Vodafone Idea has finalized a deal worth $3.6 billion with global partners Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung. The deal, which was announced on September 22, is aimed at supplying network equipment over a span of three years, thereby strengthening Vodafone Idea

Vodafone Idea Seals $3.6B Deal to Boost Indian Presence

Vodafone Idea has finalized a deal worth $3.6 billion with global partners Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung. The deal, which was announced on September 22, is aimed at supplying network equipment over a span of three years, thereby strengthening Vodafone Idea's footprint in the country. Sep 22, 2024
Centre notifies new Telecommunications Act provisions, focuses on spectrum utilisation

India's Telecommunications Landscape Undergoes Major Shift

India's new Telecommunications Act, 2023, replaces old laws, addressing advancements in the telecom sector. The Act allows government control of telecom services in emergencies, raising concerns about potential misuse of power. Aug 31, 2024
Mobile spam: TRAI issues consultation paper, seeks public comment by Sep 25

TRAI Seeks Public Input on Tackling Spam Calls and Messages

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper seeking public comments. The paper, titled Review of the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018 (TCCCPR-2018), was implemented in February 2019 to address the issue of unwanted promotional calls and messages. The public has been invited to submit their comments by September 25. Aug 28, 2024
Optiemus begins telecom equipment manufacturing with Tejas Networks

Optiemus Joins Telecom Manufacturing to boast Make in India

Optiemus Electronics has partnered with Tejas Networks to manufacture telecom equipment in India. The partnership aligns with the 'Make in India' initiative and aims to reduce dependence on imports. The venture has boosted Optiemus Electronics' financial performance, with a 29.3% jump in net profit in Q1 FY25. The collaboration is expected to enhance domestic production and contribute to the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Aug 20, 2024
India adds 7.3 crore internet subscribers, 7.8 crore broadband users in 1 year

India's Digital Leap: 73 million new internet users added in a year

India's digital sphere has witnessed a significant spike in the past year, with an addition of 73 million internet subscribers and 78 million broadband users. This substantial increase has brought the total number of telephone subscribers in the country to a staggering 1.199 billion. Aug 20, 2024
SEBI chief rebuts Hindenburg charges, calls it 'character assassination attempt'

SEBI Chief Denies Hindenburg's Offshore Fund Allegations

Hindenburg Research, a US-based short-seller firm has accused the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband Dhaval Buch of having hidden stakes in offshore funds linked to the Adani Group. Aug 11, 2024