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Chad's Minister of Posts and Digital Economy, Dr. Boukar Michel, has given Airtel and Moov Africa one week to connect to the country's national fiber-optic network to improve the quality of service (QoS) for customers. The minister stated that telcos should improve QoS or face potential
Telecommunications industry
Reliance's digital arm, Jio Platforms Ltd, is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) that is expected to be one of the largest in India, with a valuation ranging from $120 billion. The move comes as the company prepares to expand globally, with a listing expected in
Telecommunications industry
Heavy rains and floods in Kashmir damaged multiple optical fiber routes, disrupting telecom services for several hours earlier this week. The damage cut off networks of leading service providers, including BSNL, Airtel, Jio, and others, leaving thousands of subscribers without connectivity. BSNL officials reported over 30 fiber cuts on its
Telecommunications industry
As the telecom sector in India enters a new phase, a decade after a price war reshaped the industry, the focus is shifting from recovery to reinvention. Tariff-led growth is slowing, and operators are looking to new business models, digital services, and innovation to stay ahead. Analysts from Emkay Research
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Continuous heavy rainfall has caused severe disruptions in Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the closure of Leh Airport's runway, flight cancellations, and disruptions in telecom services. The situation has forced Air India to issue a travel advisory, while Airtel has introduced special measures to support its customers in
Telecommunications industry
Government intervention could be the lifeline that Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel, India's struggling telecom operators, desperately need to escape their crippling Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reportedly written to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) proposing solutions to ease the
Telecommunications industry
The Central Bank's eKash system has revolutionized the way Rwandans send and receive money, with an astonishing 301% growth in transaction value over the past year. This digital platform connects banks, mobile money operators, microfinance institutions, and other financial services, making it easier for people to transfer money
Telecommunications industry
Jio has made significant changes to its pricing structure by scrapping its entry-level 1 GB/day plans priced at Rs 249 for 28 days. The company's official website now lists 1.5 GB/day plans as the base offering, replacing the 1 GB/day option. This move comes
Telecommunications industry
Airtel Congo, a leading telecoms operator in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has partnered with Wing Wah, a private Congolese oil company and subsidiary of the Chinese group Southernpec, to deploy a private telecom network at the Banga Kayo oil field in Kouilou. The five-year contract marks a significant step
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The Music Associations Alliance of Kenya (MAAK) chairman, Justus Ngemu and former teacher-cum-musician Saul Esikuri, had filed a case against the Kenya Copyright Board and the Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Arts to compel mobile service providers Safaricom and Airtel to pay musicians directly for their callback tunes. However,
Bharti Airtel Ltd.
BSNL, India's state-run telecom giant, has been gaining traction among budget-conscious consumers with its affordable recharge plans. The company's latest offering, the Rs 108 plan, provides a comprehensive package of calling, data, and SMS benefits for a full month at an extremely affordable price. This plan
