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Vodafone Idea gets TDSAT relief, allowed to offer premium tariff plans

Says Trai move to freeze schemes without reason, merit

Telcos align with streaming platforms to deepen consumer relationships

Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Jio stitch up alliances with streaming platforms in a bid to deepen brand associations and loyalty, in a time of crisis

Vodafone Idea moves TDSAT over Trai objection to premium telecom plans

The TDSAT is expected to hear the Vodafone Idea case on Tuesday.

BSNL scraps 4G equipment tender to keep Chinese companies at bay

BSNL is in the process of upgrading its network to 4G and BTS that facilitates wireless communication plays a crucial role in it.

Why is big tech flirting with Indian telcos?

Murmurs of big tech investments in Indian telcos have stirred up the telecom sector. These big tech-telco combinations are a threat as much as they are an opportunity

Telcos told to stop sourcing 4G telecom equipment from Chinese firms

The major private operators - Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea - are procuring their 4G equipment from multinational companies, such as Nokia, Ericsson, ZTE, Huawei, and Samsung.

Telcos may buy 4G spectrum due to rise in data consumption, says COAI

The telecom sector body had earlier voiced against the spectrum auction due to financial stress in the sector

Telcos in deep trouble, spectrum auction won't help in raising funds: Sibal

Kapil Sibal said that the telecom companies do not have the capacity to participate in spectrum auctions especially after the Covid-19 outbreak

Telcos find some relief in lockdown, revenues rise 15% as usage picks pace

Top line gets boost in March qtr as more people work from home

Top headlines: FMCG market growth slump, YES Bank capital raising, and more

From FMCG market likely to witness slump, DoT asking telcos to list out spectrum demands to analysts predicting GDP fall to 3-decade low, Business Standard brings you top headlines of the day

Coronavirus impact: As data usage jumps, telcos ask govt for more spectrum

With people staying at home, data usage has grown considerably and telecom networks are feeling the pressure

Govt is well aware of implications if relief not provided to telcos: COAI

Industry body COAI on Friday said the government is well aware of implications of leaving the stressed telecom sector without a relief package, as it urged policymakers to use "tools" available to find appropriate solutions expeditiously. "The industry is in urgent need of relief measures, and we urge the government to come up with appropriate solutions expeditiously and resolve the matter," Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI) Director General Rajan Mathews said. On Wednesday, the apex court rejected the telcos' self-assessed adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues and ordered them to pay the principal together with interest and penalties. It stated that non-payment of dues would tantamount to contempt of court. "The government can exercise the tools that are available and move forward on that basis," Mathews said. Telecom companies such as Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Tata are in a bind as their combined self-assessment of dues to the government are a whopping Rs 82,300

Telcos' stressed assets: IBA tries to overcome the stumbling blocks

The IBA's request highlights the roadblocks in resolving stress assets in this sector under the IBC

DoT units routinely ask us for bulk call records: Telcos flag concern

Telcos said that DoT units asked for call data records for specific routes in Delhi with residences of Ministers, Members of Parliament, Judges and important offices

Telcos gain on report evaluation of their AGR math may take 6 months

Vodafone Idea surged as much as 23.5 per cent to Rs 4.94 on the BSE while Bharti Airtel was up 2.46 per cent to Rs 508.5

Telcos seek floor price for data, voice tariffs to be left to markets

The telcos said that data prices should be regulated keeping in mind the financial health of the sector

Tower firms stare at Rs 8,000-crore loss if Vodafone Idea shuts business

Company uses around 180,000 towers with various vendors

Telcos need to wait more for relief on AGR as govt scrambles over data

Members of the DCC refused to comment on the discussions held during the two-hour meet. More details are required for reconciliation of AGR data, sources said

Telecom players should act fast to counter menace of online frauds: Paytm

Paytm Payments Bank, which also houses the Paytm wallet, recently filed an FIR against fraudsters

Telecom companies to submit self-assessment documents on AGR maths

However, no deadline has been given to companies to submit the supporting documents