5G ROLLOUT IN INDIA
TECNO SPARK 20 Pro 5G launched in India with 108MP Camera, Dimensity 6080 chipset: Check price, features
TECNO has launched the SPARK 20 Pro 5G, now available for purchase on Amazon and in offline stores at a special launch price of Rs 13,999. The smartphone features support for 10 5G bands, a 108MP camera, 16GB RAM, and up to 256GB storage. It boasts a 6.78-inch Full-HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chipset. The SPARK 20 Pro 5G also includes a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging, Dolby Atmos sound, and a stylish superellipse design.
Cheaper 5G mobiles to ring in festive spirit
Affordable 5G smartphones priced below ₹10,000 are expected to flood the Indian market this festive season. Unisoc launches T760 5G chipset for India, with other brands like Qualcomm and MediaTek likely to follow suit. Experts foresee a substantial increase in 5G handset market share by the end of the year.
Budget 2024: Duty relief, tax rebate on telecom wishlist
Union Budget: India's top carriers seek a duty waiver on 4G/5G gear in the Budget to cut costs and improve connectivity. They propose suspending the 5% AGR contribution towards USOF until its ₹79,638.31 crore corpus is used, reducing the licence fee to 1% of AGR, and extending tax rebates. COAI, major carriers, and finance ministry support it.
10 Best Mobiles under Rs. 15,000 (2024): Mid-range Marvels that offer Exceptional Value
Choosing the best phone under 15000 can be challenging with numerous options available in the market. This article simplifies your decision by highlighting some of the best mobiles under 15000 that combine affordability with powerful performance. Discover devices featuring impressive cameras, robust processors, long-lasting batteries, and sleek designs. From 5G capabilities to high-resolution displays and fast charging, these budget-friendly phones from leading brands like Samsung, realme, Redmi, and Vivo offer the perfect balance of functionality and value.
Tariff hikes to raise ARPU by 15 pc, help expand operating profits for telcos: Report
Tariff hikes by top telcos in FY25 are projected to significantly boost the industry's PBILDT, leading to a 15% increase in blended ARPU. This increase will aid telcos in deleveraging, funding technology upgrades, and expanding networks while also improving debt levels post-June 2024 spectrum auction.
5G wave spectrum sale kicks off today
Private sector telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea are set to compete for 5G airwaves worth about ₹96,320 crore in India's latest spectrum auction. The sale, expected to conclude soon, may see muted bidding with lower proceeds compared to the previous auction in 2022.
ET Graphics: A look at telecom industry's top carriers ahead of India's second 5G spectrum sale
India’s second 5G spectrum sale starts on Tuesday, featuring bids from top carriers Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi). This sale is expected to run for a day or a day-and-a-half and is anticipated to be a low-key affair. Only 10.5 GHz of 5G airwaves are available this time, significantly less than the 72 GHz offered in the country's first 5G spectrum auction in July 2022.
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G launched with Snapdragon 695, 80W fast charging. Check India price and bank offers
OnePlus has launched the Nord CE4 Lite 5G in India, offering a blend of impressive features at an affordable price. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 695 processor and supports 5G connectivity. It boasts a 50MP main camera, a 120Hz AMOLED display, and a high-capacity battery with 80W SuperVOOC fast charging. The Nord CE4 Lite 5G aims to provide flagship-level performance in the mid-range segment.
Trai invites views on norm for transferring ownership of machine-to-machine SIMs
The telecom regulator, Trai, is seeking industry views on allowing critical M2M communication services on unlicensed airwaves. It has identified 20 critical M2M services, including those for connected & autonomous vehicles, remote surgery, and smart grid operations.
Vi completes minimum 5G rollout requirements
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced completion of its Minimum Rollout Obligations (MRO) across all 17 circles where it acquired 5G spectrum in August 2022. This step is essential for commencing 5G services, although Vi has yet to announce detailed rollout plans due to financial constraints. Unlike its competitors Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, which have almost completed nationwide 5G rollouts, Vi plans to gradually expand its network starting with equipment orders to vendors like Nokia and Ericsson.
