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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Telecom push: BSNL enters 5G fixed wireless market with Hyderabad launch; plans expansion to six cities by September
State-owned telecom firm BSNL has entered the 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) space, launching its home broadband service in Hyderabad, the company said on Friday. The move pits BSNL against private sector giants Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, which are already offering similar services using their 5G spectrum. 'Quantum 5G FWA demonstrates how Indian engineers can create world-class connectivity. It is the first SIM-less, 100 per cent home-grown customised 5G FWA for BSNL,' said BSNL Chairman and Managing Director A Robert J Ravi. 'Today is only a soft launch — many more cities and feature upgrades will follow.' The company said it formally launched the service on June 18 and plans to expand the pilot project to Bengaluru, Pondicherry, Visakhapatnam, Pune, Gwalior, and Chandigarh by September 2025, reported PTI. BSNL is initially offering the service at Rs 999 for a 100 Mbps plan and Rs 1,499 for a 300 Mbps plan. The FWA technology allows telecom providers to deliver wireless broadband by installing an outdoor modem at the subscriber's premises, connecting to the nearest 5G base station. The solution bypasses the need for an optical fibre connection. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
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Business Standard
7 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
BSNL launches country's first indigenous 5g fixed wireless service
State-owned telecom firm BSNL has forayed into 5G fixed wireless service to provide home broadband service with its launch in Hyderabad, the company said on Friday. At present, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have been providing 5G Fixed Wireless Service (FWA) by using their 5G spectrum. "Quantum 5G FWA demonstrates how Indian engineers can create world-class connectivity. It is the first SIM-less, 100 per cent home grown customised 5G FWA for BSNL. Today is only a soft launch - many more cities and feature upgrades will follow," BSNL Chairman and Managing Director A Robert J Ravi said. The service was launched on June 18. According to the details shared by BSNL, the company will expand the pilot project in Bengaluru, Pondicherry, Vishakhapatnam, Pune, Gwalior and Chandigarh by September 2025. The company is initially charging Rs 999 for a 100 megabit per second (mbps) plan and Rs 1,499 for a 300 mbps plan. Through 5G FWA, telecom operators install a modem outside the subscriber's premise and transmit signals from their nearest base station for wireless broadband service. The technology does not require optical fibre for connection. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
BSNL forays into 5G fixed wireless service
New Delhi: State-owned telecom firm BSNL has forayed into 5G fixed wireless service to provide home broadband service with its launch in Hyderabad, the company said on Friday. At present, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have been providing 5G Fixed Wireless Service (FWA) by using their 5G spectrum. " Quantum 5G FWA demonstrates how Indian engineers can create world-class connectivity. It is the first SIM-less, 100 per cent home grown customised 5G FWA for BSNL. Today is only a soft launch - many more cities and feature upgrades will follow," BSNL Chairman and Managing Director A Robert J Ravi said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How Much Should You Pay A Cleaner To Clean Your Apartment in Vietnam? Cleaning | Search Ads Search Now Undo The service was launched on June 18. According to the details shared by BSNL, the company will expand the pilot project in Bengaluru, Pondicherry, Vishakhapatnam, Pune, Gwalior and Chandigarh by September 2025. Live Events The company is initially charging Rs 999 for a 100 megabit per second (mbps) plan and Rs 1,499 for a 300 mbps plan. Through 5G FWA, telecom operators install a modem outside the subscriber's premise and transmit signals from their nearest base station for wireless broadband service. The technology does not require optical fibre for connection.
