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Telecom Tariffs

Trai completes mandatory examination of recent industry-wide tariff hikes

The telcos have submitted details of the hike within the stipulated seven days

Trai completes mandatory examination of recent industry-wide tariff hikes
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 7:02 PM IST

Telecom tariffs likely to see more hikes in long road to Rs 300 Arpu

With 5G yet to be monetised, expect many more increases in telecom tariffs

Telecom tariffs likely to see more hikes in long road to Rs 300 Arpu
Updated On : 21 Jul 2024 | 10:56 PM IST

Nomura raises Bharti Airtel target price post tariff hike, sees 14% upside

In the post-paid segment, tariff adjustments range from 10-20 per cent, with popular plans seeing increases of 10-13 per cent

Nomura raises Bharti Airtel target price post tariff hike, sees 14% upside
Updated On : 01 Jul 2024 | 9:48 AM IST

Morgan Stanley, Citi, Jefferies: Brokerages decode RJio, Airtel tariff hike

In the last two rounds of tariff hikes, Vodafone Idea (Vi) in December 2019 and Bharti (Dec 2021) took the lead, while R-Jio was the last one to raise tariffs

Morgan Stanley, Citi, Jefferies: Brokerages decode RJio, Airtel tariff hike
Updated On : 28 Jun 2024 | 10:39 PM IST

BofA upgrades Voda Idea stk; telcos may up tariff by 20-25% post LS polls

However, the Vodafone Idea stock is not a 'buy' yet as BofA awaits further clarity on funding position improvement post fiscal 2025- 26 (FY26) as the spectrum moratorium ends

BofA upgrades Voda Idea stk; telcos may up tariff by 20-25% post LS polls
Updated On : 03 May 2024 | 4:57 PM IST

Telecom tariff hike imminent, expect 15-17% rise after elections: Report

The telecom industry is expected to take a 15-17 per cent tariff hike post general elections, according to an analyst report that termed the tariff increase in the sector as "imminent" with Airtel as the biggest beneficiary. The general election in the world's largest democracy is scheduled to be held in seven phases between April 19 and June 1, and results will be declared on June 4. "We expect the industry to take a 15-17 per cent tariff hike post the elections," a report by Antique Stock Broking said, as it described the tariff hike as imminent and Bharti as the biggest beneficiary. The last hike of about 20 per cent was in December 2021, it said. Offering a break-up of ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) for India's second largest telco, the brokerage note said Bharti's industry-leading current ARPU of Rs 208 is set to go up to Rs 286 by end of FY27. This will be driven by a tariff hike contributing Rs 55, upgradation of 2G customers to 4G contributing Rs 10, and customer upgradat

Telecom tariff hike imminent, expect 15-17% rise after elections: Report
Updated On : 11 Apr 2024 | 2:13 PM IST

Geopolitical convergence on terrestrial broadcasting

Both ATSC 3.0 for BPS in the US and D2M in India have the potential to deliver communications of national importance during crises and disasters independent of satellite systems and cellular telephony

Geopolitical convergence on terrestrial broadcasting
Updated On : 29 Feb 2024 | 12:44 AM IST

Trai directs annual audit for telcos, asks to refund overcharged tariff

The audit has to be conducted by a panel of auditors notified by Trai. Non-compliance or failure to submit the report can result in monetary penalties that can go up to Rs 50 lakh

Trai directs annual audit for telcos, asks to refund overcharged tariff
Updated On : 14 Sep 2023 | 9:24 AM IST

Trai restores cap on MRP of a TV channel as part of a bouquet to Rs 19

IBDF President K Madhavan welcomes move; says result of constructive dialogue

Trai restores cap on MRP of a TV channel as part of a bouquet to Rs 19
Updated On : 22 Nov 2022 | 9:28 PM IST

Telecom tariffs remain at 'unsustainable levels': Vodafone Idea CEO

Telecom operator Vodafone Idea (VIL) has said telecom tariffs in India continue to remain at "unsustainable levels" and the industry needs "tariff correction" to support continued investments. VIL has seen average revenue per user (ARPU) growth for five consecutive quarters now. Its average revenue or realisation per user at Rs 131 in Q2 FY23 was 19.5 per cent higher than the year-ago period, aided mostly by tariff hikes and subscriber upgrades. ARPU for the September quarter was higher sequentially as well, when compared to Rs 128 in Q1 FY23. "However, it is important to note that despite the price intervention made in the last one year, the tariffs in India continue to remain at unsustainable levels. And we believe that industry needs further tariff correction to support the continued investments going forward," Vodafone Idea CEO Akshaya Moondra said during the company's analyst call on Q2 FY23 earnings on Friday. Over the last one year, the company has taken several tariff ...

