Idea, Bharti Airtel edge higher after spectrum auction

Last Updated: Thursday, March 26, 2015, 19:16

Shares of telecom companies Idea Cellular and Bharti Airtel on Thursday edged higher in an otherwise subdued market after the completion of spectrum auction.

Telcos likely to commit $13 bn in spectrum sale: Fitch

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 13:41

The much awaited spectrum auction, wherein eight companies are bidding to acquire radiowaves in four bands, started on Wednesday.

Google in talks on phone network in US: Executive

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 3, 2015, 22:36

US Internet giant Google says it is in talks with telecom companies about operating its own mobile phone services in the United States.

Trai extends date for submission on comments on IUC to Dec 22

Last Updated: Friday, December 12, 2014, 19:08

Telecom regulator Trai has extended the last date to December 22 for receiving comments on interconnect charges which one operator pays to other for using its network to complete calls.

TRAI recommends outright transfer of spectrum, bars leasing

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 15:45

Telecom regulator TRAI Tuesday recommended allowing outright transfer of spectrum by telecom companies to other operators, but has suggested a bar on its leasing for now.

Telcos submit ownership certificate for spectrum auction

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 21:43

All the eight telecom companies that have applied for bidding in spectrum auction on Thursday submitted their ownership certification to the Department of Telecom.

Telecom stocks tumble on CAG audit scare, down up to 4.4%

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 18:57

Shares of Tata Teleservices Maharashtra plunged 4.4 percent, while Idea Cellular fell by 1.88 percent on the BSE.

No place for CAG interfering into private cos books: Ficci

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 18:08

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court on Monday held that the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) can audit the accounts of private telecom operators under the relevant provisions of the law.

CAG can audit private telecom companies' accounts: HC

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 12:12

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court Monday held that the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) can audit the accounts of private telecom operators under the relevant provisions of the law.

Fitch upgrades outlook of Indian telecom sector to 'stable'

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 22:30

Global credit rating agency Fitch Wednesday upgraded outlook for the Indian telecom sector from 'negative' to 'stable'.

Radia tapes leaked due to corporate rivalry: Tata to SC

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 19:16

Former Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata on Friday told the Supreme Court that the tapped telephonic conversations between corporate lobbyist Niira Radia and top politicians, bureaucrats and businessmen, including himself, were leaked to the media because of corporate rivalry.

Telecom mergers and acquisition policy likely by Oct 15

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 17:49

The long-awaited merger and acquisition policy for telecom companies is expected to be in place by October 15, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal said Friday.