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About the author: Tarun PK is the founder of TelecomTalk, delivering trusted telecom news since 2008 with focus on networks, broadband and innovation.

Tarun P K January 1st, 2026 12:00 AM 2 COMMENTS

Explained: What Indian Telecom Consumers Can Expect in 2026

For most Indian consumers, telecom has been a rare bright spot over the last decade. Prices kept falling. Data became abundant. Coverage expanded rapidly. Mobile connectivity turned into an everyday utility that people rarely worried about that phase is ending. By 2026, Indian telecom will enter a more mature, less dramatic phase. The changes may not look dramatic on advertisements or speed-test screenshots, but consumers will feel them quietly in... Read More

Tarun P K December 30th, 2025 5:25 PM 2 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Claims CNAP Is Live Across India for On-Net Calls

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has made its Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service live across India for on-net users, marking a key step in the industry-wide rollout of caller name identification at the telecom network level. With CNAP enabled, Vodafone Idea users can now see the caller’s registered name during incoming calls instead of just a mobile number, helping reduce unidentified and potentially unwanted calls. The service is currently available for calls... Read More

Tarun P K December 30th, 2025 3:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio IPO in 2026: What It Could Mean for India and End Consumers

The proposed initial public offering of Reliance Jio, targeted for the first half of 2026, is shaping up to be a significant milestone for India’s telecom sector. While the listing will attract market attention, its broader relevance lies in what it could mean for India’s digital infrastructure and for end consumers who increasingly depend on reliable connectivity. Over the last decade, Reliance Jio has evolved from a disruptive entrant into... Read More

Tarun P K December 29th, 2025 5:31 PM 1 COMMENTS

CNAP vs Truecaller: Why India’s new caller ID system could change how we see incoming calls

For years, identifying an unknown caller in India has largely depended on third-party apps. From spam alerts to caller names, applications such as Truecaller became the default layer of trust for millions of mobile users. That model is now being challenged by a system built directly into telecom networks. India’s Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) framework, combined with stricter SIM-binding rules, signals a shift in how caller identity is verified moving... Read More

Tarun P K December 29th, 2025 3:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Launches Cartoon Network Classics Channel on Digital TV Platforms

Bharti Airtel is turning to nostalgia to strengthen its digital TV offering. The company has launched Airtel Cartoon Network Classics, an ad-free channel that brings back some of the most recognisable animated shows from the 1990s and early 2000s. The channel is available across Airtel Digital TV, including DTH, IPTV and connected set-top boxes. Developed in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, the channel features a lineup that includes Tom and... Read More

Tarun P K December 28th, 2025 8:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

Explained: What Zero Trust Really Means and Why Firewalls Alone No Longer Work

For decades, enterprise security revolved around a simple idea: build a strong perimeter, keep threats outside, and trust everything inside the network. Firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation formed the backbone of this model. But that assumption is now breaking down. As enterprises move to cloud-first architectures, adopt remote work, enable BYOD policies, and expose applications over the internet, the traditional “castle-and-moat” approach no longer holds. Attackers no longer need to... Read More

Tarun P K December 26th, 2025 12:32 PM 1 COMMENTS

Vi CEO Abhijit Kishore Outlines Network Expansion, 5G Growth and Customer-Focused Innovations in New Year Message

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has outlined its network expansion roadmap, service innovations, and customer-first priorities as it steps into 2026, with CEO Abhijit Kishore sharing a detailed update directly with customers. In his New Year message, the Vi chief highlighted the company’s continued investments in strengthening network infrastructure across India. Vi has added a significant number of new towers nationwide to enhance coverage, capacity, and overall network experience. Also Read: Vodafone Idea’s... Read More

Tarun P K December 19th, 2025 3:11 PM 3 COMMENTS

BSNL Rolls Out In-House ‘Sanchar Mitra’ App Nationwide After KYC Disruption

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has rolled out its in-house developed customer registration application, Sanchar Mitra, across India, restoring digital KYC and SIM onboarding services after a recent disruption. The Sanchar Mitra app replaces the earlier Sanchar Aadhaar application, which was used for Aadhaar-based e-KYC verification to add new customers to the BSNL network. The previous app had been developed by a private vendor and was used by BSNL retailers... Read More

Tarun P K December 18th, 2025 7:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vi Subsidiary VITIL Raises Rs 3,300 Crore Through NCD Issue

Vodafone Idea Ltd. (Vi) on Thursday, December 18, 2025, announced that its subsidiary, Vodafone Idea Telecom Infrastructure Limited (VITIL), has successfully raised Rs 3,300 crore through the issuance of unlisted, unrated and secured non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The fundraise witnessed strong demand from a diversified pool of marquee investors, including large non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and alternative investment funds (AIFs), with subscriptions exceeding the issue size. Also... Read More

Tarun P K December 18th, 2025 6:37 PM 0 COMMENTS

Why Telcos Are Better Positioned Than Tech Giants to Monetise Music, Says Con Raso

Music streaming may appear simple to users, but the ecosystem behind it is far more complex. According to Con Raso, Founder and Managing Director at Tuned Global, telecom operators are uniquely positioned to monetise music more effectively than global technology platforms, due to their direct customer relationships, network-level insights, and control over distribution. Speaking during a recent TelecomTalk Live interaction, Raso outlined why telecom networks represent the most powerful digital... Read More

Tarun P K December 16th, 2025 7:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Has Vodafone Idea Quietly Discontinued Vi One Plans Bundling OTT, Mobile, and Broadband?

Vodafone Idea appears to have quietly discontinued its Vi One plans, effectively withdrawing a bundled offering that combined prepaid mobile services, fixed broadband connectivity, and OTT subscriptions under a single package. The plans, which were introduced in 2023 as part of the operator’s push toward convergence, are no longer available across Vodafone Idea’s official platforms. The Vi One plans bundled Vi Hero unlimited prepaid mobile plans with broadband speeds of... Read More

Tarun P K December 16th, 2025 11:32 AM 0 COMMENTS

Morgan Stanley Upgrades Bharti Airtel to Overweight, Raises Price Target to Rs 2,435

Morgan Stanley has upgraded Bharti Airtel to Overweight and raised its price target to Rs 2,435, citing improving industry fundamentals, stronger monetisation, and sustained growth visibility. The brokerage expects Airtel’s average revenue per user (ARPU) to rise to Rs 370–Rs 390 by FY32, even without any additional tariff hikes beyond FY27. According to the report, ARPU expansion will be driven by better monetisation of data consumption, a gradual mix shift... Read More