Deal would potentially propel Reliance Communications from fourth to second place in Indian mobile market.

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Russia’s Sistema will take a 10% stake in RCom following merger of assets.

Norwegian operator commits long-term future to India, says it needs more spectrum to address mobile data growth.

Possible merger would reportedly see Aircel pare nt Maxis take biggest stake in what would be India’s second-largest mobile operator.

Indian operator could sign M&A deal with Sistema Shyam in the next month or so, Anil Ambani says.

Government asks for reserve prices for spectrum; decision yet to be made on whether 700 MHz will form part of upcoming auction.

Telcos negotiating stock swap deal that could pave the way for Russian firm’s exit from India.

Indian company will begin work on rebrand of its mobile operations before NTT DoCoMo’s exit is finalised, according to press report.

Idea spends the most on spectrum, Bharti complains about the auction format and ‘exorbit ant bids’, and Uninor walks away with nothing.

India confirms end of mobile spectrum auction, raises €15.9 billion.

Firms will announce a Telenor-controlled JV once the government has clarified M&A policy, according to local press report.

Round 32 of contest will get underway on Tuesday, government confirms.

Mobile operators are battling hard for 900 MHz airwaves, but frequencies in 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands are drawing less interest.

Eight mobile operators register for next month’s frequencies sale; Reliance Jio is biggest spender.

Japanese operator keen to ensure it can sell Tata DoCoMo shares for at least €950 million; Telenor named as possible buyer.