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Spectrum represents a critical revenue stream for the government, which sets a base price and expects companies to bid higher. (Mint)

With billions at stake, telcos want time—and cheaper spectrum

5 min read . 10 Nov 2025

Vodafone Idea AGR relief limited only to the troubled telco: SC written order

3 min read . 29 Oct 2025

Vodafone Idea had filed a petition last month challenging the telecom department's demand for an additional ₹9,450 crore in AGR dues.

Govt awaits SC order before final call on Vodafone Idea relief

3 min read . 29 Oct 2025

Telecom operators will display caller names using the details in the customer application form.

2G users to miss out as caller ID to curb spam calls nears rollout

2 min read . 28 Oct 2025

About 35% of the telecom industry’s operating expenditure goes towards electricity costs, which telecom tower companies typically pass on to telecom operators. (Satish Kaushik/Mint)

Telecom operators dial govt for power reforms as costs surge

4 min read . 24 Oct 2025

As part of the Diwali Bonanza Plan, BSNL, on 15 October, relaunched its ₹1 recharge plan that offers complimentary 4G mobile services. (Reuters)

BSNL's ‘1-rupee’ comeback plan rattles rivals

6 min read . 20 Oct 2025

Jio’s continued strong performance assumes significance ahead of its planned listing on the stock exchanges by the first half of 2026. (REUTERS)

Jio Platforms Q2 profit up 13% on premium push, broadband demand

4 min read . 17 Oct 2025

telecom operators must report any new tariff plans, or changes to existing ones, to Trai within seven working days of its implementation. (Photo by William West / AFP)

Trai wants steeper fines for telcos that don't report new plans on time

2 min read . 16 Oct 2025

Jio and its parent Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) are set to report their quarterly results on Friday. (Reuters)

IPO-bound Jio Platforms set for steady Q2 growth on premium push

3 min read . 16 Oct 2025

Telecom Towers in Bijnor in UP. Photo By Satish Kaushik/Mint

India talks up 6G ambitions even as its 5G bet is yet to pay off

7 min read . 15 Oct 2025

Neeraj Mittal, telecom secretary, said that he has not seen any TSP come to him saying that they are not using a respective spectrum because its pricing is high.

'No issue with spectrum pricing, next auction depends on telcos' appetite'

3 min read . 09 Oct 2025

Satellite firms have opposed the draft telecom rules, seeking a separate permit and lower entry barriers. (Getty Images)

Satcom firms push back on draft telecom rules, seek separate licence

5 min read . 30 Sept 2025

The plan to tighten the service rollout obligation is currently under consideration, and any decision on the models will be taken after consultations (Mint)

Bad signal? No coverage? Things may be about to get better

2 min read . 16 Sept 2025

India accounts for only 3% of the global undersea cable network. (iStock)

The invisible wires of the internet: why do undersea cables matter?

5 min read . 08 Sept 2025

The total number of internet subscribers in India has jumped 3.48 per cent in the quarter from 96.91 crore at March 2025 end, to 100.28 crore subscribers by June 2025 end, data from TRAI's report showed. (Image Source: Pixabay )

India's internet subscribers cross 100.28 crore, up 3.48% in March-June quarter

1 min read . 03 Sept 2025

Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries. (ANI)

Ahead of IPO, Jio looks to close revenue-per-user gap with Airtel

5 min read . 29 Aug 2025

Jio now offers 1.5GB per day for ₹299, while Airtel’s monthly plan starts with 2GB per day for ₹349. Both plans run for 28 days. (Mint)

Why are Indians complaining about an internet ‘duopoly’?

3 min read . 27 Aug 2025

Struggling Vodafone Idea owes about ₹83,400crore in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues to the government, with annual payments of ₹18,000 crore beginning next March. (Reuters)

PMO to take a call on Vodafone Idea’s fate

5 min read . 22 Aug 2025

Airtel and Jio have both pulled out their entry-level telecom plans, indicating another round of potential tariff hikes. (Reuters)

Jio, Airtel mute entry-level plans. Another round of tariff hikes on cards?

4 min read . 19 Aug 2025

Typically, SIM cards are installed in smart devices during the manufacturing process. In absence of foreign SIM cards, manufacturers have to either assemble the devices overseas and embed the SIM cards there or use Indian SIM cards in those devices on roaming, which would add to costs.

Export-ready, but not SIM-ready? Industry wants policy fix for smart devices

4 min read . 13 Aug 2025