dec 2009
BSNL ‘mega-tender’ falters again
4 Dec 2009
Sterlite inks fibre-optic rollout deal with BSNL
3 Dec 2009
Uninor set to launch services today
3 Dec 2009
Tata launches 3G TV service
2 Dec 2009
TRAI preparing to submit spectrum management proposals this month
1 Dec 2009
Idea and Spice merger approved by regional court, awaits Delhi decision
1 Dec 2009
Virgin Mobile sole company shortlisted to manage MTNL’s 3G network
1 Dec 2009
BSNL could be ‘banned’ from using Chinese firms in border states
27 Nov 2009
DoT gives nod to SSTL stake sale plan
27 Nov 2009
BSNL receives five bids for WiMAX franchise concessions; inks pan-India IPTV deal
27 Nov 2009
Telstra set to revisit Indian market
26 Nov 2009
SSTL launches MBlaze wireless internet
25 Nov 2009
3G auction faces fresh delay
24 Nov 2009
Idea extends GSM network coverage to Assam
24 Nov 2009
FIPB gives the nod to Vodafone Essar stake sale; Vodafone Group to boost holding
23 Nov 2009
DoT reveals 3G spectrum only available for use after June 2010
23 Nov 2009
BNSL inaugurates 3G service in Chennai
20 Nov 2009
Aircel earmarks USD5.5 billion for network expansion
19 Nov 2009
Vavasi to persist with BSNL
19 Nov 2009
Telenor lowers Indian CAPEX guidance
17 Nov 2009
TTSL GSM continues apace as its adds coverage to UP East and UP West
16 Nov 2009
BSNL issues hold on its 93 million GSM line ‘mega-tender’
16 Nov 2009
BSNL and Bharti call for uniform 6% licence fee
12 Nov 2009
BSNL aims high with 100,000 3G subscriber target for Punjab
11 Nov 2009
Aircel eyes 50 million sign-ups by end-2010
10 Nov 2009
Supreme Court allows BSNL to challenge Access Deficit Charge removal
9 Nov 2009
BSNL waiting on Vavasi before calling on Zain
9 Nov 2009
BSNL to expand 3G reach in Orissa by year’s end
5 Nov 2009
TTML reveals INR12.5 billion 3G investment plan
5 Nov 2009
DoT suggests BSNL issues re-tender for 93-million GSM line order
4 Nov 2009
India could see further MTR cuts in 2010
4 Nov 2009
BSNL adds Sistema to list of infrastructure sharers
4 Nov 2009
TTSL asks DoT to drop penalty for rollout delay
3 Nov 2009
BSNL targets 30,000 new rural broadband kiosks in two years
3 Nov 2009
TTSL expands GSM coverage to Jharkand, claims 18 circles to be covered by month’s end
2 Nov 2009
Government bars pre-paid services in Jammu & Kashmir
2 Nov 2009
RCOM net profit plunges 54.7% in 2Q 2009
30 Oct 2009
Bharti 2Q net profit up 13%, rise less than expected as competition increases
29 Oct 2009
Idea expands to Calcutta and West Bengal
26 Oct 2009
India 3G auction rescheduled for 14 January
26 Oct 2009
Tata Communications reports second quarter declines
26 Oct 2009
Idea posts second quarter results
23 Oct 2009
Indian trio seeks excess GSM spectrum
22 Oct 2009
Finance minister says 3G auction must take place before year’s end
21 Oct 2009
Gemini tenders lowest bid for BSNL rural WiMAX rollout
20 Oct 2009
Telenor bags approval for Unitech stake hike
19 Oct 2009
TTSL earmarks an extra USD1 billion for GSM expansion
16 Oct 2009
BSNL completes trio of infrastructure sharing agreements
16 Oct 2009
TTSL aims for at least seven more GSM launches before end-2009
15 Oct 2009
Idea launches in Jammu & Kashmir while state mulls pre-paid ban in the circle
15 Oct 2009
Unitech adds ZTE to list of GSM rollout vendors
13 Oct 2009
Unitech selects NSN for GSM rollout
12 Oct 2009
TTSL brings GSM services to Calcutta
9 Oct 2009
SSTL adds Delhi to ever-expanding list of operational circles
8 Oct 2009
Millennium Telecom aims for Indian subsea cable launch in 3Q 2011
8 Oct 2009
Datacom and IBM sign multi-year outsourcing deal
6 Oct 2009
TRAI set to issue consultation paper on per-second billing proposals
5 Oct 2009
Aircel signs infrastructure sharing agreement with BSNL
5 Oct 2009
3G auction expected to be delayed
1 Oct 2009
TTSL and BSNL ink tower sharing agreement
1 Oct 2009
Bharti and MTN talks fall apart once more
30 Sep 2009
TTSL launches GSM services in Haryana
29 Sep 2009
3G winners may be allocated 2G spectrum
29 Sep 2009
MTS mulling CDMA-based high speed wireless internet service
28 Sep 2009
BSNL mulling tower management and maintenance outsourcing
25 Sep 2009
Sistema Shyam TeleServices hits two million subscribers
25 Sep 2009
BSNL still keen on Zain
24 Sep 2009
Sistema Shyam valued at USD3.5 billion as Russian government eyes 20% stake
23 Sep 2009
Vodafone takes advantage of foreign investment rule changes to increase Indian stake by 6%
22 Sep 2009
Telenor unlikely to initially apply for pan-India 3G licence
22 Sep 2009
MTNL offers free 3G access for a short period to increase interest
21 Sep 2009
BSNL mulls Ericsson’s consulting offer
18 Sep 2009
Legal hitches could halt Bharti/MTN deal
17 Sep 2009
BSNL and HCL partner for subsidised broadband rollout
16 Sep 2009
Unitech Wireless likely to generate INR155.5 billion loss in first five years
16 Sep 2009
Aircel and Datacom sign USD400 million tower sharing deal
15 Sep 2009
IB calls for block of VoIP services citing security concerns
14 Sep 2009
DoT announces 7 December date for 3G auction; CDMA1xEVDO and WiMAX sales on 9 December
14 Sep 2009
CII calls on government for INR170 billion broadband investment
10 Sep 2009
Committee created to oversee defence forces’ spectrum release
10 Sep 2009
Bharti Airtel denies preliminary MTN agreement
9 Sep 2009
Zain stake sale agreed
9 Sep 2009
TTML plans to expand Photon to Maharashtra
9 Sep 2009
3G-only operators to pay 3% of annual revenue as usage fee
7 Sep 2009
DoT set to alter spectrum charges
7 Sep 2009
Reliance and Bharti aim to build new India-Bangladesh fibre links
4 Sep 2009
MNP implementation deadline pushed back by DoT
4 Sep 2009
CCEA to rule on Telenor’s stake hike plans in Unitech
4 Sep 2009
Virgin and Spice both bid for MTNL 3G franchise
3 Sep 2009
SSTL looks to CDMA 1xAdvanced to boost voice capacity
3 Sep 2009
Loop to invest USD75 million in Mumbai expansion
3 Sep 2009
SSTL in trouble over foreign investment approval for internet unit
2 Sep 2009
RCOM repays loans totalling INR50 billion early
1 Sep 2009
RCOM inks tower sharing deal with S-Tel; in talks with Aircel for similar arrangement
1 Sep 2009
AT&T considering BSNL stake bid?
