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May 20th, 2025 3:34 PM 2 COMMENTS

Airtel Prioritises Home Broadband Growth Over Smart Home Adjacent Services

Bharti Airtel has decided to slow down its foray into smart home adjacencies, such as home surveillance and security, as it sharpens its focus on scaling its core home broadband business. Speaking during the Q4 FY2025 earnings call, Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Bharti Airtel, said the company's earlier efforts in home security, including advanced camera systems bundled with broadband, had met with only modest success. Also... Read More

May 20th, 2025 11:49 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel and Google Partner to Offer Google One Subscription to Postpaid and Wi-Fi Users

Bharti Airtel and Google announced on Tuesday a partnership to offer complimentary Google One cloud storage to Airtel's postpaid mobile and broadband customers. Under this collaboration, eligible Airtel customers will receive 100GB of Google One cloud storage for six months at no additional cost. Additionally, users will be able to share this storage with up to five additional people. Also Read: Airtel Launches AI-Powered Real-Time Fraud Detection Solution in Haryana... Read More

May 16th, 2025 5:56 PM 8 COMMENTS

Airtel 5G FWA Available in Over 2,500 Indian Cities; Prioritises Fiber for Long-Term Broadband Growth

Airtel's 5G-based Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service is available in over 2,500 cities as part of its Airtel Wi-Fi offering. The company provides home broadband services under its Wi-Fi branding, which includes fiber-based Xstream Fiber services and the 5G-powered FWA solution. However, Airtel continues to prioritise fiber connections for broadband experiences. In areas where fiber connectivity is not yet feasible, and where FWA is available, the company provisions its AirFiber... Read More

May 15th, 2025 11:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Singtel Offers 5G+ with Network Slicing for All Users in Singapore

Singapore's Singtel today (May 15) unveiled 5G+, an upgraded 5G Standalone (5G SA) service offering extended coverage and improved performance through the use of its 700 MHz spectrum. The operator has adopted the 5G+ branding to market the enhanced 5G SA service, which enables the network slicing feature for all customers — even while roaming. Read more about Singtel's network slicing development in the story below. Also Read: Nokia: CoreSite... Read More

May 14th, 2025 2:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nokia: CoreSite AI Data Centers, Optus Upgrades 5G, EXA Upgrade, ResetData Sovereign AI and More

Nokia is accelerating global digital transformation through AI-ready networks, private wireless, and optical infrastructure. From powering sovereign AI data centers in Australia to delivering tactical wireless for the US Marine Corps and modernising Maersk's fleet with private 5G, Nokia is redefining connectivity. Recent deals with CoreSite, EXA Infrastructure, and T-Mobile US underscore Nokia's role in building scalable, AI-ready, and energy-efficient infrastructure. Read about the developments in detail below: Also Read:... Read More

May 13th, 2025 4:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ericsson: Vodafone Activates 5G in German Tunnel, Taipei Indoor 5G Test, UAE Eyes Premium 5G and More

Ericsson continues to expand its 5G across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East through deployments and strategic partnerships. From underground tunnel connectivity in Germany to advanced indoor 5G trials in Taiwan and cloud-native billing in Austria, the company is driving innovation across diverse environments. A new ConsumerLab report also highlights rising demand for premium 5G experiences in the UAE, reinforcing the importance of differentiated network performance. Also Read: Ericsson: Proximus... Read More

May 9th, 2025 12:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Enhances 30-Day International Roaming Pack with Unlimited Data for Postpaid Users

Bharti Airtel has made a significant revision to its 30-day validity (or monthly validity) International Roaming (IR) pack for postpaid users. The company has updated its existing Rs 3,999 pack by boosting the data benefits, which can be used globally. The enhanced Airtel postpaid IR pack now includes more high-speed data, along with an unlimited data benefit with a Fair Usage Policy (FUP), ensuring seamless travel across 189 countries. Check... Read More

May 8th, 2025 11:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

Beyond.pl Launches Sovereign AI Factory at 100MW Data Center Campus in Poland

Data center operator Beyond.pl has announced the launch of a sovereign AI Factory at its 100MW Data Center Campus in Poznan, Poland. The initiative makes Beyond.pl as one of the first providers in the Central Eastern European (CEE) region to commercially deploy and provide a full-suite AI development platform, encompassing AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS), GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS), Nvidia AI Enterprise software, data center, infrastructure and managed services. Also Read: NorthC Acquires Six Data... Read More

May 7th, 2025 3:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

Equinix Completes Second Phase of KL1 Data Center Expansion in Malaysia

Digital infrastructure company Equinix has announced the completion of the second phase of its KL1 International Business Exchange (IBX) data center in Kuala Lumpur. This expansion, which adds 450 cabinets to the facility, responds to the growing demand for digital infrastructure across Malaysia. Also Read: Equinix Opens Data Center in France with EUR 350 Million Investment Client Growth Since 2024 Launch Since launching operations in Malaysia in 2024, Equinix says... Read More

May 7th, 2025 1:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel AI-Powered IQ SpamShield Enables 98 Percent Reduction in Spam SMS for Leading Indian Bank

Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel, has implemented IQ SpamShield, its AI/ML-powered anti-spam solution, leading to a significant 98 percent reduction in SMS-based phishing and spam for a leading Indian private bank. The measure comes amid rising concerns over customer trust, data security, and increasing cases of financial fraud through deceptive SMS communications, marking a significant step forward in the fight against mobile-based phishing and financial fraud. Also... Read More

May 7th, 2025 9:39 AM 0 COMMENTS

TEECL Launches USD 1 Billion Digital Infra Arm, Partners with RailTel to Develop 102 Edge Data Centers

Techno Electric and Engineering Company Limited (TEECL) has officially launched Techno Digital Infra Private Limited, its new wholly-owned digital infrastructure arm, backed by a USD 1 billion investment. On Tuesday, Techno Digital announced plans to develop an integrated network of hyperscale and edge data centers, targeting a cumulative capacity of 250 MW spread across India. "This strategic move marks a transformative leap to revolutionise India's digital economy, aligned with the... Read More

May 6th, 2025 1:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

Lightstorm Completes Integration of Assets Acquired from RTI Cables to Expand Network Infrastructure

Digital network infrastructure solutions provider Lightstorm has announced the completion of the integration of assets acquired from RTI Cables to strengthen data center connectivity in Asia, Australia and the US. According to the company, the integration marks a milestone in Lightstorm's vision to build a digital fabric enhancing its global subsea and terrestrial connectivity. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Lands 2Africa Pearls Subsea Cable in India Strengthening India's Digital Infrastructure Lightstorm... Read More

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