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About the author: Passionately following the Indian #Telecom Industry for over a decade from Business, Consumer and a Technical perspective. My primary focus area is Consumer & Digital Experience.

Srikapardhi June 13th, 2025 8:41 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ericsson: Optus 5G Antennas, Cloud-Native Core with Google Cloud, Sweden AI Factory and More

Ericsson continues to drive global 5G innovation and digital transformation through strategic partnerships, advanced network solutions, and sustainable technologies. From next-generation antenna deployments to AI-powered edge computing and cloud-native platforms, Ericsson is shaping the future of connectivity across industries and regions. Also Read: Ericsson: Vodafone Activates 5G in German Tunnel, Taipei Indoor 5G Test, UAE Eyes Premium 5G and More These ten recent developments highlight Ericsson's initiatives and achievements across... Read More

Srikapardhi June 12th, 2025 8:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt and ZOI to Construct AAE-2 Subsea Cable System

A consortium of four subsea cable operators—PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and Zain Omantel International (ZOI)—has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct the Asia-Africa-Europe-2 (AAE-2) subsea cable system. The project aims to establish a subsea digital corridor linking Hong Kong and Singapore to Italy, with terrestrial routes running through Thailand, the Arabian Peninsula, and Egypt. Also Read: Tata Communications Launches New Submarine Cable System TGN-IA2 Building the AAE-2... Read More

Srikapardhi June 9th, 2025 11:18 AM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Awards Multi-Year NOC Managed Services Contract to Ericsson

Bharti Airtel has awarded a multi-year Network Operations Center (NOC) Managed Services contract to Ericsson. "This strategic agreement underscores Ericsson's leadership in managed services and reaffirms its commitment to delivering exceptional value to Airtel customers," Airtel said in a joint statement on Monday, June 9, 2025. Also Read: Airtel 5G SA Deployment to Follow Traffic Offload, Prioritises User Experience Focus on FWA and Network Slicing Under the terms of the... Read More

Srikapardhi 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

Srikapardhi 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

Srikapardhi 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

Srikapardhi 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

Srikapardhi 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

Srikapardhi 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

Srikapardhi 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

Srikapardhi 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

Srikapardhi 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