28 Aug 2009
And this time, we mean it; 3G base price, number of licences finally set
28 Aug 2009
BNSL targets Ericsson for interim GSM line expansion
27 Aug 2009
China Telecom and RCOM launch first terrestrial China-India cable
25 Aug 2009
Telenor stake increase in Unitech close to approval
24 Aug 2009
Bharti and MTN surprise with further extension to negotiations
21 Aug 2009
Datacom and TTSL sign tower sharing deal
20 Aug 2009
NTT DoCoMo mulling TTSL stake hike
19 Aug 2009
Idea to demerge overlapping licences to new companies
14 Aug 2009
FIPB presses MHA for Unitech foreign stake decision
13 Aug 2009
BSNL cuts 3G prices as subscribers hit 40,000
12 Aug 2009
Bharti set to outsource cable infrastructure
10 Aug 2009
BSNL to offer 3G services in 760 cities at end of first deployment phase
10 Aug 2009
Tata Communications to invest INR100 billion over three years
7 Aug 2009
WiMAX franchise offering
5 Aug 2009
TTML set to launch GSM network in Mumbai
3 Aug 2009
Bharti and MTN extend talks deadline
3 Aug 2009
Net profit up 8.3% y-o-y for RCOM in first quarter
31 Jul 2009
BSNL profit tumbles as operating cost increases
30 Jul 2009
Idea bags West Bengal, J&K licences; says pan-India rollout by end-2009
30 Jul 2009
Telenor set for clearance to increase Unitech stake
29 Jul 2009
BSNL targets ETK stake
27 Jul 2009
DoT calls for limits on number of operators; new entrant stakes locked in for three years
27 Jul 2009
Idea surpasses expectation with 13% rise in net profit
24 Jul 2009
Nationwide MNP could still be implemented by end-2009
24 Jul 2009
BSNL vigilance officers question pricing for ‘mega-tender’
23 Jul 2009
Etisalat and RCOM ink outsourcing agreement
23 Jul 2009
DoT mulling retraction of rural licence fee waiver
23 Jul 2009
Bharti revenue climbs as it breaks the 100 million subscribers mark
22 Jul 2009
Unitech Wireless considering funding options
22 Jul 2009
BSNL to launch WiMAX in Tamil Nadu by November
22 Jul 2009
DoT opens bids for fixed line and satellite broadband exchanges
21 Jul 2009
BSNL and MTNL merger on the backburner
21 Jul 2009
3G spectrum limited to three players in Delhi
21 Jul 2009
Essar Group and UAE’s Dhabi Group in talks over African investment options
20 Jul 2009
Unitech Wireless bags NLD, ILD licences
20 Jul 2009
TTSL completes ‘southern’ GSM rollout
20 Jul 2009
Net profit and revenue fall for BSNL in FY2008-09
16 Jul 2009
BSNL halts renewed WiMAX tender
16 Jul 2009
MTNL announces 3G franchisee tender
15 Jul 2009
No plans for independent spectrum regulator, says DoT
15 Jul 2009
BSNL WiMAX franchisees to pay spectrum fee
14 Jul 2009
Ericsson completes Vodafone network upgrades two months early
14 Jul 2009
COAI releases June GSM subscriber figures
14 Jul 2009
BSNL inks FTTH deal with Sterlite
14 Jul 2009
Batelco increases stake in S-Tel
13 Jul 2009
Government plans to sell 30% stake in Bharti Hexacom
13 Jul 2009
3G auction price still under debate as group of ministers is formed
10 Jul 2009
Tata brings GSM network online in Karnataka
10 Jul 2009
Idea expands GSM infrastructure to Chennai
9 Jul 2009
Loop Telecom extends soft-launched service to Karnataka, Kerala
9 Jul 2009
S-Tel to focus on North East rollouts; expects to invest INR20 billion over three years
8 Jul 2009
TRAI reports network congestion statistics
7 Jul 2009
BSNL, COAI appeals admitted in RCOM dual technology case
7 Jul 2009
Aircel begins service in Pune
6 Jul 2009
BSNL ponders option of stake sale to foreign investor
6 Jul 2009
SSTL begins commercial services in Bihar; Jharkhand launch expected this month
2 Jul 2009
DoT submits funding proposals for armed forces network to Cabinet
2 Jul 2009
RCOM mulls outsourcing fixed line and broadband services
1 Jul 2009
Vodafone Essar bags NLD, ILD licences; granted permission to hive off tower business
1 Jul 2009
TRAI releases draft MNP proposals
1 Jul 2009
BSNL launches WiMAX in Goa
29 Jun 2009
3G slow to take-off; operators remain confident
29 Jun 2009
NSN completes Vodafone Essar upgrade
26 Jun 2009
BT and Tata Communications ink five-year IDD traffic agreement
25 Jun 2009
TTSL begins commercial GSM services in Chennai and Tamil Nadu
25 Jun 2009
Pirates delay SEACOM launch
22 Jun 2009
Idea and NSN ink GPRS upgrade, expansion deal
22 Jun 2009
RCOM and China Mobile considering tie-up options?
19 Jun 2009
BSNL signs GPON deal with Sterlite
19 Jun 2009
Government sets 3G price, aims to raise over USD6.6bn
18 Jun 2009
TTSL to deploy India's fastest broadband service
18 Jun 2009
Idea reveals nationwide GSM expansion plans
17 Jun 2009
Vodafone Essar submits NLD, ISP licence applications
12 Jun 2009
DoT may give ground on 3G reserve price
11 Jun 2009
2G spectrum allocation put on hold
11 Jun 2009
TTSL’s GSM-based services to launch by end-June
9 Jun 2009
FIPB postpones verdict on Telenor’s increased stake in Unitech
9 Jun 2009
Ceragon and TTSL ink expanded backhaul support agreement
8 Jun 2009
Defence Ministry agrees spectrum vacation timetable
4 Jun 2009
BSNL set to launch WiMAX tender for 7,000 base stations
3 Jun 2009
MTNL targets 300,000 3G users in first year, launches pre-paid 3G tariff to spur take-up
29 May 2009
Unitech Wireless inks network deal with Ericsson
28 May 2009
Bharti’s integration of Orissa and Bengal operations almost complete
28 May 2009
Axiata considering options to increase Idea Cellular stake
27 May 2009
Swan given the nod for Allianz Infratech acquisition
27 May 2009
Tata Communications reports surge in net profit on back of TTSL shares sale
26 May 2009
Indian duo expand regions of operation
26 May 2009
Bharti closes in on MTN deal
22 May 2009
SSTL confirms nationwide plans as its launches commercially in Calcutta
22 May 2009
NSN initiates court action over disqualification from BSNL tender
19 May 2009
Alca-Lu may bag BSNL GSM contract for western zone; Huawei given go-ahead for south
19 May 2009
FIPB revokes clearance for ByCell GSM launch
15 May 2009
SSTL and ZTE sign seven-year infrastructure deal
15 May 2009
MTNL launches Mumbai 3G network, reveals network deal with Alcatel-Lucent
14 May 2009
Government committee unveils spectrum sharing recommendations
13 May 2009
AUSPI disagrees with spectrum auction, levy plans
13 May 2009
Batelco-led consortium grabs 36.9% stake in S-Tel; will increase to 49%
12 May 2009
Loop Telecom soft launches services in Tamil Nadu and Orissa
12 May 2009
Unitech Wireless inks GSM rollout deals with Huawei and Alcatel-Lucent
11 May 2009
DoT orders MNP must be available by September 2009 in some circles
11 May 2009
BSNL shortlists Ericsson and Huawei for GSM mega-tender
8 May 2009
DoT challenges RCOM over GSM launch without security clearance
8 May 2009
A sand investment? Sahara buys 11.7% of S Tel
7 May 2009
Loop submits shareholder structure to DoT
1 May 2009
RCOM net profit down 3.3% despite record subscriber additions
1 May 2009
Bharti and Alcatel-Lucent ink USD500 million fixed line outsource deal
30 Apr 2009
Idea set to divest six wireless licences
29 Apr 2009
Bharti Airtel reports revenue, net profit increases for quarter and full year
27 Apr 2009
Government panel moots auction model for excess spectrum
24 Apr 2009
Sistema Shyam to complete pan-India rollout by Q3 2010
24 Apr 2009
ISPAI turns to TDSAT over WiMAX spectrum and USOF issues
24 Apr 2009
IDEA full-year consolidated net profit falls, standalone results positive
23 Apr 2009
Sistema Shyam to launch CDMA network in Calcutta in May
21 Apr 2009
DoT holds back additional GSM spectrum from Bharti
21 Apr 2009
TTSL reiterates USD2 billion CAPEX plan for GSM services
20 Apr 2009
MTNL to launch 3G services in Mumbai in May
20 Apr 2009
Vodafone Essar takes INR100 billion loan
20 Apr 2009
Telenor to increase Unitech Wireless stake to 74%; plans investment of USD2.4 billion
8 Apr 2009
Corporate affairs ministry approves equity sale lock-in proposals
7 Apr 2009
Bharti boosts broadband to 16Mbps
6 Apr 2009
Aircel in talks to acquire Loop Mobile?
