Vodafone Idea announces Further Public Offer of Rs 18,000 crore
The Board of Directors of Vodafone Idea have approved Further Public Offering (FPO) of equity shares, aggregating up to Rs 18,000 crore.
The Capital Raising...
Telefonica Reveals €49 bn Contribution to GDP
Telefonica, a leading telecommunications company, continues to be a significant driver of economic and social progress across the nations it operates in.
Telefonica, in its...
India Spectrum Auction Date Revised Due to Elections
India’s Department of Telecom (DoT) has announced a postponement of the upcoming spectrum auction by 17 days, now scheduled to commence on June 6....
Global Retail Roaming Subscribers Expected to Reach 1.6 bn by 2028
The number of active retail roaming subscribers is anticipated to hit 1.25 billion by the end of 2024, with a further surge expected to...
Swisscom Announces EUR 8 Billion Acquisition Deal with Vodafone Italia
Swisscom has made headlines with its announcement of a cash deal to acquire Vodafone Italia for EUR 8 billion on a debt and cash-free...
Telia Announces Departure of Markus Messerer
Telia Company has disclosed that Markus Messerer, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy & Commercial Officer, will be departing the company to explore opportunities...
Global OTT Messaging to Surge Due to Drop in Quality of SMS Networks
OTT business messaging traffic is expected to reach 375 billion messages in 2028, a substantial increase from 100 billion messages recorded in 2023, says...
Mobily and Tech Mahindra Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Loyalty Programs
Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) has entered into a strategic partnership with Tech Mahindra, a provider of digital transformation and consulting services, aimed at enhancing loyalty...
India’s DoT Reveals Spectrum Auction to Begin on May 20
India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has disclosed that the much-anticipated spectrum auction is set to kick off on May 20, marking a pivotal moment...
Optus Fined $1.5 mn for Breaching Public Safety Rules
Optus, the Australian telecom firm owned by Singapore Telecommunications, has been slapped with a fine of A$1.5 million ($977,250) by the Australian Communications and...
Singtel and M1 to introduce SingVerify authentication solution
Telecommunication giants Singtel and M1 have unveiled their collaborative effort to introduce SingVerify, an innovative authentication solution.
The initiative, announced at Singtel’s Future Innovation Centre...
Telefonica Achieves 8.6% Reduction in Energy Consumption
Telefonica is making significant strides in enhancing energy efficiency through the application of technological advancements and innovative projects, effectively managing the substantial surge in...
MWC 2024: Mobile Network Operators Achieve 6% Reduction in Carbon Emissions
Mobile network operators globally have achieved a significant reduction in carbon emissions, with a 6 percent decrease recorded between 2019 and 2022, according to...
Vodafone Idea Plans $5.43 bn Equity and Debt Raise to Boost 5G Rollout
India’s Vodafone Idea announced on Tuesday its intention to raise approximately 450 billion rupees ($5.43 billion) through a combination of equity and debt, aimed...
Swisscom Confirms Talks to Acquire Vodafone Italy for €8 bn
Vodafone Group has confirmed exclusive discussions with Swisscom AG regarding a potential sale of Vodafone Italy for cash.
Both parties have tentatively agreed that Swisscom...
Airtel Introduces Recycled PVC SIM Cards to Combat Plastic Waste
In a significant move towards environmental sustainability, Bharti Airtel, in collaboration with IDEMIA Secure Transactions, has unveiled its transition from virgin plastic to recycled...