While talking to ET, Airtel MD Gopal Vittal said that there has not been “much headway” in getting Vodafone Idea to clear the dues owed to Indus Towers, and that it is a matter of “serious concern” for all shareholders. He also talked about 5G, AI, and satcom.
Huawei seeks level playing field to take part in 5G trials in India
David Li, chief executive officer of Huawei Telecommunications India.
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Huawei is willing to partner with Indian vendors for 5G equipment manufacturing, to assuage any security concerns that India may have, CEO David Li says.
The Indian government should offer Huawei a level playing field and clear the uncertainty regarding the company s participation in the 5G trials and deployment, new CEO David Li said. Speaking to ET’s Danish Khan and Romit Guha in his first media interview since taking over last May, Li said Huawei is willing to partner with Indian vendors for 5G equipment manufacturing, to assuage any security concerns that India may have. He added the company
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Mittal said Airtel had pivoted to a technology company. He also said muted bidding is expected in the upcoming 4G spectrum auctions, with likely no takers again for the 700 MHz band due to its high price.
Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Mittal said that the telco s “inner strength” may have been underestimated by some, as the telco emerged stronger from the “reset” of the industry. India’s No. 2 telco recently reported its first consolidated net profit after six straight quarters. Speaking to ET’s Anandita Singh Mankotia and Romit Guha, Mittal said Airtel had pivoted to a technology company. He expects muted bidding in the upcoming 4G spectrum
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Being No. 1 in the minds of the customer is important, says Bharti Airtel s Chairman Mittal
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Speaking to ET s Anandita Singh Mankotia and Romit Guha, Mittal said Airtel had pivoted to a technology company. He expects muted bidding in the upcoming 4G spectrum auctions, with likely no takers again for the 700 MHz band due to its high price.
Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Mittal said that the telco s “inner strength” may have been underestimated by some, as the telco emerged stronger from the “reset” of the industry. India’s No. 2 telco recently reported its first consolidated net profit after six straight quarters. Speaking to ET’s Anandita Singh Mankotia and Romit Guha, Mittal said Airtel had pivoted to a technology company. He expects muted bidding in the upcoming 4G spectrum