3 Apr 2009
ZTE grabs Loop Telecom GSM contract
2 Apr 2009
No preferential treatment for state operators says TDSAT
31 Mar 2009
Unitech Wireless shortlists mobile network vendors
26 Mar 2009
DoCoMo completes 26% stake purchase of TTSL
26 Mar 2009
Reliance expands GSM reach
26 Mar 2009
Russia rumoured to be preparing SSTS stake buy
25 Mar 2009
Telenor completes first phase of Indian investment
25 Mar 2009
Idea enters ILD market
25 Mar 2009
SSTS expands service scope
19 Mar 2009
Aircel launches in Delhi; set for USD10 billion investment
18 Mar 2009
BPL becomes Loop Mobile
17 Mar 2009
Telenor stake in Unitech Wireless to increase to 67.25%
13 Mar 2009
RCOM announces new wireless broadband service
13 Mar 2009
TRAI backs DoT’s plans to restrict stake sales in new licensees
12 Mar 2009
DoT firms up frequency allocation plans
10 Mar 2009
TRAI reduces domestic termination charges
9 Mar 2009
Telcordia grabs MNP licences for south and east regions
9 Mar 2009
BSNL, MTNL detail 3G rollout plans; DoT asks them to stop 3G services
6 Mar 2009
DoT rebuffs Financial Ministry 3G waiting list proposal
6 Mar 2009
SingTel bags Indian NLD and ILD licences
5 Mar 2009
BSNL hands rural WiMAX deal to Gemini Communication
5 Mar 2009
New mobile players call for termination rate decrease
4 Mar 2009
Bharti to build 4,000 service centres in rural areas
4 Mar 2009
TTSL and Alcatel-Lucent sign seven-year deal
2 Mar 2009
India to allow MVNOs
27 Feb 2009
BSNL launches WiMAX in Gujarat
25 Feb 2009
TTSL increases investment for Gujarat in 2009
24 Feb 2009
Aircel launches GSM in Bangalore, details expansion plans
24 Feb 2009
CCEA approves NTT DoCoMo acquisition of TTSL stake
23 Feb 2009
3G reaches Chennai courtesy of BSNL
23 Feb 2009
DoT targets August for MNP introduction
20 Feb 2009
DoT considers penalties for operators yet to launch services
20 Feb 2009
Indian MVNO licence fees detailed
17 Feb 2009
3G auction pushed to next fiscal year; GoM to continue proposal review
16 Feb 2009
Telenor details Unitech Wireless investment strategy
12 Feb 2009
DoCoMo to bid for Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra); Tata sets USD430m Asia-Pacific budget
9 Feb 2009
Armed forces 3G spectrum release faces delay
9 Feb 2009
RCOM completes nationwide GSM rollout
5 Feb 2009
MTNL set for India’s first commercial 3G launch
4 Feb 2009
RCOM to launch rural wireless internet service
3 Feb 2009
RCOM launches GSM network in Delhi
2 Feb 2009
MTNL 3Q 2008 results reveals drop in net profit, revenue
2 Feb 2009
Shyam Telelink becomes Sistema Shyam TeleServices; considering CDMA acquisitions
29 Jan 2009
GoM next to tackle 3G auction proposals
29 Jan 2009
Tata Communications posts solid 3Q results; net profit, EBITDA, revenue all increase
28 Jan 2009
BPL Mobile signs mobile internet agreement with InfoGin
28 Jan 2009
TRAI calls for industry views on next generation networks
27 Jan 2009
BSNL to roll out rural wireless broadband; DoT assisting with funding
27 Jan 2009
Telenor withdraws proposed rights issue
26 Jan 2009
DoT opens bids for MNP implementation
26 Jan 2009
RCOM Q3 consolidated net up 3%
23 Jan 2009
BSNL planning Kerala WiMAX launch for April 2009
23 Jan 2009
Government approves ISP licence for France Telecom; C&W launching next generation network
22 Jan 2009
NTT DoCoMo to complete TTSL investment by March 2009
22 Jan 2009
Bharti Airtel reports 4Q increase in revenues, EBITDA, net profit
20 Jan 2009
Bharti Airtel launches IPTV service
19 Jan 2009
BSNL to begin WiMAX services in Ahmedabad
19 Jan 2009
Batelco-led consortium acquires 49% stake in Indian cellco
19 Jan 2009
Etisalat and RCOM in tower-share talks
16 Jan 2009
MTNL to launch Delhi 3G services within ten days
14 Jan 2009
DoT submits 3G base price increase to CCEA
14 Jan 2009
Vodafone appeals to Supreme Court in USD2 billion tax case
13 Jan 2009
3G auction date slips again; auction base price increase to be considered by law ministry
12 Jan 2009
Unitech bags GSM spectrum in West Bengal
9 Jan 2009
Tata Communications aims to raise INR30 billion for acquisitions, spectrum bids
9 Jan 2009
DoT mulls increase in number of 3G licences
7 Jan 2009
RCOM adds Rajasthan to GSM list; seeks TDSAT involvement in GSM spectrum allotment issue
6 Jan 2009
DoT rejects demands for 3G/WiMAX base price increase
6 Jan 2009
NTT still waiting for Tata Teleservices Maharashtra acquisition approval
6 Jan 2009
RCOM launches GSM-based services in Punjab; TTSL details own GSM plans
5 Jan 2009
RCOM launches GSM-based services in Mumbai
5 Jan 2009
3G auction process delayed to 30 January, may fall further back
22 Dec 2008
No admin tax for 3G, annual fee set at 3%
17 Dec 2008
TRAI proposes rural telephony rollout encouragement
16 Dec 2008
BSNL details 3G plans for Andhra Pradesh circle
16 Dec 2008
BPL and Motorola sign network optimisation agreement
15 Dec 2008
DoT sets 3G and WiMAX auction dates
12 Dec 2008
MTNL soft-launches 3G
11 Dec 2008
RCOM rumoured to be talking with strategic investors
10 Dec 2008
3G bidders may get access to IIFCL funds
9 Dec 2008
TTSL set to roll out 60 million GSM lines
9 Dec 2008
Unitech Wireless and Idea Cellular grab GSM spectrum
8 Dec 2008
Lack of spectrum to limit number of 3G licences up for grabs
5 Dec 2008
TRAI and DoT clash over MNP implementation
4 Dec 2008
Indian tax case loss for Vodafone; mobile group to appeal
3 Dec 2008
RCOM raises USD150 million for GSM equipment
1 Dec 2008
Companies line up for BSNL WiMAX partnership project
28 Nov 2008
MTNL launches commercial FTTH services in New Delhi
26 Nov 2008
CDG presses DoT for 450MHz 3G allocation
26 Nov 2008
Loop to select 2G vendor by 15 December
25 Nov 2008
New players face licence termination if they fail to launch within three years
24 Nov 2008
DoT renews calls for review of termination charges by TRAI
20 Nov 2008
DoT reconsiders spectrum band for defence forces
19 Nov 2008
Shyam signs up 100,000 in Rajasthan in first 42 days of service
18 Nov 2008
DoT rules out any new mobile concessions
13 Nov 2008
DoCoMo buys 26% stake in Tata Teleservices for USD2.7 billion
12 Nov 2008
DoT decides on 3G spectrum fees
12 Nov 2008
NTT DoCoMo to buy strategic stake in Tata Teleservices
11 Nov 2008
QTIL to raise USD600 million for expansion
10 Nov 2008
BSNL plans overseas foray, open to overseas acquisitions
7 Nov 2008
MTNL’s fibre-to-home service coming soon
6 Nov 2008
3G auction winners may join waiting list
5 Nov 2008
TTSL launches CDMA in Assam; INR1 billion invested in the circle
5 Nov 2008
Annual spectrum fees for telcos to rise
4 Nov 2008
TTSL contracts Ceragon for FibeAir WiMAX solution
3 Nov 2008
RCOM profit rises on booming base
31 Oct 2008
Turkcell poised for Indian acquisition?
31 Oct 2008
MTNL and Bharti Airtel report net profits up and down respectively
28 Oct 2008
TTSL reports improvements in net losses for 3Q
27 Oct 2008
No delay to 3G telecom auction
27 Oct 2008
Indian mobile users ignore economic gloom
27 Oct 2008
Sistema due south
23 Oct 2008
DoT claims 3G spectrum crunch in nine circles
22 Oct 2008
Indian 3G goes back to the future
21 Oct 2008
Idea to spin off Karnataka and Punjab licences; 3Q results announced
21 Oct 2008
DoT rejects TRAI proposals for tower company licence fees
21 Oct 2008
BSNL extends UTStarcom’s broadband infrastructure contract
17 Oct 2008
Government approves stake sale in ABTL
16 Oct 2008
DoCoMo to grab 26% stake in TTSL for USD2.5 billion?
16 Oct 2008
Tata Communications denies stake sale plans
16 Oct 2008
TRAI considering levy on infrastructure companies
15 Oct 2008
Payment instalments for successful 3G bidders being considered
15 Oct 2008
BPL set to expand services in Mumbai
14 Oct 2008
COAI issues support for 2G and 3G revenue split
14 Oct 2008
BSNL to roll out 3G in north-east and Chennai by January 2009
14 Oct 2008
Unitech set for wireless venture stake sale?
