telecom industry

Telcos Urge DoT for ‘Fair Share’ Fee from OTTs, Propose USO-like Levy

Indian telecom operators, including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, are intensifying their push for over-the-top (OTT) platforms to contribute towards the cost of telecom infrastructure. The telcos have reportedly urged the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to implement...

DoT Mandates Inclusive Digital KYC for Telcos Following Supreme Court Judgement

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a directive mandating all telecom service providers (telcos) to implement inclusive digital Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, following a recent judgement by the Supreme Court. This move aims to ensure accessibility and...

Airtel Surpasses Quarterly Profit Estimates as ARPU Holds Steady

Bharti Airtel, India's second-largest telecom operator, has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of FY25, revealing a robust performance that exceeded analysts' profit expectations, although the Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) remained flat.The company's consolidated net profit...

Nokia’s CEO Pekka Lundmark to step down; appoints Intel’s AI chief Justin Hotard

In a significant leadership transition, Nokia has announced that its CEO, Pekka Lundmark, will step down, making way for Intel’s AI chief, Justin Hotard. The move marks a strategic shift for the Finnish telecom giant as it looks to...

TRAI Data Reveals Jio’s Comeback as Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and BSNL Face Subscriber Losses

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has unveiled its subscription data for November 2024, offering insights into the ever-evolving dynamics of India’s telecom industry. The latest report highlights subscriber losses for major operators like Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea,...

Mukesh Ambani’s Bold Bet: Will Jio’s 2025 IPO Be India’s Biggest Yet?

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani is reportedly targeting 2025 for the long-awaited IPO of his telecom powerhouse, Reliance Jio, which analysts value at over $100 billion, sources told Reuters. The anticipated listing is set to outshine recent IPOs and potentially mark...

Airtel to Launch AI-Enabled Network to Combat Spam Calls and Messages

Bharti Airtel is preparing to launch an AI-powered solution aimed at cracking down on the rising problem of spam calls and messages. Starting from midnight on September 26, 2024, the advanced technology will alert users about suspected spam activities...
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