Telcos

Improve Telecom Service Quality Immediately, Report Call Drop Data at State Level Too: TRAI to Telcos

The telecom regulator on Thursday had issued directions to telecom operators to act swiftly to stop the misuse of headers and message templates, as it came down heavily on unauthorised, pesky promotional messages by telemarketers.

Feb 18, 2023, 12:26 PM IST

Big Relief for Customers! TRAI Strikes on Unsolicited, Pesky Promotional Msg by Telemarketers; Orders Telcos to Take Strict Action

Telecom operators have been instructed to take action against all erring telemarketers as per stipulated regulations and also initiate actions as per relevant legal laws.

Feb 16, 2023, 14:00 PM IST

Govt to help workers laid-off by telcos: Secy

Some estimates peg the number of job losses in the sector, which has been passing through choppy waters after the launch of the aggressive offerings by the deep-pocketed Reliance Jio, at over 90,000.

May 18, 2018, 11:26 AM IST

Consolidations done, telecom looks to dial up growth in 2018

With latent demand for data fuelling the digital economy, 2018 could be the growth year for the sector where investment of around Rs 3 lakh crore is estimated to be made in next two years.

Dec 31, 2017, 14:02 PM IST

Telcos gross revenue dips 7% to Rs 66,361 crore in July-Sept 2017

The adjusted gross revenue (AGR), on which telecom operators pay licence fees and other charges, reduced by 17.55 percent to Rs 41,668.84 crore in the reported period compared to Rs 50,539.2 crore in the September quarter of 2016, the regulator's performance indicator report said.

Dec 29, 2017, 00:01 AM IST

Moody's has stable outlook on India Inc, barring telcos

The agency also has stable outlooks for car-makers, and companies in the construction, cement, and textiles sectors, but a negative outlook on the real estate sector.

Dec 14, 2017, 18:07 PM IST

IUC cut to hit telcos' biz by Rs 5k cr, 2G calls to suffer: COAI

Regulator Trai's decision to cut call connection charge rate by more than half, if executed, will hit earnings of old mobile operators to the tune of Rs 5,000 crore in the current fiscal, industry body COAI on Wednesday said.

Sep 20, 2017, 19:37 PM IST

IMG may favour more time to telcos for spectrum payment

The IMG which comprises senior officials from the ministries of finance and communications last met on August 11 and deliberated on various proposals that can be taken to address the financial woes of the industry.

Aug 22, 2017, 13:59 PM IST

Now telcos can no longer reject mobile number portability requests: Know why

To curb rejection of mobile number portability requests, telecom regulator Trai on Wednesday proposed to enhance roll of MNP clearing house which will have all the details of subscribers required for completion of the process.

Aug 16, 2017, 19:51 PM IST

Jio tactics will have telcos' revenues falling 10% this fiscal

Pain in the telecom sector is not over yet and the current year will see an up to 10 percent fall in revenue and eventually, the top three telcos will control up to 85 percent of revenue market share after the ongoing consolidation, says a report.

Aug 01, 2017, 18:57 PM IST

Jio effect: Airtel Q1 net profit tanks 75% to Rs 367 crore

The country's largest telecom company Bharti Airtel on Tuesday posted 74.89 per cent plunge in consolidated net profit to Rs 367 crore for the June quarter of the current fiscal, hit hard by the disruptive pricing of newcomer Reliance Jio.

Jul 25, 2017, 20:15 PM IST

Jio's cheap handsets may reverse India's revenue decline trend

Despite this move, the agency retained its negative outlook on the sector, which has been impacted hugely by the entry of Jio.

Jul 24, 2017, 17:58 PM IST

India to take corrective steps to ensure telecoms growth

India`s telecoms minister said on Thursday that the government would take corrective steps to ensure growth in the sector, the world`s second-biggest by number of users, amid worries about financial stress.

Jun 22, 2017, 18:09 PM IST

Telcos ask TRAI to fix floor price for voice call, data

Telecom regulator Trai on Thursday said certain operators have suggested fixation of minimum floor price for voice and data services.

Jun 15, 2017, 15:39 PM IST

Cut prices, pass GST benefits to customers: Govt tells telcos

The finance ministry on Friday asked telecom companies to rejig costs and lower prices to pass on the benefits of tax rate reduction under GST to customers from July.

May 26, 2017, 19:14 PM IST

Telecos to bleed this year as well due to Jio: Crisil

Due to intense competition triggered after launch of Reliance Jio, top three telecom companies are set to face the heat in fiscal 2018 as well, as per a report by rating agency Crisil released on Monday.

Apr 24, 2017, 16:44 PM IST

High cost of spectrum is credit negative for telecom players: Moody's

High cost of spectrum following the recent auction is credit negative for telecom operators, as the debt levels will rise further, Moody's Investors Service said on Friday.

Oct 14, 2016, 20:59 PM IST

"Unsold airwaves to be re-auctioned when telcos' fortunes improve"

India said on Friday it will consider re-auctioning mobile phone spectrum that remained unsold in a sale this week when the financial situation of its telecoms companies improves.

Oct 07, 2016, 19:20 PM IST

Spectrum auction flop not to impact fiscal math: Nomura

Japanese brokerage Nomura on Friday said there will be a Rs 32,000-crore shortfall in revenue accretion because of the disappointing spectrum auctions, but it woould not affect the overall fiscal math of the government.

Oct 07, 2016, 18:37 PM IST

Telcos deposit Rs 14,653 crore for spectrum auction, Reliance Jio submits Rs 6,500 crore

Leading telecom operators have deposited Rs 14,653 crore as earnest money for the country's largest ever spectrum auction from October 1, with Reliance Jio alone submitting Rs 6,500 crore.

Sep 19, 2016, 18:49 PM IST