Bharti Airtel, while behind in number of fixed-broadband connections from Jio, is ahead in delivering a better experience. Opensignal, a network intelligence and insights firm, shared that Airtel led in almost all of the experiences for home broadband connections. Today, home broadband connections are categories in two ways – Fiber … Read More
Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, is soon expected to launch 5G SA (standalone architecture) services. The company has already confirmed that intially, the 5G SA will come for FWA (fixed-wireless architecture) customers. Then, once the maximum user base of Airtel is using 5G phones and there’s capacity issues with … Read More
India’s telecom operators, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, are leveraging Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies to streamline the expansion of their 5G networks and fixed wireless access (FWA) services, according to a senior executive of Esri India. The GIS-driven approach is helping telcos identify optimal deployment locations, improve network management, … Read More
A renewed attempt by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to gauge industry demand for direct allocation of spectrum for private 5G networks has reignited tensions between telecom operators and technology companies. The move is expected to trigger a fresh round of lobbying as both camps vie for control over what … Read More
India added over 6,000 new 5G base stations (BTS) in July 2025, significantly higher than the over 4,000 BTS rolled out in the previous month of June 2025. Vodafone Idea (Vi) claims to be in the process of rolling out 5G in 17 priority circles—where the telco has acquired the … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has reported strong early traction for its 5G services, with over 70 percent of eligible users in cities where the network is live already experiencing the next-generation technology. “Vi‘s 5G launch has shown strong momentum. In areas where Vi 5G is live, over 70 percent of eligible … Read More
Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services in Malappuram and Kozhikode in Kerala, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nashik in Maharashtra, and four cities in Gujarat – Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, and Vadodara – starting Thursday, July 31, 2025. This expansion is part of Vi’s ongoing … Read More
Jio has branded its Unlimited 5G prepaid plan as the “Jio Starter Pack,” bundling it with existing free trial offers originally launched ahead of the cricket season. What began as a promotional offer has now evolved into a full-time benefit integrated into Jio’s prepaid offerings. The entry-level 28-day Unlimited 5G … Read More
Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has deployed 10 network slices on its indigenous 5G standalone (SA) core network to support a range of use cases. Aayush Bhatnagar, Senior Vice President at Jio Platforms, announced the development on professional networking site LinkedIn. “Network slicing is no longer … Read More
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has only three plans with which users get 3GB daily data. These plans start at just Rs 449. Apart from this, Jio has two more plans that cost Rs 1199 and Rs 1799. What’s interesting is that these plans are all short-term validity options. … Read More
Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services in Sonipat, effective Friday, July 25. Vi stated on Thursday that this expansion is part of its phased 5G rollout across 23 cities within its 17 priority telecom circles, where the company holds 5G spectrum. Also … Read More
HMD has reaffirmed its commitment to the Indian market, calling it the company’s largest in terms of financial contribution and manufacturing strength. The handset maker—known for its Nokia-branded feature phones and smartphones—is now focusing on expanding its HMD-branded portfolio and digital presence in the country. Also Read: Lava, HMD Partner … Read More
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