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Tarun P K April 6th, 2026 1:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Deploys 4300+ 5G Sites in UP East, Expands Coverage Across 48 Districts

Bharti Airtel has ramped up its 5G expansion in Uttar Pradesh East, deploying over 4,300 new sites in just 12 months. The rollout now covers 48 districts and nearly 34 million people this expansion comes as mobile data consumption continues to surge across India, with users demanding faster and more reliable networks. Focus on Network Density, Not Just Coverage Unlike traditional rollout announcements that highlight coverage milestones, Airtel’s expansion in... Read More

Kripa B April 5th, 2026 4:24 PM 23 COMMENTS

Airtel Fully Unlimited Recharge Packs Are Here: What You Get in April 2026

Bharti Airtel has introduced a range of “Fully Unlimited” prepaid recharge packs across select telecom circles in India, offering bundled benefits such as unlimited voice calling, unlimited data access (4G and 5G) without daily limits, and value-added digital subscriptions. The plans, priced at Rs 399, Rs 449, Rs 1,099, and Rs 4,099, are designed to cater to both short-term and long-term users, with varying validity periods and additional perks. Also... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur April 5th, 2026 11:03 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Rs 355 vs Jio Rs 339 Plan: Which One Actually Gives Better Value?

Bharti Airtel has a Rs 355 plan for consumers with almost a month worth of validity, and Jio is offering something like that for Rs 339. Let's take a look at which plan will be better for you. Firstly, know that neither of the plans here will give you unlimited 5G data. The Rs 355 plan comes with a 30 days validity, meanwhile the Rs 339 plan comes with a... Read More

Kripa B April 4th, 2026 1:33 PM 0 COMMENTS

CAG Flags Delays, Airtel Penalty Dues of Rs 8.49 Crore in Rural Telecom Roll-Out

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has pulled up Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), a rural telecom development fund under the Department of Telecommunications, for failing to recover Rs 8.49 crore in penalties from Bharti Airtel, pending for the past four years. "Delayed roll-out and non-recovery of penalties worth Rs 8.49 crore from Universal Service Provider," the CAG report dated April 2, 2026, said. Missed Deadlines Despite Multiple Extensions In its... Read More

Kripa B April 4th, 2026 12:53 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Launches Cricket Carnival to Reward Subscribers for App Transactions

Indian telecom operator Airtel has rolled out its latest consumer engagement initiative, the “Airtel Cricket Carnival,” as the ongoing cricket season captures nationwide attention. The campaign aims to reward subscribers with match tickets and official cricket merchandise through participation on the Airtel Thanks app. How to Participate Under the campaign, customers can enter the contest by completing a recharge or bill payment via the app, with each transaction granting one... Read More

Tarun P K April 3rd, 2026 10:46 PM 3 COMMENTS

How Gopal Vittal Moved Airtel Away from the Price War And Built a Stronger Business: Report

In a recent Forbes India report, Bharti Airtel’s transformation under Gopal Vittal has been highlighted as one of the most significant strategic shifts in India’s telecom sector. The report details how Airtel navigated a brutal price war phase by focusing on its strengths network quality, premium customers, and long-term value creation you can read the full story here. At a time when the telecom industry was battling falling ARPU and... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur April 3rd, 2026 3:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Needs to Pay Rs 8.49 Crore Penalty to Indian Government

Bhart Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator in India, needs to pay about Rs 8.49 crore in penalties to the Indian government. This penalty stems out of an agreement between the telco and the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) program, earlier known as Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF). Airtel had agreed to commission mobile sites in Assam and Sikkim as part of the DBN, but several sites have still not be commissioned.... Read More

Kripa B April 2nd, 2026 11:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel’s Rs 399 Plan Offers Unlimited Data: Here’s What You Get

Airtel in February 2026 launched new Fully Unlimited recharge packs offering unlimited 4G and 5G data benefits, and the Rs 399 plan is one among them. These Fully Unlimited recharge packs are available in select circles and provide unlimited data benefits. However, Airtel’s postpaid plans offer unlimited data across all circles, as previously reported by TelecomTalk. Let’s now take a look at the Airtel Rs 399 plan benefits and availability.... Read More

Kripa B April 2nd, 2026 3:41 PM 9 COMMENTS

Airtel Becomes World’s Second-Largest Telco; USD 1 Billion Nxtra Investment, Expands 5G in Gujarat

Bharti Airtel has emerged as the world’s second-largest telecom operator by customer base, after crossing the milestone of 650 million customers. "India’s only telco to achieve this landmark, backed by customer obsession and a world-class digital network," the company highlighted. "According to GSMA Intelligence, Bharti Airtel is ranked second globally by mobile customer base, with operations spread across India and Africa," Airtel said in an exchange filing dated April 2,... Read More

Kripa B April 1st, 2026 10:43 PM 11 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Gains 21,927 Wireless Subscribers, TRAI February 2026 Data

On April 1, 2026, TRAI released its subscription data for February 2026. Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) recorded gains in wireless subscribers during the month, while BSNL and MTNL reported subscriber losses, according to TRAI’s Telecom Subscription Data as of the end of February 2026. The data show that the total number of wireless (mobile and Fixed Wireless Access) subscribers increased from 1,266.34... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur April 1st, 2026 8:42 PM 10 COMMENTS

Airtel has Network Advantage in Agra, Kota and Jhansi over Competition

Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator in India, has a network advantage over competition in Agra, Kota, and Jhansi. According to Opensignal Subscriber Metrics, Airtel increased its market share by around 1 percentage point since early 2024, with 73% gains coming from Jio. The report from Opensignal says that this indicates direct competitive switching. Read More - Vodafone Idea is Going Strong in Mumbai The report mentions cities such as Agra,... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur March 31st, 2026 6:51 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Rs 48 New Plan: Data Voucher with OTT Benefit

Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator, has a new Rs 48 prepaid plan for the users. This is a data voucher and the plan also bundles an OTT (over-the-top) benefit for the consumers. The new plan is available in many circles, maybe all of them. With this new plan, users will be able to get some 4G data along with an access to an OTT platform. With this OTT platform,... Read More