Today’s telecom news includes announcements on True Move H Universal Communication, Vodafone Idea, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, among others.
True Move H Strengthens Network Future with THB 4.07 Billion Spectrum Investment
True Move H Universal Communication has completed the eighth installment payment of THB 4.07 billion for its 900 MHz spectrum license, reaffirming its long-term investment in Thailand’s telecommunications infrastructure. This sustained spectrum commitment supports network innovation by strengthening coverage, capacity, and service reliability, particularly across low-frequency bands essential for wide-area connectivity. By optimizing spectrum resources, the company aims to enhance customer experience through improved call quality, faster data speeds, and more consistent connectivity in urban, rural, and high-traffic locations.
Vodafone Idea Hit with Over ₹83 crore GST Penalties, Vows Legal Fight
Vodafone Idea has received two separate GST penalty orders totalling over ₹83 crore from tax authorities in Mumbai and Bengaluru, issued on December 24, 2025. The larger Mumbai order (₹79.56 crore) relates to alleged additional tax on licence fees and spectrum usage charges for FY 2018–19, while the Bengaluru order (₹3.58 crore) concerns alleged short payment of tax and excess input tax credits claimed between FY 2018–19 and FY 2022–23. Vodafone Idea has rejected the findings and stated it will pursue legal remedies to seek rectification or reversal.
Pakistan Cracks Down on SIM Card Misuse to Boost Telecom Security and Customer Trust
Pakistan’s telecommunications regulator, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), issued a public advisory urging users to register SIM cards in their own names and avoid misuse to ensure accountability and network security after complaints of extortion calls in Karachi. The move reflects a customer‑centric focus on safer, transparent digital services and aligns Pakistan’s practices with international standards, improving trust for consumers and businesses. By tightening regulations, authorities aim to boost confidence in the telecom sector, a key foundation for digital innovation and investment in tech infrastructure.
SHAFANA FAZAL
