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Tanay Singh Thakur

Vodafone Idea Users Lose 5G from Base Plan

Vodafone Idea Users Lose 5G from Base Plan

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in India, has made a move to boost its average revenue per user (ARPU). The telco has removed 5G from its base plan – the Rs 299 prepaid plan. This plan is available throughout India. To start with, this change has happened … Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur

Airtel CEO Comments on UBR Deployment

Airtel CEO Comments on UBR Deployment

Bharti Airtel, a leading Indian telecom operator, is eyeing to add 2.5 million home connections every quarter, said Goptal Vittal, it’s CEO. The company understands that homes business is the next growth opportunity. It is not a saturated segment, and it will have high-paying customers. Airtel’s approach to homes business … Read More

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India Pushes Private Operators to Use Local Telecom Gear: Report

India Pushes Private Operators to Use Local Telecom Gear: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked private telecom operators to increase the share of locally manufactured equipment in their networks, warning that a mandate could follow if they fail to comply. The move is aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and reducing dependence on foreign suppliers amid rising geopolitical uncertainties. … Read More

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BSNL Partners with Ericsson, Qualcomm, Cisco, and Nokia for 5G and AI Training Hub in Jabalpur

BSNL Partners with Ericsson, Qualcomm, Cisco, and Nokia for 5G and AI Training Hub in Jabalpur

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has signed strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Ericsson India, Qualcomm Technologies, Cisco Systems, and Nokia Solutions and Networks India to accelerate India’s digital transformation and strengthen the telecom skilling ecosystem. The agreements were formalised at a ceremony in the capital on August 11, 2025, … Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur

Jio Rs 999 or Rs 949 Plan, Which is Better

Jio Rs 999 or Rs 949 Plan, Which is Better

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom company, has two prepaid plans on offer which are priced almost the same. There’s one Rs 999 plan and then another Rs 949 plan. Both these plans have a price difference of just Rs 50. They also offer similar data benefits – 2GB every day. … Read More

Kripa B

Jio Claims Its UBR-Based Technology Is Better Than Fiber Due to Multiple Advantages

Jio Claims Its UBR-Based Technology Is Better Than Fiber Due to Multiple Advantages

Reliance Jio has asserted that its Unlicensed Band Radio (UBR)-based home internet service offers significant advantages over traditional fiber broadband, positioning it as a scalable and cost-effective solution for India’s vast last-mile connectivity needs. Also Read: Reliance Jio Encourages Users to Familiarise Themselves to Tackle Cyber Scams Jio as a … Read More

Tanuja K

Vodafone Idea 5G Reaches Kolkata

Vodafone Idea 5G Reaches Kolkata

Vodafone Idea’s (Vodafone Idea) 5G has reached Kolkata. This would make it the first city in West Bengal where Vi’s 5G is now present. In West Bengal, Vi’s website says that Siliguri will soon get its 5G networks. This is interesting as there’s no mention of Kolkata in the list … Read More

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