Telecom sector news — Jio, Airtel, Vi, 5G rollout, and mobile connectivity.
In a strategic investment round spearheaded by Alpha Wave Global and current supporter Carlyle, Bharti Airtel's data centre affiliate Nxtra is acquiring $1 billion (around INR 9,400 crore). Alpha Wave and Carlyle have each committed $435 million (INR 4,107 crore) and $240 million (INR 2,266
Ericsson, a Swedish producer of telecom network equipment, and Vodafone Idea, the third-largest carrier in India, have strengthened their collaboration. Together, the two will update the carrier's postpaid offerings and strengthen the telco's future networks. On 2 March, the businesses announced that Ericsson will launch cloud-native
Bharti Airtel will implement its AI-powered spam protection tool on text messages, including those that contain web links, that are transmitted through Google's messaging platform. In order to safeguard its clients from any online fraud, this measure is implemented. According to Airtel, this is all a part of
Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers Private Limited (JioBlackRock Investment Advisers), a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Limited (“JFSL”) [BSE, NSE: JIOFIN] and BlackRock Inc. [NYSE: BLK], has launched JioBlackRock Personalised Investment Advice. This digital advisory platform aims to transform Indians from savers to informed investors through guided advice
In cooperation with Adobe, telecom provider Airtel will provide its clients with a one-year subscription to Adobe Express Premium. The business claims that all Airtel customers in India would be able to take advantage of the deal. The new package will let Airtel subscribers use the app's Premium
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), a consumer watchdog, fined Amazon, Meesho, Meta, and other e-commerce sites for selling walkie-talkies illegally, claiming that thousands of listings violated consumer and telecom regulations. In addition to a number of smaller merchants and websites, the CCPA reported that it discovered over 16,900
The Board of Directors of Jio Financial Services Limited (“JFSL”, also referred to as the “Company”), at its meeting held in Mumbai today, approved the unaudited financial results for the third quarter of the financial year 2025-26, ended December 31, 2025 (Q3 FY26). Key financial highlights for the quarter ended
Jio Platforms, the digital division of Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL), is reportedly considering a $4 billion (INR 36,100 cr) public offering, which might be the largest IPO in India to date. Reuters was informed by sources that because of the scale of the digital business, RIL is only interested
Reliance Jio Platforms, the telecom and digital arm of Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) in 2026 that could become India’s largest‑ever public listing. The company may offer just 2.5% of its shares, but even this small float could raise more
India’s business landscape saw significant developments on 31st December 2025, spanning technology, economy, and telecom sectors. Food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy boosted payouts for gig workers ahead of New Year’s Eve to ensure smooth operations amid a nationwide strike call. In a historic economic milestone, India overtook
The Union Cabinet on 31 December approved a support package that freezes a significant portion of Vodafone Idea's Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues, providing significant respite for the indebted telecom company. According to reports, the ruling has frozen Vodafone Idea's AGR dues, which total INR 87,
A final agreement has been reached by HCL Technologies (HCLTech) to purchase the Telco Solutions division from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for a maximum consideration of $160 million. The company stated in a stock exchange statement on 18 December that the deal is set up as an all-cash asset carve-out.
A 'notified partner' of Raiden Infotech India, Adani Infra (India) Pvt Ltd, has been granted 480 acres of property in the districts of Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli by the Andhra Pradesh government. One GW AI Data Centre will be established in the state by Google subsidiary Raiden Infotech India.
The quest for spectrum in the 6 gigahertz (GHz) band for mobile services by Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea has been met with opposition from major U.S. tech companies Apple, Amazon, Cisco, Meta, HP, and Intel Corporation. Instead, the IT majors wanted the whole 6 GHz range to be
Jio asks the government to put the entire 1200 MHz in auction, but Meta, Apple, Intel and others oppose, saying ‘not ready for mobile yet.’
Bharti Airtel will now pursue its appeal with the government for a similar evaluation, one day after the Supreme Court ordered the government to reevaluate the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues from Vodafone Idea for up to FY17. In an earnings call, Gopal Vittal, the managing director and vice chairman
The biggest telecom provider in India by market share, Jio Infocomm Ltd., has no imminent plans to raise mobile phone rates, defying market predictions. Instead, it wants to increase revenue by encouraging users to use more data. Contrary to market predictions, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, the largest telecom provider in
Buying gold during Dhanteras and Diwali is a long-standing Indian tradition symbolising prosperity, wealth, and good fortune. This festive season, JioFinance has introduced Jio Gold 24K Days, a limited-period offer that rewards customers with 2% free gold and a chance to win prizes worth ₹10 lakh on purchases made through
As the Spanish telecom juggernaut prepares for a comprehensive strategy overhaul in November, Telefónica is thinking of laying off up to 7,000 employees. Although the business has not yet finalised the details, a Reuters official and internal sources both say that staff reductions are being considered. On November 4,
Reliance Jio has rolled out a ₹77 plan with 5-day validity, 3GB extra data, and a free 30-day SonyLIV subscription via JioTV. A smart budget pack that mixes connectivity with entertainment, it also pressures rivals in India’s ongoing telecom war.
