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Analysts expect 'muted' June qtr for telcos amid lower subscriber additions

Analysts have predicted a muted June quarter for telecom companies due to slow smartphone sales amid lockdowns, free recharges and moderate subscriber additions

Mobile subscriber additions muted in Apr due to Covid lockdown: Analysts

The telecom sector's mobile subscriber net additions moderated to about 2.2 million (22 lakh) in April this year, with analysts blaming the 'muted' numbers on the second wave of COVID and lockdowns. After a strong fourth quarter of 2020-21, where the industry added 27.2 million subscribers, April was a "weak month" with only 2.2 million net additions, UBS said in its report on Tuesday. "We attribute this to the beginning of the second wave of COVID," a UBS note said. As per data released by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Bharti Airtel added only 0.5 million (5 lakh) subscribers in April, against 4.8 million net additions by larger rival Reliance Jio. Troubled Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) shed 1.8 million subscribers in April after showing some improving momentum in February and March. While Jefferies' report observed that the sector's reported subscriber additions had "moderated" to 2 million due to lockdowns, a note by ICICI Securities said user addition had slowed on .

DoT for Rs 10k fine on every call, SMS by pesky callers after 50 violations

The DoT has proposed to further tighten the noose on pesky callers by imposing a Rs 10,000 penalty for every call and SMS made by telemarketers after 50 violations, according to an official source.

Recharge now, pay later: Jio launches 'emergency data loan' facility

The emergency data loan can be availed through MyJio App.

Bharti rolls out all-in-one bundle plan 'Airtel Black' to take on Jio

Bharti Airtel said it will provide dedicated relationship managers with a 60-seconds call pick-up facility.

Confident that funding will take place in coming weeks: Vodafone Idea CEO

VIL had reported narrowing of consolidated loss to about Rs 7,023 crore for the quarter ended March 2021, mainly on the strength of cost optimisation.

Voda Idea seeks 1-year moratorium on Rs 8,200 cr spectrum instalment

Vi has appro­ached the government to seek one-year mor­a­torium on payment of spectrum instalment of over Rs 8,200 crore, due in April 2022

Won't hesitate to raise tariffs but can't be done unilaterally: Mittal

The latest tariff hike by the three operators happened in December 2019.

Karix Mobile partners Truecaller to offer business caller ID solutions

Karix Mobile and Truecaller announced their partnership to launch the verified business caller ID solutions for enterprises to enrich the user experience

RIL AGM 2021: Jio, Google to roll out 4G smartphone on September 10

Jio is the country's largest telecom service provider with over 425 million customers

Just 2 players in telecom mkt will be tragic: Bharti Airtel's Sunil Mittal

According to DoT estimates, Vodafone Idea owes Rs 58,400 crore as AGR dues

5G spectrum auctions: DoT may not ask Trai for base price revision

The 5G auction will include 3,300 MHz to 3,600 MHz bands, along with milimetre waves

Jio to start Jiofiber post-paid service from June 17; installation free

Reliance Jio will start Jiofiber post-paid broadband service from June 17 without charging installation fee on new connections, according to a company source.

TRAI releases new technical framework for broadcasting and cable services

TRAI on Friday released an amendment to interconnection regulations of 2017 which provides for a framework for technical compliance of conditional access system (CAS) and subscriber management system

Reliance Jio introduces 5 new 'no daily limit' prepaid mobility plans

The new plans listed on the website start from Rs 127 for 15 days validity, offering 12 GB of uncapped daily data over the plan period.

Skylo partners Inmarsat for IoT service available through BSNL in India

Bengaluru-based Skylo's co-founder and CEO Parth Trivedi said the company is looking forward to expanding its offerings globally

Enterprise services emerge as 'new value engine' for telcos: Report

As digital transformation has gathered an unprecedented pace amid the pandemic, enterprise services have emerged as the new value engine for telecom services providers,report by ICICI Securities.

Ericsson joins hands with UNICEF to help in fight against Covid-19 in India

Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson on Thursday said it has donated to UNICEF around $1 million as a contribution from the company

Airtel Africa sells tower portfolio in Tanzania for about $175 million

Airtel Africa is a provider of telecommunications and mobile money services with a presence in 14 countries across the continent

Jio accelerating digital platforms, indigenously-developed 5G stack: RIL

Jio is accelerating the rollout of digital platforms and indigenously-developed next-generation 5G stack, Reliance Industries' annual report has said