Telecom Talk

JUNE 15, 2025

The government is examining additional relief measures for Vodafone Idea (Vi) amid mounting concerns over the telecom operator’s long-term financial sustainability. Officials indicate that even a proposed extension of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues repayment from six years to 20 years may not be sufficient to keep the company afloat beyond FY29.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 15, 2025

India’s telecom sector is in the midst of a structural transformation, driven by the rollout of 5G technology, the advent of satellite communication, and increasing competition, according to Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, who gave an overview of the sector in an interaction with The New Indian Express. Also Read: BSNL to Deploy Additional 1 Lakh 4G Towers; Public Invited to Suggest BSNL 5G Service Name BSNL’s Turnaround and 4G Expansion Public sector te

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 15, 2025

Ericsson has recently announced advancements in 5G infrastructure across key global markets, reflecting the company’s strategic focus on accelerating connectivity. From Germany’s gigabit-speed train connectivity trials to Jordan’s cloud-native BSS transformation, these developments reflect the accelerating pace of 5G adoption and innovation.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 14, 2025

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in India, has two prepaid plans in the country that offer Netflix. The two plans here that offer Netflix cost Rs 1,198 and Rs 1,599. Both the plans offer Netflix Basic subscription. The Netflix Basic subscription costs Rs 199 per month. So that is offered to the customers for free. For users to claim the Netflix subscription, they will have to go to the Vi mobile app.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 14, 2025

State-owned telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) has reportedly upgraded 67 mobile towers to 4G technology along the Baltal and Pahalgam routes leading to the holy Amarnath cave shrine. The enhancement aims to ensure uninterrupted mobile connectivity and high-speed internet for Amarnath pilgrims undertaking the Yatra and for remote areas of the Kashmir Valley.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 14, 2025

The Ministry of Defence is close to finalising a multi-year contract to deploy a constellation of satellites aimed at tracking potential space-based surveillance targeting India. The initiative marks a significant stride in India’s efforts to integrate space technology into national security strategy, LiveMint reported, citing three officials familiar with the matter.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 13, 2025

Ericsson continues to drive global 5G innovation and digital transformation through strategic partnerships, advanced network solutions, and sustainable technologies. From next-generation antenna deployments to AI -powered edge computing and cloud-native platforms, Ericsson is shaping the future of connectivity across industries and regions. Also Read: Ericsson: Vodafone Activates 5G in German Tunnel, Taipei Indoor 5G Test, UAE Eyes Premium 5G and More These ten recent developments highlight Eric

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 13, 2025

Despite a renewed push from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) urging states to utilise services of state-run telecom firms Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), state departments remain largely hesitant, citing concerns over network quality and lack of advanced service capabilities, according to a Hindu Business Line report.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 13, 2025

Vodafone Idea (Vi) went aggressive with its capex in FY25. The capex for the year stood at Rs 95.7 billion. Vi said that it wants to increase its capex quickly so that it can increase the 4G population coverage to 90% in India. In numbers, that’s 1.2 billion people. But it is not just the population coverage that Vi is solving, the telco is also rolling out plenty of “infill sites” according to the compan’s CEO Akshaya Moondra.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 12, 2025

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom company in India, is at par with Airtel when it comes to tariffs. Both Airtel and Vi have the most premium mobile tariffs in the country. Vodafone Idea’s CEO, Akshaya Moondra, recently commented on the base level or the entry-level tariffs that users get in India today. The lower income group gets affected the most when there’s a tariff hike and the base level tariffs go up.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 12, 2025

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) is set to install an additional one lakh (100,000) 4G towers across the country following the successful deployment of its first one lakh towers this month, Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandrasekhar told The New Indian Express. Also Read: DoT Urges States to Prefer BSNL, MTNL for Telecom Services, Citing Data Security Cabinet Approval to Be Sought The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will soon seek Cabinet approval for th

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 13, 2025

Lava has launched two new 5G phones from India. Lava Storm Play and Lava Storm Lite are the two new phones. What’s interesting is that Lava Storm Play is the first phone to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 7060 SoC. There are plenty of interesting things about these phones. One more interesting thing about the Storm Play is that it is the first phone in the country under Rs 10,000 which is offering users LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 12, 2025

