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 (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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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, … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
Amazon-backed Project Kuiper is seeking swift regulatory approvals to launch its satellite internet services in India, intensifying competition in a market already being targeted by Starlink. The company has recently written to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), requesting expedited issuance of a Letter of Intent (LoI) for a Global Mobile … Read More
US technology companies announced on Tuesday new artificial intelligence (AI) deals in the Middle East, as President Donald J Trump announced USD 600 billion in commitments from Saudi Arabia to invest in the United States during a state tour of Gulf states. The White House on May 13, 2025, said … Read More
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