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.
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its Non-Stop Hero Plan to all markets, following the earlier rollout to five additional markets in June 2025. The Vi Non-Stop Hero Plan, along with Hero Unlimited – Binge All Night, is now available across all circles. These prepaid offerings provide customers with a variety … Read More
Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel appears to have started offering Apple Music subscription to its prepaid users as part of its content bundling strategy, giving them access to ad-free music. This follows Airtel’s partnership with Apple, announced in August 2024, aimed at bringing premium entertainment to Airtel customers in India … Read More
State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Friday announced the soft launch of its 4G services in the national capital, leveraging a partner network for last-mile connectivity. The 4G services will be available to users through a partner’s network access arrangement, BSNL said in a statement, according to … Read More
State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has soft-launched its eSIM services in the Tamil Nadu circle, joining private sector operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi), which already offer the facility nationwide. The eSIM service allows customers to activate mobile connections without a physical SIM card … Read More
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced the nationwide roll-out of its network-side anti-spam and anti-smishing protection for mobile customers. The system blocks suspicious and phishing URLs in SMS messages at the network edge, ensuring malicious links are not delivered to users. Legitimate OTPs, banking alerts and government notifications will … Read More
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released the Manual for Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. This is the country’s first standardised framework to assess how well buildings are equipped to deliver high-speed, reliable digital access. Why Digital Connectivity Ratings Matter With over 80 … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has initiated preliminary discussions with private credit funds, including Davidson Kempner, Oaktree and Varde Partners, to raise a small tranche of debt as it stares at a potential cash crunch by the March 2026 quarter. The private credit route is being explored as a stopgap measure while … Read More
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked private telecom operators to increase the share of locally manufactured equipment in their networks, warning that a mandate could follow if they fail to comply. The move is aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and reducing dependence on foreign suppliers amid rising geopolitical uncertainties. … Read More
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has signed strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Ericsson India, Qualcomm Technologies, Cisco Systems, and Nokia Solutions and Networks India to accelerate India’s digital transformation and strengthen the telecom skilling ecosystem. The agreements were formalised at a ceremony in the capital on August 11, 2025, … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is seeking to leverage its Internet of Things (IoT) network to explore smart meter-driven business opportunities across multiple sectors, including oil and gas, while scaling its presence in the electricity segment. Vi’s push—along with those of private telcos Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio—aligns with the Indian government’s … Read More
Reliance Jio has asserted that its Unlicensed Band Radio (UBR)-based home internet service offers significant advantages over traditional fiber broadband, positioning it as a scalable and cost-effective solution for India’s vast last-mile connectivity needs. Also Read: Reliance Jio Encourages Users to Familiarise Themselves to Tackle Cyber Scams Jio as a … Read More
Perplexity.ai has refuted allegations circulating on social media that Airtel‘s free Perplexity Pro offer delivers a reduced or “Pro-Lite” experience compared to its standard paid subscription. The clarification follows a widely discussed post on the Reddit forum, where a user alleged that the bundled plan underperformed against both the paid … Read More
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