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India.com
3 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Mukesh Ambani beats Sunil Mittal as Jio races ahead of Airtel in..., it crosses...
Bad news for customers of Jio, Airtel and Vodafone as Mukesh Ambani, Sunil Mittal plan to... Good news for Mukesh Ambani as Reliance Jio led the charts with the highest number of new subscribers. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has announced the subscriber figures for April. As per the list, the state-run BSNL experienced a decrease in its mobile subscriber numbers. In April, Reliance Jio, led by Mukesh Ambani, continued its strong subscriber momentum in April 2025, adding 2.6 million new subscribers and a robust 5.5 million active users, according to the latest telecom subscription data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The telecom giant further cemented its dominance in the 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) segment, holding an 81.9 per cent market share. The telecom industry overall added 1.9 million subscribers in April, maintaining positive momentum following SIM consolidation in the wake of the July 2024 tariff hike. Between July and November 2024, the sector had lost 21.9 million subscribers due to consolidation, particularly in the lower Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) segment. Jio's subscriber additions improved from 2.2 million in March and 1.8 million in February to 2.6 million in April. The operator's active subscriber base also surged by 5.5 million, a sharp uptick from 5.0 million in March and only marginal gains in the two months before that. Consequently, Jio's Visitor Location Register (VLR) ratio–a key indicator of active users–rose to 96.6% in April, up from 96.0 per cent in Airtel's subscriber growth slowed as per the data shows. The company added just 0.2 million new users in April, compared to 1.3 million in March. The company saw 4.1 million decline in its active subscriber base, a reversal from gains in the previous three months. However, Bharti retained the highest VLR ratio at 98.9 per cent. The third major player in the space, Vodafone Idea (VIL) continued to struggle, losing 0.6 million subscribers in April, along with a 1.1 million drop in active users. The telecom also saw a significant decline of 0.8 million in mobile broadband subscribers. Its VLR ratio stood at 85.1 per cent. BSNL lost 0.2 million overall subscribers and 1.8 million active subscribers in April, with the lowest VLR ratio at 61.4 per cent. Jio added 0.57 million new 5G FWA subscribers in April, up from 0.33 million in March, driven by aggressive expansion of its JioAirFiber service, now available in over 5,900 towns and cities across India. The company maintained a commanding 81.9% share in the 5G FWA market. Bharti Airtel added 0.16 million subscribers in the same segment, maintaining its 18.1 per cent share. In the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) segment, Bharti continued to lead with a 53.3 per cent market share, followed by Vodafone Idea at 23.6 per cent. Jio's market share remained largely steady at 18.2 per cent in April, compared to 18.3 per cent in March. TRAI noted that Mobile Broadband (MBB) and Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) subscriber data for Jio and Bharti from December 2024 onward remains unavailable, and April figures are based on the last reported data from November 2024.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Broadband Forum's New Spec Cracks the Code for Greater Control of Thread Connected Devices
Seamless communications of devices over Thread networks, improved management of Fixed Wireless Access, and support of Wi-Fi HaLow inside and outside the smart home FREMONT, Calif., May 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Broadband service providers (BSPs) now have more visibility and control of devices and applications connected over a Thread network thanks to the publication of an updated specification from Broadband Forum. The latest update to its TR-181 data model – Device:2.19 – is set to provide comprehensive support for managed smart home deployments using low-power mesh networking. Those BSPs that adopt the Broadband Forum data model can remotely communicate and manage the Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), such as modems, routers, or wireless access points, and diagnose problems with Thread connected devices. "Interoperability of devices is a hot topic in the smart home, and we recognize the importance of our role in bridging communications between all Thread connected devices," Broadband Forum CEO Craig Thomas said. "Alongside this, the updated specification promises improved management of diverse smart home technologies, such as Wi-Fi HaLow. We are excited to see the Connected User Work Area advance its mission to simplify the home broadband network." Another major enhancement is a revamped data model for cellular radio interfaces, built to support FWA use cases. This advancement aligns with Broadband Forum's Wireless Wireline Convergence work, enables broadband CPE to leverage cellular connectivity more effectively, and aligns with deployment models using Broadband Forum's USP/TR-369 protocol for management, telemetry, and automation. Device:2.19 also expands support for Wi-Fi Alliance's Data Elements Release 4, introducing standardized KPIs that improve monitoring and troubleshooting of Wi-Fi performance. The inclusion of Wi-Fi HaLow elements further extends coverage to long-range, low-power devices. "Device:2.19 reflects our commitment to evolving with network operator needs," said Jason Walls of QA Cafe, Co-Director of Broadband Forum's Connected User Work Area. "With support for next-generation smart home technology, Wi-Fi performance metrics, and Fixed Wireless Access, we're giving BSPs powerful tools to deliver exceptional broadband experiences." The TR-181 Device:2.19 data model continues to apply broadly across residential gateways, CPE, and other access devices, supporting flexible deployment and lifecycle management under a unified, standards-based framework. About the Broadband Forum The Broadband Forum is an industry-driven global standards development organization helping operators, application providers, and vendors deliver better, services-led broadband. As the industry-recognized center of competence, the Broadband Forum provides an accessible, efficient, and effective community where all broadband stakeholders can collaborate on, develop, and promote open standards and open software. This provides the basis for deployable solutions for the global broadband industry. The forum publishes interoperable standards and open software, has launched certification programs, and promotes industry education. These best practices and models can be adopted to help realize an effective broadband ecosystem that drives a thriving, services-led broadband industry based on global collaboration, open standards, and open source, maximizing value for all stakeholders. For more information, visit For the latest updates, follow Broadband Forum on LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. For Press and Analyst inquiries, contact Proactive PR at broadbandforum@ View source version on Contacts Josh
