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A late-night speed test conducted on a fast-moving train has highlighted the growing maturity of Airtel’s 5G network, delivering impressive speeds under one of the most challenging mobility environments in the country. During the test, conducted on a train travelling at more than 100 kmph along Kerala’s coastal stretch, Airtel … Read More
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has quietly introduced a new digital tool called BReX, a recharge-focused chatbot designed to simplify the user experience. While BSNL has traditionally struggled with modern app design and digital UX, BReX comes as a refreshing change clean interface, simple navigation and surprisingly smart automation. The … Read More
India’s 6 GHz spectrum band has emerged as the centre of a widening fault line between telecom operators and global technology giants, with each side laying out sharply different demands as the government evaluates how the spectrum should be used. The outcome will directly influence how fast mobile networks and … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has become the only private telecom operator in India that continues to charge for Missed Call Alerts (MCA) in 2025, even as Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio offer the service free of cost. Vi’s MCA pack is priced at Rs 45 for a validity period of six … Read More
A quiet but significant development appears to be taking shape in India’s mobile voice ecosystem. Users across multiple telecom circles have started reporting that HD Voice typically limited to calls within the same network is now appearing during calls between Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. If confirmed, this would mark … Read More
Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have both stepped up their artificial intelligence (AI) offerings, marking one of the biggest shifts in India’s telecom market as operators begin bundling premium AI services at massive scale. Airtel’s Perplexity partnership covers its entire customer base, while Jio has widened access to Google’s Gemini … Read More
Reliance Jio offers six affordable prepaid plans aimed at strengthening its presence in India’s mass market segment. The plans, which start at Rs 189, are designed to serve diverse user categories from those who rely primarily on voice calls to subscribers seeking balanced data and digital benefits. Beyond connectivity, Jio … Read More
Bharti Airtel has expanded its voice-centric prepaid portfolio to cater to users who value calling benefits over data-heavy packs. These plans primarily target secondary SIM users, senior citizens, and customers seeking long validity with light data usage offering flexibility along with digital perks like Perplexity Pro AI and Hello Tunes. … Read More
Bharti Airtel has begun its transition from 5G to 5G-Advanced, marking the next major phase in India’s mobile network evolution. Airtel is currently deploying a dual-mode 5G network that integrates both Non-Standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA) modes, designed to deliver higher speeds, lower latency, and improved reliability for users across … Read More
India’s mobile postpaid market has never been known for fireworks. For years, prepaid dominated the spotlight while postpaid quietly served a small, loyal base. But the new round of entry level postpaid tariffs from Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) is sparking fresh debate not because of price cuts, but … Read More
Airtel Africa has crossed a major turning point in its growth story. For the first time, the company’s data revenues have overtaken voice, a clear sign of how quickly digital adoption is spreading across the continent. The numbers, announced in its half-year results to September 2025, show a business that … Read More
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 … Read More
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