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About the author: Kirpa B is passionate about the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence technologies and has a keen interest in telecom. In her free time, she enjoys gardening or diving into insightful articles on AI.

Kripa B May 17th, 2025 7:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

Google One Surpasses 150 Million Subscribers Amid AI Push: Report

Alphabet's Google One subscription service has recently surpassed 150 million subscribers, marking a 50 percent increase since February 2024, when the platform reached the 100 million mark, the company told Reuters. The surge comes months after Google introduced a new premium plan priced at USD 19.99 per month, offering artificial intelligence (AI) features previously unavailable to free users. Also Read: AI: Nvidia AI Factories in Saudi Arabia, DataVolt-Supermicro Deal, AWS-Humain... Read More

Kripa B May 17th, 2025 3:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Business Accelerates IoT Growth, Expands Focus to 5G and RedCap Use Cases: Report

Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel, is witnessing rapid growth in its Internet of Things (IoT) portfolio, emerging as a key player in India's connected technology landscape. With over 48 million IoT devices currently connected across a range of use cases, the company is doubling down on strategic investments in its proprietary IoT platform and custom-built network infrastructure to deliver scalable and secure solutions for enterprises. Also Read:... Read More

Kripa B May 17th, 2025 12:38 PM 10 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Warns of Shutdown by FY26 Without Government Relief on AGR Dues: Report

Vodafone Idea (VIL) has informed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) that it may be forced to shut operations beyond FY26 unless the government extends urgent relief on adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. In a letter dated April 17, 2025, VIL CEO Akshaya Moondra conveyed that "no support will lead to a point of no return." Also Read: Vodafone Idea Says It Can’t Operate Beyond FY 2025–26 as Banks Refuse Loans... Read More

Kripa B May 17th, 2025 1:33 AM 1 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Offers Extra Validity on Long-Term JioHome Plans

Reliance Jio has rolled out a new offer for its JioHome users, providing free benefits in the form of extended validity for those opting for long-term plans. The company recently rebranded its AirFiber and Fiber services under the unified branding of JioHome. JioHome subscribers who choose 3-month, 6-month, or 12-month plans will receive additional validity at no extra cost under this newly launched offer. Check out the eligible plans and... Read More

Kripa B May 16th, 2025 9:43 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Aims for 50 Percent Women Workforce, Says CPO: Report

Bharti Airtel has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to gender diversity, with a vision to achieve 50 percent women representation across its workforce, according to the company's Chief People Officer (CPO). The current representation stands at around 18.5 percent, a marked improvement from under 10 percent a few years ago. Also Read: Airtel 5G FWA Available in Over 2,500 Indian Cities; Prioritises Fiber for Long-Term Broadband Growth Current Progress Toward Gender... Read More

Kripa B May 16th, 2025 10:59 AM 0 COMMENTS

Singtel Sells 1.2 Percent Stake in Bharti Airtel for SGD 2 Billion

Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) has sold approximately 1.2 percent of its direct stake in regional associate Bharti Airtel for SGD 2.0 billion, as part of its ongoing capital management strategy aimed at optimising its asset portfolio and enhancing shareholder returns, the company announced on Friday. Also Read: Singtel to Offload USD 1 Billion Stake in Bharti Airtel via Block Deal Stake Sale Amidst Strong Investor Demand The transaction was executed through... Read More

Kripa B May 16th, 2025 10:06 AM 23 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Says It Can’t Operate Beyond FY 2025–26 as Banks Refuse Loans: Report

Vodafone Idea Ltd (Vi) has informed the Supreme Court that it will not be able to continue operations beyond FY2025-26 unless it secures fresh bank funding — which remains out of reach due to its unresolved AGR (Adjusted Gross Revenue) dues. The telco has recently approached the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the government's demand for interest and penalties on AGR dues as the moratorium on payments ends in... Read More

Kripa B May 15th, 2025 10:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Launches AI-Powered Real-Time Fraud Detection Solution in Haryana

Airtel has introduced a new security solution designed to detect and block malicious websites across all communication platforms, including emails, browsers, Over-The-Top (OTT) apps, and platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, and SMSes—in real time. This AI-powered service, which the company claims is a world first, will be seamlessly integrated and automatically enabled for all Airtel mobile and broadband customers at no extra cost, the telecom company said in... Read More

Kripa B May 15th, 2025 7:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Singtel to Offload USD 1 Billion Stake in Bharti Airtel via Block Deal: Report

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (Singtel) is expected to sell shares in Bharti Airtel. Singtel's subsidiary, Pastel, is set to sell a 0.8 percent stake in Airtel through a block deal, with a total offer size of Rs 8,568 crore, according to reports by both Business Standard and CNBC-Awaaz on May 15, citing sources. The floor price for the deal has been set at Rs 1,800 per share, representing a discount of... Read More

Kripa B May 15th, 2025 3:11 PM 8 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Seeks AGR Relief from Supreme Court, Cites Sector-Wide Crisis: Report

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has filed a fresh petition in the Supreme Court, seeking further relief from its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. The telecom operator has requested a waiver of over Rs 30,000 crore in penalties and interest, and is pressing for an urgent hearing on the matter scheduled for May 19, CNBC-TV18 reported. Also Read: Are Vodafone Idea’s Cheap Plans and Top 4G Network Paying Off? Here’s What Subscriber... Read More

Kripa B May 15th, 2025 1:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

OTT Platforms Struggle for Profitability, Says EY-FICCI Report

Premium content on Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms declined by 12 percent in 2024, as streaming services scaled back high-cost productions in an effort to achieve profitability, according to the latest EY-FICCI report on India's media and entertainment sector, as reported by ANI. Also Read: TRAI Favours a Level Playing Field Between Traditional Broadcasters and OTT Platforms Premium OTT Content Sees Double-Digit Decline The report highlighted that cost pressures are likely to... Read More

Kripa B May 15th, 2025 11:29 AM 1 COMMENTS

Airtel Solarises Over 30,000 Network Sites in Major ESG Milestone

Bharti Airtel has solarised over 30,000 network sites as part of its commitment to sustainable network connectivity, reducing its carbon footprint while simultaneously lowering costs. The company highlights that sustainability is a key focus of Airtel's ESG strategy. This follows an earlier milestone, where Airtel solarised over 3,300 network sites in Q3 FY25. Also Read: Airtel Black Rs 399 Plan Now Bundles Broadband and IPTV Service Green 5G and AI... Read More