By leveraging BlackRock’s SAE approach, the fund will aim to deliver long-term capital appreciation while adapting to market dynamics Jio BlackRock Asset Management Private Limited (JioBlackRock Asset Management), a 50:50 JV between Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) and BlackRock*, announced today the launch of its latest equity offering:
Mukesh Ambani dropped several big announcements: JioFrames, JioPC, Jio AI Cloud 2.0, and key partnerships with Meta and...
According to reports, tech titan Apple and Reliance Jio have teamed up to provide Jio customers Rich Communication Services (RCS) texting on iPhones. According to ET's story, which cited sources, this partnership will enable Jio customers on iPhones to send iMessage-style "blue tick" RCS texts with
This article has been contributed by Neeraj Gupta, GM-PeX Head Global (India/Africa), Bharti Airtel Ltd Reflecting on my 17 years in the Indian telecom finance domain, the transformation has been nothing short of breath-taking. I began my career in an era of paper ledgers/Tally and manual reconciliations, where
Nokia was once the top name people thought of when it came to mobile phones. Nokia’s durable phones and classic ringtones made it popular around the world. But after a few wrong moves, Nokia lost its place in the spotlight. You might not see Nokia phones everywhere anymore, but
The AI-powered search engine Perplexity and Bharti Airtel launched a collaboration on 17 July. As a result, all Airtel customers will receive a complimentary 12-month subscription to Perplexity Pro, which would normally cost INR 17,000 annually worldwide. Customers of Airtel's DTH, broadband, and mobile services can access
On MSME Day, Vi Business’s 2025 study reveals that 76% MSMEs aim to invest in cybersecurity and 72% in cloud. India’s digital maturity score rose to 58, led by Telangana. However, only 12% are fully digital, pointing to gaps in adoption and financial capacity.
Mumbai, June 27, 2025: Jio BlackRock Broking Private Limited (JioBlackRock Broking), a wholly owned subsidiary of Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers Private Limited (JioBlackRock Investment Advisers), has received regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to commence operations as a brokerage firm in India. JioBlackRock Broking aims
According to reports, TRAI turned down the COAI's request to examine its suggestions for satcom spectrum. Following a thorough and open consultation process, the Centre has received recommendations pertaining to spectrum. Telecom companies disregarded TRAI's suggestion earlier this month that satellite spectrum be billed at 4%
The petitions filed by Vodafone Idea (Vi), Bharti Airtel, and Tata Teleservices asking for a waiver of their long-standing adjusted gross revenue (AGR) obligations were denied by the Supreme Court on 20 May. As part of their AGR obligations, the telcos sought relief from the payment of interest, penalties, and
Elon Musk's satellite internet project has finally got a go-ahead from the Indian government to set up operations after nearly three years of wading through bureaucratic channels. Starlink now moves toward getting its Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license cleared. A letter of intent has been
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has laid the groundwork for a total revamp of the security mechanism for satellite-based internet service providers. This was long overdue, considering that players like Starlink and Project Kuiper, from the global big shots of the telecom industry, are knocking on the doors of the
Starlink, Elon Musk's SpaceX venture, which offers satellite broadband, is actively exploring partnerships in India with a range of players across the satcom, telecom, and broadband sectors. Companies like Hughes, Nelco (of the Tata Group), and BSNL are in talks with the company. According to people familiar with
Similar to their rivalry in the telecom industry, the move places Reliance Industries up against a group that includes Sunil Mittal of the Bharti Group, among others.
A complete blackout has been reported by several Vi users, who report that they were unable to access any network services. After midnight, more than 1880 reports about Vodafone Idea network issues were displayed by Downdetector, which monitors such outages.
Jio Finance customers can now get loans up to INR 1 crore with interest rates as low as 9.99%, depending on their risk tolerance. On the National Stock Exchange, Jio Financial Services' shares surged by almost 6%, closing at INR 225.49 on April 8.
