Telcos investment recovery in limbo as tariff hike backfires, price war with satcom services likely in 2025
1 week, 4 days ago

Telcos investment recovery in limbo as tariff hike backfires, price war with satcom services likely in 2025

Live Mint  

New Delhi, The country's private telecom operators face twin challenges on investment recovery in the New Year – customers leaving their network after tariff hikes and satellite players mainly Elon Musk's Starlink eyeing a chunk of their bread and butter data business. According to EY India Markets and Telecom leader Prashant Singhal, the cumulative investment of Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea was around ₹70,200 crore in 2024. Digital Infrastructure Providers Association Director General Manoj Kumar Singh says the telecom infrastructure sector looks at a cumulative investment of ₹92,100 crore to ₹1.41 lakh crore in 2022-2027 to support the 5G ecosystem. Private telecom operators led by Mukesh Ambani-promoted Jio have been for strongly protesting against the administrative allocation of spectrum to satellite broadband service providers like Elon Musk's Starlink.

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Telecom war intensifies? Vi reportedly gears up for 5G rollout, plans 15% cheaper than Jio and Airtel
6 days, 23 hours ago

Telecom war intensifies? Vi reportedly gears up for 5G rollout, plans 15% cheaper than Jio and Airtel

Live Mint  

Vodafone Idea is poised to debut its 5G mobile broadband services this March, introducing competitively priced plans to challenge rivals Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, according to a report inThe Economic Times. Vi's plan Vi reportedly plans to launch its 5G services across 75 major cities within its 17 priority telecom circles, targeting industrial hubs known for high data consumption. …

Starlink Satellite Internet to launch in India soon as Spectrum allocation nears completion
1 week, 1 day ago

Starlink Satellite Internet to launch in India soon as Spectrum allocation nears completion

India TV News  

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite broadband service is all set to enter the Indian market, as telecom regulators are preparing to allocate spectrum for satellite internet services. However, alongside Starlink, other telecom giants such as Jio Satcom, Airtel OneWeb, and Amazon Kuiper are also vying for a piece of the satellite broadband market. Spectrum allocation for Starlink Satellite Internet Service nears …

Yearender 2024: From tariff hikes to increasing spam calls, how this year shaped telecom sector in India
4 weeks ago

Yearender 2024: From tariff hikes to increasing spam calls, how this year shaped telecom sector in India

India TV News  

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s a great time to reflect on the events that shaped the year, especially in the telecom sector. Tariff Increases One of the biggest developments this year was the increase in mobile service prices by major telecom companies like Jio, Airtel, and Vi. In response, the government developed new tools using artificial intelligence and …

Starlink satellite internet pricing explained, will Jio, Airtel face competition?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Starlink satellite internet pricing explained, will Jio, Airtel face competition?

India TV News  

Conditions for the launch of Starlink satellite internet service are aligning positively for the company, indicating a potential start for its services in India. Recently, Jyotiraditya Scindia, the Union Minister of India, announced that the country is open to granting a satellite internet licence to Starlink, operated by Elon Musk. Reports indicate that Starlink has agreed to adhere to the …

Why hasn't Musk's Starlink yet got satcom licence in India? Telecom minister says...
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why hasn't Musk's Starlink yet got satcom licence in India? Telecom minister says...

Firstpost  

Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said India will be more than happy to give licence to Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, provided the company meets all required security conditions Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said India will be more than happy to give licence to Starlink, the satellite internet service operated …

Starlink addressing govt concerns for India operations: Jyotiraditya Scindia
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Starlink addressing govt concerns for India operations: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Live Mint  

The government is “happy to give” a licence to Elon Musk's Starlink as long as it complies with conditions laid down for offering the service in India and addresses security concerns, Union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Tuesday. “They are in the process of addressing the concerns, and they have to check all the boxes," Scindia said in a …

Jyotiraditya Scindia on Musk's Starlink licence: Approval after security compliance
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Jyotiraditya Scindia on Musk's Starlink licence: Approval after security compliance

