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December 18th, 2025 1:25 PM 0 COMMENTS

Rural Mobile Subscribers Served by Airtel, BSNL, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea as of October 2025

“Rural mobile users” is a term frequently used by communication service providers and regulators when addressing audiences during meetings, presentations, or service launches in India. You may also often read about “serving the last mile” or catering to rural users. With that context, let us examine the number of wireless subscribers served by Indian telecom operators—Bharti Airtel, BSNL, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi)—based on TRAI’s Telecom Subscription Data as... Read More

December 17th, 2025 10:46 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Has Healthy Cash Flows; No Stake Hike Beyond 49 Percent, Says Telecom Minister: Report

India’s telecom sector continues to be a key driver of the country’s digital transformation, with Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia outlining progress on 5G rollout, Vodafone Idea’s AGR issue, industry finances, BSNL’s revival and emerging technologies. Also Read: Tariff Hike 2025: Vodafone Idea Prepaid Rs 509 Plan Now Costs Rs 548: Check Revised Benefits Crossed One Billion Internet Subscribers Speaking to ET Now, Scindia said the sector has witnessed rapid expansion... Read More

December 14th, 2025 12:56 PM 5 COMMENTS

Centre Approves 513 New 4G Towers for Chhattisgarh Under Digital Bharat Nidhi: Report

The Union government has approved the installation of 513 new 4G mobile towers in Chhattisgarh under the Digital Bharat Nidhi fund, aiming to strengthen mobile and internet connectivity in Naxal-affected and remote regions of the state, officials said on Saturday, according to a PTI report dated December 14, 2025. Also Read: Airtel and DoT Expand 4G Connectivity Across Rural India Under Digital Bharat Nidhi Initiative Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai... Read More

December 10th, 2025 11:32 AM 17 COMMENTS

BSNL Unable to Issue SIM Cards Nationwide After Vendor Pulls the Plug on Key App: Report

State-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has been unable to deliver any SIM card–related services for the past few days, halting customer onboarding nationwide since December 1. The outage has prevented the issuance of new and duplicate SIM cards, causing widespread inconvenience to subscribers, according to a Mathrubhumi [1] report dated December 5, 2025. Also Read: Tariff Hike 2025: BSNL Shortens Validity of Its Most Popular Rs 107... Read More

December 3rd, 2025 8:11 PM 1 COMMENTS

BSNL Installs Over 97,000 Indigenous 4G Sites, Upgradeable to 5G; More Than 93,000 Now Operational

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has installed 97,068 indigenously developed 4G sites, with 93,511 already operational as of October 31, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday. The rollout is part of the Centre’s Atmanirbhar Bharat push, with the supply of domestic 4G equipment commencing in September 2023. Also Read: Tariff Hike 2025: BSNL Shortens Validity of Its Most Popular Rs 107 Prepaid Plan, Among Others Equipment Fully... Read More

November 30th, 2025 11:55 AM 39 COMMENTS

BSNL Beats Vi in Subscriber Growth Despite Weaker Network

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, has been outperforming Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) for the last three months when it comes to subscribers. Vodafone Idea has a much wider reach and coverage as compared to BSNL. In fact, even when it comes to brand, Vi is superior and much more reputable in front of BSNL. However, the truth is, while BSNL has been adding new users for... Read More

November 27th, 2025 10:41 AM 0 COMMENTS

Tejas Says BSNL Gear Meets Standards; DoT Takes Charge of Rajasthan Interference Issue: Report

Tejas Networks has reportedly rejected Bharti Airtel’s allegations that its telecom equipment deployed by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) is causing network interference in Rajasthan. The Tata-owned firm said its telecom equipment meets all industry-required quality benchmarks and is operating without issues across more than 100,000 sites nationwide. Also Read: Airtel Reiterates Tejas Gear Sub-Standard, Rejects Proximity Explanation Cause of Interference Disputed The company stressed that its equipment “cannot be... Read More

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

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

November 24th, 2025 4:15 PM 17 COMMENTS

BSNL Rolls Out BReX Chatbot With Automatic Plan Detection and Smart Voucher Suggestions

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has quietly introduced a new digital tool called BReX, a recharge-focused chatbot designed to simplify the user experience. While BSNL has traditionally struggled with modern app design and digital UX, BReX comes as a refreshing change clean interface, simple navigation and surprisingly smart automation. The chatbot automatically detects a customer’s active plan, displays the current validity, and offers context-aware voucher recommendations based on usage requirements,... Read More

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

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

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