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Trai's plan to extend IUC regime will disincentivise 4G upgrade, says Jio

Telco also contests incumbents' claim that move will help them financially

COAI wants telcos to discuss issue of interconnect usage charges reasonably

The IUC was originally proposed to be made nil from January 1, 2020. But Trai is now reviewing the timeline

High prices deterring telcos from bidding for 5G spectrum: Industry group

The industry laments that the spectrum prices proposed in India are four times higher than other markets

Telcos performance diverging in face of Reliance Jio's growth: Fitch

The deep-pocketed Jio's entry has so far impacted all the telcos, forcing mergers and also bankruptcy filings

Telcos oppose allocation of 700 MHz spectrum to railways, call for auction

Telcos said the spectrum allotted to Railways for captive use should not be utilised for commercial services for passengers as such services should be provisioned by entities that hold a valid license

Govt to begin a special audit of telcos in March; DoT selects 7 auditors

Move comes at a time when the sector is grappling with liquidity issues seeking various measures such as debt restructuring, insolvency resolution and release of input tax credit stuck with the govt

Airtel, Voda Idea wean off double SIM users by upping least recharge tariff

By hiking minimum monthly recharge, the hope is these subscribers will move out, improving operators' average revenue per user

Telecom companies brace for a 4% fall in average revenue per user

ARPU expected to bottom out gradually in September quarter

Telcos to invest Rs 1.3 lakh cr in next 2 yrs: Bharti Enterprises VC

Over Rs 1-1.25 lakh crore has been invested in mobile tower industry in the last 10 year

Drop in cost puts telcos on path of recasting business strategy

In packet switch, calls free up resources dynamically for other users, thereby significantly increasing network efficiency

IMG to meet again to discuss financial woes of telcos

Even though the inter-ministerial group (IMG) on telecom has reached a consensus on increasing the tenure of spectrum payment, cut in interest rate and shifting of PLR into MCLR, it is yet to take a call on any reduction in USOF levy, which currently stands at 5 per cent of the adjusted gross revenue (AGR).As per sources, the panel, which was formed to address the financial stress in the telecom sector, will meet again to further discuss the issues.The IMG will try to finish its report before August 27 after which it will be placed before Telecom Commission for final approval.The Telecom Commission, which is the highest decision making body of Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is likely to meet on September 1. "Extending the deferred payment schedule to 16 years, and converting the PLR (prime lending rate) into the MCLR (marginal cost of funds-based lending rate) are mostly finalised," a source said.The IMG has seven members including officials from the DoT DoT and the finance ...

IMG report on telcos' financial distress likely in 20 days: Manoj Sinha

The group will look into the policy reforms, strategic interventions for the telecom sector

Airtel, Vodafone, Idea saw most billing complaints in Oct-Dec quarter

Complaint level should not be more than 0.1 per cent per 100 bills issued in one quarter

Telcos' revenue growth slumps

For the first time in history, the listed operators' debt now exceeds their market capitalisation

As industry faces consolidation, telecom secy says 5 major telcos optimum

Reliance Communications has signed a pact to merge its wireless business with smaller rival Aircel

DoT issues demand-cum-show notices to six telcos for Rs 29k cr

The six telecom companies, includes Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular

Telcos make mobile short code messages free till Dec 31

The development came soon after telecom regulator Trai cut the charges to 50 paise, down from Rs 1.50

Telcos penalised Rs 2,313 cr for wrong subscriber verification

As per the data, state-run telecom firm BSNL tops the chart with a penalty of Rs 583.09 crore

Telcos seek clarity on GST on value added services

Telecom industry has impressed upon the govt to come out with a clear cut position with regard to levy of taxes on VAS

Six telcos join hands to launch digital authentication solution Mobile Connect

The authentication system will allow users to log in to applications on their mobile phones by using their phone number