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India’s telecom user base crosses 1.33 billion in March

India’s telecommunications sector continued its steady expansion in March 2026, adding 9.28 million subscribers to take the total number of telephone users in the country to 1,330.58 million. The latest data reflects a monthly growth rate of 0.70 per cent, underlining the sector’s resilience and continued demand across both urban and rural marke...

Vodafone Idea’s director of regulatory affairs P Balaji resigns

In a high-profile exit, Vodafone Idea’s director, regulatory and corporate affairs officer, P Balaji has resigned, and he will be relieved on January 10. Balaji was the key person who used to interact with officials in the government and was the company’s largest shareholder. He is leaving amid the efforts o...

Vodafone makes progress with improved top-line results

Vodafone reported positive growth in its revenue yesterday, attributed to increased prices in the UK and advancements in Germany, Italy, and Spain, signalling a promising start for the new Chief Executive Margherita Della Valle's turnaround strategy.

Vodafone, CK Hutch agree UK mobile business merger

Vodafone and CK Hutchison, which owns the Three UK mobile network, have agreed to merge their businesses in the United Kingdom, the companies announced on Wednesday. Vodafone will own 51 p...

Govt to get 35.8% in debt-ridden Vi against dues liability

Debt-ridden telco Vodafone Idea (VIL) has decided to opt for converting about Rs 16,000 crore interest dues liability payable to the Indian government into equity, which will amount to around 35.8 per cen...

Vi wins dual recognitions from data security council of India

Vodafone Idea, India’s leading telecom services provider, has been recognized for having the Best Security Operations Centre in the country, by the Data Security Council of India (DSCI).

In addition, the DSCI has also recognized Mathan Kasilin...

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!