14 Oct 2008
TTSL plans capital restructure
13 Oct 2008
ZTE and Maxis sign USD400 million deal; Aircel to benefit
13 Oct 2008
Tulip Telecom expanding services
10 Oct 2008
Vodafone delays 3G upgrade
9 Oct 2008
Changes to M&A regulations could prevent new entrants cashing out
7 Oct 2008
BT and BSNL partner to offer managed services in India
7 Oct 2008
GSM players unhappy about MNP changes
6 Oct 2008
DoT cuts 2G licence fees by up to 33%
2 Oct 2008
Sterlite Technologies and BSNL ink fibre-optic cable deal
2 Oct 2008
TTSL targets one million subscribers in Orissa by mid-2009
2 Oct 2008
TRAI to review termination charges
1 Oct 2008
Shyam launches CDMA network in Rajasthan; set to invest USD1.5 billion next year
1 Oct 2008
Idea launches services in Bihar and Jharkhand
30 Sep 2008
RCOM expects CAPEX to decline in the next fiscal year
30 Sep 2008
DIPP raises objection to proposals for 3G bids by foreign players without local partners
29 Sep 2008
RCOM’s GSM services soft launched in major cities
29 Sep 2008
BSNL considering overseas investment
26 Sep 2008
Shyam Telelink set to launch CDMA and GSM services
26 Sep 2008
Four firms bid for 3G e-auction agency
25 Sep 2008
Idea Cellular borrows USD100 million from IFC
25 Sep 2008
Swan Telecom rumoured to be considering purchase of Allianz Infra's licences
24 Sep 2008
Etisalat pays USD900 million for 45% stake in Swan Telecom
24 Sep 2008
RCOM to launch Bangalore GSM network by December
22 Sep 2008
TRAI considering reductions in interconnection charges
18 Sep 2008
Telenor misses out as Telecom Italia grabs 49% of Unitech Wireless
18 Sep 2008
DoT may allow foreign players to bid for 3G with no local partner
18 Sep 2008
BSNL plans IPTV rollout for 98 cities by November
17 Sep 2008
Reliance Communications to invest USD3 Billion on GSM operations
16 Sep 2008
BSNL to expand broadband services across India by March 2009
16 Sep 2008
BSNL and C&W sign MoU for network sharing and expansion; BSNL to offer roaming agreements with private operators
15 Sep 2008
DoT to allocate additional 2G spectrum only after subscriber figure verification
12 Sep 2008
DoT on a regulation amendment spree; 3G and WiMAX policies both updated
12 Sep 2008
MTNL launching Delhi 3G trials; commercial launch expected in December
11 Sep 2008
DoCoMo mulling stake in Tata Teleservices; France Telecom denies interest
11 Sep 2008
Six vendors bid for BSNL GSM tender
10 Sep 2008
DoT considering raising 3G charges
10 Sep 2008
Unitech raises INR12 billion for telecom plans; Telenor closing in on stake in venture
9 Sep 2008
GSM spectrum allocation for Punjab and Uttar Pradesh under consideration
9 Sep 2008
Vodafone obtains order to block sales of BPL Mobile shares
8 Sep 2008
BSNL set to float USD9 billion tender
4 Sep 2008
BSNL to offer new WiMAX tender; new WiMAX franchisees sought
4 Sep 2008
Idea may face additional fees for Spice acquisition
2 Sep 2008
IOL Netcom partners with MTNL to offer CDMA services
2 Sep 2008
Loop Telecom opens talks with Zain and Telenor
1 Sep 2008
HFCL Infotel to launch IPTV services in three months
1 Sep 2008
Shyam Telelink obtains pan-India CDMA spectrum
1 Sep 2008
BSNL launches 3G trial services; commercial launch expected by year-end
29 Aug 2008
Swan Telecom grabs Delhi GSM spectrum
29 Aug 2008
Datacom attracting interest from foreign players
28 Aug 2008
DoT revises WiMAX policy, voice services to be allowed
28 Aug 2008
Telcos may face fines for unverified users
27 Aug 2008
Virgin Mobile’s operations given thumbs up by DoT
26 Aug 2008
CDMA operators to get 3G spectrum auction
26 Aug 2008
Telcos sign interconnection agreement
26 Aug 2008
COAI and GSM operators fined by Delhi High Court
22 Aug 2008
GSM players agree links with RCOM
22 Aug 2008
Cabinet approves new IPTV policy guidelines
20 Aug 2008
RCOM launches DTH services, IPTV coming before year-end
19 Aug 2008
TRAI calls for removal of restrictions on internet telephony
18 Aug 2008
TRAI reaffirms stance on RCOM interconnection
15 Aug 2008
BSNL plans rural WiMAX expansion
14 Aug 2008
Finance Ministry wants 3G policy halted
14 Aug 2008
DoT says no to GSM excess spectrum charge
13 Aug 2008
BSNL places order for 3G lines
12 Aug 2008
DoT asks Idea to surrender licences for two circles
11 Aug 2008
Tata Teleservices to spend USD2 billion on expansion
11 Aug 2008
Datacom shortlists technology solutions providers
8 Aug 2008
WiMAX, 3G allocations receive ministry approval
8 Aug 2008
BSNL privatisation edges closer
7 Aug 2008
TRAI announces MVNO recommendations
5 Aug 2008
RCOM set for USD500 million 3G tender
4 Aug 2008
BSNL and MTNL to offer 3G service within six months
1 Aug 2008
1Q results see net profit and revenues both climb for RCOM
1 Aug 2008
MTNL reports net profit up despite revenues stalling
1 Aug 2008
Government finally announces 3G auction details
29 Jul 2008
Sify selects Redline for WiMAX network equipment
28 Jul 2008
Licence renewal fees cause another regulator clash
25 Jul 2008
Idea Cellular Q1 net profit slips
25 Jul 2008
Rural fixed line licence fees to be waived
25 Jul 2008
Bharti Airtel posts strong 2Q figures; 7.5 million subscribers added
23 Jul 2008
DoT considering at least five 3G licences per circle
22 Jul 2008
BSNL to defer GSM tender
22 Jul 2008
Idea asks DoT to consider licence surrender
21 Jul 2008
BSNL planning rural expansion
18 Jul 2008
Excess GSM spectrum fee opposed by operators
17 Jul 2008
Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) posts 1Q INR347 million loss
17 Jul 2008
DoT postpones excess spectrum decision
16 Jul 2008
RCOM to receive GSM interconnectivity
15 Jul 2008
2G spectrum excess may cost mobile operators
14 Jul 2008
Swan Telecom looking to partner with BSNL
14 Jul 2008
TRAI agrees DoT 3G pricing stance, WiMAX reserve prices to rise
11 Jul 2008
DoT and TRAI clash again; WiMAX policy the cause
11 Jul 2008
Broadband project to reach rural villages
11 Jul 2008
Vodafone: tax bill could hit USD4 billion
10 Jul 2008
Further 3G auction details revealed
10 Jul 2008
BSNL to conduct WiMAX trials in Visakhapatnam
7 Jul 2008
Ambani altercation a turn-off for MTN
4 Jul 2008
War on the horizon: Ambani bros set to do battle
4 Jul 2008
Shyam Telelink selects trio of vendors
2 Jul 2008
3G policy almost finalised
30 Jun 2008
AT&T to buy Maxis' stake in Aircel?
25 Jun 2008
Idea Cellular to buy 40.8% of Spice
18 Jun 2008
Sistema increases Shyam Telelink stake to 73.1%
18 Jun 2008
Intra-circle roaming pacts given green light
17 Jun 2008
Ambani to seek 40%+ of MTN
17 Jun 2008
Bharti Airtel awards Alvarion WiMAX deal
16 Jun 2008
Ambani bros at loggerheads over Reliance sale
16 Jun 2008
TRAI gives green light to corporate changes
10 Jun 2008
Tata Communications expands connectivity to Africa
10 Jun 2008
Reliance plans London listing post-MTN merger
10 Jun 2008
BSNL pulls out of submarine cable project
9 Jun 2008
Idea reluctant to pay Spice asking price
3 Jun 2008
Datacom plans large GSM tender
3 Jun 2008
Spice open to further share sales
2 Jun 2008
Quippo makes highest bid for Tata towers
30 May 2008
Bandwidth resale bonanza
23 May 2008
Providence Equity to invest USD640m in Idea Cellular
23 May 2008
3G and WiMAX guidelines by June, says minister
22 May 2008
USD4 billion burning a hole in Batelco’s pocket
15 May 2008
Bharti Airtel discusses ‘merger of equals’ with MTN
14 May 2008
Etisalat mulls USD1 billion investment in Tata Teleservices
12 May 2008
BSNL lays down terms for 93 million-line GSM tender
1 May 2008
MTNL 2007/08 profit rises 8.9%
1 May 2008
RCOM profit jumps on subscriber boom
29 Apr 2008
Etisalat targets entry into India and Egyptian fixed line licence
25 Apr 2008
Reliance acquires eWave; plans USD500 million investment in WiMAX
21 Apr 2008
DoT plans two-phase 3G spectrum auction
18 Apr 2008
Koor eyes stake in Tata TeleServices
16 Apr 2008
Shyam allocated 800MHz frequencies in eight circles
14 Apr 2008
BSNL, MTNL may get 3G spectrum ‘as of right’
11 Apr 2008
DoT to open 3G auction to foreigners; MNP from next year
9 Apr 2008
Wait almost over for GSM frequencies
3 Apr 2008
Etisalat casts eye to Indian market
1 Apr 2008
NSN to expand broadband access to 25,000 villages for BNSL
25 Mar 2008
BSNL selects Nortel for USD100 million GSM expansion
20 Mar 2008
3G: DoT to allow bids for up to two 5MHz blocks
19 Mar 2008
France Telecom denies franchise plans with RCOM
19 Mar 2008
RCOM planning international WiMAX services?
18 Mar 2008
AT&T looking to buy a stake in Datacom
18 Mar 2008
BSNL to open bids for eight million DSL lines
18 Mar 2008
Orange and RCOM discuss franchise agreement
14 Mar 2008
RCOM asks for new GSM-900 spectrum allocation
12 Mar 2008
Three month delay on Hutch Essar tax issue
11 Mar 2008
BNSL adopts franchise model for WiMAX rollout
11 Mar 2008
Bharti Airtel opens network to foreign carriers
7 Mar 2008
BSNL to invest USD300 million in CDMA, GSM networks
6 Mar 2008
Idea plans USD250 million network investment
6 Mar 2008
DoT asks for details of Virgin/Tata deal
5 Mar 2008
BPL Mobile selects Huawei for network expansion
4 Mar 2008
Tata Communications selects Telsima to roll out WiMAX network
3 Mar 2008
BSNL plans USD4.7 billion spending spree
3 Mar 2008
Tata to launch Virgin Mobile
27 Feb 2008
Raja prepares letters of intent
21 Feb 2008
BSNL to pull back from rural areas if government ends ADC
21 Feb 2008
Yipes becomes Reliance Globalcom
20 Feb 2008
Minnows pull together to take on tower power trio
20 Feb 2008
MTNL soft-launches GPRS mobile TV
20 Feb 2008
MTNL soft-launches GPRS mobile TV
20 Feb 2008
C&W receives Indian DLD, ILD licences
19 Feb 2008
Idea Cellular reports fiscal Q3 results
19 Feb 2008
Sistema to increase stake in Shyam Telelink to 74%
14 Feb 2008
Russia’s ByCell gets FIPB clearance for wireless network
12 Feb 2008
Alca-Lu selected for 13,000km France, India submarine link
8 Feb 2008
Ericsson signs first consumer push e-mail contract with Aircel
4 Feb 2008
RCOM to list Infratel unit on Indian bourses
1 Feb 2008
VSNL to roll out WiMAX network to dozen cities by 2009
31 Jan 2008
RCOM third quarter profit up 49%
30 Jan 2008
Bharti Airtel posts bouyant Q3 results
29 Jan 2008
Vodafone gets green light to challenge Indian tax claim
25 Jan 2008
BSNL chooses Soma Networks for WiMAX deployment
23 Jan 2008
Huawei rolls out MTNL's MPLS backbone
15 Jan 2008
BSNL: 10% stake to be floated?
