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June 5th, 2025 10:31 AM 1 COMMENTS

HUDCO Signs MoU with Bharti Airtel to Strengthen Cybersecurity Framework

Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharti Airtel for Information Security Services, in a move aimed at strengthening its cybersecurity framework. "HUDCO has signed a landmark agreement with Bharti Airtel for Information Security Services Knowledge Partner," HUDCO Limited shared in a post on X on June 4, 2025. Also Read: Airtel Business Deploys Secure iSOC to Fortify Cybersecurity Infrastructure for... Read More

June 4th, 2025 6:13 PM 4 COMMENTS

Q4FY25: Indian Telcos Push for Tariff Reform Amidst Low ARPU

India's private telecom operators have underlined the urgent need for a revised tariff structure during their Q4 FY25 earnings calls, citing concerns over industry sustainability and consistently low average revenue per user (ARPU).  Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Reliance Jio have reported their Q4FY25 earnings, with ARPUs (Average Revenue Per User) of Rs 245, Rs 164, and Rs 206.2, respectively. The government, at every opportunity to speak about Digital... Read More

June 2nd, 2025 2:06 PM 8 COMMENTS

Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea: Data Usage Trends and ARPU Reported in Q4FY25

Indian private telecom operators Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have all released their Q4 FY2025 results. This time, Vodafone Idea has joined the 5G offering segment, but only in limited circles. While all three operators are offering complimentary 5G services, Vi also provides unlimited 4G or generous amounts of data bundled with its plans through various components. So, let's now take a look at the core metrics... Read More

May 27th, 2025 7:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

Neterra Opens New Point of Presence in Varna, Bulgaria

Connectivity provider Neterra has opened a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Varna, Bulgaria. The PoP is located in the AC DC data center—a carrier-neutral Tier 3 facility operated by local tech company AbilixSoft. By installing its equipment at the facility, Neterra says it can now deliver its full range of services directly from Varna and ensure connectivity through two independent routes. Also Read: Neterra Enhances Customer Service Monitoring System... Read More

May 26th, 2025 3:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Business to Bring India’s Sovereign Telco-Grade Cloud to Market in June 2025

Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel, is set to bring its Telco-Grade Cloud platform to market in June 2025, marking a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey. The announcement was made by Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Bharti Airtel Limited, during the company's Q4 FY2025 earnings call. Also Read: Airtel Working on India’s First AI-Enabled Sovereign Cloud Solution Platform Built on Airtel's Cloud Expertise... Read More

May 25th, 2025 8:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

E& UAE Launches 5G Slicing for Businesses, Nokia Stc Network Slicing PoC Over GPON and More

From the UAE's first commercial 5G network slicing launch to hyperscale data center investments and pioneering trials in network slicing and BSS transformation, the telecommunications and technology sectors in the Middle East and Africa are witnessing rapid advancements. Below are key highlights from recent initiatives driving innovation and connectivity across the region. Also Read: Airtel Nigeria 5G Expansion, Lumen Fiber Deal, Vodafone-MediaTek 277 Mbps Uplink and More 1. E& UAE... Read More

May 23rd, 2025 11:46 AM 1 COMMENTS

Airtel Adds 25,000 New 5G Sites in FY25, Stays on Track with Expansion Plans

Bharti Airtel has reaffirmed its commitment to nationwide 5G deployment, reporting the addition of approximately 25,000 new sites during the financial year ended March 2025. The telecom major closed the quarter with a 5G customer base of 135 million, reflecting steady momentum in next-generation network adoption. Also Read: Airtel and Google Partner to Offer Google One Subscription to Postpaid and Wi-Fi Users Airtel 5G Subscribers and Network Gopal Vittal, Vice... Read More

May 23rd, 2025 12:55 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Nigeria 5G Expansion, Lumen Fiber Deal, Vodafone-MediaTek 277 Mbps Uplink and More

May 2025 has been a pivotal month for the global telecom industry, marked by technology integrations, major acquisitions, and expanded network investments. Key players like Telefonica, Charter, Airtel, and Vodafone are driving innovation and connectivity improvements across Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Here are the latest developments in the global telecom and technology sectors: Also Read: Ooredoo Kuwait 5G Advanced Readiness, Du GPUaaS Launch, MasOrange 5.5G Network and More 1.... Read More

May 22nd, 2025 11:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ooredoo Kuwait 5G Advanced Readiness, Du GPUaaS Launch, MasOrange 5.5G Network and More

The global telecom industry continues to accelerate its transformation with major developments in 5G, AI, and sustainability. From Ooredoo Kuwait's 5G Advanced readiness to Turkcell's land-to-sea 5G breakthrough, operators across regions are embracing innovation. Here's a look at the latest milestones driving this evolution. Also Read: Elisa 5.5G Mobile Network, GFiber-Taara 20 Gbps Optical Link, Vodafone-Fortinet Secure Work and More 1. Ooredoo Kuwait Confirms 5G Advanced Network Readiness and Applies... Read More

May 22nd, 2025 10:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Elisa 5.5G Mobile Network, GFiber-Taara 20 Gbps Optical Link, Vodafone-Fortinet Secure Work and More

From 5G advancements and quantum communication breakthroughs to sustainability initiatives and cybersecurity partnerships, these updates reflect the industry's rapid evolution and strategic priorities. Here are the latest developments in the global telecom and technology sectors: Also Read: Infobip Enhances AI Capabilities, E& Customer Engagement Hub, Oracle Conversational Experiences 1. Elisa Expands 5G Advanced Network to Mobile Customers in Finland Finnish operator Elisa has made 5.5G (5G Advanced) mobile broadband subscriptions... Read More

May 22nd, 2025 11:36 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel 90-Day International Roaming Pack for Postpaid Users Now Offers 20x More High-Speed Data

Bharti Airtel has made a major revision to its 90-day (long-term) validity International Roaming (IR) pack for postpaid users. The company has revised its existing Rs 5,999 pack by enhancing the data benefits, which can be used globally. The enhanced Airtel postpaid IR pack now includes 20x more high-speed data, along with unlimited data subject to a Fair Usage Policy (FUP), ensuring seamless connectivity across 189 countries. Check out the... Read More

May 21st, 2025 5:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

EdgeCore Announces Expansion of Data Center Capacity in Mesa, Arizona to Over 450 MW

EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure (EdgeCore), a wholesale data center developer and operator, has announced the acquisition of an additional 43.87 acres of land in Mesa, Arizona, significantly expanding its presence in the region. This new parcel of land more than doubles the company's buildable land in Mesa and paves the way for over 450 megawatts (MW) of data center capacity, addressing the demand from hyperscale clients for AI and cloud infrastructure,... Read More

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The rules are definitely changed. Had a long battle with Vi and they finally let me convert to prepaid before…

Vodafone Idea Launches 5G in Jaipur

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Then everyone would struggle to get proper bandwidth. They have already increased the prices or kept the price same and…

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In Haryana, Jio - 8, Airtel - 7, Vi - 6 and BSNL - 4 million customers. What's the point…

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They can launch 5G at all the 23 cities at the same day if the wanted do, but to boost…

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This is fine.. But I'm gonna say Vi is missing big opportunity by neglecting 3rd metro circle. Having multiple bands…

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