In the high-stakes world of Indian telecommunications, where industry giants battle for dominance and rapid technological shifts define market dynamics, Akshaya Moondra has been the steady hand guiding Vodafone Idea (Vi) through its most turbulent era. As the CEO since August 2022, Moondra inherited a company grappling with financial distress,
Following a spike in its share price, telecom giant Vodafone Idea Ltd. clarified on 19 March its ongoing talks with satellite communication providers, including Starlink. Following media speculations of a possible partnership, the corporation said that these talks are part of its regular business plan to improve service quality and
Elon Musk's Starlink has joined forces with India's leading telecom companies, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, to bring satellite internet services to the country. These partnerships aim to enhance internet access, especially in remote and underserved regions. Reliance Jio's Collaboration with Starlink Reliance Jio,
Satellite internet may be available in Indian skies as early as June. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is finalising a series of recommendations regarding the cost and usage of satellite communications that have been in the works for almost two years. The introduction of a framework and the
The telecom departments of Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra have fined telecom major Bharti Airtel around INR 8 lakh. Bharti Airtel stated in an exchange filing on February 20 that it has been fined INR 6.59 lakh by the Andhra Pradesh telecom department for allegedly violating subscriber verification standards. The
Jio Platforms Limited and Confluent, a data streaming business based in California, have teamed together to promote the growth of real-time and GenAI use cases in India. Jio Cloud Services will offer Confluent Cloud as part of the deal, enabling companies in India to begin using data streaming without any
Non-banking financial firm (NBFC) Bajaj Finance and telecom giant Bharti Airtel have launched a strategic alliance to provide its clients with digital financial services. The two businesses asserted in a joint statement that the partnership will open the door for the development of the biggest financial services digital platform in
The number of netizens accessing the internet has increased with the arrival of JIO in India as it offers low-cost data plans and cheaper smartphones, which let them surf the world easily. Due to this, more people are found to be active online. Taking an edge over this, various companies
Price sensitivity seems to be higher among Indian consumers than private telecom corporations had anticipated. Following the announcement of rate increases in July, Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone have continued to lose customers. With the addition of new subscribers for the second consecutive month, state-owned BSNL, which had not hiked
According to Anil Kumar Lahoti, chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), the organisation is expected to make its recommendations about spectrum assignment and satcom service price by December. Trai has examined all of the comments, rebuttals, and submissions from the industry following the open house discussion. After
The telecoms minister stated on 12 November 2024 that Elon Musk's Starlink is requesting security clearance for a licence to provide satellite internet services in India and will receive permission if all requirements are met. When New Delhi announced last month that it will allocate satellite broadband spectrum
Akash Ambani, the eldest son of Indian business tycoon Mukesh Ambani, has emerged as a poised leader with a distinctive vision. Born in a world of legends where it's easy to get overshadowed, Akash is not just a coheir to India’s biggest conglomerate. Rather, he is writing
Elon Musk applauded the Indian government's choice to utilise an administrative process instead of an auction to distribute satellite broadband spectrum. Starlink, Musk's satellite internet startup, is expected to benefit from this action as it eliminates the need for competitive bidding to obtain spectrum in the
Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated on September 14, 2024, that state-run telecom company BSNL will finish rolling out locally built 4G technology through 1 lakh base stations by May of next year and then transition to a 5G network by June of 2025. Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership
Telecom regulator Trai has been urged by Reliance Jio to draft a revised paper on spectrum distribution for satellite communication, claiming that it fails to address the crucial issue of guaranteeing parity between satellite and terrestrial services. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) Chairman, Anil Kumar Lahoti, received a
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) stated on 30 September 2024 that to guarantee consistency, regulatory certainty, and protection for shareholders who engage in long-term capital to the sector, the new service authorization regime in the telecom sector must maintain the contractual nature of the current licenses. The telecom
On 10 September 2024, the venture capital firm Playbook Partners, which was established by Vikas Choudhury, a former president of Jio and an investor in startups, announced that the first closure of its $250 million growth capital fund had been completed at more than $130 million. The fund will provide
In response to the announcement that it has formed a subsidiary to market financial goods, Jio Financial Services Ltd.'s stock increased by more than 1.6% in Friday's early trades, August 16. In a stock filing on August 15, JFSL shared the news that the company
In order to prevent the misuse of messaging services and safeguard consumers from fraudulent practices, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued guidelines for the implementation of certain measures. A recent Direction from TRAI requires all Access Service Providers to adhere to the established protocol. In its ongoing
Due to technological issues, the telecom regulator's ambitious goal of making name display mandatory for incoming calls seems to have been halted. In February, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) sent a message to telcos, asking them to combat spam and scam calls by ensuring a calling
On Tuesday, in conjunction with the Olympic Games in Paris, Jio Financial Services launched its JioFinance app worldwide. The corporation has made this smart decision to accommodate the large number of tourists, particularly those from India, who are visiting the city. Using the JioFinance app, customers may pay digitally at
In the dynamic landscape of telecommunications, advancements in GeoAI and predictive analytics are reshaping how networks operate and evolve. These technologies, which blend geographic information systems (GIS) with artificial intelligence (AI), have emerged as crucial tools for enhancing network reliability, optimizing resource utilization, and anticipating future demands. Kirti Vasdev: Pioneering
Jio Financial Services collaborates with BlackRock to revolutionize wealth management and stockbroking in India, making significant strides in the financial sector. Jio Financial Services, the financial arm of Reliance Industries, has recently tied up with US-based BlackRock to make significant strides in stockbroking and wealth management. The company announced a
For a long time now, Reliance Industries has been one of the major Indian conglomerates that has caused a stir. This ideal corporate realm, founded by Dhirajlal Hirachand Ambani, also known as Dhirubhai, a global business titan and visionary, has gone a long way since its beginnings. The narratives of
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Since its entry into India in 2007, Vodafone has established itself as a trusted mobile service provider in the country. After the launch of Reliance Jio, the company is facing tough competition in India, and some are even speculating the shut down of the company in India. Besides India, Vodafone
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