Telecom

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced the soft launch of BSNL Quantum 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) in Hyderabad. This indigenous, SIM-less fixed-wireless-access solution delivers fibre-like speeds over 5G radio. Key features include: SIM-less […]

Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has announced significant network enhancements across Haryana. The company has successfully deployed the most efficient 900 MHz spectrum at more than 1500 sites and doubled capacity on more than 1200 sites […]

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is developing an artificial intelligence (AI)-based system designed to automatically detect and resolve network issues without manual intervention. The initiative is aimed at improving service quality and enhancing customer satisfaction. […]

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has welcomed the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) Telecommunication Tariff (71st Amendment) Order, 2025 (PR 46/2025). The amendment mandates that all retail fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband plans up to 200 Mbps must […]

The Government of Mizoram has conducted a series of strategic meetings aimed at strengthening the telecommunications sector in the state. Among the key areas of focus were the rollout of the “Call Before You Dig” […]

RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RailTel) has received a Rs 1.19 billion work order from South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) for deploying managed bandwidth services. The project will be executed under an operating expenditure (opex) […]

Sterlite Technologies, via its demerged Global Services Business, in partnership with Dilip Buildcon, has signed an agreement with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for the designing, supply, construction, installation, upgradation, and operations and maintenance of […]

Nokia Solutions and Networks India Private Limited has sold its 0.95 per cent stake in Vi through a bulk deal, raising Rs 7.85 billion by selling shares to marquee global investment banks, including Goldman Sachs. […]

Vi has announced the launch of its 5G services in Delhi, Chandigarh and Patna. Further, Vi has partnered with Samsung and implemented energy-efficient infrastructure and virtualised radio access network (vRan) technology to enhance network flexibility […]

MTNL has failed to meet interest payment obligations on Rs 61 billion worth of sovereign guarantee-backed bonds. These bonds, issued in November 2022, comprise 5,000 government-guaranteed, unsecured, rated, listed, redeemable, non-convertible and taxable debentures, totalling […]

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has defaulted on loan repayments, totalling over Rs 83.46 billion, to multiple public sector banks. MTNL’s total outstanding principal stands at Rs 77.94 billion, with an interest overdue of Rs […]

According to the latest quarterly performance indicator report released by TRAI, the Indian telecom sector saw a 3.48 per cent sequential rise in AGR, reaching Rs 779.34 billion in the quarter ended December 2024. On […]

Vi has approached the Supreme Court with a writ petition seeking a waiver of approximately Rs 454.57 billion in its AGR dues. The relief sought pertains specifically to interest, penalty and interest on penalty components, […]

Starlink is reportedly set to enter the Indian market after receiving a letter of intent (LoI) from DoT for a satcom licence, marking a major milestone in its bid to provide satellite broadband services in […]

Airtel has urged DoT for urgent action on its request to convert adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues into government equity, highlighting the high debt burden of its promoter, Bharti Telecom Limited (BTL) and the need […]

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the draft manual for assessment of “Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024” on May 13, 2025, seeking stakeholders’ comments. The rating manual will enable […]

The government of Andhra Pradesh has announced a draft policy to promote electronics component manufacturing by providing 50 per cent capital expenditure (capex) support to companies setting up in the state. The move is aimed […]

Tata Communications has announced the integration of a new submarine cable system, TGN-IA2, constructed by the Asia Direct Cable (ADC) consortium, into its existing network fabric. Built to deliver seamless connectivity, scalable bandwidth solutions, and […]

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has launched ‘Bharat Gen’, India’s first-of-its-kind, indigenously developed, artificial intelligence (AI) based, government-funded, multimodal large language model (LLM) for Indian languages. Developed under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary […]

The government of Chhattisgarh is reportedly set to launch the country’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-focused special economic zone (SEZ) in Nava Raipur. The dedicated zone is likely to cater exclusively to the development and operation […]