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By admin, July 25, 2010 8:23 am

Television subscribers of digital platforms such as DTH and IPTV will soon be able to pick and choose the pay channels they want to watch. Continue reading 'DTH players told to offer pay channels on la carte basis'»

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By admin, December 13, 2009 5:36 am

The government earned Rs 8,307.85 crore from mobile telecom operators by way of licence fees in 2008-09, Parliament was informed today. Continue reading 'Govt earns Rs 8,308 cr from mobile companies'»

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By admin, November 30, 2009 10:22 am

ariff wars in the Indian telecom sector are now taking new shapes. In fact, they are entering a new territory. So far restricted to voice call rates such as per second billing, telecom operators are in an overdrive to reduce tariffs on roaming and SMS charges as well. Continue reading 'Tariff wars ring new tones'»

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By admin, November 15, 2009 10:59 am

Whether it’s a slowdown or recovery, India’s telecom story is always shining. The telecom sector’s contribution to the exchequer is growing exponentially. Latest data reveals a near 50% increase in licence fee receipts over the last five years and an over 250% increase in spectrum charges. Continue reading 'Telecom sector rings in Rs 45,000 crore for govt'»

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By admin, November 15, 2009 8:32 am

Telecom major Bharti Airtel foresees a consolidation of telecom rates in the next couple of years, as the business models of many new operators are not viable, it feels. Continue reading 'Telecom rates to consolidate in medium term'»

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By admin, October 20, 2009 9:21 am

India’s telecom regulator said Thursday it is considering making it mandatory for operators to offer a per-second billing plan along with other schemes to their subscribers, a move that analysts say may hurt revenue of companies already facing intense competition. Continue reading 'India Telecom Regulator Mulls Pay-Per-Second Bill Plan'»

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By admin, October 16, 2009 6:16 am

Fitch expects the recent tariff war by new telecom entrants in India and the likely retaliation by incumbent operators, will have a significant impact on industry revenues and profitability.
Continue reading 'Fitch: Indian Telecom tariff war to impact industry profits'»

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By admin, January 10, 2009 11:16 am

Fallout between government departments likely to lead to fresh delays. Continue reading 'India may double 3G auction prices'»