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Global telecom merger and acquisition (M&A) activity remained under pressure in the first quarter of 2026, with deal value declining 18% year-on-year as operators continued to prioritize asset sales, portfolio optimization, and infrastructure-focused investments over large-scale acquisitions. According to Bain & Company’s latest analysis of global telecom M&A trends, total … Read More
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is turning into a live telecom infrastructure test, not just a global football tournament with 48 teams, 104 matches and host cities spread across the US, Canada and Mexico, mobile operators are preparing for traffic patterns that go far beyond normal stadium usage. The biggest … Read More
Vodafone Idea’s latest campaign around equal network experience is drawing attention because the messaging feels very different from how the operator once positioned its premium REDX plans the company recently spoke about fairness, inclusivity, and equal treatment for all telecom users. However, many users still remember that Vodafone Idea had … Read More
The telecom industry’s push toward satellite connectivity is slowly moving beyond smartphones and emergency messaging. Now, the focus is shifting toward Internet of Things (IoT) devices that operate far away from traditional mobile networks in a new partnership announced this week, Telenor IoT and Sateliot said they are working together … Read More
Reliance Jio may continue to command massive national scale, but TRAI’s April 2026 wireless subscriber data shows that Bharti Airtel had the stronger momentum in two of India’s most important metro circles: Delhi and Mumbai. In both markets, Airtel not only held a larger subscriber base than Jio but also … Read More
Virgin Media O2’s decision to introduce satellite connectivity for supported iPhones in the UK may look like another telecom feature rollout on the surface, but it also reflects a larger shift that could eventually influence markets like India. As telecom operators globally look for ways to reduce coverage gaps and … Read More
American Airlines is preparing for a major upgrade to its in-flight internet experience as the carrier plans to introduce SpaceX’s Starlink satellite connectivity across a large part of its fleet beginning in 2027 the move signals how airlines are increasingly turning to low earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks to improve … Read More
Reliance Jio continued to add subscribers at a strong pace nationally in April 2026, adding nearly 2.94 million wireless users according to the latest TRAI data. However, beneath the overall growth story, the numbers also revealed selective regional weakness for the operator. Reliance Jio lost subscribers in Kerala and Himachal … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) said its subscriber gains continued in April 2026, according to the latest telecom subscriber data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The telecom operator added 53,257 subscribers during the month, marking the third consecutive month of net user additions, as the company continued expanding … Read More
Reliance Jio has defended 5G network slicing in its submission to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The company has argued that network slicing is a standardised and 3GPP-defined architectural capability of 5G Standalone (SA) networks and is permitted under India’s existing regulatory … Read More
JioEV has launched a new 7.4kW smart AC EV charger with connected features including optional 4G, Wi-Fi and LAN support, as the company expands its presence in the electric vehicle charging ecosystem. The charger is currently listed online with support for multiple electric vehicle brands and comes with features aimed … Read More
BSNL has introduced a new digital payment experience called BSNL Pay, powered by BHIM, allowing users to make recharge and bill payments directly inside the BSNL Selfcare App without getting redirected to third-party payment applications. The announcement was shared by BSNL India through its official X handle, where the operator … Read More
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