telecom

Elon Musk's Starlink receives final regulatory clearance for offering satcom services in India

July 10, 2025 6:07 am

The telcos and Starlink will compete against each other to offer their services in the country, a market that is expected to cater to largely well-to-do families in urban areas owing to the communication service’s higher cost.

Musk’s Starlink receives satcom licence from government to offer services in India

June 06, 2025 5:35 pm

In recent months, Musk's company has also clashed with billionaire Mukesh Ambani's entity Jio over how the country should grant spectrum for satellite services.

Adani Group planning to enter telecom spectrum race; to face Ambani's Jio, Mittal's Airtel

July 09, 2022 11:47 am

Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea -- the three private players in the telecom sector -- applied, three sources with knowledge of the matter said.

Telecom industry alerts against mobile tower installation fraud

July 04, 2022 5:39 pm

The Telecom industry is cautioning the public against fraudsters who might approach them under the pretence of installing a mobile tower on their property.

Union Cabinet has cleared relief package for telecom sector, say sources

September 15, 2021 3:11 pm

Among the various relief measures being planned, it is likely that there could be a reduction in the spectrum usage charges and licence fees.

Gujarat: 842 telecom towers damaged in Amreli

May 22, 2021 12:14 am

Of the 842 towers, 118 were damaged by gusty winds accompanying the cyclone while functions of 522 others were affected after power supply was disrupted, the release quoted Amreli district collector Ayush Oak as saying.

4G spectrum sale cleared, reserve price lower than TRAI advice

December 17, 2020 7:19 am

The notice inviting applications from telecom service providers will be issued later this month, and the government hopes to complete the sale by March 2021, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said.

Resurgence in the new normal

August 20, 2020 7:53 am

Last few months have brought fundamental shifts in the age old habits of Indian consumer – the way they buy, consume or engage with brands.

Telecom sector will not be impacted by coronavirus, says ICRA report

April 16, 2020 5:23 pm

However, there is a chance that the debt levels of the industry, which moderated to Rs 4.4 lakh crore on March 31, 2020, will rise up further on account of the AGR dues, ratings agency Icra said.

UTStarcom plans manufacturing unit in India after BSNL clears dues

November 27, 2019 11:13 am

The Hong Kong-based company supplies network gears for broadband service. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Tata Teleservices are two of its main clients.

What the Supreme Court did not address in its Aadhaar verdict

June 22, 2020 6:15 pm

There are still many unanswered questions about aadhaar despite the Supreme Court's verdict of more than 1,400 pages. Usha Ramanathan tells us the concerns that the poor of India still have, what making aadhaar voluntary means and whether the linking

Reliance Jio Vs Vodafone Prepaid Recharge

June 22, 2020 6:57 pm

Net Neutrality: Rajat Katharia, Director and Chief Executive, ICRIER explains

April 25, 2015 9:46 am

Internet.org is free, no one has to pay to join the app: Ankhi Das of Facebook

April 25, 2015 9:48 am