India.com
9 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
Mukesh Ambani pays Rs 294640000000 to govt, Sunil Mittal's Bharti Airtel paid Rs 263240000000, due to…
Telecom operators saw a 12.44% year-on-year growth in Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR), reaching Rs 79,226 crore for the quarter ending March 2025, according to a report released by sector regulator TRAI on Thursday. Reliance Jio led the chart with Rs 29,464 crore AGR — the amount from which the government collects its share as licence fee and spectrum usage charge. Bharti Group followed Jio with an AGR of Rs 26,324 crore, but it recorded the highest growth rate of 25.64 per cent in the segment during the reported quarter on a year-on-year basis. Debt-ridden Vodafone Idea recorded a 3.84 per cent growth in AGR at Rs 7,653.53 crore, while BSNL saw a 12.45 per cent growth at Rs 2,239.54 crore. Tata Teleservices registered a growth of 2.31 per cent at Rs 677 crore and MTNL's AGR declined by 6.04 per cent to Rs 147 crore during the quarter. The gross revenue of telecom service providers increased by 11.74 per cent annually to Rs 98,250 crore in the March 2025 quarter, as per the Trai's Performance Indicator Report. The move led to an increase of 19.16 per cent in average revenue per user (ARPU) to Rs 182.95 for telcos. The government's collection in the form of licence fee imposed on AGR increased by 12.46 per cent annually to Rs 6,340 crore while spectrum usage charges rose by 15.08 per cent to Rs 1,000 crore. (With Inputs From PTI)
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Business Standard
15 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Bharti Airtel hits new high, up 40% in 1 year; brokerages see more upside
Bharti Airtel share price today: Shares of Bharti Airtel hit a record high of ₹1,924, as they rallied 3 per cent on the BSE in Friday's intra-day trade on the back of heavy volumes amid a healthy outlook. The stock price of the telecom services provider has surpassed its previous high of ₹1,916.90, which it touched on May 7, 2025. Thus far in the calendar year 2025, Bharti Airtel has outperformed the market by surging 20 per cent, as compared to a 4.5 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex. In the past year, the stock zoomed 40 per cent, as against a 6 per cent gain in the benchmark index. Reliance Jio initial public offering Mukesh Ambani's telecom giant, Reliance Jio, is reportedly planning an initial public offering (IPO) in the second half of 2025, aiming to be the largest IPO in India. According to media reports, Jio Platforms is estimated to have an enterprise value (EV) in the range of $136 billion-$154 billion at its peak. JM Financial, Mirae Asset Sharekhan see more upside Analysts at JM Financial Institutional Securities have raised Bharti's FY26-27 consolidated Ebitda estimate by 10 per cent, accounting for Indus consolidation. Hence, there is a marginal 0-1 per cent increase in profit after tax (PAT) estimate and a slight increase in target price (TP) to ₹2,050 apiece, from ₹2,035 per share earlier. The brokerage firm in its June 9, 2025, telecom report said that it reiterates a 'Buy' rating on Bharti Airtel as analysts believe India's wireless business tariff hikes are likely to be more frequent given the consolidated industry structure. Higher average revenue per user or ARPU requirement for Jio is not only to justify its significant 5G capex, but also given its potential listing plans. Bharti is the biggest beneficiary of higher tariffs, given the sticky and premium quality of its subs. ARPU growth aided by likely moderation in capex will continue to drive Bharti's free cash flow (FCF), enabling it to get to net cash by FY30; this will also aid in accretion in equity value. However, there is a possibility of continued stake sale by promoters to outside investors, which could be a near-to-medium term overhang as Singtel (effective stake at ~28.3 per cent) and the Mittal family (effective stake at ~22.9 per cent) plan to equalise their stake over a period of time. According to Mirae Asset Sharekhan, Bharti Airtel has delivered a robust performance in FY25, achieving strong revenue and Ebitda growth despite challenges such as African currency devaluation, with a focus on operational excellence and deleveraging, strengthening its balance sheet. The company is making significant strides in mobile, broadband, and digital TV segments, which are expected to be bolstered further by strategic partnerships like Apple TV and Starlink, while continuing to invest in 5G and fibre expansion. The company continues to achieve industry-leading ARPU for India mobile services, while traction from adjacent businesses and moderation of capex intensity is likely to further deleverage the balance sheet, the brokerage firm said; maintain 'buy' rating on stock with a target price of ₹2,170 per share.