14 Jan 2008
RCOM to order up to 100 million GSM lines - report
14 Jan 2008
BSNL to invest USD500 million in CDMA
11 Jan 2008
Licences for all
10 Jan 2008
COAI: GSM base jumps 62% in 2007
4 Jan 2008
TRAI recommends mobile TV licence auction; wants 3G licensing sooner
2 Jan 2008
Wireless market racks up record monthly growth
2 Jan 2008
Spice sells towers and takes out loans for network expansion
2 Jan 2008
VSNL to sell 20% stake in internet subsidiary; India WiMAX round-up
19 Dec 2007
Sistema makes plans for pan-India telco
19 Dec 2007
VSNL to be renamed Tata Communications; plans new USD250m link with Europe
19 Dec 2007
Idea selects NSN for managed services network rollout in Bihar
10 Dec 2007
Vodafone forges network sharing agreements
7 Dec 2007
DoT oks RCOM’s GSM plans
20 Nov 2007
Virgin India to be announced next year
13 Nov 2007
India to opt for 3G auction
1 Nov 2007
Verizon wins LD licences
1 Nov 2007
VSNL to be renamed Tata Telecommunications
1 Nov 2007
Reliance reports 2Q results
24 Oct 2007
COAI sues DoT over dual spectrum rules
22 Oct 2007
CDMA players eye GSM
22 Oct 2007
Russian firm to target remote areas
18 Oct 2007
None to be excluded in 3G grab
12 Oct 2007
NSN wins BSNL deal to provide broadband to 7,000 villages
11 Oct 2007
GSM subs jump 5.6 million in Q3
4 Oct 2007
BSNL to go to tender for 50,000 WiMAX kiosks
2 Oct 2007
Last minute rush for telecoms licences
2 Oct 2007
Bharti tops 50 million mark
28 Sep 2007
Videocon applies for wireless licences for all 22 circles
28 Sep 2007
Non-uniform 3G in circles to delay spectrum policy
27 Sep 2007
Russia’s Sistema buys into India
20 Sep 2007
Amid much fanfare, Vodafone announces Hutchison Essar rebrand
19 Sep 2007
Ericsson spearheads W-CDMA/HSPA trial in rural India
18 Sep 2007
UTStarcom teams with Bharti Airtel to launch IPTV
13 Sep 2007
Maxis denies plans to quit Aircel
12 Sep 2007
Essar strategy for BPL upsets Vodafone
10 Sep 2007
BPL Mobile applies for new licences to expand its reach
7 Sep 2007
Ericsson signs USD1.3 billion deal with BSNL
7 Sep 2007
BSNL/MTNL restructuring ‘on hold’
4 Sep 2007
Reliance awards USD1.5 billion Flag contract to Fujitsu
28 Aug 2007
India's total telephony base reaches 232.87 million
21 Aug 2007
Reliance denies discussions with Maxis over Aircel
21 Aug 2007
Bharti to double tower network by March 2008
3 Aug 2007
C&W applies for long-distance licences
1 Aug 2007
Reliance Communications profit doubles
31 Jul 2007
Lower sales means lower profit at MTNL
27 Jul 2007
Bharti Airtel Q1 profit doubles
26 Jul 2007
Idea reports 1Q results
24 Jul 2007
DoT plans US model for 3G spectrum auction
23 Jul 2007
Bharti buys back 4.99% Airtel stake
19 Jul 2007
Ericsson wins USD2b network expansion deal from Bharti
18 Jul 2007
BSNL reduces GSM line purchase to 14m
17 Jul 2007
SingTel hints at upping Bharti Airtel stake
17 Jul 2007
BSNL may slash 45.5 million line GSM order to just 23 million
13 Jul 2007
BSNL vendor contracts continue to cause chaos
11 Jul 2007
FT confirms purchase of GTL divisions
11 Jul 2007
The rise and rise of telecoms
5 Jul 2007
Singapore eyes USD2b stake in Bharti Airtel
4 Jul 2007
Nokia Siemens Networks wins USD900m deal from Bharti Airtel
3 Jul 2007
Spice raises USD128 million from IPO
21 Jun 2007
Ericsson to host multimedia services for BSNL
12 Jun 2007
VSNL to install 2,000 WiMAX base stations
6 Jun 2007
Nokia Siemens wins network upgrade deal from BSNL
5 Jun 2007
India equipment market growing strongly
4 Jun 2007
FT lines up India’s GTL
1 Jun 2007
VSNL claims WiMAX first
31 May 2007
Further rumours on Spice/Idea merger
31 May 2007
Aircel inks network expansion contract
30 May 2007
Vodafone to sell Bharti stake and rebrand Hutch
29 May 2007
TM open to Spice/Idea merger
29 May 2007
Bharti Airtel passes 40 million mark
29 May 2007
PCCW Global and Bharti Airtel sign partnership agreement
23 May 2007
UTStarcom signs contracts with United Telecom and BSNL
22 May 2007
BSNL all set to place order for ‘mega contract’
21 May 2007
Idea Cellular awards Nokia Siemens Networks USD500 million contract
18 May 2007
Spice gets NLD & ILD licences
17 May 2007
Virgin Mobile plans JV with Tata Teleservices, papers say
9 May 2007
Hutchison Telecom and Vodafone complete Hutch Essar deal
8 May 2007
DoCoMo abandons Indian i-mode scheme
4 May 2007
Airtel and UTStarcom to launch IPTV
1 May 2007
Reliance Communications' profit doubles
30 Apr 2007
FIPB approves Vodafone takeover of Hutchison Essar
27 Apr 2007
Bharti Airtel reports 98% net profit growth in 4Q
27 Apr 2007
Vodafone may need to pay more for Hutch Essar
27 Apr 2007
Four 3G licences only says DoT
26 Apr 2007
India to permit overseas firms bid for 3G licences, papers say
26 Apr 2007
Idea Cellular announces year end results
25 Apr 2007
MTNL reports full year results
23 Apr 2007
Telecom service tax revenue booming on back of record subscriber growth
18 Apr 2007
Motorola drops lawsuit against BSNL: Ericsson and Nokia celebrate
16 Apr 2007
Indian regulators still not convinced by Vodafone’s plan, papers say
13 Apr 2007
BSNL plans mega WiMAX rollout
12 Apr 2007
GSM subscriber base tops 121 million
12 Apr 2007
TRAI proposes network sharing
5 Apr 2007
Vodafone admits snag in Hutch Essar purchase
20 Mar 2007
TM announces proposed listing of Spice Communications
15 Mar 2007
Vodafone strikes deal with Essar
9 Mar 2007
Hutchison approves sale of assets to Vodafone
2 Mar 2007
Aircel completes 3G testing
27 Feb 2007
Ericsson wins three-year GSM expansion contract from Idea Cellular
27 Feb 2007
Motorola demands minutes of meeting for BSNL contract
23 Feb 2007
Vodafone's acquisition of Hutchison Essar
22 Feb 2007
HTIL and Vodafone sign three year non-compete pact
21 Feb 2007
BT receives ILD, NLD licences
20 Feb 2007
Essar keen to dissuade Vodafone from Bharti network sharing deal
19 Feb 2007
Can Vodafone work with Essar?
14 Feb 2007
Alcatel-Lucent wins contracts from MTNL and BSNL
14 Feb 2007
Tata Group declines 26.1% option on VSNL
12 Feb 2007
Vodafone wins Indian prize
8 Feb 2007
Bids in by Friday, HTIL says
7 Feb 2007
Hindujas and Qatar Telecom to put in joint bid for Hutchison Essar - report
1 Feb 2007
Pacific Internet launches VoIP for SMEs
25 Jan 2007
BSNL plans WiMAX coverage of 80,000 villages
23 Jan 2007
SingTel announces plan to sell submarine link to Bharti
23 Jan 2007
Bharti 3Q: net profit doubles as wireless base jumps to 32 million
19 Jan 2007
Motorola wins 3G contract from MTNL, pending licence award
17 Jan 2007
Indian GSM subscriber base almost doubles; CDMA triples
15 Jan 2007
India next for Virgin Mobile?
