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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 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

Tarun P K December 15th, 2025 7:29 AM 0 COMMENTS

Jio Launches Rs 103 Flexi Data Pack With 5GB Data and OTT Benefits

Reliance Jio has launched a new Rs 103 Flexi Data Pack, aimed at users seeking short-term data access along with bundled OTT entertainment benefits. The pack is valid for 28 days and offers a total of 5GB high-speed data, which can be used flexibly during the validity period. Also Read: Reliance Jio Launches Rs 500 Happy New Year 2026 Prepaid Plan Jio Rs 103 Flexi Data Pack In addition to... Read More

Tarun P K December 12th, 2025 4:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

Breaking: Vodafone Idea Introduces Data Packs Bundled With Handset Loss Insurance

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has rolled out a new set of prepaid data packs bundled with handset loss insurance across India, marking a fresh push into value-added services as the telecom operator looks to strengthen customer engagement beyond core connectivity. Also Read: Tariff Hike 2025: Vodafone Idea Discontinues Vi Guarantee Extra Data Benefit for Smartphone Users The newly introduced packs combine data allowances with handset loss insurance coverage of up to... Read More

Tarun P K December 3rd, 2025 1:44 PM 3 COMMENTS

MNP Complaints Drop Sharply Across India, DoT Data Shows Clear Improvement

India’s mobile number portability (MNP) system appears to be stabilising, with fresh data from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) showing a sharp decline in user grievances over the past few months. The numbers point to a consistent trend: fewer porting failures, fewer disputes and a smoother overall experience for subscribers. Also read: Airtel, BSNL, and Jio Gain Wireless Users in October 2025; Vodafone Idea Loses 2 Million Subscribers Between April and... Read More

Tarun P K December 2nd, 2025 6:13 PM 8 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Continues to Offer Rs 1 Recharge Pack With Basic Calling Benefits

Vodafone Idea (Vi) continues to list its Rs 1 recharge pack in its prepaid catalogue, maintaining one of the smallest-denomination vouchers available in the Indian telecom market. The pack, which has existed for several months without major changes, offers limited outgoing capability for subscribers who require only minimal usage. Vodafone Idea Rs 1 Pack Details According to Vi’s official tariff information, the Rs 1 recharge includes: 75 paise talktime. 1... Read More

Tarun P K November 30th, 2025 8:22 AM 7 COMMENTS

Vi Offers Unlimited Data but Struggles to Hold Its Customer Base

Vodafone Idea (Vi) reported the largest subscriber loss among all Indian telecom operators in October 2025, shedding 2.08 million wireless users in a single month. The decline stands out not only because of its scale but also because it happened despite Vi offering the most aggressive unlimited data proposition in the market, including its much-promoted NonStop Hero plan. The contrast with competitors is sharp. Reliance Jio added nearly 2 million... Read More