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Vodafone Idea (Vi) has joined other Indian telecom operators in raising service tariffs in 2025 — a move the company has often said is necessary, as current rates are unsustainable. As previously reported by TelecomTalk, Vodafone Idea offers over 100 prepaid plans to customers. Now, the telco has increased the … Read More
Bharti Airtel’s Truly Unlimited plans offer unlimited voice and SMS benefits for prepaid users. These plans are available in data-centric, voice-centric, and voice-and-SMS-only variants to cater to the needs of different types of users. Until recently, the Truly Unlimited plan for prepaid users started at Rs 189, but now Airtel’s … Read More
Reliance Jio has launched two new Intra-Circle Roaming (ICR) recharge plans for its customers in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh (MP & CG), in partnership with state-run operator BSNL. We believe, these plans are designed to offer network connectivity for Jio users by allowing them to access BSNL’s network in those … Read More
Jio Platforms Ltd (JPL), India’s largest telecom company, has significantly transformed its operations, network management, and customer experience through the strategic adoption of TM Forum’s Open Digital Architecture (ODA) and more than 50 Open APIs. The initiative has transformed operations, network management, and customer experiences to increase network reliability, reduce … Read More
Bharti Airtel, in partnership with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has deployed government-funded 4G towers under the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) (formerly USOF – Universal Service Obligation Fund) across multiple states as part of the Indian Government’s vision for a developed and inclusive India. Airtel highlighted that it has deployed … Read More
Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel) announced today that it has sold approximately 0.8 percent of its direct stake in regional associate Bharti Airtel Limited (Airtel), raising around SGD 1.5 billion through a private placement to institutional investors. The transaction reflects strong demand and market confidence in Airtel’s prospects. “The resultant gain … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is intensifying its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen customer protection against fraud, with the company’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Jagbir Singh emphasizing that safeguarding users remains one of its top priorities. Also Read: IMC 2025: Vodafone Idea AI-Powered Safety Initiative, 5G and AI Use Case … Read More
In a major boost to the country’s R&D ecosystem, the Prime Minister launched the Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund. The scheme aims to promote a private sector–driven research and development ecosystem across India. The announcement was made at the inauguration of the Emerging Science, … Read More
A day after the Supreme Court allowed the government to reassess Vodafone Idea’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues up to FY17, Bharti Airtel said it would approach the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for a similar reassessment. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Writes to DoT for Equity Conversion of Statutory Dues Airtel’s … Read More
The government is considering extending targeted relief to Vodafone Idea (Vi) to ensure the telecom operator’s continued operations, according to sources cited by NDTV Profit in a report by Shrimi Choudhary and Pratiksha Thayil dated November 4, 2025. The proposed support aims to sustain the company rather than clear its … Read More
In a surprise development, the Income Tax Department has withdrawn its long-pending Rs 8,500-crore transfer pricing case against Vodafone India Services Pvt. Ltd. The Commissioner of Income Tax filed a plea to drop the case before a bench led by Chief Justice B R Gavai, which permitted the department to … Read More
In a relief for Vodafone Idea (Vi), the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday modified its earlier order dated October 27, allowing the Centre to take a call on the company’s entire adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, instead of limiting it to the additional demand of Rs 9,450 crore, of which … Read More
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