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SECTOR | 19 May 2025

Airtel dials rivals Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea, BSNL to fight cyberfraud

Business Standard

The call for collaboration comes at a time when the government is intensifying efforts to detect and prevent potential cybersecurity attacks

Telecom Services

SECTOR | 18 May 2025

Mumbai metro trying to extract monopolistic rents for mobile network: COAI

Business Standard

COAI on Sunday accused Mumbai Metro of trying to extract monopolistic and extortionate rents on provision of mobile network, as the industry body argued that under stipulated rules, a public authority cannot deny providing Right of Way to telecom operators in a public place. COAI, in a statement, said that in order to minimise disruptions, telecom service providers had offered a common network for facilitating mobile connectivity which has been ignored by the Mumbai Metro. "Telecom Service Providers are always willing to provide connectivity through IBS (in-building solutions). However, in the instant case, Mumbai Metro has created a monopoly on providing connectivity exclusively through a third party vendor, and is now trying to extract monopolistic and extortionate rents for providing the mobile network," COAI said. As per the new Telecommunication Act and Right of Way (RoW) rules, a public authority cannot deny providing Right of Way to TSPs in a public place "which is exactly wh

Mumbai Metro trying to extract monopolistic rents from telcos: COAI

Business Line | 18 May 2025

Telecom Services

SECTOR | 18 May 2025

Proposed satcom services fees may pose a hurdle for small entrants

Business Line

Experts feel that TRAI's proposal of 4% AGR-based levy with an additional charge of 500 per subscriber will not affect big satcom entrants like OneWeb, Starlink but may become too much for smaller operators and start-ups

Telecom Services

SECTOR | 17 May 2025

TRAI's spectrum pricing recommendations a bit stiff on satcom but fair and equitable on the whole: BIF

Business Line

TRAI has ensured the healthy coexistence of both terrestrial and satellite-based players and made the end consumer the real winner, says BIF president T V Ramachandran

Telecom Services

SECTOR | 16 May 2025

Lava Shark 5G with dual rear cameras launching on May 23: What to expect

Business Standard

Lava has also announced the rollout of its new customer-centric initiative, which will allow users to experience Lava's flagship series right at their doorstep

Telecom Services

SECTOR | 15 May 2025

Telecom sector sees strong fresher hiring intent for 1st half of 2025: Rpt

Business Standard

The Indian telecom sector is seeing stable workforce demand, with 45 per cent of companies surveyed indicating fresher hiring intent for the first half of 2025, according to a latest report. The TeamLease EdTech Career Outlook Report (January-June 2025), which surveyed 649 companies across India, revealed that telecom remains a significant employment generator as the sector transitions to 5G networks, cloud-native architecture, and enhanced cyber resilience. The telecom roles are blending with IT and data functions, creating hybrid job profiles that didn't exist a few years ago, the report noted. While the sector witnessed a marginal decline from the 48 per cent freshers hiring intent reported in the previous half-year (July-December 2024), the momentum remains robust, driven by demand for specialised roles. "As the world marks World Telecom Day, the Indian telecom sector continues its stable trajectory in workforce demand, with 45 per cent freshers hiring intent projected for the

Telecom Services

SECTOR | 14 May 2025

Vodafone Idea To Roll Out 5G Services In Delhi-NCR On May 15

NDTV Profit

The expansion of services in Delhi-NCR follows the telco's 5G launch in Chandigarh and Patna in April, and in Mumbai in March.

Vi launches 5G network in Delhi NCR with Ericsson Technology

Business Line | 14 May 2025

Telecom Services

SECTOR | 14 May 2025

Airtel board to decide on converting pending spectrum dues: Gopal Vittal

Business Standard

Airtel has asked the DoT for clarity on converting spectrum dues into equity under the 2021 reforms, but will wait for its board to decide on exercising the option

Telecom Services

SECTOR | 14 May 2025

US declares global use of Huawei AI chips a violation of its export laws

Business Standard

The guidance, issued by the US Department of Commerce, clarified that Huawei's Ascend processors are subject to strict export controls because they are believed to be designed using US-origin tech

Telecom Services

SECTOR | 14 May 2025

India among top six nations in global 6G patent filings: MoS Telecom

Business Standard

With over 111 projects funded to the tune of Rs 300 crore, MoS Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani says 6G has the potential for an economic impact worth $1 trillion