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Vi mobile broadband use soars, liquidity still at risk

Addition of 4G users has improved telco’s metrics, but debt situation remains grim

Telcos asked to carry out security audit

Sanjay Dhotre says telecom operators are responsible for the security of their networks The proposal assumes importance amid the ongoing India-China border standoff

India cellphone users surrender world's cheapest data plans

Telcos lose billions in Supreme Court decision but gain an excuse to raise rates

Indian telecom firms will feel the pinch of excluding Chinese firms from 5G trial, say experts and insiders

India is quietly tightening regulations against Chinese firms in the telecommunications sector as border troubles simmer over, with China's Huawei Technologies and ZTE reportedly being barred from upcoming 5G trials.

Recovering dues from bankrupt telcos to be tough for government

Anil Ambani's RCom owes the telecom department ₹25,199 crore, including spectrum usage charges and licence fees, according to government estimates, while Aircel owes ₹12,389 crore to the DoT

Telcos wary of huge 5G costs amid China row

Telecom sector analysts said the cost of shifting from Chinese telecom equipment is likely to be significant for telcos although not unaffordable

DoT to set up committee to review 4G tender specifications

The DoT official said the committee will be headed by a senior DoT official and will have a representatives from BSNL and MTNL, two independent experts and another representative from the industry.

JIOEFFECT: Driven By Data

The big-ticket investments in Jio Platform raise prospects of more value-added services and applications that will help digitally empower Indians

India’s Reliance Jio Platforms to sell $1.5 billion stake to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani has found yet another high-profile firm to write a massive check to his telecom venture Reliance Jio Platforms at the height of a global pandemic.