telecom
Beyond D2M, the two organisations will also collaborate on Digital Rights Management (DRM) technologies for IPTV and other digital content distribution platforms
Prior to this, Priya Narayanan was with Nokia Bell Lab as Principal Consultant
During her tenure, Simon played a pivotal role in shaping Airtel's communications strategy, delivering cohesive and targeted messaging across diverse media platforms
e4m Staff Jun 26, 2026 4:53 PM
The sharpest decline was witnessed in the pay DTH segment, where the active subscriber base fell to 49.05 mn as of March 31, 2026, from 50.99 mn in the previous quarter
e4m Staff Jun 26, 2026 11:17 AM
Steve Jarrett will take up the new role at Anthropic on August 25 and will be based in Paris
Prior to joining Zoom, Arijit served as director of strategic partnerships at Genesys
e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 2:28 PM
As industry stakeholders begin examining the draft, the emerging consensus appears to be that while the rules modernise the administrative framework, they stop short of liberalising the sector
Imran Fazal Jun 17, 2026 8:33 AM
Kumar is currently serving as Chief General Manager of BSNL’s Maharashtra circle
e4m Staff Jun 12, 2026 5:56 PM
The latest standoff comes close on the heels of Sony's ongoing distribution dispute with Tata Play, a matter that is currently pending before the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal
Imran Fazal Jun 12, 2026 1:00 PM
Industry stakeholders have until July 27 to submit comments on the draft framework
e4m Staff Jun 12, 2026 10:55 AM
Industry experts say the Airtel-Vodafone debate highlights a shift in India's telecom sector, focusing on brand philosophies and consumer values over technical claims
Imran Fazal Jun 12, 2026 9:23 AM
Prior to joining GTPL, Vivek was Co-Founder and CEO of Excitel Broadband
e4m Staff Jun 10, 2026 7:11 PM
The partnership is expected to focus on knowledge transfer, passive infrastructure sharing and next-generation network deployment
Imran Fazal Jun 10, 2026 8:23 AM
The development comes amid growing momentum within the government to establish a policy framework for D2M broadcasting
Imran Fazal Jun 10, 2026 8:13 AM
The rule restricts channels to 10 minutes of commercial advertising and two minutes of self-promotional content every clock hour
e4m Staff May 29, 2026 1:28 PM
The petition contends the blanket exclusion of landing page viewership ignores technological realities & existing safeguards, and said it was neither technically justified nor operationally feasible
Imran Fazal May 26, 2026 8:49 AM
He will succeed Bernie Stefan, who is moving to a new global role within the Nestlé Group
e4m Staff May 16, 2026 1:36 PM
A major plank of the submissions is the argument that bringing FAST platforms under telecom licensing rules would violate constitutional protections relating to freedom of speech and business
Imran Fazal May 14, 2026 10:44 AM
Industry estimates from Swift TV suggest connected TV households may rise from 20M to 40M by 2028, with FAST ad revenues potentially reaching $600M in the same period
Imran Fazal May 13, 2026 4:03 PM
The cable TV industry is seeking the classification of ALTD services
Imran Fazal May 13, 2026 3:35 PM
A key demand emerging from the submissions is that ALTD platforms should be treated on par with Distribution Platform Operators (DPOs), such as DTH, cable, IPTV and HITS operators
Imran Fazal May 13, 2026 3:28 PM
Telecom operators, once seen as mere carriers of connectivity, are now emerging as one of the most consequential holders of consumer intelligence in the country
Anuja Jain May 2, 2026 9:14 AM
Vineeth Jayendranath elevated to Vice President, Marketing Head – Mumbai
In earlier interim relief, TDSAT had stayed the disconnection, directing Tata Play to deposit ₹40 crore, which ensured continued availability of Culver Max channels on the platform
Imran Fazal Mar 30, 2026 12:08 PM
A key aspect of the ruling was the tribunal’s criticism of TRAI’s decision to impose the maximum penalty despite near-total compliance
Imran Fazal Mar 30, 2026 9:11 AM
Swapnil Lal has earlier led media strategy and corporate branding at Lodha Group
e4m Staff Mar 28, 2026 9:14 AM
The proceedings also examined the role of key government bodies such as the Department of Telecommunications and MeitY in enforcing blocking orders
Imran Fazal Mar 25, 2026 1:02 PM
As per reports, the possible investment is said to be in the range of Rs 45,000 crore to Rs 60,000 crore
e4m Staff Mar 14, 2026 2:29 PM
Dan Bailey will report to Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
e4m Staff Mar 3, 2026 12:57 PM
Before joining Emaar India, Rahul Taneja worked at M3M India Private Limited
e4m Staff Feb 26, 2026 1:00 PM
Before this promotion, Shreyas Mehrotra served as Marketing Head at Airtel Business
e4m Staff Jan 14, 2026 9:14 AM
Kaustubh Chandra was associated with Airtel Business for close to five years
Telco Solutions was formerly part of HPE’s Communications Technology Group, from which HCLTech acquired certain assets in 2024
e4m Staff Dec 20, 2025 8:32 AM
DoT’s fresh mandate forces platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram to bind services to active SIM cards and restrict multi-device access in a bid to curb cyber fraud
e4m Staff Dec 1, 2025 10:28 AM
The updated Rules aim to bridge existing regulatory gaps and strengthen cyber resilience through collaborative mechanisms with entities using telecom identifiers
e4m Staff Nov 27, 2025 6:18 PM
IBDF and NBDA explore legal options as industry questions timing and validity of TRAI’s 10+2 ad-cap enforcement under existing Delhi HC protection
e4m Staff Nov 22, 2025 8:21 AM
Nakra is appointed as Technology Sector Leader and Sethi as Media, Sports and Entertainment Sector Leader
e4m Staff Nov 11, 2025 2:07 PM
According to sources, TRAI could bring the consultation paper on NTO 4.0 next month and take up to 4-5 months to finalise a draft
Aditi Gupta Oct 31, 2025 8:40 AM
Jha, who is currently serving as Chief General Manager with BSNL Assam, will take charge at TRAI on deputation basis for an initial period of two years
The consultation paper seeks stakeholder input on auction rules, pricing, band plans, and block sizes for both existing and newly identified spectrum
Manoj Manu will serve a three-year term as a member of the Hindi Advisory Committee of the Department of Telecommunications
Among top broadband providers (Wired + Wireless), Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. retained its top spot with 494.47 million subscribers
e4m Staff Jun 28, 2025 12:36 PM
With over 591 million gamers in the country and 94% of them playing on mobile, brands are no longer circling the space. They’re diving headfirst into it
Shantanu David Jun 5, 2025 8:36 AM
Industry says the delay is not just bleeding DTH players dry but also triggering questions about policy responsiveness, regulatory friction, and whether MIB is weighing broader ecosystem implications
Aditi Gupta Jun 4, 2025 8:36 AM
By offering IPL access as part of data plans, JioHotstar aims to soften the impact of its paywall and sustain cricket’s digital dominance
Shantanu David and Chehneet Kaur Apr 4, 2025 9:07 AM
At the Open House Discussion, many broadcasters brought up TRAI's consultation paper, deeming it unnecessary and beyond the regulator's jurisdiction
Aditi Gupta Dec 18, 2024 2:31 PM
The proposal has sparked a debate over its implications for the broadcast industry, with many broadcasters deeming it unnecessary and beyond TRAI’s jurisdiction
Aditi Gupta Dec 17, 2024 8:47 AM