Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its 5G services to 16 additional cities in Gujarat, taking its total 5G footprint in the state to 20 cities. The latest rollout comes after the company’s earlier launches in Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat and Vadodara. 16 New Cities Added to Vi’s 5G Footprint The newly … Read More
Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) has announced that its 5G/6G R&D team co-contributed 82 technical items during the April 2026 meetings of 3GPP held in Malta. The contributions spanned both Radio Access Network (RAN) and Core Network workstreams, with a strong emphasis on AI-native telecom architectures and next-generation 6G systems. The … Read More
Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator in India, is in the government radar for launching the Priority Postpaid service. For the unaware, Priority Postpaid is basically 5G slicing (over standalone or SA). Airtel has promised that the consumers on the Priority Postpaid service will get a superior 5G experience. However, … Read More
GSMA has welcomed the growing global momentum around 5G network slicing, describing it as a critical capability of standalone 5G networks that is already being explored and deployed across several international markets within their respective policy and regulatory frameworks. GSMA Sees Network Slicing as a Core Driver of 5G Innovation … Read More
The global telecom industry body GSMA has said India cannot afford to remain a passive observer in the development of advanced 5G technologies as the country enters the next phase of digital infrastructure evolution. Highlighting the growing global momentum around 5G network slicing, GSMA said India is now well positioned … Read More
Bharti Airtel India MD and CEO Shashwat Sharma has said consumers can diagnose their smartphone readiness for Airtel Priority services through the Airtel App. In an email sent to Bharti Airtel customers, Sharma said Airtel Priority Postpaid can be experienced on any 5G Standalone enabled smartphone running the latest software … Read More
Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has accelerated the expansion of its 5G services across West Bengal, extending connectivity to multiple emerging urban, industrial and tourism-driven markets in the state. Following the launch of Vi 5G services in Kolkata and Siliguri last year, the company has now rolled out 5G … Read More
Bharti Airtel has introduced Priority Postpaid, a new service layer for postpaid customers powered by 5G network slicing. The move is significant because it brings a more premium network experience to mobile users, especially in areas where congestion can affect speeds and consistency. Airtel’s Priority Postpaid plans start at Rs … Read More
Bharti Airtel is offering exclusive benefits to its customers travelling abroad this summer holiday season, with extra benefits on select prepaid International Roaming (IR) packs. So, if you are someone travelling abroad shortly, check out the extra benefits offered by Airtel IR packs to prepaid customers. In a seasonal holiday … Read More
Airtel on Tuesday announced the launch of Priority Postpaid, a new service that leverages 5G slicing technology, which the telco claims delivers a superior and more consistent experience to postpaid customers. The operator calls it India’s first-ever Priority Postpaid service, built with Fastlane technology and based on 5G slicing. “This … Read More
Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services in Gwalior, further expanding its next-generation network presence in Madhya Pradesh following its recent rollout in Indore. The company said on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, that the expansion is part of its broader strategy to strengthen … Read More
India’s telecom industry has spent the last two years aggressively expanding 5G coverage across the country, but Bharti Airtel bringing network slicing capabilities to India feels important because the focus is now slowly shifting from just speed to overall network experience. While global telecom operators are increasingly focusing on experience … Read More
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