Buoyed by ₹18,000 crore fund-raise, Vi beefs up 4G coverage, network in UP, Uttarakhand
The company plans to add a 900 MHz band layer, which will significantly enhance indoor network experience for its customers in the two circles. “The deployment of L900 coverage will be beneficial in urban areas with dense building infrastructure, as well as suburban and rural areas where signal penetration is a challenge,” Vi said in a statement Thursday.
Airtel prepays Rs 7,904 cr to clear all spectrum dues
Bharti Airtel has prepaid ₹7,904 crore to the telecom department, clearing the remaining payment for spectrum bought in 2012 and 2015 auctions. This move will lead to interest cost savings and boost cash flows as the company nears the completion of its nationwide 5G rollout. The prepaid amount fully clears all deferred liabilities pertaining to spectrum acquired in the 2012 and 2015 auctions, which had the highest interest costs of 9.75% and 10%, respectively. The company had opted for a four-year moratorium on spectrum and adjusted gross revenue payments, estimated to give it around ₹48,000 crore in cash flow relief.
Vodafone Idea prefers stock as payment for Nokia and Ericsson bills
The board of directors of VIL approved a preferential allotment of 1.66 billion equity shares at Rs 14.80 per share to Finland’s Nokia and Sweden’s Ericsson, for a total of up to Rs 2,458 crore, the company said in a statement Thursday. Nokia will invest up to Rs 1,520 crore and Ericsson up to Rs 938 crore. The issue price is 35% higher than that in the April follow-on offer (FPO) of Rs 11 a share and comes with a lock-in period of six months.
Airtel, Jio free cash flow seen rising amid falling capex spends, growing ARPU
Analysts predict Bharti Airtel's and Reliance Jio's free cash flows to rise in FY26, reaching approximately Rs 56,000 crore and Rs 38,500 crore, respectively. This growth stems from reduced capital expenditures and higher average revenue per user (ARPU). Both telcos expect a surge in ARPU driven by tariff hikes and increased data usage amid 5G deployments
Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel's returns on investment set to double in 4 years
Macquarie Research estimates Airtel's ROCE (return on capital employed) to surge to 10-19% during FY25-28 from 2-6% in the last more than a decade, aided by tariff hikes, better subscriber mix and capex moderation. Airtel had invested $32 billion in FY24, generating a return of 8%. Over the next four years, while investments will drop to $28 billion per year, returns will likely more than double to 19%, Macquarie data showed.
Optic fiber cable component maker Runaya aims to grow rev to Rs 500 cr over next 3-4 years
The transition to 5G and the associated infrastructure upgrades are driving this demand, with the global market for fiber optic cables expected to grow from $9.2 billion in 2021 to over $12 billion by 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%, according to estimates by the company.
Nomura upgrades Vodafone Idea, doubles target price. Should you buy?
Vodafone Idea Target Price: Nomura has upgraded its rating on Vodafone Idea, expressing optimism that the worst is behind the company and it is now poised for better prospects. The stock has been upgraded from "reduce" to "neutral". Vodafone Idea's Q4 revenue stood at Rs 10,600 crore, which was in line with estimates.
Less enthusiasm on the spectrum front
Airtel has to top up on spectrum that is lapsing in select telecom circles. Jio can afford to take it easy after having cornered the biggest chunk of airwaves put up for sale in the previous round of auctions in 2022. In the event, Jio still remains the most hungry for spectrum, signalling its interest to buy three times as much as Airtel, and 10 times as much as Vi.
Vi mulls rolling out 5G on large scale in 6 months, plans up to Rs 55,000 cr investment in 3 yrs
Vi CEO Akshaya Moondra said the company's investment will focus on expanding and strengthening coverage in 17 priority circles to be competitive.
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