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Kripa B October 17th, 2024 1:21 PM 4 COMMENTS

Airtel Set to Award New 4G, 5G Contracts to Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung: Report

Bharti Airtel is reportedly set to award new multi-year contracts worth over USD 2 billion to Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung to supply 4G and 5G radio network equipment. The operator, which is now looking to deepen its 4G and 5G coverage in key telecom circles, is experiencing increased data growth while also launching Standalone (SA) 5G services in the country, Moneycontrol reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Also Read:... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 17th, 2024 6:29 AM 8 COMMENTS

Jio Loses 10.9 Million Customers in a Single Quarter, but for the Good!

Reliance Jio lost 10.9 million customers during Q2 FY25. But is this something Jio would be worried about? Not at all! The context behind numbers matters a lot. Thus, when you look at the bigger picture, it has only benefited Jio. Jio's overall subscriber base went down from 489.7 million to 478.8 million QoQ. This happened due to the tariff hikes implemented during July 2024. Some level of SIM consolidation... Read More

Kripa B October 16th, 2024 3:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Business Launches Unified Communications Application, Airtel IQ Business Connect

Airtel Business, the B2B division of Bharti Airtel, has partnered with global cloud communications company Vonage, a part of Ericsson, to introduce Airtel IQ Business Connect, a device-agnostic unified communications application designed to help enterprises in India simplify customer engagement. Airtel IQ Business Connect is part of Airtel Business's cloud communications offering – Airtel IQ. Also Read: Airtel Business Launches Zero Trust Architecture-Based Security Solution with Zscaler Airtel IQ Business... Read More

Kripa B October 16th, 2024 11:10 AM 7 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Says Not Concerned About ARPU, Terming It a Misnomer: Report

Reliance Jio is not much concerned with the Average Revenue per User (ARPU) metric, referring to it as a "misnomer." India's largest telecom operator also anticipates that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) subscribers will return to its services, according to a report by ET, citing a senior Jio executive. Jio recently reported an ARPU of Rs 195.10 for the quarter ending September 30, 2024, following a recent tariff hike. Also... Read More

Srikapardhi October 16th, 2024 8:58 AM 1 COMMENTS

BSNL and Viasat Trial Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity

Satellite communications company Viasat has successfully demonstrated direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity in India for the first time. In partnership with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Viasat showcased satellite-powered two-way and SOS messaging using a commercial Android smartphone at the ongoing India Mobile Congress 2024, the companies said in a joint statement on Tuesday. Viasat said it is currently working with its partners, including BSNL in India, to expand satellite services... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 16th, 2024 6:39 AM 0 COMMENTS

Jio ARPU Grows Significantly Aided by Tariff Hikes in Q2 FY25

Reliance Jio's average revenue per user (ARPU) figure rose from Rs 181.7 to Rs 195.1 QoQ in Q2 FY25. This happened because of the tariff hikes implemented early in the quarter. Jio hiked tariffs of its prepaid plans on July 3, 2024. The telco's ARPU was at a standstill for several quarters, while Bharti Airtel had seen impressive growth and was much ahead. Jio trailing behind Airtel had needed the... Read More

Kripa B October 15th, 2024 8:37 PM 3 COMMENTS

Satcom Need to Be Bound by the Same Regulations as Telecom, Says Sunil Bharti Mittal

"Since 1983, I have been a part of India's telecom story," said Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Airtel, during his inaugural speech at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024. "India has not only launched the fastest 5G networks in urban areas but is also extending coverage to villages and rural areas. More network rollouts are happening every day and every month. Within the next 12 to 18 months, every... Read More

Kripa B October 15th, 2024 6:30 PM 1 COMMENTS

Airtel Reaffirms Commitment to Satcom Services for Rural Connectivity

Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel has reiterated its commitment to satellite communication (satcom) services to connect remote and underserved areas across the country. The company stressed that its stance remains unchanged, rejecting any claims of a policy shift. In a statement, Airtel emphasised its long-standing focus on using satcom technology to provide high-speed broadband connectivity in hard-to-reach areas, including maritime, aviation, defense, and disaster recovery. Also Read: Kia India Partners... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 15th, 2024 4:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

JioBharat V3 and V4 Launched in India: Price and Specifications

Reliance Jio has launched two new affordable Jio Bharat phones namely JioBharat V3 and V4. This is a phone targeted to make 2G users upgrade to 4G for the first time. The device is very affordable and comes with many features such as JioPay, JioTV, JioChat, and more. It is priced very low. Jio said that this device gives a saving of almost 40% over other players. Both models will... Read More

Srikapardhi October 15th, 2024 2:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

Kia India Partners with Airtel Business to Enhance Connected Car Experience

Kia India has announced a strategic partnership with Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel, for its Kia Connect 2.0 platform, aiming to revolutionise the connected car experience in India. This collaboration focuses on five key pillars: Vehicle Management, AI Voice Command, Convenience, Remote Control, and Safety, Security, and Navigation. Airtel's nationwide communications network will power all connected car variants of Kia with real-time connectivity, enabling uninterrupted transfer of... Read More

Kripa B October 15th, 2024 1:12 PM 1 COMMENTS

Akash Ambani Urges Rapid Adoption of AI and Data Centre Policy Reform in India

Reliance Jio Infocomm Chairman Akash Ambani, on October 15, presented two suggestions for the kind consideration of the Prime Minister. He requested that India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urgently embrace AI. He also urged the Indian government to expedite the updating of the 2020 draft of the Data Center Policy so that "Indian data should remain in Indian data centers." Also Read: Reliance AGM 2024: Key... Read More