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A Southwest Airlines plane approaches to land at San Diego International Airport as US telecom companies, airlines and the FAA continue to discuss the potential impact of 5G wireless services on aircraft electronics. (REUTERS)

US airlines warn of 'calamity' if telecom firms roll out 5G near airports

2 min read . 06:01 AM IST

Vodafone Idea opted to convert interest on deferment of AGR and spectrum instalments dues of about ₹16,000 crore into equity. After the conversion, the government will own 35.8% in the telco.

Govt clarifies telcos opting for equity conversion won't become PSUs

2 min read . Updated: 13 Jan 2022

TTSL follows sister company Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Ltd, the listed entity, which opted for conversion to equity of interest of ₹850 crore on AGR dues. Bloomberg

TTSL opts for converting interest on AGR dues to equity

1 min read . Updated: 12 Jan 2022

The telecom sector’s health is improving because of an increase in tariffs and liquidity from the government’s reform package. mint (Mint)

Telecom firms not looking to convert govt dues into equity

2 min read . Updated: 10 Jan 2022

BofA added that Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio would likely bid for pan-India 5G spectrum and Vodafone Idea may bid selectively.

5G spectrum reserve prices may be cut in relief to telcos

2 min read . Updated: 07 Jan 2022

An agreement by AT&T Inc. and Verizon Communications to delay their planned 5G rollouts until Jan. 19 will give the Federal Aviation Administration more time to address its safety concerns (Photo: AFP)

5G truce expected to avert many—but not all—flight disruptions

5 min read . Updated: 07 Jan 2022

The association has said that the DoT should write to top executives of oil companies - BPCL, HPCL, Indian Oil etc - besides talking to the ministry of petroleum and natural gas. Photo: Indranil Bhoumik/Mint

Digital infra providers seek DoT intervention for non-stop diesel, power supply

1 min read . Updated: 06 Jan 2022

With the combined capabilities of Airtel and Hughes, customers will get access to next generation satellite connectivity backed by proven enterprise grade security and service support, Airtel said (MINT_PRINT)

Hughes, Airtel form JV for satellite broadband

1 min read . Updated: 06 Jan 2022

Airtel says under the modified scheme, which has been previously approved by the Board, Airtel will merge its wholly owned subsidiary Telesonic Networks Limited, resulting in consolidation of its fiber assets into Airtel. (REUTERS)

Airtel nixes move to rejig corp structure

1 min read . Updated: 05 Jan 2022

AT&T, Verizon refuse FAA request to delay 5G launch

4 min read . Updated: 03 Jan 2022

Bank guarantee requirement for telcos has been slashed and the Department of Telecom has started returning the bank guarantees to companies, which improves the financial flexibility of the sector. (Photo: Mint)

Icra upgrades telecom sector rating to stable on tariff hikes, relief package

2 min read . Updated: 29 Dec 2021

Airtel has been allocated the 5G trial spectrum by the Department of Telecommunications for the purpose of technology validation. (REUTERS)

Airtel and TCS successfully test 5G use cases

1 min read . Updated: 28 Dec 2021

Vi appeals tribunal against Trai order on porting by shortcode

1 min read . Updated: 28 Dec 2021

Indigenous 5G testbed project, funded by the telecom department, has reached the final stages (REUTERS)

5G launch in India: Services to be rolled out in these cities first in 2022

2 min read . Updated: 27 Dec 2021

India’s telecom industry is highly stressed due to intense competition from new entrant Reliance Jio and spectrum auction payments. Photo: Indranil Bhoumik/Mint

India prepares to take lead in 6G technology

1 min read . Updated: 27 Dec 2021

The government has approved massive set of reforms for the telecom sector including opening up of foreign direct investment to 100% under the automatic route. (Photo: Mint)

DoT says 50,000 plus access points deployed under PM-WANI in 2021

2 min read . Updated: 27 Dec 2021

The government is considering several options, including a new law or changes to existing laws, to boost growth amid rapid technological shifts.

Less litigation, easy norms in next phase of telecom reform

2 min read . Updated: 24 Dec 2021

Last month, Trai had released a detailed consultation paper to discuss threadbare the modalities for auction of spectrum across multiple bands

Trai extends deadline for spectrum auction discussion papers. Read here

1 min read . Updated: 23 Dec 2021

Though GST rules permit firms to claim refunds for taxes paid on inputs, telecom infrastructure remains specifically excluded. (Photo: Mint)

DoT backs refund of input tax credits for telecom sector

2 min read . Updated: 21 Dec 2021

Though GST rules permit firms to claim refunds for taxes paid on inputs, telecom infrastructure remains specifically excluded. (Photo: Mint)

DoT backs refund of input tax credits for telecom sector

2 min read . Updated: 21 Dec 2021

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