Page 7 - Telecom Sector

DoT debates a strategy road map to promote IPR in telecom sector

India's share in global supply chain for telecom equipment is less than 1%

Top headlines: DoT strategising to protect IP, brokerages' 10 stock bets

Business Standard brings you the top headlines this morning

Top headlines: Telcos slam Trai, Rs 1,900 cr deficit may hit infra projects

Business Standard brings you top headlines on Wednesday

Will reduction in 5G spectrum prices keep Indian telcos flying?

India's telecom regulator has suggested slashing the reserve prices for the radio waves before it goes for auction. Is the debt-ridden telecom sector happy? Will this give a leg-up to the industry?

Trai recommends 36% reduction in base price of prime 5G spectrum

The government is aiming to begin roll-out of 5G services by end-March 2023 in India, which is the world's second-biggest wireless market with over a billion subscribers

Testing times for PLI schemes: Covid-related delays put firms in pressure

Companies have petitioned the government to double the incentive from 2.5 per cent to 5 per cent and extend the tenure

From immersive video to holograms: What will 5G experience be like?

Telcos are conducting 5G trials in India. Yesterday Airtel showcased high internet speed by recreating Kapil Dev's 175 run from 1983 World Cup in 4K to a spell-bounded audience in Manesar. Here's more

Recommendation on 5G spectrum likely by Mar-end or early Apr: TRAI chairman

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is likely to submit its recommendations on 5G spectrum by this month-end or early April, TRAI chairman P D Vaghela said on Wednesday.

UN telecom body ITU to open its area office in New Delhi for South Asia

The setting up of the area office will provide greater access and engagement to India and South Asian countries in global policy and standard formation in the field of telecommunication

Airtel acquires strategic stake in blockchain technology startup Aqilliz

Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Thursday announced that it has acquired a strategic stake in Aqilliz, a 'Blockchain as a Service Company'.

Airtel CEO hints at tariff hike in 2022 amid cost pressure, 5G rollout

Gopal Vittal says hike could happen after 3-4 months depending upon subscriber growth and competitive dynamics; asserts his firm will not hesitate to lead the spike

EU policymakers must do more to boost telco investments, says study

The 27-country European Union is banking on 5G to lift it out of a Covid-19 pandemic-induced recession and take the lead in internet-connected devices

Budget 2022: Telecom sector gets a top-up for digital connectivity

Allocation to BSNL tripled to Rs 44,720 cr for 4G spectrum, tech upgrade and recast; Rs 6,850 cr kept for GST and VRS; in fact, BSNL gets over half of DoT's Rs 84,586 crore outlay

Telecom gear maker HFCL's third quarter profit falls 5% to Rs 81 crore

Revenue declined 4.86 per cent during the quarter

What happens if Vodafone Idea is unable to repay govt in four years?

The question of what happens if the telco is unable to repay the government in four years remains unanswered

Govt only an investor in telcos post conversion of liabilities: Vaishnaw

Debt liabilities will continue to remain with telcos after conversion of interest liabilities into equity, says Telecom Minister

Reforms helped investor concerns; to continue fundraising plans: VIL CEO

The slew of reforms announced by the government have helped assuage investor concerns in the sector, and Vodafone Idea expects to continue its fundraising plans, VIL CEO Ravinder Takkar said.

Why is the government stake in Voda Idea puzzling markets?

The government gave a lifeline to Vodafone Idea, saving it from an imminent collapse. What does this move mean for the company, for the markets and for the government? This report finds out

Vodafone Idea dues conversion will free up money to pay lenders

A top executive at a private bank said the money that was going towards paying government dues would stay in the books and should be used for loan payment

Telecom companies push for 90-95% cut in base price of 5G spectrum

Telcos seek easy payment terms of 20-25 years, with 5-6 years of moratorium