11 Jan 2007
Vodafone mulls partnership with RCOM for Hutchison Essar, papers say
8 Jan 2007
Vodafone to start due diligence on Hutch Essar, papers say
5 Jan 2007
Spice puts IPO on menu
4 Jan 2007
BSNL to offer 130,000 WiLL connections in Uttar Pradesh
4 Jan 2007
Hindujas join Hutchison Essar fray
3 Jan 2007
Essar to match Vodafone’s Hutch bid; Maxis, Qtel and Orascom drop out of race
3 Jan 2007
Reliance sets out Flag expansion programme
3 Jan 2007
Huawei wins optical network order from BSNL
2 Jan 2007
Essar arranges financing for proposed Hutchison buyout
2 Jan 2007
Aircel to roll out WiMAX in 23 circles
22 Dec 2006
Hutchison confirms approaches; Vodafone lays cards on the table
20 Dec 2006
Vodafone may join race for Hutchison Essar, papers say
19 Dec 2006
Hutch declines comment on reported talks with Reliance for Essar sale
18 Dec 2006
Lanka Bell, Reliance ink cable deal
18 Dec 2006
Aperto bags BSNL order for WiMAX deployment
15 Dec 2006
BSNL to offer free upgrade for all broadband users in 2007
15 Dec 2006
Reliance, Maxis and Orascom want a piece of Hutch Essar, papers say
14 Dec 2006
BSNL mega contracts delayed for a third time whilst Motorola appeal is heard
14 Dec 2006
MTNL broadband waiting list tops 10,000
14 Dec 2006
Aircel to expand nationwide
13 Dec 2006
ISPs says tax breaks will boost broadband
13 Dec 2006
Military throws a spanner in the 3G works
11 Dec 2006
Reliance linked with Essar bid, papers say
8 Dec 2006
Hutch says no comment on Essar sale speculation
7 Dec 2006
Idea looking to raise USD560m from IPO
5 Dec 2006
Reliance launches mega, mega tender, paper says
4 Dec 2006
DoT rejects TRAI’s MNP recommendation
1 Dec 2006
Aircel granted mobile spectrum in new regions
30 Nov 2006
BSNL mega contracts delayed until Motorola appeal is heard
30 Nov 2006
Birla Group refused Mumbai mobile licence, papers say
29 Nov 2006
BSNL seeks WiMAX tie-up with Intel, papers say
28 Nov 2006
Indian cellcos to begin 3G trials, papers say
27 Nov 2006
BSNL soft-launches triple-play
24 Nov 2006
Teledata Informatics to provide rural broadband in Madhya Pradesh
21 Nov 2006
Hutch and Idea granted mobile spectrum in new regions
21 Nov 2006
3G could hit India by mid-2007, papers say
20 Nov 2006
TRAI calls for revamp of ILD legislation, papers say
16 Nov 2006
Ericsson CEO hopes for speedy India resolution
14 Nov 2006
BT applies for Indian licences
9 Nov 2006
MTNL hands out broadband and GSM expansion contracts
7 Nov 2006
Aditya Birla reduces Idea stake to 65%
6 Nov 2006
Shyam Teleink to return to market next month
3 Nov 2006
BSNL mega contracts delayed until Motorola appeal is heard
3 Nov 2006
Idea launches in Uttar Pradesh (East)
1 Nov 2006
Airtel contracts Nokia for network expansion in eight circles
1 Nov 2006
VSNL profits up 18%
31 Oct 2006
Reliance continues strong growth
30 Oct 2006
Equity firm claims ‘significant minority stake’ in Idea
30 Oct 2006
Tata Tele losses narrow
30 Oct 2006
Aircel launches WiMAX
30 Oct 2006
MTNL profits down as competition heats up
27 Oct 2006
India news special: Bharti Airtel continues strong growth
27 Oct 2006
India news special: BSNL-MTNL merger off?
27 Oct 2006
India news special: Providence takes Idea stake; TA Associates and ChrysCapital to follow?
24 Oct 2006
TRAI brands MTNL IPTV launch illegal, papers say
23 Oct 2006
VSNL seals submarine cable deal with Etisalat and Telecoms Egypt, Saudi and Italia
23 Oct 2006
BSNL plans January IPTV launch
17 Oct 2006
Reliance deploys Aicent MMS gateway
17 Oct 2006
India to invest USD1.1bn in rural services
16 Oct 2006
Idea launches in Rajasthan
16 Oct 2006
MTNL to launch IPTV Saturday
16 Oct 2006
BSNL slashes fixed line tariffs
10 Oct 2006
Indian GSM subs pass 127 million in September
10 Oct 2006
AT&T becomes first foreign-owned long-distance licensee
9 Oct 2006
BSNL ‘mega tender’ decision expected soon; Ericsson lowest bidder
6 Oct 2006
C&W pondering Indian licence move
5 Oct 2006
Airtel reluctantly hands back CDMA spectrum
4 Oct 2006
SLT and BSNL inaugurate submarine cable
3 Oct 2006
TRAI makes 3G and BWA spectrum recommendations
28 Sep 2006
TRAI reveals 3G auction plans
28 Sep 2006
BSNL FY profits hit by tax adjustment
26 Sep 2006
Qualcomm seals deal with HFCL for CDMA handsets
25 Sep 2006
DoT to investigate Hutch PTT
19 Sep 2006
India faces battle to free up short listed WiMAX spectrum
15 Sep 2006
Reliance wants in on the 3G action
14 Sep 2006
DoT confirms indoor 3G trials
14 Sep 2006
BSNL mobile subs pass 20 million mark
13 Sep 2006
BSNL receives 3G spectrum on the quiet, others may have too, papers say
11 Sep 2006
Reliance confirms GSM plans
8 Sep 2006
Providence eyes Idea stake, papers say
7 Sep 2006
BSNL launches new pre-paid fixed line service
7 Sep 2006
Maxis to invest USD300m in Aircel expansion
6 Sep 2006
Falcon launches as BSNL and MTNL team up to build submarine system of their own
5 Sep 2006
Spice reveals funding for USD2.5 billion expansion
4 Sep 2006
Lanka Bell in submarine cable tie-up with FLAG Telecom
31 Aug 2006
MTNL looks to be first with IPTV
24 Aug 2006
Ericsson to upgrade Airtel mobile network
16 Aug 2006
MTNL projects running late
15 Aug 2006
BPL outlines investments
9 Aug 2006
Spice hopes to raise USD250m from 1Q07 IPO
9 Aug 2006
Aircel eyes eleven new circles, papers say
8 Aug 2006
India discusses 3G licence pricing
7 Aug 2006
Intel to launch series of Indian WiMAX trials
4 Aug 2006
Bharti contracts IBM for service delivery platform
1 Aug 2006
MTNL seals IPTV content deals
1 Aug 2006
Reliance continues strong growth
31 Jul 2006
MTNL profits decline despite steady subs growth
26 Jul 2006
Bharti beats forecasts with 48% profit boost
18 Jul 2006
Vodafone could up Airtel stake
18 Jul 2006
HFCL latest CDMA operator to declare GSM ambitions
17 Jul 2006
TRAI backs MNP
14 Jul 2006
DoT says: FDI limits unchanged; unbundling unlikely; MVNOs considered
12 Jul 2006
MoC won’t be swayed on LLU, says wireless broadband is priority
12 Jul 2006
Telephony penetration reaches 13.95%
10 Jul 2006
GSM users reach 78.5 million
7 Jul 2006
Tata, Idea, Hutch and Spice all want a slice of the DLD pie
6 Jul 2006
Reliance allowed GSM and CDMA mobile services within the same circle, papers say
6 Jul 2006
Bharti launches GSM-based FWA services
4 Jul 2006
TRAI slams BSNL over poor interconnection
29 Jun 2006
Telephony penetration reaches 12.8%, says TRAI
29 Jun 2006
Teleservices looks to expand nationwide
26 Jun 2006
Airtel plans triple-play by November
26 Jun 2006
Birla completes Idea takeover
26 Jun 2006
MTNL to pilot WiMAX
26 Jun 2006
ZTE confirms Tata network deal
23 Jun 2006
BSNL to spend big on mobile and broadband, but profits under pressure
22 Jun 2006
BSNL to launch IPTV pilot in August
19 Jun 2006
Nokia extends HET network management deal
19 Jun 2006
Tata contracts Alcatel for multi-service network upgrade
16 Jun 2006
Hutch increases stake in Indian GSM subsidiary
14 Jun 2006
Utilities providers to receive long-distance licences
14 Jun 2006
Idea to provide Shared Access to rural India
13 Jun 2006
Five in the running for BSNL mega tender
13 Jun 2006
Regulator issues wireless broadband consultation paper
12 Jun 2006
Reliance applies for GSM spectrum in Delhi and Mumbai, papers say
9 Jun 2006
ZTE to deploy Tata CDMA network, papers say
8 Jun 2006
TM completes Spice deal
7 Jun 2006
Regulator asks MTNL to hand back CDMA spectrum for redistribution
1 Jun 2006
BSNL delays opening ‘mega-tender’ bids to 12 June
25 May 2006
Definitive 3G roadmap due ‘soon’, says Comms Minister
22 May 2006
Tata calls for investigation into overstating of subscriber stats
22 May 2006
BSNL slashes fixed line and WiLL call costs
17 May 2006
Telekom Malaysia mulls Spice float
11 May 2006
Tata to spend USD666 million to double town coverage
10 May 2006
VSNL to acquire Primus India
9 May 2006
MTNL to receive NLD licence
8 May 2006
MTNL requests extra spectrum to cope with booming demand in Mumbai
4 May 2006
BSNL to get the EDGE in Gujarat
3 May 2006
IDFC in for Idea stake, papers say
3 May 2006
Cellcos to stop selling pre-activated mobile SIMs
2 May 2006
Reliance Communication Ventures posts 30% rise in 1Q profits
28 Apr 2006
Bharti Airtel quarterly profits up 49%
27 Apr 2006
HTIL looks to increase Essar stake
26 Apr 2006
MTNL FY profits fall 39%
26 Apr 2006
VSNL plans India-Europe undersea cable
20 Apr 2006
Communist Party claims tariff changes not benefiting the poor
19 Apr 2006
MTNL offers voluntary redundancy to 1,300 more staff
18 Apr 2006
BSNL to enter ILD market
13 Apr 2006
More wheeler-dealings in the Indian telecoms market
12 Apr 2006
BSNL profits dive 20% despite continued strong revenue growth
11 Apr 2006
Aditya Birla has a bright Idea; buys Tata out of joint venture
10 Apr 2006
India ends 1Q with 69 million GSM mobile subscribers
6 Apr 2006
KT-Shyam talks off
3 Apr 2006
Reliance slashes ILD tariffs by up to 69%
31 Mar 2006
Israeli firm puts MTNL on the road to triple-play
29 Mar 2006
Bharti signs up Nortel for contact centre services
29 Mar 2006
DoT announces new mobile spectrum allocation policy
27 Mar 2006
BSNL wants IPO pushed back to 2007
23 Mar 2006
BSNL reveals mega-tender details; bidding to begin 28 April
22 Mar 2006
CAC causes delay in long-distance licence awards
21 Mar 2006
Bharti wants TCIL’s Hexacom stake
20 Mar 2006
BSNL cancels Huawei deal; launches EV-DO tender
17 Mar 2006
MTNL selects Time Broadband and HP for IPTV content delivery
14 Mar 2006
Hutch Essar and 17 others apply for NLD/ILD licence
14 Mar 2006
BSNL and MTNL to share cell sites
13 Mar 2006
Telekom Malaysia to take Spice stake – official
10 Mar 2006
HTIL triples CAPEX as it targets India
10 Mar 2006
Telekom Malaysia to take Spice stake
10 Mar 2006
Rumours abound over sale of further Tata Tele stakes
10 Mar 2006
Reliance plans IPTV before year-end
9 Mar 2006
Temasek takes Tata Tele stake
8 Mar 2006
Regulator warns five cellcos over poor QoS
8 Mar 2006
BSNL launches WiMAX trial
6 Mar 2006
Tata Tele could sell 15% stake, papers say
3 Mar 2006
Aircel looks to expand to eight new circles
2 Mar 2006
Hutch reorganises Essar ahead of IPO
1 Mar 2006
Bharti to merge fixed and mobile businesses
28 Feb 2006
Telekom Malaysia strikes Spice deal, paper says
24 Feb 2006
TRAI revamps ADC system
23 Feb 2006
BSNL mega tender facing more delays?
