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Mumbai was one of the few telecom circles to record a decline in wireless mobile subscribers during May 2026, even as India’s overall mobile subscriber base continued to grow. According to the latest telecom subscription data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Mumbai’s wireless mobile subscriber base … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) added mobile subscribers in May 2026, but its rural subscriber base declined during the month, according to the latest telecom subscription data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Vi’s wireless mobile subscriber base increased from 198,538,052 at the end of April 2026 to 198,659,341 … Read More
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) continued to hold a strong position in India’s broadband market at the end of May 2026, according to the latest telecom subscription data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). TRAI data showed that BSNL had 27.52 million broadband subscribers across both wired … Read More
India recorded about 14.46 million mobile number portability (MNP) requests in May 2026, with subscribers continuing to submit requests to switch telecom operators while retaining their existing mobile numbers. According to the latest telecom subscription data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), around 14.46 million MNP requests … Read More
Mobile data consumption isn’t the same for every user. While some mainly browse social media, chat on messaging apps and check emails, others rely on mobile data for HD video streaming, online gaming, video calls, hotspot usage and downloading large files. Even with prepaid plans that include daily data, users … Read More
Mumbai continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s most important digital infrastructure hubs, attracting investments from data centre operators, cloud providers, network companies and interconnection platforms. The latest example comes from DE-CIX India, which has announced the extension of its interconnection services to Equinix MB3, the newest International … Read More
India continues to face a significant spam problem, with billions of unwanted calls and messages reaching mobile users every year. While many consumers respond by blocking spam numbers, regulatory authorities believe that reporting such communications may be even more important. Consumer complaints help identify repeat offenders, uncover larger spam networks, … Read More
Bharti Airtel appears to have launched a new rewards initiative called Airtel Insider, offering additional digital and lifestyle benefits to eligible customers through the Airtel self-care app. The program was recently spotted in the Rewards & OTTs section of the Airtel app, where users can browse and claim partner offers … Read More
BSNL’s 4G rollout is one of the most important telecom infrastructure projects currently underway in India. While much of the industry’s attention remains focused on 5G services offered by private operators, BSNL’s ongoing network expansion could play a bigger role in shaping its long-term future than many realise. Unlike Bharti … Read More
Reliance Jio has crossed 268 million 5G users and is now setting its sights on a much larger objective. Speaking at the 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Reliance Industries, Akash Ambani said Jio aims to migrate its entire subscriber base to 5G by 2030, marking the next major phase … Read More
India’s data centre sector is witnessing a significant expansion phase, with the country’s future development pipeline reaching 8.33 GW, according to Knight Frank India. The growth is being driven by rising artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, continued cloud computing expansion and increasing data localisation requirements across industries. Knight Frank India noted … Read More
Bharti Airtel has brought a Father’s Day angle to its recharge gifting feature, positioning mobile recharge as a simple way to surprise dads through the Airtel app. The campaign uses the line, “3G < 4G < 5G, but the strongest connection? Always Papa G, linking Airtel’s telecom identity with a … Read More
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