Telcom Industry
Telecom service providers against administrative allocation of 6G bands
6G adoption to eclipse 5G and lead to convergence of satcom and terrestrial networks
 "Telecom service providers against administrative allocation of 6G bands")
Banks unwilling to extend new credit to Voda Idea without promoter funding
Talks between Vodafone Idea Limited and its lenders to raise Rs 10,000 crore in debt have been ongoing for more than 9 months
 "Banks unwilling to extend new credit to Voda Idea without promoter funding")
Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea: Key things to watch in telcos' Q1 results
Vodafone Idea is slated to report its Q1FY23 earnings on August 3, whereas Bharti Airtel would report its results on August 8
 "Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea: Key things to watch in telcos' Q1 results")
Has the 5G auction been a success?
India's first auction of 5G spectrum fetched the govt much more than what it expected. One-third of the total spectrum by value has been bought by top telcos on Day 1. Let's find out more
 "Has the 5G auction been a success?")
When the lines go down: What Tonga disaster reveals about global telecom
In the wake of a violent volcanic eruption in Tonga, much of the communication with residents on the islands remains at a standstill
 "When the lines go down: What Tonga disaster reveals about global telecom")
Vodafone Idea Q1 loss narrows to Rs 7,319 cr; revenue declines 14%
The consolidated revenue from operations ofVIL declined by about 14 per cent to Rs 9,152.3 crore during the quarter from Rs 10,659.3 crore in corresponding quarter of 2020-21
 "Vodafone Idea Q1 loss narrows to Rs 7,319 cr; revenue declines 14%")
No case for differential treatment to PSUs on AGR dues matter, says COAI
Fifteen telecom companies owe the government Rs 92,642 crore in unpaid licence fee and another Rs 55,054 crore in outstanding spectrum usage charges.
 "No case for differential treatment to PSUs on AGR dues matter, says COAI")
Top biz headlines: Govt to sell stake in PSUs, labour law reforms, and more
From financial relief to telcos to states considering legal action against Centre for delay in GST dues, Business Standard brings you the top business headlines for the day
 "Top biz headlines: Govt to sell stake in PSUs, labour law reforms, and more")
With Idea-Voda merger, telcos may see an escalation in price battle
After consolidation in the sector, Voda-Idea, Airtel and Jio are unlikely to find easy pickings
 "With Idea-Voda merger, telcos may see an escalation in price battle")
Govt should step in to bail out telcos of their financial crisis: Industry
Telecom firms together carry a debt of approximately Rs 5 lakh cr, say industry sources
 "Govt should step in to bail out telcos of their financial crisis: Industry")
Telcos will take longer to come out of Jio rampage: Icra
The battered sector needs an investment of over Rs 50,000 cr annually
