Bharti Airtel officially launched its IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) service in the last week of March 2025 across 2,000 cities in India. At the time of launch, Airtel stated that the service would soon be available in Delhi and other regions in the coming weeks. Now, according to the website, it appears that Airtel has expanded its IPTV services to Delhi as the plans are now available. The Airtel IPTV... Read More
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched a pilot project aimed at digitally verifying consumer consent for commercial calls and messages, in a move to curb unsolicited commercial communications and enhance consumer protection. The initiative, launched in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), involves select banks and telecom service providers (TSPs) and marks the beginning of a national rollout of a secure digital consent framework. Also... Read More
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries across Europe and beyond, Microsoft has unveiled innovations that promise to reshape everything from cloud sovereignty to environmental forecasting. Here's a closer look at four major developments from Microsoft and its collaborators. Also Read: Microsoft to Increase European Data Center Capacity by 40 Percent, Announces Five Digital Commitments 1. Microsoft Expands Sovereign Cloud Offerings to Strengthen Digital Sovereignty in Europe Microsoft has... Read More
Nxtra by Airtel, the data centre arm of Bharti Airtel, is expanding beyond key metros with a focus on regional empowerment, as demand from OTT platforms and CDN providers continues to surge. According to the CEO of Nxtra by Airtel, the company has recently expanded its edge presence in key cities to make digital infrastructure more accessible in regional areas, supporting India's digital growth. Also Read: Nxtra by Airtel Deploys... Read More
India's telecom sector is in the midst of a structural transformation, driven by the rollout of 5G technology, the advent of satellite communication, and increasing competition, according to Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, who gave an overview of the sector in an interaction with The New Indian Express. Also Read: BSNL to Deploy Additional 1 Lakh 4G Towers; Public Invited to Suggest BSNL 5G Service Name BSNL's Turnaround and... Read More
The government is examining additional relief measures for Vodafone Idea (Vi) amid mounting concerns over the telecom operator's long-term financial sustainability. Officials indicate that even a proposed extension of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues repayment from six years to 20 years may not be sufficient to keep the company afloat beyond FY29. Also Read: Banks Hesitant to Extend Fresh Loans to Vodafone Idea After AGR Verdict Government Rules Out Further... Read More
State-owned telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reportedly upgraded 67 mobile towers to 4G technology along the Baltal and Pahalgam routes leading to the holy Amarnath cave shrine. The enhancement aims to ensure uninterrupted mobile connectivity and high-speed internet for Amarnath pilgrims undertaking the Yatra and for remote areas of the Kashmir Valley. Also Read: BSNL to Deploy Additional 1 Lakh 4G Towers; Public Invited to Suggest... Read More
The Ministry of Defence is close to finalising a multi-year contract to deploy a constellation of satellites aimed at tracking potential space-based surveillance targeting India. The initiative marks a significant stride in India's efforts to integrate space technology into national security strategy, LiveMint reported, citing three officials familiar with the matter. Also Read: India Prepares for Satcom Era, Plans Rs 930 Crore Satellite Monitoring Facility Project Implementation The project, valued... Read More
Despite a renewed push from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) urging states to utilise services of state-run telecom firms Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), state departments remain largely hesitant, citing concerns over network quality and lack of advanced service capabilities, according to a Hindu Business Line report. Also Read: DoT Urges States to Prefer BSNL, MTNL for Telecom Services, Citing Data Security DoT's Renewed... Read More
State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is set to install an additional one lakh (100,000) 4G towers across the country following the successful deployment of its first one lakh towers this month, Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandrasekhar told The New Indian Express. Also Read: DoT Urges States to Prefer BSNL, MTNL for Telecom Services, Citing Data Security Cabinet Approval to Be Sought The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will... Read More
In a move aimed at enhancing consumer convenience, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has simplified the process for switching between prepaid and postpaid mobile connections. The new directive, issued on June 10, 2025, reduces the mandatory cooling-off period for reconversion to facilitate seamless transitions between the two plan types using a One-Time Password (OTP). Also Read: Vodafone Idea Now Offers Prepaid to Postpaid Migration via OTP Cooling-Off Period One of... Read More
Bharti Airtel's direct-to-home (DTH) arm, Airtel Digital TV, has removed Zee Entertainment channels from its base channel packs following a recent price hike by the broadcaster. The move mirrors similar ongoing dispute between Sony Pictures Networks India and Tata Play, as DTH operators push back against rising content costs. Also Read: Govt Issues Rs 16,000 Crore Licence Fee Demand on DTH Operators: Report Viewers Must Opt for a la Carte... Read More
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Vi does give additional data(130 GB for 13 months) weekend rollover and night unlimited 6 hours in lower plan. One…
Lol, only thing you can teach is how to suck money out of your customers without giving good service.
If you were getting good signal earlier but not now then there is need to do some adjustment with tower.…
Live in West Bengal.So, VI think purchasing power of wb == mumbai.