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
HFCL expects 25-30% revenue growth in current fiscal: MD Mahendra Nahata
Domestic telecom gear HFCL expects 25-30% growth in revenue during the current fiscal on account of increase in order book and pick-up in demand, a top official of the company said. During the earnings call, HFCL 's managing director Mahendra Nahata said that the company's order book as of March 31, 2025, has increased to ₹9,967 crore from ₹7,685 crore as on March 31, 2024. "With strong order book, demand pick-up and full capacity utilization, the company expects growth of 25-30 per cent in revenue of the current financial year on an overall basis with major growth starting from the second quarter," Nahata said. He said that HFCL has become the first Indian company to develop and commercially launch 5G Fixed Wireless Access customer premises equipment -- a modem for providing wireless 5G connectivity for home broadband services. "In its very first year of launch, we have successfully despatched over 4 lakh units of this equipment, demonstrating strong market acceptance. With growing demand from telecom operators and ISPs, we expect to have continuous demand for such products. I am happy to inform you that in the last week we have received another order of ₹174 crores for this product," Nahata said. During the March 31, 2025 quarter, HFCL recorded about 39 per cent decline in revenue to ₹800.72 crore mainly on account of poor demand for optical fibre. Nahata said that after experiencing subdued demand for optical fibre cable over the past 6-7 quarters leading to lower capacity utilization, the company's optical fibre manufacturing has now begun operating at full capacity starting June 2026 quarter as against 45 per cent capacity utilisation during FY25. "Our Optical Fiber Cable manufacturing capacity utilization was also 40 per cent during last financial year. This will also start operating at full capacity by July 2025. With market conditions showing clear signs of recovery and new growth drivers such as 5G rollouts, data centre expansion, BharatNet Phase III execution , and rising export demand, our revenue from optic fibre cable during FY'26 is expected to improve significantly," Nahata said.
Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
HFCL reports dismal Q4 outcome
HFCL reported consolidated net loss of Rs 81.43 crore in Q4 FY25 as against net profit of Rs 110.6 crore posted in Q4 FY24. Revenue from operations tanked 39.61% year on year on to Rs 800.72 crore in the fourth quarter of FY25. The firm reported a pre-tax loss of Rs 104.93 crore in Q4 FY25, compared to a profit before tax of Rs 149.45 crore in Q4 FY24. Total expenses tumbled 22.85% year-on-year to Rs 918.19 crore during the quarter. Cost of materials/services consumed were Rs 785.63 crore (up 70.50% YoY), while finance costs were Rs 46.76 crore (up 74.72% YoY) during the period under review. The company reported a negative EBITDA of Rs 22.23 crore in Q4 FY25, against an EBITDA of Rs 209.29 crore in Q4 FY24. EBITDA margin stood at 2.79% in Q4 FY25, sharply lower than 15.78% in Q4 FY24. Commenting on the companys performance, Mahendra Nahata, Managing Director of HFCL, said: FY25 was a year of strategic progress amid transitional headwinds. Our financial performance was impacted by weak optical fiber cable demand, margin pressure from newly launched telecom products, and slower customer offtake in the EPC business. Despite these challenges, we focused on building a strong foundation for future growth. With an order book of Rs 9,967 crore and rising product demand, we expect overall performance to improve in FY26. The Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber Cable business is poised for significant revenue growth, backed by rising domestic and global demand. Fiber manufacturing and cable plant capacity utilization, which stood at 45% and 40% respectively in FY25, are ramping up to full utilization with the latter expected to reach full scale by July 2025. Our telecom product portfolio, including routers, 5G Fixed Wireless Access Terminals, Wi-Fi 7 access points, and high-capacity unlicensed band radios, will support revenue growth. In the Defence sector, we anticipate contributions starting Q2 FY26, with strong interest in Ground Surveillance Radars, Electronic Fuses, and a soon-to-be-commercialized Drone Detection Radar. Weve secured a Rs 44.36 crore tactical cable order from the Indian Army via subsidiary HTL Ltd and emerged as L1 bidder for a ₹55 crore Electro Optic devices contract. Our wire harness business is supporting upgrades to fighter aircraft and T-72 tanks, and DRDO has approved tech transfer for two key defence products. A dedicated defence equipment facility has been established in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. To support the rise of hyperscale data centres globally, weve also bolstered our manufacturing capabilities for data centre-centric connectivity solutions a new revenue stream. Exports are a core part of our strategy, with meaningful traction in fiber optic cables, 5G CPEs, routers, Wi-Fi products, and FRP rods. We are also receiving defence equipment enquiries from global markets. With our strong order pipeline and capacity utilization reaching full scale, we expect revenue to grow by 2530% in FY26. Looking ahead, with robust order inflow, strategic investments maturing, and growth across telecom, defence, and data connectivity, we are confident of a strong rebound in FY26. Our focus remains on innovation, global expansion, and long-term value creation. The board of directors has approved a dividend of 10% for FY25, i.e., Rs 0.10 per equity share of face value Re 1 each, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM). HFCL is engaged in business of manufacturing of range of products in optical fiber cable ("OFC"), optical fiber and telecom and networking equipment. The company also provides an end-to-end portfolio of integrated next generation optical and data networking solutions for telecommunication, defence communication and railway communication. Shares of HFCL rose 0.28% to Rs 84.74 on the BSE.
Global News
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
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