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Catch up on 5G mindset
Permit cost-less changes that build network systems and service delivery
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Bharti Airtel, Jio call on the digital game, but it's a long haul yet
The big two telecom players have reorganised their digital businesses in readiness to monetise them.
 "Bharti Airtel, Jio call on the digital game, but it's a long haul yet")
Cyclone Yaas impact on telecom infrastructure minimal, says DoT
Voice messages extensively used to alert people in local languages to reduce damages
 "Cyclone Yaas impact on telecom infrastructure minimal, says DoT")
Voda Idea offers one-time Rs 49 plan for free to 6 cr low-income customers
Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Tuesday announced that it will provide a one-time Rs 49 plan for free to its around 6 crore low-income customers to help them stay connected during this pandemic time. Additionally, Vodafone Idea customers in the target group will get almost double benefit on recharging their mobile service account with plan value of Rs 79, the company said in a statement. The scheme, covering 6 crore customers with Rs 49 recharge plan, is worth Rs 294 crore. "Vi will provide Rs 49 pack free to over 60 million low income customers due to the current situation. The pack offers talktime of Rs 38 and 100 MB data with a validity of 28 days. With this Vi is hopeful of enabling its customers to stay connected safely," the company said in a statement. Jio and Airtel have already announced relief plans for customers in select segments.
 "Voda Idea offers one-time Rs 49 plan for free to 6 cr low-income customers")
India's move to allow 5G trials without Chinese firms a sovereign one: US
India's recent decision authorising 5G trials without Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE is a sovereign one, a top State Department official has said
 "India's move to allow 5G trials without Chinese firms a sovereign one: US")
Telecom firms see red as protests against 5G spectrum trials mount
Posts claiming the upcoming 5G trials will spread the virus have been doing the rounds
 "Telecom firms see red as protests against 5G spectrum trials mount")
China expresses 'concern, regret' as India bans its firms from 5G trials
Beijing has expressed deep concerns saying the move is not conducive to the innovation and development of related Indian industries
 "China expresses 'concern, regret' as India bans its firms from 5G trials")
Weak signals from Indus Towers on renewal, tenancy ratio concerns
Need for additional towers in question as operators recently added spectrum
 "Weak signals from Indus Towers on renewal, tenancy ratio concerns")
5G's bouquet of promises: A technology that can change our lives forever
With the myriad possibilities that super high speeds and ultra-low latency could bring, telcos in India are looking at killer applications to attract consumers initially
 "5G's bouquet of promises: A technology that can change our lives forever")
Vi appoints senior executives in marketing, technology security roles
Vivek Jain returns to Vi as EVP of marketing. He worked as head of Maharashtra circle in his previous stint till October 2019
 "Vi appoints senior executives in marketing, technology security roles")
Reliance Jio among the most competitive telcos, says Sunil Bharti Mittal
We have increased our market share, brand loyalty and index, and we're getting more customers than the competition in the last 8-9 months, says Mittal
 "Reliance Jio among the most competitive telcos, says Sunil Bharti Mittal")
Telecom down to 3 pvt firms, 1 becoming a question mark: Sunil Mittal
Airtel has weathered three-four big crises, including disruptions caused by the 2016 launch of Jio: Airtel
Bharti Airtel to merge digital arm with itself in corporate revamp
With this, Bharti Airtel will house all digital assets such as Wynk Music, Airtel X stream, Airtel Thanks, among others, and all future digital products and services
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Vodafone Idea to pay balance license fee by April 15 with interest
DoT had last week issued a show-cause notice to the telco over non-payment of license fee for the fourth quarter of FY21
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Show-cause notice to VIL over not paying licence fee in 7 circles for Q4
The telecom department has issued a show-cause notice to Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) over non-payment of licence fee for the fourth quarter of FY2020-21, with regard to some circles, sources said
Statsguru: Key takeaways from the 4G telecom spectrum bidding
In a market of 1.3 billion with only about a half having access to mobile broadband, the untapped user base still holds much promise
 "Statsguru: Key takeaways from the 4G telecom spectrum bidding")
Best of BS Opinion: Wasted spectrum, Business before Atmanirbhar & more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
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Wasted spectrum
Telecom auction fails price discovery test
Half of telecom spectrum sold goes to Reliance Jio at Rs 57,122 crore
DoT may garner Rs 20,000 crore as upfront payment in FY21
 "Half of telecom spectrum sold goes to Reliance Jio at Rs 57,122 crore")
Spectrum auction: Telcos place bids worth Rs 77,000 crore on Day 1
Revenue garnered from 4G auction may be much lower than reserve price set at Rs 3.92 trillion
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