Govt approves spectrum trading norms for telecom firms

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 14:30

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the much-awaited spectrum trading norms for telecom companies.

Call drops: Govt initiates steps to address problem

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 23:05

The TRAI will soon ask telecom companies to disclose information related to their services which would be publicised so that customers are aware of capacity of their operator and enable them to choose their service provider.

Govt mulls levying penalty on telcos for call drops

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 19:02

A top official in the ministry said it will be conveyed to the owners that in case quality of service does not improve, option of levying penalty under licence conditions is not ruled out.

Optimise networks to curb call drops: Prasad to telcos

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 20:43

With call drops becoming a cause of concern for the entire country, mobile operators need to rise to the occasion and they cannot escape their "responsibility and accountability", he said.

Spectrum sharing positive for telecom sector: Ind-Ra

Last Updated: Friday, August 21, 2015, 14:43

Spectrum sharing will help large telecom companies address network congestion and make it easier for small players to provide advanced mobile technologies like 3G and 4G, an India Rating research report said today.

India Post says open to partnerships for payments bank

Last Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2015, 12:16

Having secured RBI's nod to set up a payments bank, the Department of Posts has said it is open for partnership in this new venture and is in talks with some telecom companies.

Telecos to submit report on call drop today

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 09:13

The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) has asked all mobile phone-service providers to submit a report on action taken by them to address the call drop issue by July 31.

Telecos need to talk to each other for alliances, 4G : SSTL

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 17:56

Amid challenging market dynamics, telecom operators are discussing with each other for partnerships and alliances, including 4G services, telecom firm Sistema Shyam Teleservices on Tuesday said.

SK Telecom first-quarter profit jumps 65.6%

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 10:29

Net profits for January to March amounted to 442.7 billion won ($410.1 million), up from 267.3 billion a year ago but down 12 percent from the previous quarter.

Reliance Telecom's plea for licence extension: SC seeks Centre's reply

Last Updated: Friday, April 17, 2015, 21:58

Supreme Court on Friday asked the government to respond to the plea of Reliance Telecom seeking extension of its licences in seven circles by 10 years.

'Net neutrality: India should not let telecos charge more'

Last Updated: Sunday, April 12, 2015, 16:09

Amid the raging debate over net neutrality in India, a leading daily here has said India's policy makers should not allow telecom companies to charge users extra fees for internet services as such a move can hurt consumers and affect start-up Internet businesses.

Crisil says high spectrum payout to bloat telcos' debt ratios

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 22:08

"In the near-term their capital structure will be impacted," it said in a note, adding even the part payments for the spectrum will stretch their key capital ratios.