21 Feb 2006
Reliance slashes handset prices
21 Feb 2006
BSNL to bundle broadband and telephony
13 Feb 2006
Reliance Infocomm expands Tamil Nadu fixed wireless services
8 Feb 2006
MTNL to receive tax refund
7 Feb 2006
MTNL launches mobile line tender
7 Feb 2006
Reliance must pay same charges as all GSM operators
1 Feb 2006
Exciting ownership issues in India
31 Jan 2006
HFCL to launch VoIP
31 Jan 2006
MTNL profits fall 33%
27 Jan 2006
Maxis looking to add some Spice?
26 Jan 2006
Nokia to manage networks for Hutch Essar
25 Jan 2006
Bharti profits up 25%, mobile subs top 16 million
24 Jan 2006
BSNL hands 30% of GSM lines to ITI without tender
17 Jan 2006
Hutch completes BPL takeover
13 Jan 2006
Infocomm to double coverage, expand rural ops
13 Jan 2006
TM looking to add some Spice?
11 Jan 2006
Infocomm introduces single tariff for WiLL service
11 Jan 2006
Bycell eyeing Indian mobile market
10 Jan 2006
Infocomm negotiating lower interest loan to restructure USD300 million debts
9 Jan 2006
Tata Teleservices planning stake sale?
6 Jan 2006
Galloping wireless growth drives Indian telecoms sector
6 Jan 2006
Reliance embraces ‘One India’
5 Jan 2006
Indian international carrier market heating up
3 Jan 2006
Maxis buys Aircel
19 Dec 2005
Malaysian telcos reported to be in talks with Aircel
16 Dec 2005
Bharti and VSNL launch SEA-ME-WE-4 in India
13 Dec 2005
Reliance Infocomm and China Telecom sign international connectivity agreement
12 Dec 2005
Foreign investment in Indian operators to top USD2 billion
12 Dec 2005
TRAI proposes ‘rural telecom licences’
9 Dec 2005
Regulators clear Tata’s digital TV joint venture
7 Dec 2005
Indian customers to benefit from international cable projects
7 Dec 2005
CDMA joint venture on the cards for BSNL and ZTE
2 Dec 2005
Government 3G spectrum decision by March
30 Nov 2005
Minister still against LLU
24 Nov 2005
Nokia aims for CDMA dominance in India
16 Nov 2005
Draft policy to bring number portability closer
11 Nov 2005
Government slashes long-distance licence fees
11 Nov 2005
CDMA user base grows 5.8% in October
9 Nov 2005
Booming GSM sector adds 2.11 million new users
9 Nov 2005
BSNL may ban Huawei from huge GSM tender following CDMA fiasco
28 Oct 2005
Vodafone buys stake in Indian mobile leader Bharti
28 Oct 2005
Huawei to set up USD60 million Indian plant
27 Oct 2005
Bharti’s quarterly profit rises 43%
26 Oct 2005
Tata Teleservices reaches six million users
24 Oct 2005
BSNL’s monster GSM order grows to over 60 million lines
21 Oct 2005
India approves foreign investment cap increase to 74%
18 Oct 2005
NEC to supply India-Sri Lanka cable
11 Oct 2005
India's GSM customer base passes 50 million
7 Oct 2005
Government says telecoms equipment must be ‘Made in India’
5 Oct 2005
TRAI warns of worsening mobile congestion in India
28 Sep 2005
Bharti reaches one million fixed line customers
27 Sep 2005
Hutchison’s USD1.15 billion BPL buyout proceeds as planned
26 Sep 2005
SKT may buy Tata stake
22 Sep 2005
Operators’ opinions split over MNP
22 Sep 2005
Ministry sets out rural satellite phone rollout plan
19 Sep 2005
China Mobile interested in Reliance
15 Sep 2005
VSNL and Bharti to spend USD40 million each on undersea cable
15 Sep 2005
BSNL opens up USD5 billion GSM tender to all vendors
14 Sep 2005
India to fall short of government broadband target
13 Sep 2005
Batelco, Bharti sign GPRS/MMS roaming agreement
13 Sep 2005
BSNL and SLT finalise submarine cable deal
12 Sep 2005
BSNL to launch INR200 billion GSM tender
12 Sep 2005
Tribunal declares ‘Walky’ a mobile service; WiLL prices set to go up
9 Sep 2005
TRAI: ‘10% of Indians are telephony subscribers’
9 Sep 2005
Indian GSM operators achieve two million net additions in August
9 Sep 2005
BSNL to lay submarine cable between India and Sri Lanka
8 Sep 2005
Orange keeps an eye on Indian mobile market
31 Aug 2005
COAI welcomes DoT’s decision on fixed-wireless fees; WiLL providers not so happy
25 Aug 2005
Idea plans USD298 million expansion
24 Aug 2005
Bharti awards Nokia USD125 million contract
23 Aug 2005
Spectrum policy delayed until 2006
19 Aug 2005
Reliance launches international roaming for CDMA users
19 Aug 2005
Oman: Flag Telecom’s FALCON dips its toes in the water
17 Aug 2005
COLT to shift 25% of workers to India by next year
17 Aug 2005
BSNL blazes Wi-Fi trail
16 Aug 2005
Japan and India plan telecoms cooperation
15 Aug 2005
Indian fixed-wireless debate heats up – DoT considers outlawing Walkys
10 Aug 2005
India’s wireless sector booming
10 Aug 2005
Bharti, Reliance and PTCL team up
10 Aug 2005
BSNL slashes broadband rates in two – but also cuts download limits
8 Aug 2005
VSNL agrees to share undersea cables with Bharti
1 Aug 2005
Tata and Birla agree to buy out Cingular’s Idea stake
1 Aug 2005
Controversy rages over Tata’s ‘Walky’
29 Jul 2005
VSNL reports steady profits
28 Jul 2005
India to unveil new telecoms policy ‘soon’
27 Jul 2005
BSNL fears ‘One India’ means less income
27 Jul 2005
Bharti boosts profits with record customer additions
26 Jul 2005
VSNL buys top VoIP carrier
22 Jul 2005
AirTel launches data card
21 Jul 2005
Hutchison Essar buys BPL Mobile for USD1 billion
20 Jul 2005
DoT aims to kickstart broadband expansion
15 Jul 2005
Regulator to release MNP paper this month
14 Jul 2005
Indian cellcos seek compensation for 'unfair' competition
13 Jul 2005
BSNL plans to tender USD5 billion GSM contract and give rural franchises the BOOT
13 Jul 2005
BSNL to launch video conferencing
8 Jul 2005
Tata confirms INR6 billion capex plan for eastern region
8 Jul 2005
Private telcos take 43% of market
8 Jul 2005
Alcatel opens GSM base station factory in India
5 Jul 2005
‘Total tosh’: Telecom trashes tabloid tittle-tattle on Tata takeover talks
5 Jul 2005
Indian ISPs urge regulator to abolish WiMax spectrum licensing
4 Jul 2005
“Buy buy buy”: India’s big boys bank big deals
30 Jun 2005
Indian handset market worth USD2 billion
29 Jun 2005
Long-distance venture announced by Hutch
28 Jun 2005
Dishnet launches Wi-Fi
28 Jun 2005
Minister predicts ‘One India’ telecom tariff soon
27 Jun 2005
MTNL suffers 3G setback
23 Jun 2005
More confusion over TRAI’s 3G recommendations
20 Jun 2005
Nokia to start producing handsets in India in a year’s time
17 Jun 2005
BSNL ponders pre-paid PSTN package
17 Jun 2005
International telcos eyeing Cingular’s stake in Idea
16 Jun 2005
Telekom Malaysia denies making solo bid for Idea stake
15 Jun 2005
Bharti signs USD250 million GSM contract with Ericsson
10 Jun 2005
Tata Tele appoints ex-Vodafone bigwig as new CEO
1 Jun 2005
BSNL rollouts roll on
1 Jun 2005
Tata takes ‘Walky’ into new circles
26 May 2005
Finance Ministry disagrees with regulator over 3G auctions
24 May 2005
Manufacturing sector to help boost Indian telecoms growth