India Today  

Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said that billionaire Elon Musk-owned Starlink would be granted a licence to operate in India only after fulfilling all security-related requirements. Currently, licences have been awarded to OneWeb, supported by the Bharti Group, and the Jio Satellite Communications venture with SES, though these companies await spectrum allocation before beginning services. In a boost …

Starlink India entry faces new hurdle: Reliance pushes for satellite spectrum auction
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Starlink India entry faces new hurdle: Reliance pushes for satellite spectrum auction

India TV News  

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries recently urged India's telecom regulator to rethink its decision to allocate satellite spectrum without an auction, marking a fresh confrontation with Elon Musk's Starlink. Last month, India’s Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced that the government would follow a global trend of administratively allocating spectrum, with the final announcement pending feedback from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of …

Elon Musk backs India’s spectrum allocation for satellite broadband: A win for Starlink, a blow to Jio and Airtel?
2 months ago

Elon Musk backs India’s spectrum allocation for satellite broadband: A win for Starlink, a blow to Jio and Airtel?

Live Mint  

Elon Musk has backed India’s recent decision to allocate spectrum for satellite broadband instead of auctioning it. The post by user Alex read, “NEWS: @Starlink India’s Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia said today in an interview with the Press Trust of India that spectrum for satellite broadband will be allocated, not auctioned as sought by telco tycoons Mukesh Ambani and …

Satellite Showdown: Reliance, Airtel, and Starlink Battle for Spectrum Allocation
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Satellite Showdown: Reliance, Airtel, and Starlink Battle for Spectrum Allocation

New Indian Express  

The Indian government is set to hold a major debate at the upcoming India Mobile Congress 2024, with the focus on satellite communication. The discussion revolves around whether the spectrum for satellite communication should be allocated administratively or auctioned off. While Indian telecom giants like Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea Limited favor auctioning, foreign players like Elon Musk's …

Centre's new call on internet spectrum a big win for Elon Musk's Starlink, here's how
1 year ago

Centre's new call on internet spectrum a big win for Elon Musk's Starlink, here's how

Hindustan Times  

In a major win for Elon Musk, the central government has decided against the bidding of spectrum for internet airwaves. This move can potentially smoothen out the entry of Elon Musk's satellite internet service Starlink. Centre's new decision can be a big potential win for Elon Musk's Starlink. As the move comes as a major win for Elon Musk's Starlink …

India set to achieve 700 million 5G mobile subscriptions by 2028: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

India set to achieve 700 million 5G mobile subscriptions by 2028: Report

India TV News  

A recent report from Ericsson has revealed that the number of 5G mobile subscriptions in India reached approximately 10 million by the end of 2022. The study estimates that this figure will skyrocket to around 700 million by the end of 2028, constituting roughly 57% of all mobile subscriptions in the country. The report forecasts a compound annual growth rate …

First Principles | How Indian telcos are cracking the 5G challenge
1 year, 9 months ago

First Principles | How Indian telcos are cracking the 5G challenge

Hindustan Times  

The Indian telecom business is on the cusp of significant change that’s not immediately apparent. Technically a lot can be done but there are not enough used cases.” While his observation may be true on the ground, it also appears that an altogether different business model may emerge out of India even after the recent hiccups faced by the Adani …

5G services are behind schedule and far from completion: Know-why?
1 year, 11 months ago

5G services are behind schedule and far from completion: Know-why?

India TV News  

5G was unleashed in India last year by our Prime minister and since then telecom operators- Reliance Jio and Airtel have been working hard to expand their latest offerings across the nation. It has been stated that the 5G service rollout could unleash a number of new economic opportunities which could help India to leapfrog the traditional barriers to development. …

Mobile Bill For Users In India Likely To Increase In 2023: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

Mobile Bill For Users In India Likely To Increase In 2023: Report

News 18  

Mobile phone users are likely to shell out more for their calls with the service providers likely to increase their rates for 4G services, said BNP Paribas Securities in a sectoral report. According to the report, the telecom operators would also look to lift their average revenue per user from 5G subscribers by offering them larger data quota at a …

