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Vodafone Idea (Vi) has made its Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service live across India for on-net users, marking a key step in the industry-wide rollout of caller name identification at the telecom network level. With CNAP enabled, Vodafone Idea users can now see the caller’s registered name during incoming calls … Read More
The proposed initial public offering of Reliance Jio, targeted for the first half of 2026, is shaping up to be a significant milestone for India’s telecom sector. While the listing will attract market attention, its broader relevance lies in what it could mean for India’s digital infrastructure and for end … Read More
For years, identifying an unknown caller in India has largely depended on third-party apps. From spam alerts to caller names, applications such as Truecaller became the default layer of trust for millions of mobile users. That model is now being challenged by a system built directly into telecom networks. India’s … Read More
Bharti Airtel is turning to nostalgia to strengthen its digital TV offering. The company has launched Airtel Cartoon Network Classics, an ad-free channel that brings back some of the most recognisable animated shows from the 1990s and early 2000s. The channel is available across Airtel Digital TV, including DTH, IPTV … Read More
For decades, enterprise security revolved around a simple idea: build a strong perimeter, keep threats outside, and trust everything inside the network. Firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation formed the backbone of this model. But that assumption is now breaking down. As enterprises move to cloud-first architectures, adopt remote work, enable … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has outlined its network expansion roadmap, service innovations, and customer-first priorities as it steps into 2026, with CEO Abhijit Kishore sharing a detailed update directly with customers. In his New Year message, the Vi chief highlighted the company’s continued investments in strengthening network infrastructure across India. Vi … Read More
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has rolled out its in-house developed customer registration application, Sanchar Mitra, across India, restoring digital KYC and SIM onboarding services after a recent disruption. The Sanchar Mitra app replaces the earlier Sanchar Aadhaar application, which was used for Aadhaar-based e-KYC verification to add new customers … Read More
Vodafone Idea Ltd. (Vi) on Thursday, December 18, 2025, announced that its subsidiary, Vodafone Idea Telecom Infrastructure Limited (VITIL), has successfully raised Rs 3,300 crore through the issuance of unlisted, unrated and secured non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The fundraise witnessed strong demand from a diversified pool of marquee investors, including large … Read More
Music streaming may appear simple to users, but the ecosystem behind it is far more complex. According to Con Raso, Founder and Managing Director at Tuned Global, telecom operators are uniquely positioned to monetise music more effectively than global technology platforms, due to their direct customer relationships, network-level insights, and … Read More
Vodafone Idea appears to have quietly discontinued its Vi One plans, effectively withdrawing a bundled offering that combined prepaid mobile services, fixed broadband connectivity, and OTT subscriptions under a single package. The plans, which were introduced in 2023 as part of the operator’s push toward convergence, are no longer available … Read More
Morgan Stanley has upgraded Bharti Airtel to Overweight and raised its price target to Rs 2,435, citing improving industry fundamentals, stronger monetisation, and sustained growth visibility. The brokerage expects Airtel’s average revenue per user (ARPU) to rise to Rs 370–Rs 390 by FY32, even without any additional tariff hikes beyond … Read More
Reliance Jio has launched a new Rs 103 Flexi Data Pack, aimed at users seeking short-term data access along with bundled OTT entertainment benefits. The pack is valid for 28 days and offers a total of 5GB high-speed data, which can be used flexibly during the validity period. Also Read: … Read More
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