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SECTOR | 22 Oct 2026, 04:04PM

What keeps some phones off Airtel Fast Lane despite 5G Standalone support

Business Standard

Some 5G Standalone phones fail Airtel Fast Lane compatibility checks despite supporting the underlying network technology, raising questions about carrier settings, software updates and provisioning

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Telecom Services on 08 Oct, 2026.

Telecom Services

SECTOR | 21 Oct 2026, 11:39AM

Vodafone Idea to announce voice-only plans by October-end

Business Line

Experts have stressed that the mandate is likely to benefit 2G users and feature phone users in India, in turn impactingARPUs and revenues of companies like Vi and BSNL with a larger subscribership in this cohort

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Telecom Services on 08 Oct, 2026.

Voice-only plans may hit Vi, BSNL ARPU and revenue harder than larger players

Business Line | 20 Oct 2026

Telecom Services

SECTOR | 20 Oct 2026

India has set itself the task of being a leader in 6G: GSMA APAC head

Business Standard

GSMA pushes global adoption as countries begin testing and trialling 5G Advanced

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Telecom Services on 08 Oct, 2026.

Telecom Services

SECTOR | 18 Oct 2026

Signaltron, Signalchip join Indonesia's BRIN to develop telecom solutions

Business Standard

Domestic telecom gear maker Signaltron and fabless semiconductor firm Signalchip have signed a pact with Indonesia's sovereign research body PRT BRIN to develop advanced telecom technologies, including pilot deployment of 4G, 5G and 6G in the future to suit the requirements of the archipelagic nation. Bengaluru-based Signaltron has developed advanced communication technologies ranging from small cells for local area deployment to micro- and macro-level base stations like 4G and 5G using chips developed by domestic firm Signalchip. "Research Centre for Telecommunication, BRIN, Indonesia, Signaltron Systems Private Limited (India) and Signalchip Innovations Private Limited (India) have signed a Letter of Intent for Collaboration and Co-development in the field of Electronics, Telecommunications, Networking and Drone Technologies," Signaltron Founder Himanshu Khasnis told PTI. Research Centre for Telecommunication (PRT) under Research Organization of Electronics and Informatics, the ..

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Telecom Services on 08 Oct, 2026.

Telecom Services

SECTOR | 18 Oct 2026

Bharti Airtel launches voice-only prepaid plans starting at 185 after TRAI's mandate

Business Line

The launch follows TRAI's direction that operators expand their voice-and-SMS-only options with a corresponding reduction in tariffs

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Telecom Services on 08 Oct, 2026.

Telecom Services

SECTOR | 16 Oct 2026

Govenment makes caller identification mandatory from November 1

Business Line

DoT says service in 2G and 3G will be considered separately, after examination of the matter

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Telecom Services on 08 Oct, 2026.

DoT readies Cabinet note on Satcom spectrum charges; approval may come in coming days

Business Line | 16 Oct 2026 1 more

Telecom Services

SECTOR | 16 Oct 2026

Jio carries over 60% of India's wireless data traffic, eyes substantial share of $1.4 trillion digital eco

Business Line

Jio expects industry-wide additions of 340 million 4G and 5G customers between FY26 and FY31, creating opportunities for higher average revenue per user (ARPU), a key measure of telecom operators' revenue-generating capacity.