5G rollout to boost hiring in telecom sector in 2023: NLB Services
2 years ago

5G rollout to boost hiring in telecom sector in 2023: NLB Services

Live Mint  

The 5G rollout in the country is expected to boost hiring in the telecom sector in 2023. According to talent solutions company, NLB services, the expansion of the high-speed services will have a “compounding impact” on the hiring of both non-niche skills and technical skills employees. With the expansion of the 5G network and the delivery of high-speed services the …

Year in Review | What happened with 5G in India in 2022
2 years ago

Year in Review | What happened with 5G in India in 2022

The Hindu  

As 2022 draws to a close, we look at how 5G technology fared in India through some significant milestones. The auctioning of 5G spectrum bands also caused an outcry, as the Union Cabinet said earlier in the year that it was setting aside a quota of the airwaves for private captive networks, which are generally used by enterprises. The Cellular …

Aiming for India's Digital Leadership: Jio Partners with Ericsson to Build First 5G Standalone Network
2 years, 2 months ago

Aiming for India's Digital Leadership: Jio Partners with Ericsson to Build First 5G Standalone Network

News 18  

Reliance Jio Infocomm, India’s largest wireless telecom operator by numbers, has partnered with Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company Ericsson for a long-term strategic contract to roll out 5G Standalone in India. As reported earlier, RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani said in the recent AGM: “By December 2023, we will deliver Jio 5G to blanket 3.37 million square kilometres of India’s …

India Mobile Congress 2022 Highlights: What We Saw This Year
2 years, 3 months ago

India Mobile Congress 2022 Highlights: What We Saw This Year

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the 5G telephony services in the country, ushering in an era of ultra-high-speed internet on mobile phones. The Prime Minister launched the 5G services in select cities at the India Mobile Congress 2022 conference. 5G technology will help in connecting billions of Internet of Things devices, allow higher quality video services with mobility …

India enters 5G era as debt-laden carriers prepare to spend billions
2 years, 3 months ago

India enters 5G era as debt-laden carriers prepare to spend billions

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 01, 2022 16:36 IST India became the last major Asian economy to kick off a 5G network, marking a new wave of spending by indebted carriers on high-speed wireless technology that’s touted to revolutionise everything from gaming to manufacturing and health care. At the launch event on October 1, Ambani said Jio’s 5G network will cover the …

5G launched in India. How will next-gen technology change your life?
2 years, 3 months ago

5G launched in India. How will next-gen technology change your life?

Hindustan Times  

5G technology is now available in India, with prime minister Narendra Modi launching services of the next-generation technology on Saturday. PM Modi launched India's 5G services on Saturday Well, here are some ways 5G may change your life: Download movie in just 1 second: While 4G has top data speed of 100 Mbps, peak speed of 5G goes up to …

Jio 5G across India by Dec 2023: Mukesh Ambani
2 years, 3 months ago

Jio 5G across India by Dec 2023: Mukesh Ambani

The Hindu  

Reliance Jio, the nation's biggest telecom firm, will expand 5G telephony services offering ultra-high-speed internet connectivity to every part of the country by December 2023, its chairman Mukesh Ambani said on Saturday. "Today, I want to reiterate Jio's commitment to delivering 5G to every town, every taluka, and every tehsil of our country by December 2023," he said at the …

Indian Telecos to spend 19.5 billion USD on 5G infrastructure by 2025: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

Indian Telecos to spend 19.5 billion USD on 5G infrastructure by 2025: Report

India TV News  

The telecom carriers in India are reportedly expected to invest around $19.5 billion in the development of advanced infrastructure for 5G by 2025, according to a GSMA report. The report showcased that the 5G could benefit the Indian economy by 455 billion USD between 2023 and 2040, or more than 0.6 per cent of the GDP forecast for 2040, reflecting …

This Is The '5G Launch Deadline' That Government Has In Mind
2 years, 4 months ago

