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Jatin Grover

Assistant editor

Jatin writes on telecom and technology with a keen interest in policy and regulation.

ARTICLES BY JATIN GROVER

India has more WhatsApp users than any other country, according to data from eMarketer.

Soon, no WhatsApp without a SIM card: DoT’s new rules explained

4 min read . 30 Nov 2025

Electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. (PTI)

Centre to spend ₹4,500 crore to modernize SCL Mohali

4 min read . 28 Nov 2025

If a service provider submits a false report, or knowingly leaves out any important information, it will be required to pay a financial disincentive of up to 1% of its turnover, according to the Trai proposal, (Mint)

Telcos slam Trai’s draft rules, call 1% turnover penalty excessive

5 min read . 28 Nov 2025

COAI raised concerns over the newly notified Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025, indicating compliance challenges for the industry.

Telecom industry flags compliance hurdles in digital personal data rules

3 min read . 27 Nov 2025

Airtel has said that in the Rajasthan circle, the deployment in the 800MHz band was interfering with its 900MHz band, thereby affecting quality of services for consumers.

Rajasthan network troubles: Tejas signals cooperation with Airtel, BSNL

4 min read . 26 Nov 2025

Indian Continent Investment held 1.48% of Bharti Airtel, as of September end. (Reuters)

Mittal-led promoter entity to sell 0.6% stake in Bharti Airtel

1 min read . 25 Nov 2025

Trai told DoT that for targeted subscribers in unserved or underserved regions in rural and remote areas, the government can consider a subsidy for each fixed user terminal. (Mint)

Satellite internet subsidy bid runs into a ₹1.7-trillion telecom pushback

4 min read . 25 Nov 2025

The telecom regulator is getting pulled in different directions with the responses from stakeholders to its consultation paper on spectrum auctions.

Trai faces tough call before spectrum auction amid operators' rift

5 min read . 21 Nov 2025

The Centre is the single largest shareholder in Vi. The same state that had fought for decades to enforce AGR dues is now financially invested in the company’s survival. (Reuters)

Life of Vi: Inside the unprecedented pivot that saved the telco

10 min read . 20 Nov 2025

Industry executives in the private sector, analysts and market watchers said that BSNL was always way behind. (Reuters)

BSNL dials vendors TCS, Tejas to fix weak signals

5 min read . 19 Nov 2025

Eutelsat OneWeb is a subsidiary of the French group Eutelsat. Photo: AFP

‘Satellite internet’s value lies in digital inclusion, not government levies’

2 min read . 18 Nov 2025

BSNL's higher losses can be attributed to an increase in depreciation and amortization expenses and finance cost for the company. (Reuters)

BSNL’s Q2 net loss widens to ₹1,357 cr on a steep rise in depreciation, interest

3 min read . 18 Nov 2025

Bharti Airtel has been able to increase its Arpu in the Indian mobile segment faster through the industry-wide tariff hikes in July 2024. Last year, Bharti Airtel, along with other operators, raised prices of its mobile plans by 10-21%. (Reuters)

S&P upgrades Bharti Airtel credit rating on strong earnings momentum

2 min read . 17 Nov 2025

The telecom spectrum is a natural resource and constitutionally recognized as belonging to citizens of India, with the government acting as a trustee. (Mint)

Govt says spectrum of bankrupt operators can't be sold. Ministries split

5 min read . 17 Nov 2025

Last week, the DoT sent a back reference to the regulator on its recommendations on assignment of spectrum for satellite internet services.

India may offer spectrum discount to satellite internet providers

4 min read . 17 Nov 2025

Three telcos – Aircel, RCom, and Videocon – went bankrupt over 2018 and 2019, leaving behind unpaid statutory dues of over ₹40,000 crore. Photo: Bloomberg

Mint Explainer: Who owns India's telecom spectrum?

4 min read . 16 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on how spectrum held by Aircel and Reliance Communications will be treated under their insolvency proceedings. (ANI)

SC reserves verdict on whether insolvent telcos RCom, Aircel can sell spectrum

3 min read . 13 Nov 2025

SBI told the apex court on Wednesday that telecom spectrum should be treated as part of the insolvency process and sold to recover dues. (Reuters)

SBI, Centre clash in SC over whether spectrum can be sold in insolvency

4 min read . 12 Nov 2025

India's no. 3 ranked telco Vodafone Idea is hopeful of a resolution of the matter related to its dues to the government.

Vodafone Idea hopes for a post-AGR life soon, looks to hire a COO

4 min read . 11 Nov 2025

Bloomberg had estimated a loss of ₹6,712 crore for the second quarter.

Vodafone Idea narrows loss in Q2, survival hinges on government relief

5 min read . 10 Nov 2025