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DoT gets right to bar Chinese firms from govt telecom tenders

The move is set to hit Chinese telecom equipment suppliers such as Huawei, ZTE and UTStarcom. The US has also pressed its allies to ban companies such as Huawei from participating in 5G networks.

Trai suggests changes to M&A rules to speed up closure

The telecom regulator on Friday recommended changes to the merger & acquisition (M&A) rules with an aim to speed up deal closures and reduce legal disputes.

Airtel, Vodafone Idea in crisis, know the whole matter, what will be the effect on common man

Airtel, Vodafone Idea: The harsh approach of the Supreme Court in the case of adjusted gross revenue or adjusted gross revenue (AGR dues) can have a profound impact on the telecom sector. The risk of this has increased compared to the earlier that only two companies remain in this important sector...

Risk of duopoly in telecom sector higher than before

The room for manoeuvre is now very less for operators. The situation is particularly grave for Voda Idea.

Supreme Court dismisses telcos plea seeking relief from AGR dues of ₹1.47 lakh crore

Verdict may force Voda-Idea to shut shop, say, analysts.

Telcos' dues, penalties to weigh heavily on vendors, tower cos

Bharti Infratel, Indus Towers and American Tower Corp (ATC) are bracing for a possible hit on their tower tenancies, because of the financial strain on customers Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea from the thousands of crores they need to pay the government.

After completion of VRS scheme, a leaner BSNL begins process to roll-out 4G

On October 25, the Centre approved a Rs 69,000 crore revival package for BSNL and MTNL

Floor price for telecom, a boon for ailing telcos, could disrupt Digital India

The demand for a floor price for mobile services comes at a time when 2 of the 3 telcos have posted record losses. The Cellular Operators Association of India, which represents Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea, has welcomed the development.

Spectrum auction gets DCC nod; COAI says telcos will face challenges to raise funds to buy airwaves

Higher prices of 4G & 5G airwaves, financial stress in sector may lead to tepid response

Tariff hikes, stay on IUC may help green shoots sprout in telecom.

The outcome of adjusted gross revenue issue and the amount payable along with funding mix may set the tone for the year. In a heavy blow to telcos, the Supreme Court had upheld the government’s definition of revenue.