This Is The '5G Launch Deadline' That Government Has In Mind

News 18  

The government said it expects 5G services to be rolled out in the country by October 12, and the Centre will make sure that the prices are affordable for the consumers. The government also introduced the “The Indian Telegraph Right of Way Rules, 2022" along with the launch of the 5G right of work application Form on the GatiShakti Sanchar …

Vi, Jio set to hire more employees as 5G job postings will rise up by 65%- Report
2 years, 4 months ago

Vi, Jio set to hire more employees as 5G job postings will rise up by 65%- Report

India TV News  

As India and other countries take concrete steps to adopt 5G, the number of job postings by telcos related to 5G increased by 65 per cent last month, from 5,265 job postings in January to 8,667 in July, a report showed on Wednesday. Reliance Jio is hiring for 'Lead 5G Core & Cloud Architecture' to support diverse use cases and …

Majority of Indians Want To Switch 5G Network: Report
2 years, 5 months ago

Majority of Indians Want To Switch 5G Network: Report

News 18  

As India gears up to usher in the 5G era, 89 per cent of consumers wish to upgrade to 5G network in India while 48 per cent would upgrade to 5G even if it calls for switching service providers, a new report showed on Monday. According to the report by network intelligence and connectivity insights provider Ookla, 20 per cent …

Will people switch the service provider to get 5G? Read to know
2 years, 5 months ago

Will people switch the service provider to get 5G? Read to know

India TV News  

In the recently filed report, India is gearing up to usher in the 5G era- as 89%of consumers are willing to upgrade to the 5G network, whereas, there are another 48% who would upgrade to 5G even if it need to switch the service providers, as per the new report. According to the report by network intelligence and connectivity insights …

Explained | How will the 5G spectrum sale impact the sector?
2 years, 5 months ago

Explained | How will the 5G spectrum sale impact the sector?

The Hindu  

The story so far: The auction of telecom spectrum, including bands for offering fifth generation technology services, concluded on Monday drawing record bids exceeding ₹1.50 lakh crore. Editorial | Dialling right: On 5G spectrum sale Low-band spectrum is popular for providing wider coverage, however, the speed and latency might just be an incremental upgrade over 4G. Bharti Airtel and Reliance …

Services will remain affordable even with 5G, says telecom minister
2 years, 5 months ago

Services will remain affordable even with 5G, says telecom minister

India Today  

Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said 5G services in the country are expected to begin in October and the telecom sector will remain one of the most affordable in the world, even with 5G. Speaking about the equipment that will be used to provide 5G services, minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said ramping up of 5G handsets will be done once the services …

5G telecom services to be made available from October, says Communications Minister
2 years, 5 months ago

5G telecom services to be made available from October, says Communications Minister

The Hindu  

5G telecom services will be made available in India from October 2022 onwards and the industry would decide on the pricing structure, Union Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. Stating that the 5G rollout all over the world has been slow, he said, “We believe that we will probably buck the trend of having a much faster rollout of …

Govt Should Not Allow Backdoor Entry To Big Tech For 5G: Industry Body
2 years, 5 months ago

Govt Should Not Allow Backdoor Entry To Big Tech For 5G: Industry Body

News 18  

The Cellular Operators Association of India, the industry’s apex body representing telcos, on Thursday urged the government not to allow Big Tech companies to enter the 5G spectrum auction this month via back door channels. “If the independent entities set up private captive networks with direct 5G spectrum allotment by Department of Telecommunications, it will diminish the revenue so much …

Indian telcos' 5G bids seen muted as private firms jostle for airwaves
2 years, 6 months ago

Indian telcos' 5G bids seen muted as private firms jostle for airwaves

The Hindu  

India's telecom giants are likely to make muted bids at the 5G spectrum auction in July, on worries they stand to lose about 40% in potential revenues due to the allotment of some airwaves to enterprises for private networks, industry sources said. The rise of private 5G networks dims the business case for the telcos, which are now likely to …

Giving Private 5G Network To Tech Companies May Spoil Telco's 5G Plans: Report
2 years, 6 months ago