Indian telecom company Bharti Airtel has announced that it has blocked malicious links and safeguarded millions of users in South India—particularly in Karnataka, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu—within 25 days of deploying its advanced AI -powered fraud detection system, according to multiple media reports. The initiative is part of Airtel’s nationwide rollout aimed at combating the growing threat of online fraud.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 12, 2025

Bharti Airtel’s direct-to-home ( DTH ) arm, Airtel Digital TV, has removed Zee Entertainment channels from its base channel packs following a recent price hike by the broadcaster. The move mirrors similar ongoing dispute between Sony Pictures Networks India and Tata Play, as DTH operators push back against rising content costs. Also Read: Govt Issues Rs 16,000 Crore Licence Fee Demand on DTH Operators: Report Viewers Must Opt for a la Carte Access Airtel Digital TV announced it would adjus

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 12, 2025

In a move aimed at enhancing consumer convenience, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has simplified the process for switching between prepaid and postpaid mobile connections. The new directive, issued on June 10, 2025, reduces the mandatory cooling-off period for reconversion to facilitate seamless transitions between the two plan types using a One-Time Password (OTP).

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 12, 2025

A consortium of four subsea cable operators—PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and Zain Omantel International (ZOI)—has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct the Asia-Africa-Europe-2 (AAE-2) subsea cable system. The project aims to establish a subsea digital corridor linking Hong Kong and Singapore to Italy, with terrestrial routes running through Thailand, the Arabian Peninsula, and Egypt.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 11, 2025

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator, is facing funding issues. The company’s plan is to incur a capex of Rs 50,000-55,000 crore for improving networks. However, now it is facing funding issues as banks are not easily going to give it to them. This could result in potential market share loss, analysts said. Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have already bolstered their networks.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 11, 2025

Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) will be a foundational technology shaping the future of telecommunications, enabling transformative services such as immersive digital experiences, autonomous operations, and integrated sensing, a senior official from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said on Wednesday. AI at the Core of Future Telecom As part of ongoing efforts to explore the integration of AI-native technologies into telecommunications networks, the third meeting of the International Tel

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 11, 2025

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in India, is rolling out 5G in a phased manner for customers across the country. The 5G launch of the telco has been what its subscribers have been waiting for. Vi’s 5G has launched in Bengaluru today, and has already been present in Patna, Chandigarh, Delhi and Mumbai. In the recent earnings calls of the telco, for Q4 FY25, Akshaya Moondra, Vi’s CEO, said that the company’s 5G has received a very positive feedback

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 10, 2025

Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel has recently launched prepaid plans that come bundled with multiple OTT benefits, which the company calls All-in-One OTT Entertainment Packs. The company has also bundled entertainment packs with unlimited 5G data and unlimited calls, facilitating unlimited entertainment and mobility services. If you are someone looking to recharge with Airtel prepaid packs bundled with OTT entertainment subscriptions, then look no further—this story will help you with all t

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 10, 2025

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services in Bengaluru, with commercial availability starting June 11, 2025. With this rollout, the city joins Vi’s list of 5G-enabled locations including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Patna, and Chandigarh. The expansion is part of the company’s broader plan to cover all 17 priority circles where it has secured 5G spectrum by August this year, Vodafone Idea said in an exchange filing on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 10, 2025

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator, has expanded its 900 MHz sites presence across India during Q4 FY25. This has largely been driving by the rise in capex (capital expenditure) that the company has incurred over the last year. During Q4 FY25, Vi added 6,900 unique broadband towers in India. This has been the largest quarterly addition since the merger of the company.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 10, 2025

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India ( TRAI ) has issued official notices to Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel over alleged discrepancies in subscriber data reporting, according to a report by NDTV Profit citing Department of Telecommunications (DoT) sources. The notices, sent on May 27, urge both telecom giants to rectify the inconsistencies in how they classify users of their 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 9, 2025

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, recently posted results for Q4 FY25. The results were better than what many had expected in some ways. However, today, we will talk about one of the major pricing themes that most of the industry leaders are talking about. We all have heard time and again that the industry tariffs are low in India and telecom operators can’t generate good ROCE (return on capital employed).

