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ITI hits 52-wk high as govt bars BSNL, MTNL from using Chinese 4G equipment

Besides the state-owned telcos, government may ask private players to stay away from such Chinese firms.

BharatNet phase-II process starts; govt to finalise PPP model soon

The proposal, which is at an advanced stage, may go to cabinet; it will empower states to take their own decision on private participation

Sterlite tech says manufacturing capacities now close to pre-Covid levels

The company, which designs and deploys high-capacity converged fibre and wireless networks, said it is taking all precautions to ensure safety of workers at its sites

Tata Tele to sell residual businesses to repay banks, gets promoter support

Tata Sons infused about Rs 46,595 crore in Tata Teleservices between January 2014 and December 2019

Voda-Idea completes first phase of DSR deployment in partnership with Nokia

Dynamic Spectrum Refarming helps in enhancing user experience by making optimal use of network spectrum assets

Vodafone Idea stock jumps 35% on report of possible stake sale to Google

Analysts, however, say a 5 per cent sale will not help much given the cash burn and rising debt

No proposal before board now, says Voda Idea on Google picking stake in co

The clarification to the BSE by Vodafone Idea comes a day after reports that Alphabet Inc's Google is eyeing about 5% stake in the telecom company.

Abu Dhabi state fund in talks to invest $1 bn in Jio Platforms: Report

Jio Platforms has secured $10 billion from investors including Facebook Inc within a month

Google eyes 5% stake in Vodafone Idea, multiple India investments: Report

Analysts say deal will be a lifeline for Vodafone Idea, which has been ordered by SC to pay Rs 53,000 crore AGR dues

Trai unlikely to take up floor price issue for 2 mths over Covid-19: Report

Telecom players recently renewed their demand and asked Trai to move forward quickly on the issue of fixing floor price for tariffs

Telecom network working at 85% capacity in Amphan-hit areas of West Bengal

This is due to erratic power supply, continued fibre cuts and obstruction by people protesting against disruption in electricity and water supply, industry body COAI says

Amphan: Telecom network in West Bengal could be back to normal by weekend

A senior government official told Business Standard that nearly 50% of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd's base transceiver stations were damaged by the cyclone and would take a week to be fully restored.

Q4 show, tariff hike hopes push Bharti Airtel stock to all-time highs

Tariff hike hopes and market share gains in the coming quarters could help sustain stock price

After Covid-19, clients will look at WFH issues: HCL Tech's C Vijayakumar

C Vijayakumar, president and chief executive officer of HCL Tech, tells Neha Alawadhi that though demand has fallen in some sectors, others continue to be strong.

BSNL seeks PM's help in preventing rivals from scuttling firm's revival

The Rs 8,000 crore eligibility criteria is in line with CVC guidelines which say that vendors should have strong financials. The turnover of almost all the firms under TEPC is less than Rs 1,000 cr

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Vodafone-Idea parent makes $200 mn advance payment amid coronavirus crisis

The payment was due in September 2020 under the terms of the contingent liability mechanism with Vodafone Idea

Telecom infra firms ask BSNL to clear Rs 1500 cr dues on urgent basis

The telecom infrastructure companies are already facing financial woes and working hard to manage networks during the ongoing lockdown period

Telecom subscriber growth slows down in Mar; Apr numbers likely to be muted

Experts said the lockdowns and curbs pulled down the fresh SIM connections for the month

No extra spectrum needed to maintain network stability, quality: COAI

Recent series of measures, including streaming services switching content to SD and traffic redistribution has led to reduced pressure on networks