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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 October 28th, 2025 6:01 PM 9 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Integrates Digital Rupee Payments, Pushing India’s CBDC Into the Mainstream

Reliance Jio has added yet another feather to its cap by becoming one of the first major telecom operators in India to accept payments via the Digital Rupee, the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This quiet yet significant integration marks a milestone in India’s journey toward a cashless, digitally empowered economy. A New Way to Pay When Reliance Jio users head to... Read More

Tarun P K October 26th, 2025 5:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Bets on SMEs with Corporate JioFi: Free Devices, Affordable Data Plans

Reliance Jio has launched Corporate JioFi, a bundled plan aimed at small and medium businesses (SMEs) and corporate teams. With plans starting at Rs 299 per month, Jio is offering affordable data packs, SMS benefits and a JioFi device at no upfront cost. The catch: the device is issued on a use-and-return basis. The move underlines Jio’s intention to capture a bigger share of the enterprise connectivity market. While Jio... Read More

Tarun P K October 22nd, 2025 5:22 PM 24 COMMENTS

Jio Testing Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces to Eliminate 5G Dead Zones and Improve Indoor Coverage Without Extra Towers

Reliance Jio is running trials on a new technology that could change the way mobile networks handle coverage gaps. The company is testing Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces (IRS), panels designed to bounce 5G signals into areas where coverage is weak, especially indoors. 5G in India has grown fast. Towers are up, cities are connected, and outdoor speeds are strong. But step inside an office or a flat, and the story changes.... Read More

Tarun P K October 21st, 2025 2:43 PM 0 COMMENTS

Exclusive: Truely CEO on eSIM Adoption, Roaming Solutions, and Global Connectivity

In the rapidly evolving world of mobile connectivity, one company is setting out to change how global travelers stay connected. Truely, an emerging player in the travel eSIM market, is positioning itself not just as another provider in a crowded space, but as a service defined by simplicity, security, and user-first thinking. In an exclusive conversation with TelecomTalk, Truely's CEO shared how the company is shaping its vision, bringing nearly... Read More

Tarun P K October 15th, 2025 5:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

Reliance Launches GET 2026 to Recruit India’s Top Young Engineers

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has opened applications for its Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) Program 2026, a flagship initiative that has quickly turned into one of the most coveted opportunities for fresh engineering talent. After the overwhelming response to its first two editions in 2024 and 2025, the company is once again inviting students graduating in 2026 to apply. A Gateway to Reliance The GET program is Reliance’s way of building... Read More

Tarun P K October 15th, 2025 2:53 PM 18 COMMENTS

BSNL at Rs 1: How the State-run Operator is Selling More Than a SIM This Diwali

This Diwali, BSNL has decided to make a statement. Not with big ads or flashy promises, but with a token that every Indian understands – one rupee. The state-run operator has rolled out its “Diwali Bonanza” offer where new users can get unlimited calls, 2GB of data every day, 100 SMS a day, and even a free SIM. The price? Just Rs 1. On paper, it looks like a simple... Read More

Tarun P K October 15th, 2025 11:53 AM 0 COMMENTS

Why Jio Chose T-Mobile as Its 5G SA Roaming Partner And What It Means for Consumers

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has consistently positioned itself as a disruptor. With 500+ million subscribers, Jio has set itself apart by being the only Indian operator to deploy a full 5G standalone (SA) network. Now, its latest move a roaming partnership with T-Mobile in the United States is not only about extending coverage but also about future-proofing how its users experience mobile connectivity abroad. Why This Partnership Matters... Read More

Tarun P K October 14th, 2025 10:41 PM 3 COMMENTS

Why Jio’s Rs 349 Plan Is the Right Strategy to Win Mass-Market India

When Reliance Jio announced its Rs 349 festive plan, the reaction among consumers was immediate and predictable: some welcomed the return of bundled offers, while others questioned whether daily data caps still make sense in a 5G world. Yet beyond the debate lies a larger reality. Jio’s Rs 349 plan is not just another prepaid pack it is a carefully calibrated strategy designed to reinforce its mass-market dominance, expand its... Read More

Tarun P K June 19th, 2025 12:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

Travel eSIM vs International Data Roaming in 2025: What Should You Choose?

With international travel witnessing a sharp resurgence post-pandemic, mobile connectivity abroad has become a central concern for travellers. From business executives and students to remote workers and tourists, the demand for cost-effective, seamless data access outside one's home country is higher than ever. This has led to a fundamental question:Should you stick with your mobile operator’s international roaming plan, or opt for a digital-first travel eSIM? The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all.... Read More

Tarun P K June 18th, 2025 6:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

Klarna Just Launched an Unlimited 5G eSIM Plan

Swedish fintech giant Klarna is breaking into the U.S. telecom industry with a move that could disrupt mobile service as we know it. Known for reinventing consumer finance with its buy-now-pay-later model, Klarna is now rolling out its first unlimited mobile phone plan, built around the same promise that made its payments platform a global success: simplicity, transparency, and user-first design. Launching in the United States in the coming weeks,... Read More

Tarun P K June 18th, 2025 6:24 PM 1 COMMENTS

No SIM Slot? Why the World Is Moving to eSIM Faster Than You Think

The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, once an essential component of mobile connectivity, is gradually being phased out. In its place, embedded SIMs or eSIMs are transforming the way consumers connect to telecom networks. While the change has been slow to materialise in some markets, global adoption is accelerating rapidly, pushed by device makers, telecom operators, and regulatory frameworks that now favour digital first infrastructure. This quiet transition could mark... Read More

Tarun P K May 13th, 2025 7:04 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nomad Offers Prepaid eSIM Plans for Tourists to Stay Connected with Data in Spain and Beyond

Nomad, a global mobile solutions provider, is offering travellers a seamless way to stay connected while exploring Spain with its prepaid eSIM plans. According to the company, as international tourism continues to rebound, the rise of digital SIM technology (eSIM) is revolutionising the way tourists access mobile data abroad—just like locals. Also Read: Wealthsimple Launches Global Travel eSIM with Gigs Instant Mobile Access, No SIM Swap Needed With Nomad's eSIM... Read More