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Vodafone Idea emerges from AGR storm: Kumar Mangalam Birla calls it 'an idea whose time has come'

Vodafone Idea, created following the merger of UK-based Vodafone and India's Idea Cellular in 2018, has weathered a long-period of uncertainty in India’s telecom history.

2 min read28 Jan 2026
Industry

Why are Mumbai's new airport and metro signal-starved?

A high-stakes war is currently raging between infrastructure developers and telecom operators, with the passenger caught in the dead zone.

5 min read11 Jan 2026
Industry

Direct-to-mobile tech test by Prasar Bharati sparks row as COAI seeks stakeholder-led evaluation

Prasar Bharati had signed a pact with IIT Kanpur 2019 to technically verify concerns regarding interference of direct-to-mobile (D2M) broadcast service with telecom services and heating of mobile devices due to the operation of the D2M broadcast service.

3 min read5 Jan 2026
Industry

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

Telecom giants Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are shaking up their entry-level prepaid plans, signaling a shift towards higher data packages. Analysts suggest this move could lead to an increase in tariffs across the industry.

4 min read19 Aug 2025
Markets

Bharti Airtel to acquire 400 MHz spectrum in 26 GHz band from THIS Adani group company

Bharti Airtel has announced its agreement with Adani Data Networks to acquire rights for 400 MHz of spectrum in the 26 GHz band across various Indian states including Gujarat, Mumbai, and Tamil Nadu.

1 min read22 Apr 2025
Industry

Silent symphony: Taylor Swift's cryptic 5G trail

Swift's recent tours are a prime example of innovative 5G monetization strategies, says Ericsson's Per Narvinger

2 min read21 Apr 2024