5G Spectrum: DoT receives bids worth ₹11,000 cr on Day 1
COAI chief says 5G auctions will catalyze rapid rollout of 5G services across the country, leading to enhanced coverage and vastly improved connectivity
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5G to account for 57% of Indian mobile subscriptions in 2028
India is experiencing massive network deployments, making it the fastest growing 5G market globally.
Vodafone Idea shares zoom 24% as govt okays conversion of debt into equity
The Centre is now the largest shareholder in Vi, with a 33% stake as it agreed to convert its dues worth ₹16,000 crore into equity shares.
India’s 5G smartphone market to expand 70% by 2023-end: Report
As per the report, the Indian smartphone market recorded more than 13x growth in its shipment since 2020.
Indus Towers: Data Gains
The merger with Bharti Infratel and a sharp rise in mobile data usage aided the revenue growth of the world’s second-largest telecom tower company.
Bharti Telecom plans to raise ₹7,000 cr via bonds; Airtel shares down 2%
The telecom company is looking to raise the fund through shorter-tenor bonds in three tranches and has invited bids from investors on November 18.
Apple iPhone users in India to get 5G support next week. Check details here
Apple is rolling out its iOS beta or iOS 16.2 software programme, for Airtel and Jio users next week, but has not confirmed a date for the roll out.
Ramp up 5G tower development: Vaishnaw to telcos
Telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says current pace of 5G tower development is "very less" and "slow" at 2,500/week, and that industry must increase it to 10,000/week.
Reliance Jio dethrones BSNL to become India’s top landline operator
For the first time, a private telecom service provider has become a top landline player in the country. The Trai data shows Jio's landline userbase at 71.3 lakh, while that of BSNL's at 71.3 lakh.
Centre sets target to install 25,000 telecom towers in 500 days; approves ₹26,000 cr
Ashwini Vaishnaw says the govt is focussing on creating over 1 crore digital jobs and achieving the $1 trillion digital economy target by 2026.