Giving Private 5G Network To Tech Companies May Spoil Telco's 5G Plans: Report

News 18  

With India set for its 5G spectrum auctions, all eyes are glued on the Indian telecom players who will be vying for the coveted 5G spectrum to kickstart their services in the country. But the Indian Government has made lives tricky for the telcos once again by offering private 5G networks to businesses, allowing them to set up their own …

Telcos May Buy Spectrum Worth Rs 71,000 Cr in 5G Auction: IIFL Report
2 years, 6 months ago

Telcos May Buy Spectrum Worth Rs 71,000 Cr in 5G Auction: IIFL Report

News 18  

The three private telecom operators — Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea — are expected to buy spectrum worth Rs 71,000 crore in the upcoming auction, leaving a vast majority of the radiowaves going under the hammer unsold, according to research firm IIFL Securities. The government will next month auction about Rs 4.3 lakh crore worth of airwaves capable …

5G to account for 39% of India’s subscriptions by 2027: Ericsson
2 years, 6 months ago

5G to account for 39% of India’s subscriptions by 2027: Ericsson

The Hindu  

The number of subscriptions to India’s 5G services, which are likely to be rolled out from later this year, is expected to reach about 500 million, or 39% of all mobile subscribers, by 2027, telecom equipment maker Ericsson said in a report on Tuesday. Noting that 4G was currently the dominant subscription type driving connectivity growth in India, Ericsson said …

Auctioning 5G spectrum bands
2 years, 6 months ago

Auctioning 5G spectrum bands

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave its nod for the auction of spectrum that can be used to offer 5G services, at its meeting held on June 14. It is expected that the Mid and High band spectrum will be utilised by telecom service providers to roll-out 5G services wherein speeds would …

5G network to be available in 20-25 cities by end of the year: Telecom minister
2 years, 6 months ago

5G network to be available in 20-25 cities by end of the year: Telecom minister

Hindustan Times  

5G networks will become operational in 20-25 cities and towns by the end of the year, telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Saturday, indicating that prices are likely to remain cheaper than the global average since the cost of mobile data in India is already 'the lowest in the world'. "I can say with confidence 5G deployment will start in at …

Nokia CEO Says Smartphones Likely To Become Less Popular By 2030, Here’s Why
2 years, 7 months ago

Nokia CEO Says Smartphones Likely To Become Less Popular By 2030, Here’s Why

News 18  

Smartphones are going to become less in demand by 2030, this statement was made by Pekka Lundmark, CEO, Nokia on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2022. Pekka had earlier claimed that 6G mobile networks will be available by 2030, the same timeframe around which he says smartphones are going to be surpassed by other devices, like smart wearables …

India aims to roll out 6G telecom network by end of decade, says PM Modi
2 years, 7 months ago

India aims to roll out 6G telecom network by end of decade, says PM Modi

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was addressing a programme marking the silver jubilee celebrations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India via video conferencing, said that connectivity will determine the pace of progress in 21st century India New Delhi: India is targeting the rollout of 6G telecom network, which will provide ultra high speed internet connectivity, by the end of …

5G Will Unlock Next Level of Economic Growth, Help India's Digital Transformation: Ericsson MD
2 years, 8 months ago

5G Will Unlock Next Level of Economic Growth, Help India's Digital Transformation: Ericsson MD

News 18  

The question on every mobile phone user’s mind is — When will 5G services be launched in India? News18 spoke to Nitin Bansal, MD, India & Head-Networks, Southeast Asia, Oceania and India at Ericsson, about the upcoming 5G services and India’s digital future. According to Ericsson’s economic study of enhanced mobile broadband, evolution to 5G will enable 10 times lower …

5G service rollout likely in August-September
2 years, 8 months ago

5G service rollout likely in August-September

The Hindu  

The government is confident of resolving issues related to high spectrum pricing with the industry, Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday, adding that everything was “more or less” on track for auction of spectrum, including 5G airwaves, by June 2022. He said the main issue was the industry’s demand for a further reduction in spectrum prices, which would be …

India will witness acceleration in 5G deployment by first half of 2022: Dell Technologies
2 years, 10 months ago

