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Vodafone Idea’s revival plan adds equity, but erodes shareholder value
Vi’s equity swap trims dues but deeply dilutes shareholders. With mounting liabilities and ongoing subscriber losses, its survival now hinges on Arpu growth, 5G rollout, and sustained government backing.
5 min read7 Apr 2025Govt to raise stake in Vodafone Idea to 48.99%, to convert spectrum auction dues into equity
The government of India converted Vodafone Idea’s spectrum auction dues to equity shares, raising its stakes to 48.99% in one of the largest telecom operators in the nation. Shares closed lower after Friday’s stock market session.
2 min read30 Mar 2025GOP Senators Weigh Selling Radio Spectrum to Reap $100 Billion
Senate Republicans are considering a massive sale of radio spectrum intended to generate billions of dollars to help pay for President Donald Trump’s agenda and free up airwaves for wireless broadband.
2 min read19 Feb 2025What A Starlink Connection In India Would Mean For You & Me | Satellite Spectrum | Ambani Vs Musk
Elon Musk seems to be all ready to bring his satellite internet services, called Starlink to India. This after the telecom minister confirmed that the India’s satellite spectrum would be allocated administratively, not through an auction, much to the disappointment of telecos like Reliance Jio. Starlink basically uses a constellation of satellites to deliver internet to even the most remote corners of the planet. Essentially, it means you can get GOOD internet anywhere. So, how exactly would this impact India, what does a Starlink kit look like, and most importantly, what is the advantage of Starlink for you and me? Watch!
22 Oct 2024Billionaires’ Fight: Reliance, Starlink Face-off Over Satellite Spectrum; All You Need to Know
Elon Musk and Mukesh Ambani oppose each other over satellite spectrum allocation in India. While Musk’s Starlink and its global peers back an administrative allocation, Ambani - who runs India’s Reliance Jio - is arguing for an auction process. Watch for complete details!
14 Oct 2024Vodafone Idea shares plunge 9%, hit 52-week low amid reports of notice from DoT over non-submission of bank guarantee
Vodafone Idea shares fell over 9% to a 52-week low of ₹8.91 amid reports of the DoT’s notice for non-payment of bank guarantees for past spectrum dues. This is the fifth straight day of losses for the telecom player’s stock.
1 min read7 Oct 2024Why Jyotiraditya Scindia feels telecom hikes are justified. (And what’s on cards for BSNL revival, MTNL debt)
Telcos require some return on capital after investing more than ₹4.26 trillion and rolling out 5G networks, according to telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. BSNL’s 4G services are expanding, and telecom PLI may get a refresh, Scindia said.
6 min read30 Aug 2024Mint Explainer: New telecom law gets partially notified. What happens next?
More than half of the 62 sections of the Telecommunications Act 2023 will kick into effect from Wednesday, 26 June. What happens to the remaining segments of the Act?
3 min read25 Jun 20245G spectrum auction: Radiowaves worth ₹96,238 crore on block today, time, bands, players in fray—All you need to know
5G spectrum auction: DoT is auctioning 10,500 MHz of mobile service radiowaves in eight bands to telecom players in its 10th spectrum auction since 2010. Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea are expected to spend around ₹15,000 crore on acquiring bands.
2 min read25 Jun 2024Govt to go ahead with administrative allocation for satellite broadband
The government will allocate spectrum for satellite broadband outside of auctions, in accordance with the Telecommunications Act 2023, and will not go back to court, said people familiar with the development.
3 min read1 May 2024Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared