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Bharti Airtel 15% Away From Achieving ARPU of ₹300: Analysts
News•Mar 2, 2026

Bharti Airtel 15% Away From Achieving ARPU of ₹300: Analysts

Bharti Airtel’s average revenue per user (ARPU) stands at ₹259, putting it about 15% short of its ₹300 target, according to BoFA Securities analysts. The shortfall is attributed to the need for higher tariffs in the mid‑to‑upper segment and a restructuring of data packs, with a tariff hike likely within the next six months. Competitors Jio and Vi are also under pressure to lift prices as they seek to fund massive 5G and digital infrastructure investments. Meanwhile, Airtel is expanding its data‑center, sovereign cloud, and AI capabilities to drive enterprise revenue and support long‑term growth.

By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
Ericsson Wins Deals to Modernise Vi's Postpaid Billing, Expand 4G, 5G Networks
News•Mar 2, 2026

Ericsson Wins Deals to Modernise Vi's Postpaid Billing, Expand 4G, 5G Networks

Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson has secured new contracts with India’s Vodafone Idea (Vi) to modernize its postpaid billing and extend 4G and 5G coverage nationwide. The agreement adds Ericsson Charging and AI‑driven Telco IT applications, enabling real‑time charging for voice,...

By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
Digital Connectivity Readiness: Trai Proposes New Evaluation, Rating Norms for Real Estate Projects
News•Feb 27, 2026

Digital Connectivity Readiness: Trai Proposes New Evaluation, Rating Norms for Real Estate Projects

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has unveiled a proposal to overhaul digital connectivity readiness ratings for real‑estate projects. The plan expands the existing five‑star scale to a nine‑star system with half‑star increments and introduces a design‑stage assessment that...

By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
India on Global 6G Standard-Setting Table for the First Time: Jyotiraditya Scindia
News•Feb 27, 2026

India on Global 6G Standard-Setting Table for the First Time: Jyotiraditya Scindia

India’s communications minister announced that the country completed the world’s fastest 5G rollout in just 22 months, achieving 99.9% district coverage and connecting 400 million users. For the first time, India has secured a seat at the global 6G standard‑setting tables...

By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
Jio Strengthens Market Leadership in Q3FY26 with Strong Revenue Growth: Report
News•Feb 26, 2026

Jio Strengthens Market Leadership in Q3FY26 with Strong Revenue Growth: Report

Reliance Jio reinforced its telecom dominance in Q3 FY26, posting adjusted gross revenue of ₹321 billion, a 3.9% quarterly and 11.2% annual increase. Its AGR market share climbed to 43%, gaining 41 basis points sequentially and 114 basis points year‑on‑year, surpassing...

By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
Trai Holds Off on Net Neutrality Rules for 5G Network Slicing
News•Feb 26, 2026

Trai Holds Off on Net Neutrality Rules for 5G Network Slicing

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has taken a wait‑and‑see stance on whether existing net‑neutrality rules apply to 5G network slicing, offering no immediate guidance. Telecom operators are urging the government to explicitly permit slicing, arguing it is essential...

By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
BSNL Core Operating Profit Grows by 105% in 9-Month Period of FY26: Jyotiraditya Scindia
News•Feb 25, 2026

BSNL Core Operating Profit Grows by 105% in 9-Month Period of FY26: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited reported a core operating profit (EBITDA) of ₹4,858 crore for the nine months ending 31 December 2025, marking a 105% jump from the same period last year. Revenue rose 13% to ₹17,705 crore in FY 26’s first three quarters, while average...

By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
Viasat Calls for Multi-Orbit Connectivity to Bolster India's Space Sovereignty
News•Feb 25, 2026

Viasat Calls for Multi-Orbit Connectivity to Bolster India's Space Sovereignty

Viasat’s President Ben Palmer urged India to adopt multi‑orbit, multi‑band satellite communications to secure spectrum access and resilient SATCOM. He highlighted the company’s push for compact terminals that give beyond‑line‑of‑sight connectivity to tactical unmanned platforms. Palmer praised India’s strategic stance...

By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
Trai Cuts 5G Spectrum Reserve Prices by up to 37% Ahead of Auctions
News•Feb 25, 2026

Trai Cuts 5G Spectrum Reserve Prices by up to 37% Ahead of Auctions

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has reduced 5G spectrum reserve prices by 7‑37% across nine bands, offering roughly 11,789 MHz of airwaves at an estimated ₹2.10 lakh crore. It also proposes reclaiming spectrum from insolvent players and keeping the upper 6 GHz...

By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
India Seeks to Create Conducive Environment for Submarine Cable Investments, Says TRAI’s AK Lahoti
News•Feb 24, 2026

India Seeks to Create Conducive Environment for Submarine Cable Investments, Says TRAI’s AK Lahoti

India is positioning itself as a hub for submarine cable investment, with TRAI chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti announcing a 60% year‑on‑year increase in total lit capacity to 309 Tbps and an 81% rise in activated capacity to 268 Tbps as of December 2025....

By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
India's Tech Infra as Public Good Can Be Emulated for AI Across Global South, Says ITU Official
News•Feb 24, 2026

India's Tech Infra as Public Good Can Be Emulated for AI Across Global South, Says ITU Official

India’s digital public infrastructure—most notably Aadhaar and UPI—has been highlighted by ITU strategic‑engagement chief Fred Werner as a replicable model for AI diffusion across the Global South. Werner argues that the country’s ability to scale technology for over a billion...

By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
Marvell Aims to Localise Global Semiconductor Solutions for India: Navin Bishnoi
News•Feb 23, 2026

Marvell Aims to Localise Global Semiconductor Solutions for India: Navin Bishnoi

Marvell Technology is localising its global semiconductor portfolio for the Indian market, establishing R&D centres in Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad. The company is collaborating with Indian academia—IITs, NITs and IIITs—to build a talent pipeline and shape semiconductor curricula. Marvell’s data‑centre...

By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
Centre Approves ₹2,432 Crore to Implement Amended BharatNet Programme in Andhra Pradesh
News•Feb 23, 2026

Centre Approves ₹2,432 Crore to Implement Amended BharatNet Programme in Andhra Pradesh

The Indian government has approved ₹2,432 crore to fund the Amended BharatNet programme in Andhra Pradesh. The scheme, managed by the newly formed Andhra Pradesh BharatNet Infrastructure Limited (APBIL), will upgrade 13,426 gram panchayats to a ring‑topology optical fiber network and...

By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
Tata Communications, RailTel Join Hands to Develop AI-Ready Digital Infrastructure
News•Feb 23, 2026

Tata Communications, RailTel Join Hands to Develop AI-Ready Digital Infrastructure

Tata Communications has teamed up with state‑run RailTel to build AI‑ready digital infrastructure for India and global markets. The partnership will modernise RailTel’s 63,000 km optical‑fiber network, add AI‑enabled platforms, and strengthen cyber protection and sovereign cloud capabilities for sensitive workloads....

By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
DoT Asks Noida International Airport to Allow Telcos to Set up Infrastructure
News•Feb 23, 2026

DoT Asks Noida International Airport to Allow Telcos to Set up Infrastructure

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has formally instructed the upcoming Noida International Airport to treat telecom operators as entitled to in‑building network installations under the Telecommunications Act, mirroring a similar dispute at Navi Mumbai airport. The clarification follows a request from...

By ET Telecom (Economic Times)