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Chinese hack compromises more US telecom firms than previously known: Report

There is growing concern about the size and scope of the reported Chinese hacking into U.S. telecommunications networks

Airtel clears 2016 spectrum dues, prepays 3,626 crore to Centre

The telecom operator had already paid 8,465 crore rupees towards their liabilities in September

US says China hack of global telcos ‘ongoing’, Trump and Vance affected: Report

The victims to the hack are mostly political or government-linked individuals in the “Capital Region,” impacted by stolen call records from telecom companies

Vodafone to sell remaining stake in Indian tower company Indus

This comes after Vodafone Idea had cleared ₹2,328.2 crore of its dues to Indus till the September quarter. The total dues amount to around ₹7,075 crore

Mobile tower stolen from Shivamogga, probe begins

A mobile tower installed by a private telecom company was stolen along with its components from Tipu Nagar in Shivamogga

Supreme Court rejects telcos' plea to recalculate dues to government: Report

The companies in a last-resort petition against a similar 2021 ruling argued the telecom department made errors in calculating adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues

Cash-strapped CITCO loses ₹85L, thanks to official apathy

A private telecom company, which has installed a tower at Hotel ParkView, Sector 24, has not been paying rent for the past 11 months but officials seem to be doing precious little

Bharti Airtel raises prices after Reliance Jio hikes: These are the new prices

Airtel hikes prices by 10-21% after Jio, India's largest telecom operator, announced a 12-27% hike, with Vodafone being watched for similar move.

New law allows Centre to control all telecom networks in times of emergency

According to the notification, the government may take control of the telecom services on the grounds of security, public order, or prevention of offences.

Vashi police bust interstate gang, open eight house break-ins

he accused used a novel modus operandi after their arrest each time. They immediately confessed to the crime when produced before the magistrates and would get minimum punishment of two years’ imprisonment. They would serve their sentence and resume their crime career

‘Disappointed': Telecom industry body on TRAI's recommendations on 5G spectrum

On Monday, TRAI had recommended a 36 per cent cut from its earlier proposed base price for the auction of a prime spectrum for 5G networks.

Delhiwale: Meet the chef for the evening

Mr Kumar is part of a “gang of workers”, laying out underground cables for a telecom company in this part of south Delhi.

Supreme Court judgment today on payment of AGR dues

The SC judgment is expected to clarify whether additional AGR liability will be fastened on Jio and Airtel on account of the past dues of Aircel, R-Comm and Videocon.

No digging of roads in Delhi till monsoon ends

According to municipal officials, digging of roads was one of the main reasons behind water logging and road cave-ins during the rainy season.

SC seeks details of spectrum users of insolvent firms

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra asked Shyam Divan, counsel representing the resolution professional of RCom, that if Reliance Jio has been using the spectrum with RCom and whether Jio can pay the adjusted gross revenue (AGR)-related dues of RCom.

Voda Idea pays another ₹1,000 crore to govt towards AGR dues

In the last hearing on the AGR matter, the Supreme Court had said that private telecom companies including Vodafone Idea must come out with a reasonable payment plan and make some payment to “show their bonafide”.

Techilicious by Rajiv Makhni: The big hidden tech bargain

The deals your telecom company has entered into with streaming services can save you a lot of cash

Here’s how complimentary offers are helping to increase customer lifecycle

The partnership between OTT players and telco companies is for keeps. A recent study shows how carrier-bundled OTT media services not only make users spend more on their mobile and home broadband bills, but also be more loyal towards the carriers.

US tech firms make a beeline for foothold in Indian telecom

Analysts say the discussions and buzz around partnerships between technology and telecom companies could mark a strategic shift, especially in the e-commerce sector.

In Covid-19 times, telecom emerges as a saviour

Telecom infrastructure is helping sustain businesses, provide information, connect people, and allay fears

Govt responds to SOS from telecom companies, looks at 3 options to help them

This position — that the dues as measured by a proportion of adjusted gross revenues or AGR be paid — was one upheld by the Supreme Court’s October 2019 verdict that ordered telcos to pay up Rs 1.47 lakh crore.

Decoding the crisis in telecom

A bright spot in the economy is heading for dark times

Banks will have to pay price if any telco files for bankruptcy: SBI Chairman

The chief of the country’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) said it is in the “wait-and-watch mode” and the onus of ensuring telecom companies’ compliance with the Supreme Court order lies with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the government.

Government directs telcos to pay Rs 1.5 lakh crore after Supreme Court rebuke

Bharti Airtel responded immediately, offering to pay Rs 10,000 crore by February 20 and the rest of its dues before the next date of hearing, March 17.

‘Pay Rs 92,000 crore by midnight’: Centre orders telecom firms after SC rap

The DoT, which faced the ire of the Supreme Court for putting on hold recovery of dues from telecom companies, started issuing circle or zone-wise demand notices to firms, an order seen by PTI said.

2G spectrum case: Can’t be tried under obsolete law, say accused

All 17 accused in 2G spectrum scam including Raja, DMK leader MK Kanimozhi, executives of some telecom companies, and government officials were acquitted by Special CBI Judge OP Saini in December 2017.

Telecom firms seek open court hearing in Supreme Court of review petition against AGR ruling

Nifty, Sensex end higher as banks surge; telecom stocks jump on price hike plan

The Supreme Court of India on Friday cleared the path for steelmaker ArcelorMittal SA to take over bankrupt Essar Steel, and the judgment comes as a big reprieve for banks which are struggling with bad loans worth $140 billion.

Govt intends to address concerns of telecom sector, says Nirmala Sitharaman

While announcing its financial results on Thursday, telecom major Vodafone Idea (VIL) had said its ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on obtaining relief from the government and positive outcome of the legal remedy post the apex court ruling on the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) issue.

Telcos can do with help, for a monopoly will hurt consumers

A recent India Ratings report put the total debt of the top three telcos — Airtel, Vodafone-Idea, and Reliance Jio — at ₹3.9 lakh crore or ₹3.9 trillion in 2018-19. This can be partly attributed to Jio’s unnaturally low pricing, which has eroded the market share of other telcos, apart from forcing them to lower their own tariffs.