Telecom
Digital divide: India’s public Wi-Fi push sparks debate over use of government funds
India's telecom operators and tech lobbies are clashing over using the Digital Bharat Nidhi fund to revive the PM-WANI public Wi-Fi scheme. While telcos argue cheap mobile data makes public Wi-Fi redundant, proponents say it is essential for rural coverage and easing network congestion.
4 min read4 Jun 2026Airtel’s priority plan may not be in breach of net-neutrality norms: officials
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) will continue to scrutinize whether the same affects the service quality for non-priority users, these officials told Mint on condition of anonymity.
4 min read1 Jun 2026Trai quizzes Airtel over ‘fast lane’ 5G plans amid net neutrality concerns
Trai has sought clarity from Airtel on its Priority Postpaid service as the telecom industry debates whether premium 5G lanes could disadvantage prepaid users.
3 min read28 May 2026Vodafone Idea share price hits fresh 52-week high as subscriber growth continues; extends rally for seventh day
Vodafone Idea share price rallied 46% in one month and has gained 33% in three months. The telecom stock has surged 40% in six months and has delivered multibagger returns of 103% over the past one year.
2 min read27 May 2026India’s satellite-to-phone plan faces industry divide over telecom-led model
Direct-to-device satellite technology has opened up divisions, as telecom operators, satellite service providers and broadband firms spar over customer control, spectrum, and launch timelines.
5 min read20 May 2026Vodafone Idea’s survival has certainty, but shareholders’ patience may be tested
Vodafone Idea reduced its loss before tax by 13% to ₹5,515 crore in Q4FY26. The Aditya Birla Group will infuse ₹4,730 crore into the company. Despite this, investor concerns remain over Vodafone’s ability to grow amid high competition and significant debt.
2 min read19 May 2026C. Sivasankaran: the price warrior who failed to price in his own risks
He slashed PC prices, built Aircel into a telecom force and cut billion-dollar deals. But leverage, legal battles and fragile finances shadowed C. Sivasankaran’s rise.
3 min read16 May 2026Stocks to Watch: Tata Motors PV, Adani Enterprises, JSW Steel, Bharti Airtel, among other stock in focus today - 15 May
Indian benchmark indices rose for the second consecutive session on May 14, with the Sensex gaining nearly 790 points. Bharti Airtel was the top gainer, while wholesale price inflation hit a 42-month high of 8.3%. Key companies are set to release quarterly results soon.
3 min read15 May 2026Mint Explainer | What the Calcutta HC ruling means for caller tune royalties
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that telecom operators cannot offer caller tunes and ringtones solely through licences obtained from music labels, potentially opening the door to separate royalty payments for lyricists and composers.
5 min read11 May 2026Why Jio, Airtel and Vi are opposing Trai’s voice-only recharge plan push
Telecom operators are pushing back against Trai’s proposal for more low-cost basic recharge plans without data, warning it could hurt digital adoption, weaken returns on 5G investments and increase spam. The dispute opens a wider debate on telecom pricing and consumer choice.
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