Telecom 2025 in review: satcom, Vi survival, fraud dominate

Telecom 2025 in review: satcom, Vi survival, fraud dominate

Entry of new communications service providers in the form of satcom created a spark in the sector with Elon Musk-led Starlink getting permission to start services but pending security clearance and delay in decision over spectrum pricing have pushed its potential roll out to the next year.


Jio tops in 5G speed availability, utilisation by subs: Open Signal

Jio tops in 5G speed availability, utilisation by subs: Open Signal

Jio leads the 5G segment in terms of speed, availability of signals and its utilisation by subscribers, broadband network research firm Open Signal said on Monday. The report based on data collected between September 1 - November 30, 2025 said that moving from 4G to 5G delivers multi-fold gains in download speeds and a more consistent, “good ...


TDSAT gives Tata Play till Feb 3 to reply to Sony data-sharing charge

TDSAT gives Tata Play till Feb 3 to reply to Sony data-sharing charge

The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has granted Tata Play time until February 3 to respond to allegations made by Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) that the direct-to-home (DTH) operator delayed sharing subscriber-related data with an independent auditor. The direction came during the hearing of an ongoing commercial...


Airtel

Airtel names Gopal Vittal VC; Shashwat Sharma new CEO from Jan 2026

Bharti Airtel has announced a significant leadership transition as part of a long-term, structured succession plan, with Gopal Vittal set to move into the role of Executive Vice Chairman from January 1, 2026, while Shashwat Sharma will succeed him as Managing Director and CEO of Bharti Airtel India. According to an Airtel organisation announc...