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) announced the launch of its 5G services in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, following the rollout in Visakhapatnam and Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh. These launches come after Vi’s 5G debut in Meerut on July 31, 2025. “This expansion is part of Vi’s ongoing 5G rollout across many cities, in its … Read More
Vi Business, the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi), has announced plans to enable 12 million smart meters across India over the next three years. “This brings Vi Business to the forefront of India’s smart utility transformation, furthering the development of a robust, adaptable, and environmentally responsible energy infrastructure,” … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the launch of the Rs 1,601 REDX Family Plan, which the telco claims is India’s only family postpaid plan offering unlimited 4G and 5G data, international roaming, and a host of entertainment, travel, and lifestyle benefits for all family members. “As an industry leader in … Read More
Reliance Jio is offering users the option to choose a Jio number that matches their current mobile number. Users can book a new number matching their current number by verifying their current mobile number using OTP, view all the matching number options, choose one, and book the chosen number and … Read More
India’s telecom operators, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, are leveraging Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies to streamline the expansion of their 5G networks and fixed wireless access (FWA) services, according to a senior executive of Esri India. The GIS-driven approach is helping telcos identify optimal deployment locations, improve network management, … Read More
In a major push to enhance ease of doing business and reduce regulatory burdens in the telecom and ICT sectors, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced a sharp reduction—up to 95 percent—in security test evaluation fees for telecom and ICT equipment. The revised fee structure, effective August 1, 2025, … Read More
A renewed attempt by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to gauge industry demand for direct allocation of spectrum for private 5G networks has reignited tensions between telecom operators and technology companies. The move is expected to trigger a fresh round of lobbying as both camps vie for control over what … Read More
India added over 6,000 new 5G base stations (BTS) in July 2025, significantly higher than the over 4,000 BTS rolled out in the previous month of June 2025. Vodafone Idea (Vi) claims to be in the process of rolling out 5G in 17 priority circles—where the telco has acquired the … Read More
Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) users might be looking for the lowest denomination plan that suits their voice-centric or OTP-only usage on a secondary number. While having a secondary number isn’t mandatory, the IT implementations of various services that we use in our day-to-day life have made sure, … Read More
State-run telecommunications company BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) on Thursday announced the launch of what it calls the ‘Azadi Ka Plan’ at just Rs 1 for new users who want to try and experience its mobile services. BSNL announced the plan in a post on platform X on July 31, … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has reported strong early traction for its 5G services, with over 70 percent of eligible users in cities where the network is live already experiencing the next-generation technology. “Vi‘s 5G launch has shown strong momentum. In areas where Vi 5G is live, over 70 percent of eligible … Read More
Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services in Malappuram and Kozhikode in Kerala, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nashik in Maharashtra, and four cities in Gujarat – Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, and Vadodara – starting Thursday, July 31, 2025. This expansion is part of Vi’s ongoing … Read More
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