Nokia signals its technology virtue
Finnish kit vendor Nokia has been getting involved with liquid cooling 5G base stations and dynamically refarming loads of spectrum.
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Google looking at Vodafone Idea investment – report
Google is rumoured to be considering an investment in struggling Indian telco Vodafone Idea as Facebook positions itself for an assault on the market.
Indian telco association pushes for ‘floor tariffs’ on data pricing
In an open letter to India’s telecoms regulator, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has pressed for quicker decision making on pricing restriction rules.
Vodafone and TIM both flog a bunch of INWIT shares to pay off debt
Less than a month after completing the merger of their towers businesses, Vodafone and TIM have sold an equal chunk of it each to raise some cash.
Vodafone Idea starts to lobby for minimum pricing
Vodafone Idea has written a letter to the Indian Government which suggests it is pushing for minimum pricing to ensure a healthy and sustainable telco industry.
Indian government strives to save its dwindling telco industry
Government officials have reportedly been having meetings to figure out how the prospects for Vodafone Idea can be improved and three-way competition can be preserved.
Indian Supreme Court takes another step towards telco duopoly
The Indian Supreme Court has rejected a plea from Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel to defer disputed spectrum licence fee payments, making the collapse of Vodafone Idea a realistic outcome.
The death of Vodafone Idea starting to become a real prospect
Vodafone Group CEO Nick Read has reiterated his vow that no fresh funds would be injected into the Indian joint venture with Idea Cellular, painting a dreary picture for competition in the market.
Indian government backpedals over operator fees
Indian officials have reportedly been told not to take ‘coercive action’ if Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel don’t pay their massive bills by today’s deadline.
Indian Supreme Court rejects telcos appeal over government bill
The billions owed by Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel for historic license fees must be paid after the Indian Supreme Court rejected their appeal.
China Mobile reportedly chasing cloud JV with Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel
Reports have emerged suggesting China Mobile is attempting to create a joint-venture in the Indian market to capitalise on the growing cloud segment.
Vodafone Idea reportedly looking to flog assets to cover government bill
Beleaguered Indian operator group Vodafone Idea has apparently been reduced to a fire sale of its fibre and datacentre assets to raise funds in a hurry.
Vodafone Idea threatens closure over $13 billion fine
Vodafone Idea has stated it will shut-down its business unless relief is offered by the Indian Government for the $13 billion demands which have been directed at the firm.
Consumers won’t be happy, but an Indian price hike is necessary
Reliance Jio is the latest Indian telco to announce an increase in mobile prices, but considering the precarious position the market is in, it is probably much needed.
Vodafone and Bharti set to raise prices help pay government bill
Beleaguered Indian operators Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel have indicated they will need to start charging their customers more.
Vodafone Idea is reportedly struggling, Indian government may step in
Indian operator group Vodafone Idea is reportedly looking to refinance its massive debt, while the government mulls a bailout for the whole sector.
Vodafone Idea’s struggles continue as it loses its CEO
Balesh Sharma, the CEO of Indian operator group Vodafone Idea, has decided to call it a day less than a year after it was created.
Vodafone Idea has had enough of toe-to-toe Jio battle
Vodafone Idea has contacted subscribers to confirm the end of its ultra-low-priced data tariff as it shifts towards ARPU over scale.
If you thought your January was tough, Vodafone Idea just lost 35mn subs
Most people consider January one of the worst months of the year, but Vodafone Idea could potentially trump your misery after reporting a year-on-year decline of 35 million subscriptions.
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