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 9, 2025

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has written to all state governments and Union Territories, urging them to prioritise the services of state-run telecom operators Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd ( BSNL ) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) for internet, broadband, landline, and leased line requirements. The move, citing national data security considerations, has triggered concern among private telecom and internet service providers (ISPs), who reportedly say it could distort market compe

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 10, 2025

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-larget telecom operator in India, has started 5G trials in Bengaluru. The company has already launched 5G in Mumbai, Chandigarh, Patna, and Delhi. In Bengaluru, currently, the company is testing out its services. This means a commercial launch is awaited. It should happen in the near future, however. The telco is already going neck-to-neck with Airtel in 5G coverage in Mumbai.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 8, 2025

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has three prepaid plans with which users can get OTT (over-the-top) benefits. The three plans cost Rs 100, Rs 195 and Rs 175. These three plans are geared towards offering people free access to entertainment with some amount of mobile data. The only thing is, out of the three, two offer JioHotstar Mobile (earlier known as Disney+ Hotstar) subscription.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 8, 2025

India added 3,299 new 5G base stations (BTS) in May 2025, lower than the number rolled out in previous months—April and March 2025. Vodafone Idea (Vi) claims to be in the process of rolling out 5G in 17 priority circles, where the telco has acquired 5G spectrum, by August 2025. This means roughly three months for the telco to complete its 5G rollout.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 8, 2025

Bharti Airtel has awarded a multi-year Network Operations Center (NOC) Managed Services contract to Ericsson. “This strategic agreement underscores Ericsson’s leadership in managed services and reaffirms its commitment to delivering exceptional value to Airtel customers,” Airtel said in a joint statement on Monday, June 9, 2025. Also Read: Airtel 5G SA Deployment to Follow Traffic Offload, Prioritises User Experience Focus on FWA and Network Slicing Under the terms of the contr

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 8, 2025

Bharti Airtel had been enjoying the Q2 and Q3 of FY25 as it gained revenue market share (RMS) and closed the gap with Reliance Jio on the account of quicker flow through of revenues from tariff hikes. Reliance Jio had many customers on queued plans and longer term validity plans and thus was unable to get the boost in revenues at the scale Airtel did due to tariff hikes in the short-term.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 8, 2025

In a strong push for collective action against the growing menace of online financial scams, Airtel’s Managing Director Gopal Vittal has reached out to key players in India’s financial ecosystem — including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), and more than 40 leading banks — proposing a unified framework to counter digital frauds.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 8, 2025

India’s progress in telecom infrastructure was highlighted by Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar. During the 11th BRICS Communications Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasilia, Brazil, India reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready digital development, according to the Ministry of Communications.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 7, 2025

BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) is giving a discount on its long-term recharge of Rs 1,499. This is not the best offer on the internet. It is just there and is beneficial for people who want to recharge with this plan in the first place. In our view, the offer is more geared towards making people emotional and getting them to recharge. BSNL is saying that it is contributing 5% of the recharge amount of the Rs 1499 from its end.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 7, 2025

High spectrum costs are placing a growing burden on telecom operators and could hinder network investments, particularly in underserved regions, warned the GSMA, the global mobile industry association. In an interaction with ETTelecom, GSMA Director General Vivek Badrinath outlined the organisation’s strategic priorities, including closing the mobile usage gap, expanding 5G and 5G-Advanced (5GA), promoting responsible use of artificial intelligence ( AI ), and safeguarding critical infrastructur

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 7, 2025

Reliance Jio has outlined its next phase of growth, placing artificial intelligence ( AI ), data, and 5G at the heart of its strategy. The telco added over six million new subscribers in the first quarter of 2025, taking its total subscriber base to 488.2 million. Average revenue per user (ARPU) rose to Rs 206.2, despite recent consumer price increases.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 7, 2025

Starlink, a satellite communications service provider, has now received permission to operate in India. The company has reportedly been issued a global mobile personal communication by satellite (GMPCS) license. In the coming days, Starlink will get trial spectrum too. With this, India now has three companies that have the GMPCS license to offer satcom services to the customers – Starlink, Jio-SES, and Eutelsat OneWeb.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 5, 2025

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, recently deployed 5G in a few cities, and it all started with Mumbai. The company said that 70% of its eligible subscribers are already experience 5G in the city. This is a pretty huge number in a very small time. Now, 20% of the telco’s total data traffic is now carried on the 5G layer.

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