India will witness acceleration in 5G deployment by first half of 2022: Dell Technologies

The Hindu  

India will witness the beginning of an accelerated 5G infrastructure deployment both in the urban and rural parts of the country by the first half of 2022, said Saurabh Tewari, Director & Chief Technology Officer at Dell Technologies, India. This development would boost smartphone penetration and provide a new dimension to the country’s digital outlook leading to increased adoption of …

Fixing frequencies first: On 5G economic payoff in Budget speech
2 years, 11 months ago

Fixing frequencies first: On 5G economic payoff in Budget speech

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget announcement that the Government proposes to conduct the “required spectrum auctions” in 2022 to facilitate the roll-out of 5G mobile phone services in fiscal 2022-23 has understandably triggered speculation including about the feasibility of the timeline. While last week’s flurry of announcements have raised the possibility that the next auction of telecom spectrum may be …

Telecom sector gets 5G boost; Centre to infuse ₹44k crore into BSNL
2 years, 11 months ago

Telecom sector gets 5G boost; Centre to infuse ₹44k crore into BSNL

Hindustan Times  

India’s telecom sector will get a boost from the Budget, with an emphasis on launching 5G services and spectrum auctions in the upcoming financial year besides a performance-linked incentive scheme for 5G design-led initiatives planned for FY22-23. Experts said that continued emphasis on the importance of mobile connectivity and broadband for economic development, especially in rural India, will further boost …

Union Budget 2022: Spectrum auctions to be conducted in 2022 to facilitate roll-out of 5G services, says Nirmala Sitharaman
2 years, 11 months ago

Union Budget 2022: Spectrum auctions to be conducted in 2022 to facilitate roll-out of 5G services, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Firstpost  

Sitharaman said the telecommunications sector in general and 5G, in particular, can enable growth and offer job opportunities New Delhi: The government will conduct a spectrum auction this year, which will facilitate the roll-out of 5G services by private telecom operators during the financial year 2022-23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. “Spectrum auctions will be conducted in 2022 …

Budget 2022: India to offer 5G services in FY23, to hold auctions soon, says FM
2 years, 11 months ago

Budget 2022: India to offer 5G services in FY23, to hold auctions soon, says FM

Live Mint  

India’s telecom sector will get a 5G push under the Union Budget with the government focusing on starting 5G mobile services and spectrum auctions in the next fiscal besides a performance-linked incentive scheme for 5G design-led initiatives. This even as the government expects to earn ₹52,806.36 crore from licence fees and spectrum charges in FY23 despite the spectrum auctions, sharply …

Budget 2022: 5G Coming To India By 2023 Announces Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2 years, 11 months ago

Budget 2022: 5G Coming To India By 2023 Announces Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

News 18  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her Budget 2022 speech announced that the government will roll out 5G telecom services during the financial year 2022-2023. Sitharaman stressed on the rollout of 5G services to better internet connectivity across the country and effectively developing the internet economy. WATCH VIDEO: Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge Smartphone Review: Reliable All-rounder With 120W SUPER FAST Charging DoT …

Biden says deal with telecoms avoids flight disruptions
3 years ago

Biden says deal with telecoms avoids flight disruptions

Associated Press  

AT&T and Verizon have agreed to delay the launch of a new slice of 5G service by two weeks after airlines and the nation’s aviation regulator complained about potential interference with systems on board planes. The telecom giants agreed to delay Wednesday’s planned launch of the new C-Band strand of 5G, which promises faster speeds for customers, in order to …

Tariff hikes, moratorium on government dues to help telcos invest more aggressively in 5G tech: Report
3 years, 1 month ago

Tariff hikes, moratorium on government dues to help telcos invest more aggressively in 5G tech: Report

The Hindu  

The announced tariff hikes by the telcos could boost their operating profits by at least 40% and coupled with the moratorium on government dues, will help them invest more aggressively into 5G technology, says a report. Tariff hikes to lift the EBITDA, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation, of telcos by 40% and along with the moratorium on …

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