Airtel tests RedCap Technology on its 5G Network with Ericsson (19 Oct 2023)

Airtel is testing RedCap technology on its 5G network with Ericsson. It discusses what RedCap is and the benefits of using it. RedCap is a new RAN software solution that enables new 5G use cases and more connections from devices such as smartwatches, wearables, and industrial sensors. It is also tailored for use cases that aren't optimally served by existing New Radio specifications. Airtel's testing of RedCap is the first implementation and validation of the technology in India.

Vodafone Idea warns of existential threat due to AGR penalty and interest in SC curative petition (10 Oct 2023)

Vodafone Idea has warned the Supreme Court that it faces an existential threat due to the high penalty and interest on the AGR dues. The company owes the government Rs 58,254 crore in AGR dues and has been given 10 years to pay the dues. However, the company argues that the penalty and interest on the penalty are so high that they threaten its existence. The Supreme Court is expected to hear the petition in the coming weeks.

Vodafone Idea pays Rs 1701 crore towards spectrum (16 Sept 2023)

Vodafone Idea has paid Rs 1701 crore towards spectrum. This is the annual installment payment for spectrum acquired in the 2022 auction. The company has paid half of its licence and spectrum usage charge dues for the March quarter. Vodafone Idea is under pressure to clear the 5G spectrum dues to the government in 20 equal instalments.

Reliance Jio bets big on 5G SA (05 Sept 2023)

This is an article about India’s largest mobile operator, Reliance Jio, raising a $2 billion loan from BNP Paribas to help fund its 5G rollout. Jio plans to have pan-India 5G coverage by December 2023. It is using a standalone 5G network rollout, which is more expensive than the non-standalone approach used by its competitors.

MTNL and BSNL partner up to bolster operations (04 Sept 2023)

The two state-owned telecom operators in India, MTNL and BSNL, have signed an MoU to partner up and bolster their operations. The partnership will involve sharing infrastructure and resources, as well as developing joint products and services. The goal of the partnership is to improve the efficiency and profitability of both companies.

Vodafone pays up (04 Sept 2023)

Vodafone Idea has paid 10% of its statutory dues this quarter. The company owes the government 700 crore rupees in dues. The government owns a 33% stake in the company.