Kripa B

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.

March 31st, 2025 1:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nokia to Upgrade Vodafone Idea’s Optical Transport Network for Enhanced 4G and 5G Rollout

Nokia today announced that it will upgrade and expand Vodafone Idea Limited's (VIL) optical transport network across key metro and regional locations in India. The upgrade will enhance 4G capacity, modernise the network with greater flexibility and efficiency, and boost VIL's 5G rollout using Nokia's optical networking solutions, the company said in a statement on Monday, March 31. Also Read: Monetising 4G and 5G: Key Takeaways to Date and What’s... Read More

March 31st, 2025 12:32 PM 9 COMMENTS

Smaller ISPs Struggle as Airtel, Jio Push Fixed Wireless Broadband: Report

India's local internet service providers (ISPs) are facing mounting challenges as telecom giants Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio aggressively expand their home broadband services, particularly through Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). The affordable and easy-to-deploy FWA technology on 5G Networks is further squeezing ISPs' revenues and margins as they fight to maintain their ground, according to an ET Telecom report. Also Read: AirFiber is Just Repackaged 5G, Says Excitel CEO: Report... Read More

March 31st, 2025 10:42 AM 0 COMMENTS

VNT Eyes 20 Percent Growth in 2025–26 With Expanding Solar and Telecom Footprint

VNT, an energy management solutions company, said it is poised to grow by over 20 percent in the upcoming fiscal year, driven by its presence in the Solar, Electric Vehicle (EV), and Telecom sectors. Also Read: VNT Surpasses 4,500 Telecom Power Installations in Philippines Strengthening Global Presence VNT says it has played a critical role in over 55 GW of solar installations worldwide and continues to bolster operations in India,... Read More

March 30th, 2025 8:18 PM 57 COMMENTS

Indian Government to Raise Stake in Vodafone Idea to 48.99 Percent

The Indian government is set to increase its stake in Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) to approximately 48.99 percent after converting outstanding spectrum auction dues into equity shares. The telecom company disclosed the development today, aligning with the sectoral relief package introduced in September 2021. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Faces Fresh Setback as DOT Puts Spectrum Surrender Plan on Hold: Report Government's Stake in Vi Set to Rise In an order... Read More

March 30th, 2025 11:21 AM 4 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Opens 100-Seater Call Center in Madhya Pradesh: Report

Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Saturday, March 29, inaugurated a new 100-seater inbound call center in Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh, aiming to enhance customer service and create employment opportunities for local residents, ET Telecom reported, citing an official company statement. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Faces Fresh Setback as DOT Puts Spectrum Surrender Plan on Hold: Report Vi Expands Customer Service Operations "This marks a significant investment by the company in the local economy,... Read More

March 29th, 2025 11:33 PM 31 COMMENTS

Are Vodafone Idea’s Cheap Plans and Top 4G Network Paying Off? Here’s What Subscriber Stats Show

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest operator, offers some of the cheapest tariffs in India, bundling generous amounts of data through various plan components such as night unlimited, extra monthly data, free data, free data on recharge via the app, and half-day free data. There is a common perception that Indian customers prefer cheaper tariffs. In this story, let's explore Vi's key plan announcements since October 2020 and analyse the operator's... Read More

March 29th, 2025 4:06 PM 1 COMMENTS

Reliance’s Jio Institute Hosts First Convocation Ceremony in Mumbai

Jio Institute, established by Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation, marked a milestone by hosting its first convocation ceremony at its campus in Navi Mumbai. The event was attended by distinguished guests, faculty, students, and industry leaders. Also Read: Airtel Africa Pledges Digital Skills Training for 25,000 Nigerian Youth Distinguished Guests The ceremony was graced by the presence of Arundhati Bhattacharya, CEO and Chairperson of Salesforce India and Ex-Chairperson of State... Read More

March 29th, 2025 12:31 PM 8 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Faces Fresh Setback as DOT Puts Spectrum Surrender Plan on Hold: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has put on hold its proposal to allow telecom operators to surrender airwaves bought before the 2022 auctions, dealing a fresh blow to Vodafone Idea. The cash-strapped telco was hoping to return some spectrum to reduce its financial burden and secure bank guarantees, according to an ET Telecom report. Also Read: IPL 2025: What Are the Cricket Data Packs Launched by Airtel, Jio, and Vi?... Read More

March 28th, 2025 3:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Meta in Talks with Indian Telcos for Project Waterworth’s Cable Landing: Report

Meta is advancing its Project Waterworth, a 50,000-km undersea cable initiative set to become the world's longest. The project aims to enhance internet speeds and reliability across India, the US, Brazil, South Africa, and other key regions, supporting data demand for apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube. Now, Meta is in discussions with local telecom players such as Airtel, Jio, Tata Communications, and Lightstorm, to land its subsea cable in... Read More

March 28th, 2025 1:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

GX Group Acquires Ping Communication to Expand in LATAM, Europe, and Middle East: Report

Telecom equipment maker GX Group has acquired Switzerland-based Ping Communication, a broadband and fiber solutions provider, to strengthen its footprint in Latin America (LATAM), Europe, and the Middle East, according to a PTI report. Also Read: Airtel Urges Govt to Reconsider License Fee on Wireline Broadband to Boost Penetration: Report GX Group Strengthens Global Presence The acquisition aligns with GX Group's "Make in India for the World" strategy. CEO of... Read More

March 28th, 2025 9:51 AM 3 COMMENTS

Airtel Urges Govt to Reconsider License Fee on Wireline Broadband to Boost Penetration: Report

Bharti Airtel has urged the central government to reconsider the 8 percent license fee (LF) on wireline broadband to accelerate fiber penetration in India. The chief regulatory officer of Bharti Airtel highlighted that only 13 percent of Indian households have fiber broadband, compared to over 90 percent in the US and China. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Prepays Rs 5,985 Crores Towards High-Cost Spectrum Liabilities Airtel Calls for Policy Reforms Speaking... Read More

March 27th, 2025 11:11 PM 1 COMMENTS

Reliance’s Hathway and DEN Launch Reels Channels on Cable TV: Report

Reliance Industries-owned cable TV providers, Hathway Digital and DEN Networks, have introduced new channels, Hathway Reels and DEN Reels, dedicated to short-form video content. This move brings the popular social media format, dominated by platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, to television screens, according to multiple media reports. Also Read: IPL 2025 Effect: JioHotstar Surpasses 100 Million Subscribers Hathway and DEN Reels Announced on Monday, these channels allow users... Read More

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