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India recorded significant improvements in mobile and fixed broadband speeds between 2020 and 2026, according to an analysis by SpeedGeo.net. The findings are based on more than 12 million download speed tests conducted through V-Speed apps, operated by SpeedGeo.net. The study covered India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan and … Read More
Airtel Africa has made its Starlink-powered satellite-to-mobile connectivity available free for 30 days to eligible customers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), giving users a new way to remain connected beyond the reach of conventional mobile networks. Customers can register for the free trial through the MyAirtel app. The … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) reported year-on-year customer ARPU growth of 8.3 percent in Q4 FY26, exceeding the latest reported annual growth rates of Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio in Q1 FY27. However, Airtel and Jio continued to report higher absolute ARPU than Vi. The comparison covers different reporting quarters and uses … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has acquired an all-India Internet Service Provider Virtual Network Operator licence, opening a new opportunity for the telecom operator to provide retail broadband and enterprise internet-connectivity services. According to Vodafone Idea’s FY26 Annual Report, the company acquired a Unified Licence for ISP VNO (All India) from the … Read More
Bharti Airtel recorded its highest ever quarterly postpaid customer additions in Q1 FY27, while its mobile average revenue per user increased to Rs 264. Bharti Airtel’s mobile average revenue per user (ARPU) increased to Rs 264 in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared with Rs 250 in the corresponding … Read More
The global telecom industry enters August 2026 with attention shifting beyond conventional mobile network expansion. Satellite companies are working to connect ordinary smartphones, operators are looking for returns from 5G and cloud-native networks, and standards bodies are laying the technical foundations for future 6G systems. Several confirmed events scheduled during … Read More
Vodafone Idea is reportedly unlikely to renew select spectrum holdings across six telecom circles when their validity expires later this year. While the development may initially appear to reduce Vi’s spectrum portfolio, retaining every expiring block may not necessarily be the most effective use of capital for an operator undertaking … Read More
Managing digital entertainment has become increasingly complicated as viewers subscribe to different platforms for films, television shows, sports and regional programming. Vodafone idea is attempting to simplify that experience with a new Rs 200 Vi Movies & TV prepaid pack that brings content, live television and mobile data together under … Read More
Reliance Jio is exploring intelligent reflecting surfaces that could help mobile networks deliver stronger coverage in locations where conventional signals struggle to reach. Sometimes described as “smart walls,” these programmable panels can redirect radio waves towards areas affected by weak coverage. Jio showcased its Intelligent Reflecting Surface, or IRS, prototype … Read More
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited has expanded its network presence in North Kashmir by commissioning telecom infrastructure in Bangus Valley and Simari, two remote areas in Kupwara district. Jio has successfully integrated and commissioned its Mooldhari telecom site in Bangus Valley. According to the company, the deployment provides a permanent connectivity … Read More
Heavy monsoon rains have disrupted life across Mumbai, with waterlogging, flooding and transport disruptions leaving thousands of commuters stranded across the city. Vodafone Idea (Vi) has opened its retail stores in Mumbai to citizens seeking temporary shelter from the rain. The telecom operator said it has undertaken similar initiatives during … Read More
Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL) has launched CONCAT, a new fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) solution for the United States market, after completing field trials on the network of what it described as one of the country’s largest telecom service providers. The product has been introduced through STL Optical Connectivity NA, LLC (STLOC), the … Read More
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