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Jio Platforms fourth quarter net profit zooms 47.5% to Rs 3,508 crore

Its revenue from operations came in at Rs 18,278 crore

Bharti Airtel to leverage existing 4G network assets to offer 5G service

Telco to opt for non-standalone 5G network technology; capex requirement to reduce

DoT to issue guidelines for implementation of PLI in telecom within week

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is likely to issue guidelines on implementation of production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes for manufacturers in the sector

Bharti Airtel sells spectrum worth Rs 1,497 crore to Reliance Jio

Jio will acquire 3.75 MHz in Andhra Pradesh, 1.25 MHz in Delhi, and 2.5 MHz in Mumbai

Telcos get approval to share active infrastructure as DoT amends UASL norms

The move is expected to give a big boost to sharing of backhaul spectrum between operators to power the towers

Part of BSNL 4G contract may be reserved for domestic companies

It's the govt's way of testing the waters to see if Indian firms can make telecom gear

Mobile operators rework equipment sourcing pacts ahead of licensing norms

The government will soon declare a list of trusted sources and trusted products for installation in the country's telecom network

No major issues noticed in bulk messages as new norms enforced: Trai

Trai on Thursday asserted that no major incidents of disruption were noticed for commercial messages and OTP generation in sectors

Best of BS Opinion: Backsliding without broadband, Covid-19 vaccine & more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Backsliding without broadband

We are losing out on so much of our potential because of regulatory constraints

Airtel, Voda Idea fail to pay AGR instalment; deadline expired on March 31

According to the DoT's calculations, Bharti Airtel owes the exchequer Rs 43,780 crore, of which the company has paid Rs 18,004 crore

Telecom companies go all out to keep users glued to digital platforms

The ratio of daily active users as a percentage of monthly active users is a marker of customer stickiness

Securing digital networks: NSDT to scrutinise wide range of telecom gear

Global telecom gear makers say that the new rule will make it difficult for Chinese equipment players to enter the Indian market.

Pesky calls and text messages: Trai may soon broadcast list of defaulters

The issue of pesky calls gathered steam a fortnight ago on March 9, when Trai suspended the newly-implemented norms for commercial text messages for one week

Telecom sector headed for second round of consolidation, says report

Providing services like broadband connectivity, cable TV, enterprise solutions, and payment wallets is the need of the hour for telcos

Jio, Airtel, Voda Idea make Rs 21,916 crore upfront payments for spectrum

The telecom department had issued demand notes to the three operators on March 8, and the deadline for making the upfront payment was Thursday

Airtel Africa explores listing mobile money business in four years

TPG Rise Fund to invest $200 mn in the brand

Vodafone Idea plans to raise $750 million via convertible debentures

Promoters to dilute stake post conversion

BSNL may be profitable from 2023-24: Parliament panel report

The firm expects to turn profitable from the financial year 2023-24 subject to roll-out of plans and strategies envisaged under the revival package

5G network deployment can start in 3 months but infra not ready: Experts

5G networks in India can be deployed in three months but in limited areas as the optical fibre based infrastructure to support the technology is not ready yet, telecom industry players said