23 May 2005
Alcatel predicts 20-40 million Indian WiMAX users in five years
20 May 2005
SingTel ups its Bharti stake for USD250 million
19 May 2005
GSM group welcomes TRAI’s spectrum policy
18 May 2005
MTNL plots new broadband offensive for low-budget night owls
18 May 2005
BSNL announces its highest ever cut in international call rates
17 May 2005
TRAI addresses shortage of 2G spectrum, proposes lower spectrum licensing fees
16 May 2005
TRAI releases spectrum recommendations
10 May 2005
Regulator looking to open up 450MHz band
9 May 2005
TRAI looks for ways to reduce cost of 3G rollout
6 May 2005
TDSAT sounds death knell for paging companies
5 May 2005
BSNL aims for another 30 million GSM lines to cope with rocketing demand
4 May 2005
Bharti’s full year results show rapid growth
4 May 2005
VSNL finally gains control of global fibre-optic network
27 Apr 2005
COAI expect GSM users to top 200 million by 2007; 3G getting closer
26 Apr 2005
BPL Mobile talks buy-outs with mystery telcos
15 Apr 2005
Bharti reveals billion-dollar 3G rollout plans
15 Apr 2005
Government looks at mobile funding
13 Apr 2005
VSNL’s cable deal gets the all-clear after US national security probe
12 Apr 2005
VSNL chairman says ‘Ta-ta’
7 Apr 2005
India and Pakistan consider fibre-optic link
7 Apr 2005
Hutchison puts off Indian cellular IPO
6 Apr 2005
Nokia to set up and grow new Indian plant
6 Apr 2005
Bharti outlines investments
4 Apr 2005
AirTel goes full circle
4 Apr 2005
WiMAX on its way to the Sub-Continent
4 Apr 2005
Branson seeks Indian partner
24 Mar 2005
Regulator says mobile tariffs dropped by 58% last quarter
18 Mar 2005
More long-distance levy changes imminent
18 Mar 2005
Government enforces minimum broadband speed limit
16 Mar 2005
BSNL and MTNL’s opinions differ on merger
14 Mar 2005
Mobile data market expands
14 Mar 2005
Regulator orders bandwidth costs to come down
11 Mar 2005
Hutch and Tata propose PTT relaunch
3 Mar 2005
A passage to India: VSNL UK launches wholesale voice service
2 Mar 2005
India to splash out USD2.7 billion on telecoms in fiscal year 2005
2 Mar 2005
CDMA market share reaches 25%
23 Feb 2005
MTNL playing catch-up in the mobile sector
22 Feb 2005
MTNL to expand GSM capacity
21 Feb 2005
Bharti looks for US listing
15 Feb 2005
BPL banned from selling assets
11 Feb 2005
Tata Teleservices launches in Bihar
10 Feb 2005
Siemens sees the light of India
7 Feb 2005
Political opposition mount campaign to overturn FDI hike
3 Feb 2005
Siemens wins wireless module deal
2 Feb 2005
Government raises its cap to foreign investors
25 Jan 2005
Reliance plans massive network expansion
18 Jan 2005
Bharti passes milestone
14 Jan 2005
TRAI sets fee for unified licence
14 Jan 2005
FWA operators incur the wrath of TRAI
12 Jan 2005
Orange may outsource to India
12 Jan 2005
Sprint signs Indian IP deal
7 Jan 2005
Operators unhappy with ADC changes
6 Jan 2005
TRAI considers ADC charges
5 Jan 2005
Teledensity to hit 18% in four years
5 Jan 2005
India aims for 20 million broadband users by 2010
23 Dec 2004
India needs foreign cash says Minister
21 Dec 2004
DoT enters spectrum debate
20 Dec 2004
Government announces new broadband policy
16 Dec 2004
Reliance Infocomm reveals ambitious expansion plans
15 Dec 2004
Nortel bags major BSNL deal
13 Dec 2004
ST Telemedia and Telekom Malaysia buy USD390 million stake in Idea
2 Dec 2004
Nokia to build handset factory in India
24 Nov 2004
Global Crossing and Sify join IP networks
18 Nov 2004
Six month countdown to state telecoms merger
17 Nov 2004
Bharti’s ever-increasing circles
9 Nov 2004
Mobiles overtake fixed lines
8 Nov 2004
BSNL and Reliance row escalates
5 Nov 2004
TRAI urges government to let go
2 Nov 2004
VSNL's acquisition of Tyco Telecom: TeleGeography's View
29 Oct 2004
Bharti outperforms: reports 85% rise in subscribers
26 Oct 2004
Operators ask regulator for more spectrum
25 Oct 2004
Unified licensing regime to be implemented in November
22 Oct 2004
Dishnet selects Ericsson
18 Oct 2004
State declines to unbundle local loop
14 Oct 2004
Government hints at raising ceiling for foreign investment
12 Oct 2004
Vendors get sucked into spectrum dispute
12 Oct 2004
Chandrasekhar to merge BPL units
8 Oct 2004
BSNL contracts Nokia for GSM/GPRS expansion
7 Oct 2004
Phenomenal growth, but penetration unfulfilling
7 Oct 2004
LG plans new handset plant in Pune
6 Oct 2004
India to deploy GSM-R system
5 Oct 2004
MTNL announces GSM expansion plan
1 Oct 2004
Tata Indicom cuts fixed line charges for Delhi-Mumbai
29 Sep 2004
Global associations urge India to reconsider spectrum allocation
23 Sep 2004
Hutch still interested in Indian acquisitions
17 Sep 2004
Bharti will not sell shares to foreigners
16 Sep 2004
Bharti reveals mobile expansion plan
15 Sep 2004
Minister sets ambitious targets
14 Sep 2004
BSNL looking for foreign partner for handset project
9 Sep 2004
Indian price war boosts mobile take-up
9 Sep 2004
KT Corp lining up Tata bid?
31 Aug 2004
Bharti to invest USD75 million in Uttar Pradesh
19 Aug 2004
VSNL to unveil broadband expansion plans
11 Aug 2004
BSNL announces record spend on GSM expansion
10 Aug 2004
Tata looking to buy Tyco’s network
9 Aug 2004
Own-brand handset adds some additional Spice
6 Aug 2004
MTNL and C&W expand in India
4 Aug 2004
MTNL to launch DSL platform in November
2 Aug 2004
War breaks out over 3G frequency allocation plans
29 Jul 2004
GAIL India to invest in telecoms business
29 Jul 2004
USD260 million investment plan is a good Idea
28 Jul 2004
MTNL plans to issue tender for two million-line GSM expansion in August
26 Jul 2004
Pair prepare to compete for Tyco Global
14 Jul 2004
Hutchison launches multimedia in Pubjab
14 Jul 2004
Pakistani regulator seeks clarification from Indian counterpart over licence awards
12 Jul 2004
SingTel mulls increasing Bharti stake
9 Jul 2004
Regulator expecting growth to pick up
5 Jul 2004
Wireless to outnumber fixed lines by year end
28 Jun 2004
Eight battle it out for second national mobile licence
22 Jun 2004
Prince Alwaleed eyeing second GSM concession
18 Jun 2004
Hutch selects Nokia for GSM upgrade
17 Jun 2004
Lucent bags Tata deal
15 Jun 2004
Bharti hands back four licences
15 Jun 2004
Lucent to expand Tata’s CDMA network
9 Jun 2004
COLT plans Indian call centre
1 Jun 2004
New telecoms minister rules out privatisation of state-run behemoths
28 May 2004
Telekom and STT plan bid for Idea Cellular
27 May 2004
Nokia wins GSM/GPRS deal from Bharti
26 May 2004
MTNL not for sale
18 May 2004
Kerala telecom circle to benefit from USD266 million investment
17 May 2004
COAI looks to increase telecom FDI
17 May 2004
Tata Indicom meets broadband challenge with new submarine cable
13 May 2004
Bharti eyes Idea