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New Telecom Act: Centre can take control of telecom networks during emergency
New Delhi: The Centre on Saturday introduced the new Telecommunications Act, 2023 that will usher in the new era of connectivity from June 26, replacing century-old colonial laws.
The Section 20 of the 'Telecommunications Act 2023'…
Airtel pre-pays Rs 7,904 crore to clear deferred liabilities for spectrum
New Delhi: Bharti Airtel on Friday said it has prepaid Rs 7,904 crore to the Department of Telecom (DoT) to clear high-cost deferred liabilities for spectrum acquired in 2012 and 2015.
In a stock exchange filing, the company said…
Prioritise 6 GHz spectrum for 5G, roll out fair share data network usage norm: COAI to Centre
The apex telecom industry body has also requested the government to look at the industry's long-standing issues about spectrum pricing and related revenue concerns.
COAI announces new leadership, Abhijit Kishore appointed Chairperson
New Delhi: Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI), the apex industry association representing leading telecom, internet, technology, and digital services companies, on Tuesday announced its new leadership for the term 2024-25,…
India set to become global electronics manufacturing destination
New Delhi: India is poised to become a large-scale global electronics manufacturing destination in years to come under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman, India Cellular and Electronics…
Industry welcomes resolution of ambiguity on display assembly for mobile phones
New Delhi: The electronics industry stakeholders on Friday welcomed the government’s move to resolve ambiguity around the customs duty on display assembly of mobile phones.
The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) said that…
Zee Entertainment Enterprises to raise funds up to Rs 2,000 crore
New Delhi: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) on Thursday announced to raise funds up to Rs 2,000 crore via shares or eligible securities.
The company's stock went up 5 per cent to close at Rs 153.75 apiece after the news.…
Apple earned over $1.95 trillion from iPhone sales so far: Report
New Delhi: Despite the apparent decline in the first three months of the year, iPhone lifetime sales still rose to shocking highs as the tech giant Apple grossed over $1.95 trillion from iPhone sales so far, a new report said on Wednesday.…
Centre introduces separate mobile numbering series for service, transactional voice calls
New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday introduced a new numbering series, 160xxxxxxx, for making service or transactional calls, to help citizens easily identify legitimate calls and curb unsolicited voice calls from telemarketers using 10-digit…
Airtel, Google partner to deliver cloud solutions to Indian businesses
Airtel will also leverage Google Cloud's GenAI capabilities to transform customer experiences across its mobile, broadband, and digital TV offerings.
SC registry refuses to accept Centre’s plea on 2G spectrum verdict
The Centre, in its plea, has sought exemption from auctioning the 2G spectrum for non-commercial purposes in discharge of sovereign functions of the state.
‘No spectrum auction where it is not feasible’
The minister also gave an example of the upcoming spectrum auction for telecommunication services in the country in the first week of June 2024.
Bharti Airtel signs definitive agreement with Dialog, Axiata Group to merge Sri Lanka operations
Dialog will acquire 100% of the issued shares in Airtel Lanka, in consideration of which Dialog will issue to Bharti Airtel, ordinary voting shares which will amount to 10.355% of the total issued shares of Dialog by way of a share swap.
Bharti Hexacom public issue to open on April 3; to offload 15% of company’s share
The company is issuing the IPO to enable existing shareholder TCIL to sell some of its shares.
Indian govt seeks clarification from Apple on Opposition leaders’ hacking alerts
In an interview, MoS for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the government has asked Apple two questions: whether their devices are safe, and if so the reason for the alert was sent to opposition members.
Central police forces face transport woes due to lack of air courier services
After the initial decision in 2019 to provide air courier services to personnel posted in Jammu & Kashmir, the MHA extended the facility in all sectors to help them cut down on travel time.
Merger call-off reports baseless, says Zee Ent
“We wish to reiterate that the Company is committed to the merger with Sony and is continuing to work towards a successful closure of the proposed merger,”
TRAI to soon have full-time chairman
Also, I don’t think that they have interviewed anyone from the private sector, all were somehow associated with the government,” said the official.
Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management to acquire American Tower’s Indian business for USD…
The telecom tower operator ATC has a portfolio of approximately 78,000 sites across India. This marks Brookfield's third acquisition in the Indian telecommunications space.
Delhi HC grants time to Vivo officials to respond to ED plea against release in money laundering…
Additional Solicitor General argued that the trial court order was "totally perverse" and the matter required urgent adjudication, whereas the counsel for the accused sought time to file their case.