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Kripa B November 26th, 2025 9:25 AM 2 COMMENTS

Airtel Reiterates Tejas Gear Sub-Standard, Rejects Proximity Explanation: Report

Bharti Airtel’s dispute with Tejas Networks has intensified, with the telecom operator reiterating that the Tata Group-owned company’s equipment deployed by state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) is “sub-standard,” rejecting the local equipment maker Tejas’s defence as unfounded. Also Read: Airtel Alleges BSNL 4G Gear Causing Network Interference in Rajasthan; Tejas Denies Airtel Flags Non-Conformance in Tejas Radios The row began after Airtel, in a November 14 letter, sought immediate... Read More

Kripa B November 25th, 2025 9:58 AM 1 COMMENTS

Tejas Networks Rejects Airtel’s Claims, Blames Tower Proximity for Interference: Report

Domestic telecom Tejas Networks has refuted Bharti Airtel’s allegations that its equipment is responsible for network interference in Rajasthan, asserting that the issue arises from Airtel’s tower deployments being positioned too close to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) sites. In a letter to the telecom operator, a senior Tejas executive said such proximity has elevated the noise floor, adding that branding the company’s equipment as substandard is “unwarranted” and without... Read More

Kripa B November 23rd, 2025 9:45 PM 9 COMMENTS

BSNL Flags Weak Signals at Thousands of New 4G Towers, Seeks Fix from TCS and Tejas: Report

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has raised concerns over weak transmission signals at thousands of its newly deployed 4G towers, an issue contributing to call drops and slower data speeds even as the operator pursues a long-delayed turnaround supported by government revival packages. The company last month has asked technology partners Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Tejas Networks to investigate and resolve the problem, according to people... Read More

Kripa B November 22nd, 2025 12:22 PM 25 COMMENTS

Airtel Alleges BSNL 4G Gear Causing Network Interference in Rajasthan; Tejas Denies: Report

Bharti Airtel has alleged that Tejas Networks, a Tata Group company, supplied “sub-standard equipment” that is causing interference in its 900 MHz network in the Rajasthan circle. In a letter dated November 14, Airtel said the issue has been affecting service quality since last December and that repeated technical discussions and joint tests have not led to a resolution, according to a copy reviewed by The Economic Times and reported... Read More

Kripa B November 14th, 2025 4:01 PM 2 COMMENTS

GSMA Calls for ARPU Increase to Support Telecom Infrastructure Growth: Report

The GSM Association (GSMA) has urged India to rationalise telecom sector taxes and levies, arguing that every dollar spent on taxation is a dollar diverted from network investments that could benefit consumers. GSMA Director General Vivek Badrinath said operators in India have demonstrated a strong industrial approach by continuing to invest in networks despite financial pressures and low average revenue per user (ARPU). The GSMA said that India’s incumbent telecom... Read More

Kripa B November 7th, 2025 8:25 PM 3 COMMENTS

Airtel and DoT Expand 4G Connectivity Across Rural India Under Digital Bharat Nidhi Initiative

Bharti Airtel, in partnership with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has deployed government-funded 4G towers under the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) (formerly USOF - Universal Service Obligation Fund) across multiple states as part of the Indian Government's vision for a developed and inclusive India. Airtel highlighted that it has deployed USOF sites in Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Bihar. Also Read: Singtel Offloads About SGD 1.5 Billion... Read More

Kripa B October 10th, 2025 10:48 PM 20 COMMENTS

IMC 2025: PM Says 1GB Data Costs Less Than Cup of Tea

Noting that the cost of one GB of wireless data in India is now lower than the price of a cup of tea, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that India ranks among the leading nations in per-user data consumption, signifying that digital connectivity is no longer a privilege or luxury but an integral part of everyday life. Also Read: India Mobile Congress 2025 to... Read More

Kripa B October 6th, 2025 2:14 PM 8 COMMENTS

BSNL 4G Network to Be Upgraded to 5G in Six to Eight Months, Says Telecom Minister: Report

India's indigenously developed 4G network by BSNL is set to be upgraded to 5G within the next six to eight months, Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Sunday. Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Enclave 2025, he said the upgrade will provide end-to-end 5G connectivity across the country, according to a PTI report. Also Read: PM Launches Swadeshi 4G Network; BSNL 4G Crosses 20 Million Users with Made-in-India Technology India Joins... Read More

Kripa B September 29th, 2025 5:26 PM 6 COMMENTS

PM Launches Swadeshi 4G Network; BSNL 4G Crosses 20 Million Users with Made-in-India Technology

India has launched its first fully indigenous 4G (5G-ready) network alongside the commissioning of nearly 98,000 Swadeshi 4G towers, all powered by homegrown technology. The core network, developed by C-DOT, combined with Tejas Networks' Radio Access Network and integrated by TCS, marks a major technological breakthrough and the realisation of the Government's commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the Ministry of Communications announced on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Also Read: Tariff Hike... Read More

Tanuja K September 27th, 2025 3:58 PM 14 COMMENTS

BSNL 4G Goes Live with 97,500 Towers

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s state-run telecom operator, turned a new chapter in its journey on Saturday with the launch of its long-awaited 4G network. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the “swadeshi” 4G service while commissioning more than 97,500 mobile towers nationwide, built at a cost of nearly Rs 37,000 crore. Also Read: BSNL 4G Stack, Saturation Project to be Launched by PM Modi For BSNL, which has struggled to... Read More

Kripa B September 26th, 2025 12:52 PM 3 COMMENTS

BSNL Launches New Rs 225 Prepaid Plan with 30-Day Validity

It appears that state-owned BSNL is preparing to launch its 'Swadeshi' 4G network by introducing new plans and revising existing ones. We recently observed changes to certain BSNL plans, and now the operator has introduced a new Rs 225 plan alongside the existing Rs 228 and Rs 199 recharge vouchers. Also Read: Tariff Hike 2025: BSNL Withdraws Rs 1515 Annual Data-Only Prepaid Plan BSNL Rs 225 Prepaid Plan The BSNL... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 25th, 2025 10:08 PM 9 COMMENTS

5G Might be Killing Your Phone’s Battery

5G just might be killing your phone's battery. Don't believe us? Here's what you should know. To be precise on the lanugage, 5G isn't killing the battery literally, but it is draining it faster, requiring you to charge it more frequently in shorter intervals. This increases the charge cycles of the phone. How is 5G draining the phone's battery faster? Let's find out. Read More - Vodafone Idea New Rs 198... Read More