2G scam: Raja points fingers at Dr Singh, Chidambaram

Former telecom minister A Raja, the main accused in the 2G scam, was not allowed to appear before the Joint Parliamentary Committee that is looking into the alleged mishandling in 2G spectrum......

Mobile operators and device manufacturers clash over SIM shortage

A disagreement between mobile operators and device manufacturers over e-SIMs has reached the government with the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) asking the DoT to order handset......

Why telcos fear 5G rollout is unviable

The Cellular Operators Associa­tion of India (COAI) has bluntly told the government there is no reason for its members to roll out 5G networks as they will be unviable if 'captive private......

Govt stands to lose whether it saves debt-laden Vodafone Idea or not

Vodafone Idea has not defaulted on bank payments and therefore is not a stressed asset and will not go to the IBC. The government will have to make substantial payments, as well as forego revenues......

Telcos want level-playing field with satellite companies

The move comes a few days after billionaire businessman Elon Musk tweeted that his Starlink internet services would be available in India  as soon as it gets regulatory approvals next year.......