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Tanuja K February 25th, 2025 10:58 AM 0 COMMENTS

BSNL Issues to be Discussed by New Governing Body on Wednesday: Report

Bahrat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has many issues to tackle, the absence of 4G network availability is just a layer on the surface of problems. Internally, in the organisation, there are several problems related with Human Resources (HR), organisational matters, and more. Much recently, a new government body was formed to oversee these issues and resolve them head on. According to a TNN report, this new body is all set... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 25th, 2025 7:55 AM 0 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Value Prepaid Plans after Changes

Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, has three value prepaid plans available for consumers in February 2025. In the last week of January 2025, there were a series of changes to this category. These changes were a result of a TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) directive ordering telcos to bring voice only plans. Jio brought two voice and SMS only plans for customers with active service validity and added... Read More

Srikapardhi February 24th, 2025 2:33 PM 3 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Migrated 5G FWA to Dedicated Network Slice; Europe Severely Lags in 5G SA Rollout: Ookla

In India, Reliance Jio has migrated its 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) traffic to a dedicated network slice. Network slicing is one of the key features of 5G Standalone (5G SA) architecture, and as Jio has deployed 5G SA, the largest telco is delivering fixed wireless broadband using a separate network slice to provide an optimized experience, TelecomTalk previously reported. Meanwhile, Europe severely lags behind other major regions in 5G... Read More

Srikapardhi February 24th, 2025 12:04 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel to Offer Apple TV+ and Music to Its Wi-Fi and Postpaid Customers

Bharti Airtel has announced a strategic partnership with Apple to offer Airtel customers access to Apple TV+ and Apple Music. All Home Wi-Fi customers on plans starting at Rs 999 will now enjoy Apple TV+ on multiple devices, while Airtel postpaid customers on plans starting at Rs 999 will receive Apple TV+ along with six months of free Apple Music, according to Airtel's announcement on Monday, February 24. Also Read:... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 24th, 2025 11:21 AM 22 COMMENTS

Jio Delivered Fastest 5G SA Speeds Globally in Q4 2024: Ookla

Reliance Jio, the only Indian telecom operator that has deployed 5G SA (standalone) network is actually delivering the best download speeds globally where SA networks are concerned. The data comes from Ookla's latest report for Q4 2024. In the report, Ookla mentioned that in terms of 5G SA availability, these were the top nations in the world - China (80%), India (52%), and the United States (24%). In terms of... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 24th, 2025 6:55 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Offers 25+ OTTs and TV Connection with Rs 599 Broadband Plan

Bharti Airtel is one of the largest broadband service providers in India. The company's Xstream Fiber and Xstream AirFiber service is now available in almost all cities and towns of the country. At the same time, the company is working on expanding it to areas where it is not present as there's a huge opportunity to lock in premium customers. The broadband service from Airtel also bundles entertainment benefits for... Read More

Kripa B February 23rd, 2025 11:38 PM 0 COMMENTS

Aadhaar Has Enabled Jio to Activate Millions of Customers: Infosys Chairman

Reliance Jio has used Aadhaar for the rapid acquisition of millions of customers, according to Infosys co-founder and chairman Nandan Nilekani, who discussed India’s artificial intelligence (AI)-driven future, the challenges of digital transformation, privacy concerns around AI, and more during a fireside chat with Nalin Mehta, the Managing Editor of Moneycontrol, at the 69th Foundation Day of AIMA on February 21. Also Read: AI to Drive Financial Inclusion for Billions,... Read More

Kripa B February 22nd, 2025 4:14 PM 7 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Launches Rs 195 Data Pack with JioHotstar Subscription for Cricket Fans

Reliance Jio is back with a new data add-on that allows its users to watch cricket and enjoy entertainment through its services on its OTT platform. Jio has launched a data-only pack that includes data benefits along with a subscription to its newly introduced OTT platform JioHotstar. Recently, Jio introduced a 50-day trial offer for users to enjoy cricket on its Fiber and AirFiber services. Now, the newly launched data... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 22nd, 2025 6:55 AM 24 COMMENTS

JioBharat Prepaid Recharge Packs are Too Affordable

JioBharat is an affordable 4G phone platform in India. Under JioBharat, Reliance Jio is partnering with feature phone brands and making affordable options for customers in the market. All of the JioBharat phones are Jio-SIM locked. JioBharat phone has some of the most affordable 4G plans in the entire world, so to speak. JioBharat will continue to evolve with new devices in the future, and for now, it is worth... Read More

Kripa B February 21st, 2025 11:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Poised to Lead in Satellite Connectivity, Says Sunil Bharti Mittal: Report

Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal, speaking on the sidelines of the SOUL Leadership Conclave 2025 on Friday, said that his company is well-equipped to lead satellite connectivity in the country and is ready to launch operations as soon as it receives the necessary pending government approvals. Mittal's comments come against the backdrop of Elon Musk's Starlink seeking entry into the Indian market, according to a PTI report. Also Read:... Read More

Srikapardhi February 21st, 2025 10:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel to Acquire Up to 5 Percent Additional Stake in Africa Unit

Airtel will acquire up to an additional 5 percent of its Africa unit in one or multiple tranches in FY25 through all-cash deals, Bharti Airtel said on Friday. Bharti Airtel currently holds a 57.29 percent stake in Airtel Africa plc through Airtel Africa Mauritius Limited (AAML), a step-down subsidiary of Airtel. Also Read: Airtel MD Calls for Some More Tariff Repair, Highlights India's Lowest ARPU Globally Airtel’s Plan for Additional... Read More

Srikapardhi February 21st, 2025 4:49 PM 23 COMMENTS

Airtel MD Calls for Some More Tariff Repair, Highlights India’s Lowest ARPU Globally

Bharti Airtel reported a strong Q3 FY2025 performance with a steady increase in Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), reinforcing its push for higher tariffs and premium customer acquisitions. The telecom company recorded an ARPU of Rs 245, up from Rs 233 in the previous quarter, reflecting growth driven by a combination of tariff adjustments and others. "ARPU drivers on an underlying basis remain intact; these are basically feature phone to... Read More