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Company wants the new handset to come in at around Rs 2,500 apiece, but made it clear that Idea will not subsidise the phone.

Jio phone: Idea flags net neutrality worries

Trai has supported net neutrality and has undertaken a consultative process to define the same.

30 Jul 2017 1:16 PM

This will be a budget phone that will enable users to use two SIMs simultaneously and provide option to select 2G and 4G networks, and signing up with operators of choice and allow users to use applications of choice, he added.

Idea working with device makers for cheap mobile phones

Idea cellular is set to be merged with Vodafone, it made clear that it will not subsidise handsets.

29 Jul 2017 11:23 AM

The USD 23 billion transaction is the largest by value in the history of Indian M&A. (Photo AFP)

Vodafone-Idea merger expected to complete in 2018

Deal gives Vodafone India an enterprise value of Rs 82,800 cr and Idea an enterprise value of Rs 72,200 cr.

26 Jul 2017 10:57 AM

In terms of volume, 49.67 lakh shares of the company were traded on BSE and over 5 crore shares changed hands at NSE during the day.

Idea shares end 6.5 pc up on CCI nod to Vodafone India merger

The company's market valuation went up by Rs 2,143.44 crore to Rs 35,267.44 crore.

25 Jul 2017 5:15 PM

Interest due on short paid revenue share for the period up to March 2016 was Rs 4,531.62 crore.

Six telcos underreported revenue by Rs 61,064.5 cr: CAG

CAG report further pointed to a consequent short payment of revenue share to the Government of India to the tune of Rs 7,697.62 crore.

21 Jul 2017 4:19 PM

The delay in action from Trai allowed the new entrant to amass subscribers in the guise of test users and offer all its services for free.

Airtel, Vodafone needle Trai on network tests; Jio says non-issue

The regulator issued a consultation paper on May 1 this year to refine rules on network testing.

20 Jun 2017 7:47 PM

Trai may take up the issue in a separate consultation or as part of one of its ongoing discussions on IUC or tariff principles.

Incumbent telcos ask Trai to fix 'floor' price for voice, data

Tariffs are currently under forbearance meaning that operators are only required to report their plans to Trai within 7 days.

16 Jun 2017 10:28 AM

SBI's exposure to telecom companies is in the range of Rs 80,000 crore. (Photo: Representational Image)

Telcos under stress, can default on loans: Banks tell panel

The letter had noted that the total EBITDA in the sector on an annualised basis is Rs 65,000 crore.

15 Jun 2017 9:37 AM

Private companies Tata Teleservices, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone gained new landline customers in April.

Telecom subscriber base crosses 1,198 million in April

Number of broadband subscribers increased to 284.23 million in April from 276.52 million in March, as per the report.

14 Jun 2017 9:33 AM

Operators (excluding Jio) need to invest Rs 1,25,000 crore, payback debt and they need to invest in technology.

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

According to sources, the industry leaders will first discuss the current state of financial stress in the sector with Sinha and later in the day will call on Jaitley.

Telecom industry to meet Jaitley, Sinha on June 22

As per industry estimates, total debt for the sector is at around Rs 4.5 lakh crore

09 Jun 2017 8:08 PM

Idea to decide on MD Himanshu Kapania's pay on June 30

The AGM will confirm the waiver of the recovery of the excess remuneration paid to Himanshu Kapania, MD of the company in 2016-17.

07 Jun 2017 7:05 PM

Vodafone is second largest telecom player.

Vodafone challenges TRAI's Rs 1,050 cr penalty in HC

Delhi HC issues notice to TRAI and seeks reply to Vodafone's plea; will hear matter on July 19.

31 May 2017 3:45 PM

Reliance Jio had filed complaint with Trai against Bharti Airtel in April saying the telecom major violated tariff rules by issuing misleading offers.

Trai bars discriminatory tariffs to same set of subscribers

Trai has made it mandatory for all the service providers to file their tariffs.

25 May 2017 8:08 PM

Reliance Jio files complaint against Airtel, Vodafone and Idea

The company alleged that they did not deposit requisite license fee in March, which led to a potential loss of Rs 400 crore to govt.

23 May 2017 10:49 AM

Idea and Flipkart have partnered to enable more Indians get online and use mobile internet on 4G smartphones.

Idea, Flipkart tie-up to offer bulk data to smartphone buyers

Idea customers will need to recharge with Rs 356 for getting 30 GB of 4G data with no daily data limit

19 May 2017 9:58 AM

Vodafone India and Idea Cellular announced merger of their operations to create the country's largest mobile phone operator worth more than USD 23 billion with a 35 per cent market share.

Sebi seeks clarification over Idea-Vodafone merger

As part of the proposal, the British firm will own 45.1 per cent of the merged entity.

18 May 2017 4:07 PM

Company already has the facility of 4G network at Bhiwadi, Bharatpur, Chomu, Ajmer, Sikar, Alwar.

Idea launches 4G Internet services in Jaipur

Idea mobile broadband service covers almost one lakh villages/towns and cities in the country.

17 May 2017 4:09 PM

Vodafone suffers dip in its FY17 operating profit

The company reported a 10.2 per cent dip at Rs 11,784 crore, hurt by aggressive competition.

16 May 2017 1:39 PM

Idea reports loss two back-to-back quarters

The company reported a consolidated loss of Rs 325.6 crore in the three-month period ended March 31, 2017.

13 May 2017 5:31 PM

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