Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Vodafone Idea, Reliance Jio, L&T Semiconductor Technologies, among others.
Vodafone Idea Secures 15-Year AGR Dues Plan to Power 5G and Network Growth
India’s Vodafone Idea has unveiled a structured repayment timeline for its long‑standing adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, capping annual payments at manageable levels over the next 15 years. The plan freezes approx ₹87,695 crore of liabilities and schedules payments at ₹124 crore annually through 2031, ₹100 crore until 2035, and remaining dues spread to 2041. This government‑backed relief eases immediate cash‑flow stress and creates financial stability, helping the debt‑laden operator focus on investment in network expansion and 5G rollout, ensuring customers continue to receive improved and competitive telecom services.
Jio’s $4B IPO Set to Transform India’s Digital Future
Reliance Jio Platforms, led by Mukesh Ambani, is planning a highly anticipated initial public offering in 2026, potentially selling 2.5 percent of the company to public investors, which could raise over $4 billion and be India’s largest-ever IPO. The telecom giant serves 500+ million users and has diversified significantly into artificial intelligence and digital services, drawing major investments from global firms like KKR, Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, reflecting strong investor confidence. The IPO strategy aims to balance market demand with regulatory approval for a reduced minimum public float. Jio’s expansion into emerging tech drives innovation and strengthens its position in the digital and telecom sectors.
L&T Semiconductor Launches India’s First 4G Cellular IoT Module, Boosting Smart Device Innovation
L&T Semiconductor Technologies (LTSCT), a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, has entered the cellular IoT module market, unveiling its first pre‑certified 4G module at CES 2026 to support smart devices across energy, industrial, automotive, and other sectors. This move broadens LTSCT’s semiconductor portfolio and aligns with Make in India/Digital India goals while reducing development time and R&D costs for OEMs and device makers. The Qualcomm‑powered solution enables rapid, cost‑effective connectivity integration and accelerates innovation for customers targeting domestic and global markets.
Shafana Fazal
