Spectrum Auction News
Telcos slam Trai’s satellite spectrum pricing as unfair, call for comprehensive review
India's private telecom operators have alleged that the pricing for satellite spectrum recommended by the telecom regulator is non-transparent, unjustified, and does not lead to a level-playing field.
7 min read1 Jun 2025Adani halts telecom ambitions, transfers spectrum rights to Bharti Airtel
The Adani group had acquired 400MHz of 26GHz spectrum for ₹212 crore in 2022 auction, but was not able to deploy it for connectivity in its ports, airports, logistics, power plants etc.
3 min read22 Apr 2025Vodafone 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 2025Vodafone 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 2024