Telecom tariffs remain at 'unsustainable levels': Vodafone Idea CEO
Updated On : 05 Nov 2022 | 6:05 PM IST

Higher mobile bills hit Indian consumers harder than most nations

An analysis from shows that while overall bills are lower in India in absolute terms, they are a larger share of monthly income than in many economies

Higher mobile bills hit Indian consumers harder than most nations
Updated On : 05 Nov 2022 | 12:53 AM IST

Todays Top Headlines: India's 5G spread, Prosus-BillDesk M&A deal, and more

Global telecom gearmaker Ericsson's senior vice-president Nunzio Mirtillo believes that India will see one of the fastest 5G adoptions in the world

Todays Top Headlines: India's 5G spread, Prosus-BillDesk M&A deal, and more
Updated On : 04 Oct 2022 | 7:21 AM IST

After 5G auction, analysts expect telecom firms to increase rates again

They say tariff could be raised even for 4G services in a bid to increase 5G adoption

After 5G auction, analysts expect telecom firms to increase rates again
Updated On : 02 Aug 2022 | 11:58 PM IST

Telecom dept to deactivate extra SIM of subscribers beyond 9 connections

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued an order to re-verify the SIM of subscribers holding beyond nine connections across India and six connections in the case of Jammu and Kashmir, North East and Assam and disconnect in the case of non-verification. The subscribers will be given the option to choose the connection they want to retain and deactivate the rest of the connections, according to the order issued on December 7. "If during the data analytics carried out by DoT, it is found that an individual subscriber is having more than nine mobile connections (six in the case of J&K, NE and Assam LSAs) across all the TSPs (telecom service providers), all the mobile connections will be flagged for re-verification," the DoT order said. The order comes from DoT to check incidence of financial crimes, pesky calls, automated calls and fraudulent activities. The DoT has asked telecom operators to remove all the flagged mobile connections from the database that are not in use

Telecom dept to deactivate extra SIM of subscribers beyond 9 connections
Updated On : 10 Dec 2021 | 12:52 AM IST

Despite positive news flow, analysts still cautious on Voda Idea stock

Vodafone Idea's market share loss, according to reports, has continued in the first half of fiscal 2021-22 (H1-FY22) though the pace of market share loss has moderated

Despite positive news flow, analysts still cautious on Voda Idea stock
Updated On : 09 Dec 2021 | 11:26 PM IST

Jio joins Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, goes for 20% hike in tariffs

Analysts had guided for a tariff revision from Jio after competitors decided to go for a hike

Jio joins Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, goes for 20% hike in tariffs
Updated On : 29 Nov 2021 | 5:04 AM IST

Jio announces up to 21% hike in mobile services tariffs from December 1

The new unlimited plans will go-live on December 1, 2021, and can be opted from existing touchpoints and channels

Jio announces up to 21% hike in mobile services tariffs from December 1
Updated On : 28 Nov 2021 | 9:38 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Telecom tariff hikes, steady forex build-up, and more

Here are the best of BS Opinion pieces of the day

Best of BS Opinion: Telecom tariff hikes, steady forex build-up, and more
Updated On : 25 Nov 2021 | 6:30 AM IST

A healthy hike

Telcos should now focus on quality of service

A healthy hike
Updated On : 24 Nov 2021 | 11:20 PM IST
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Sensex, Nifty tank 2% each amid broad-based sell-off; India VIX hits 17

Broader indices suffer deeper cuts; SmallCap index declines 3%; RIL sinks 4% after calling off deal with Saudi Aramco

Sensex, Nifty tank 2% each amid broad-based sell-off; India VIX hits 17
Updated On : 22 Nov 2021 | 5:42 PM IST