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telecom industry
There is a need to review high levies in telecom sector, says Sunil Mittal
Government should not view the sector as source for exchequer, but instead as a force multiplier for ensuring economic momentum, Mittal said
31 Jul 2020 4:09 PM
Telcos seek Rs 35k cr GST refund, pending payment of Rs 20k cr from state-run firms
The telecom industry has unutilized GST input tax credit over Rs 35,000 crore for which the sector has repeatedly demanded a refund
15 May 2020 2:27 PM
Telecoms industry sees need to tighten network security, regardless of Huawei
The GSMA, which groups 300 operators worldwide, has pushed back against US calls on its European allies to bar Huawei.
27 Feb 2019 3:22 PM
Jio's fibre offering to place India among top 3 nations in fixed broadband: Mukesh Ambani
Jio rolling out ambitious ultra-high speed fibre-based broadband services for homes and offices.
25 Oct 2018 1:14 PM
After ‘affordability’, Indian handset market needs to address ‘accessibility’
Brands should aim to move towards achieving 360-degree mobility in India.
20 Jun 2018 7:50 PM
BSNL inks partnership with Call2Action Communication
After a telecom subscriber gives consent and indicates his areas of interest, advertisements will be pushed to the screen.
31 May 2018 5:07 PM
ATC completes Rs 3,800-crore mobile tower deal with Vodafone
This is a previously announced acquisition of Vodafone India's telecom site business.
03 Apr 2018 12:33 PM
Telco war: Jio slams COAI, threatens action on defamatory remarks
In the seven page letter, Reliance Jio offered a point-by-point rebuttal to charges levelled by COAI.
24 Feb 2018 12:16 PM
DoT to meet telcos, regulator on call drops on January 10
Meeting is also slated to discuss new stringent call drop norms that were enforced by TRAI in Oct last year.
08 Jan 2018 2:00 PM
Govt aims to double telecom footprint in India by 2020
Govt is working on telecom projects worth of Rs 1 lakh crore, which will be completed in next 2 years.
26 Oct 2017 4:07 PM
Trai seeks views on sale of 5G services spectrum, other bands
DoT has requested the Authority to provide its recommendations on applicable reserve price.
28 Aug 2017 8:02 PM
Jio's new 4G VoLTE phone may disrupt telecom market
Reliance Jio's new feature phone, powered by VoLTE may be priced as low as Rs 500 and may cause disruptions in market.
05 Jul 2017 11:43 AM
Telecom consolidation augurs well for tower business: Bharti Infra
The company said consolidations like Voda-Idea merger will lead to short term and one-time rationalisation in tenancies.
29 Jun 2017 5:01 PM
COAI: mandatory testing of telecom products will cripple industry
COAI said mandatory local screening will create potential supply chain disruptions and increase cost of telecom services.
26 Jun 2017 6:25 PM
Ambani, Mittal view Jio as 'stress' at meet with Sinha
Manoj Sinha's meeting with the telecom bigwigs comes amid a raging financial crisis in the telecom sector.
23 Jun 2017 9:40 AM
BSNL launches 4 GB per day data pack for Rs 444
This is the highest per day data limit being offered by any telecom operator in the country.
15 Jun 2017 8:06 PM
Tower companies term GST rules for cell towers 'regressive'
Mobile tower companies said the government's move to not allow tax adjustments on bills they raise to telecom operators is regressive.
15 Jun 2017 6:21 PM
GST: Telcos can carry forward unavailed Cenvat credit
The Revenue Department amended the Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004, to telcos to carry forward such unavailed credit of Service Tax under GST.
14 Jun 2017 9:01 PM
BSNL, MTNL seek IMG's help; BSNL urges for 700 MHz spectrum
The IMG is meeting various telecom operators and banks this week to discuss the financial issues of the telecom industry.
13 Jun 2017 7:19 PM
Telcos not investing in tech causing financial stress: Jio
IMG today began consultation with operators as part of efforts to address the financial difficulties being faced by the sector.
12 Jun 2017 1:29 PM
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