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Tanuja K June 21st, 2025 10:06 AM 1 COMMENTS

Inside BSNL’s Quantum 5G FWA: How Indian Engineers Are Quietly Rewriting the Rules of Connectivity

In a low-profile launch at BSNL’s Ameerepet Exchange in Hyderabad, India took a confident step toward redefining the future of broadband. The state-run telecom major, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), unveiled Quantum 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) a 100% indigenous, SIM-less, fiber-grade internet solution delivered over 5G radio. This isn't just another product launch. It’s a technological milestone that positions India as a credible innovator in the global telecom race... Read More

Kripa B June 21st, 2025 9:08 AM 15 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Launches AX6000 Universal Router with Wi-Fi 6 and AI Mesh Support

Reliance Jio has introduced the new Jio AX6000 Universal Router, which the company describes as one of India's most powerful and affordable WiFi 6 routers, designed to meet the demands of modern smart homes. The device , which Jio calls its latest innovation, supports mesh networking and is compatible with all major Internet Service Providers (ISPs) when connected via Ethernet. Also Read: Airtel IPTV Launches in 2,000 Cities: Plans Start... Read More

Tanuja K June 20th, 2025 2:26 PM 3 COMMENTS

Jio and Airtel’s Rs 11, 10GB Hourly Plans Signal What the Future of Telecom Pricing Might Look Like

Two of India’s largest telecom operators, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, are offering Rs 11 prepaid data plans offering 10GB of high-speed data valid for one hour. It’s a move that, at first glance, appears like a small-value add-on for heavy data users. But a closer look reveals a more strategic shift one that could redefine how mobile data is priced, delivered, and consumed in India. This is not just... Read More

Kripa B June 20th, 2025 11:07 AM 7 COMMENTS

BSNL Eyes Subscriber Growth with Competitive Tariffs and Free 5G Services: Report

The government is preparing to seek Cabinet approval for an additional 1 lakh 4G sites for state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), once the ongoing deployment of the first phase stabilizes. According to Minister of State for Communications, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, the plan hinges on the performance of the current rollout and its ability to match global standards while attracting subscribers. Also Read: BSNL Names Its 5G Service as Q... Read More

Kripa B June 20th, 2025 9:41 AM 1 COMMENTS

Jio Aligns with Tech Firms, Now Supports De-Licensing of 6 GHz Band for Wi-Fi and FWA Use: Report

The Indian telecom industry, which had previously been united in seeking the entire 6 GHz spectrum band for 5G services, is now divided over the government's proposal to delicence the lower portion of the band for Wi-Fi use. While Reliance Jio has softened its earlier opposition and aligned with global tech companies in supporting higher power limits for Wi-Fi devices, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) are calling for further... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur June 20th, 2025 6:57 AM 3 COMMENTS

BSNL Q-5G FWA Launched in Hyderabad

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator in India, has launched Quantum 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) in Hyderabad. The company recently announced that it will call its 5G service Q-5G, which actually stands for Quantum 5G. Now, the company has soft-launched the service in Hyderabad. It isn't just Hyderabad though. The service is now live in select cities. Note that this is just a soft launch and... Read More

Tanuja K June 19th, 2025 2:37 PM 3 COMMENTS

BSNL Quantum 5G FWA Could Disrupt Jio and Airtel in the Battle for Enterprise Internet

In a market where India's enterprise connectivity needs are growing faster than fiber rollouts, BSNL has quietly entered the ring with Quantum 5G FWA, a government backed fixed wireless access service aimed squarely at businesses. While Jio and Airtel continue to battle it out for consumer broadband dominance, BSNL is betting on a different playbook one that could give it a strategic edge in a space often overlooked by private... Read More

Tanuja K June 18th, 2025 4:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

Signal for Every Indian: Vi’s Big Step with Satellite Connectivity

In a major push toward universal digital access, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced a strategic partnership with AST SpaceMobile, the U.S based company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network designed to connect standard mobile phones directly to satellites. The collaboration is aimed at enabling direct-to-mobile satellite connectivity, a breakthrough that could eliminate mobile signal blackspots across India especially in remote and rural areas where traditional towers are... Read More

Kripa B June 18th, 2025 2:24 PM 25 COMMENTS

BSNL Names Its 5G Service as Q 5G, Launches Quantum 5G FWA in Select Circles

State-run telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced the name of its 5G services on its official X account (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday. Earlier, as reported by TelecomTalk, the telecom operator had asked the public to suggest a name for its 5G services, which the company plans to launch once its 4G network becomes stable. Also Read: BSNL to Deploy Additional 1 Lakh 4G Towers; Public Invited to... Read More

Tanuja K June 18th, 2025 1:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Targets Budget Users with Rs 1049 Prepaid Plan, 180-Day Validity

In a strategic move aimed at strengthening its prepaid portfolio, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched a new Rs 1049 prepaid plan offering long-term validity with core telecom benefits. The plan, which comes with 180 days of validity, is designed for users seeking unlimited voice calls, modest data consumption, and essential SMS access over an extended period. Under this plan, Vi offers: Truly Unlimited voice calls across all networks, 12GB of... Read More

Tanuja K June 18th, 2025 12:49 PM 4 COMMENTS

Why Airtel’s Spam-Blocking Proposal Could Do for Indian Telecom What UPI Did for Payments

In 2016, India launched the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) a bold, interoperable platform that revolutionised digital payments and became a global benchmark for scalable, public-tech infrastructure. Nearly a decade later, Bharti Airtel is attempting something strikingly similar in a different domain: telecom fraud protection. In a move that could transform how India's mobile users are protected against scams, Airtel has proposed an industry wide joint initiative aimed at real-time detection... Read More

Kripa B June 18th, 2025 11:39 AM 0 COMMENTS

Jio Partners With Krafton India to Launch Mobile Gaming Pack, Targeting BGMI Players

Reliance Jio has partnered with Krafton India, publisher of the battle game title Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), to launch what they call the country's first gaming-specific mobile plan. According to the official release, "this collaboration brings together industry leaders with a shared vision: to empower India's rapidly growing gaming community - a surge fuelled by widespread internet accessibility across the nation." Also Read: Reliance Jio Revises Gaming Add-On Pack Benefits... Read More