Bharti Airtel is now allowing users to check the mobile numbers linked to their Aadhaar connection. Airtel customers can now send an SMS to 121 as ADCHK<space>Aadhaar number. Post sending the SMS, users will receive an SMS with details of the mobile numbers linked to their Aadhaar. As usual, this procedure will work only if your Aadhaar is linked to a mobile number. For example, your Airtel number, of which... Read More
Reliance Jio’s initial steps in the Indian telecom scene changed the scenario of data prices forever. Other operators suffered a massive blow by Jio’s competitive pricing and extravagant marketing tactics. However, the big players obviously refused to give in to the pressure and constantly kept on chasing the prices to compete with Jio. The first one to take the step was Bharti Airtel. While other companies like Vodafone India and... Read More
Bharti Airtel board today approved the company's plans to raise up to Rs 16,500 crore through privately placed non-convertible debentures (NCDs) and a foreign currency bonds float. The fundraising is to conduct treasury operations including refinancing of debt and spectrum liabilities. The board of directors at Airtel in its meeting held today approved the NCDs issuance of Rs 10,000 crore along with the issuance of foreign currency bonds up to... Read More
Bharti Airtel, on the verge of expanding its VoLTE coverage on a pan-India basis today announced the service roll out in Kolkata. Airtel VoLTE services, which was launched last year works over 4G and will enable customers to experience HD voice calls with super fast call connect time. Customers in Kolkata circle can call any mobile, landline network using Airtel VoLTE. Alongside this announcement, Airtel also stated that over 100... Read More
Sonam Wangchuk seems like a real-life version of the unforgettable protagonist from the movie 3 Idiots. The impression that Sonam’s work has left on the minds of people is pretty commendable, and also his work in education has changed the lives of many. The renowned person had some very interesting insight to share about 4G networks in Ladakh in his latest Facebook post. Sonam took it to Facebook to express... Read More
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today imposed a fine of Rs 5 crore on Airtel Payments Bank Limited for breaking the Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines. “It is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers,” stated RBI. This will come as a massive blow for Airtel Payments Bank unit, and it's unknown at the moment when... Read More
Airtel in its feud against Jio has been making audacious attempts on its half to make competitive decisions which would help them put a strong fight against Jio. One such decision was buying the Indian branch of Norway’s Telenor. News comes that Airtel’s offer to buy the telecom giant has finally gone through the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). Bharti Airtel entered into an agreement with Telenor South Asia Investments... Read More
Bharti Airtel has now confirmed to raise Rs 3,000 crore through listed, unsecured, rated, redeemable, non-convertible debentures through a private placement. These funds will help the telco to compete with Reliance Jio by bolstering its 4G network, which has been the case for the last 18 months. Airtel has been reducing its stake in its tower arm Bharti Infratel to reduce the debt and free up cash. So far, Airtel... Read More
Bharti Airtel has lately been facing intense competition from Reliance Jio. In order to retain customers, the company is going all out to woo its customers with prepaid recharge packs to suit varying needs. Airtel has announced yet another prepaid plan, with unlimited calls and data benefits. The new plan part of Airtel Special Recharge STV combo is priced at Rs 999 comes with 90 days validity. As part of... Read More
Trai's recent predatory pricing order disappointed top telcos such as Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular. Today, Trai chairman RS Sharma said that top telcos are free to match rivals by providing affordable tariffs or they can even provide complete free offers. “We are not saying that you cannot do anything. For example, an SMP can also give free offers. So long as it is not doing it with a... Read More
Bharti Airtel and Gulf Bridge International (GBI) today announced a strategic agreement to unlock the capacity of GBI’s India-Middle East-Europe submarine cable system. For the unaware, GBI is a global cloud provider for the Middle-East and Europe regions. Under the agreement, Airtel will acquire the ownership of the India leg of GBI’s India-Middle East-Europe submarine cable. Airtel will also pick up a significant capacity on Middle East-Europe leg of GBI’s... Read More
Following the launch of the yearly plan with unlimited calls and internet, Bharti Airtel has rolled out another long-term prepaid plan at the same price of the yearly plan- Rs 995. The new plan comes with a validity of 180 days and offers benefits such as unlimited calls and messages. Airtel’s Rs 995 prepaid plan offers unlimited local, and STD calls along with national roaming. Airtel has also bundled 1GB... Read More
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