NEW DELHI: The government has agreed to increase its stake in Vodafone Idea to 48.99 per cent through a fresh acquisition of shares worth Rs 36,950 crore in exchange for outstanding spectrum auction dues. In a regulatory filing on Sunday, Vodafone Idea confirmed the move, which will see the government significantly boost its shareholding in…
JioStar, aiming to maximize viewership for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), is reportedly in active discussions with Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) to bundle its streaming subscriptions with their data plans. This strategic move is crucial as live sports, including IPL, are now behind a paywall. According to a report in…
NEW DELHI: In a reprieve for financially-crippled Vodafone Idea and the broader telecom industry, the Union Cabinet on Monday eliminated the need to submit hefty bank guarantees towards past spectrum purchases, with the relief expected in excess of Rs 30,000 crore for the various players.While a substantial part of the benefit will flow in for…
In the heart of Mumbai’s bustling financial district, the offices of Vodafone Idea hum with activity. But it’s not just human employees driving the telecommunications giant forward. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of the company’s operations, from customer service to network management.“We’ve been an AI and machine learning factory for years,” says…
A proposed bill in the US Congress has found its resonance in India. Telecom industry body Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), whose members include Airtel, Reliance Jioand Vodafone-Idea, want the the government to adopt a similar bill. So what exactly is this bill? The bill sponsored by US Senators Markwayne Mullin, Mark Kelly and…
