BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited), a state-run telecom operator, offers a Rs 1198 prepaid plan to the users. This plan is one of the most interesting year long-validity options. Why? Well, because the Rs 1198 plan from the telco comes with a service validity of 365 days. You must be wondering, why BSNL is offering Rs 1198 plan for a year. It is because this plan is targeted at people... Read More
Senior executives from satellite internet provider Starlink met Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday to discuss investment opportunities, technology collaboration, and potential partnerships as the company prepares to enter the Indian market. This marks the first official meeting between Starlink and a Union minister regarding its India strategy. The delegation included Vice President Chad Gibbs and Senior Director Ryan Goodnight. Also Read: Globalstar Seeks Regulatory Nod to Launch... Read More
NorthC, a regional data center operator in northwestern Europe, has acquired six data centers from Colt Technology Services in Germany and the Netherlands, significantly expanding its footprint across the Benelux and DACH regions. The facilities, located in major metropolitan hubs including Frankfurt, Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Dusseldorf, and Amsterdam, collectively offer more than 25 megawatts (MW) of available power, according to the official release. Also Read: Alpha Wave Eyes Carlyle’s Stake... Read More
PhonePe recently announced PhonePe UPI Circle. UPI is the payments interface which platforms like PhonePe, Google Pay, and more leverage to allow users to make online payments directly from their bank in real-time. At present, if someone wants to trasact through their UPI ID, that UPI ID needs to be attached to a bank. However, with the UPI Circle, that has changed forever. Read More - Redmi A5 Launched in India... Read More
Airtel IQ is transforming enterprise communication through artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and a unified omnichannel approach. Airtel entered the USD 1 billion Indian cloud communications market with the launch of Airtel IQ in October 2020. Now, Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel, is set to introduce generative AI for predictive engagement, 5G-enabled real-time video communication, advanced fraud detection, and deeper CRM/API integration in Airtel IQ, according to Sharat... Read More
Xiaomi's sub-brand, Redmi has launched yet another affordable smartphone for the Indian market. This phone is called Redmi A5. The device has a decent display and also packs a 32MP rear camera setup. The camera also supports AI (aritificial intelligence). Xiaomi has focused on making the display of the phone as nice as possible at this price range so that users can get a great gaming experience as well as... Read More
Motorola recently launched a new smartphone for the Indian market. This phone is called Motorola Edge 60 Stylus and is the first smartphone in its price segment to offer a Stylus to the users. The Stylus bundled phones like Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are usually priced in the ultra-premium range. Then there's this phone from Motorola, which is breaking that convention and bringing access to Stylus at an affordable price... Read More
Swedish telecom company Ericsson is betting big on India's long-term growth prospects, following recent network deals with Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. Borje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, said a financially stronger Vodafone Idea would become a more competitive player, contributing to a healthier market structure. Also Read: Ericsson–Lenovo Patent Deal, Odido 5G Experience, CelcomDigi AI Network Push, and More Ericsson's Strategic Focus on India In an interview with... Read More
Bharti Airtel, India's second-largest telecom operator, has brought a new prepaid plan for its customers. This plan comes for Rs 451 and is also bundled with an OTT (over-the-top) benefit. The OTT benefit is of newly launched JioHotstar. Note that the Rs 451 plan from Airtel doesn't bundle any sort of service validity. This plan is only meant for users who are looking for a data voucher. This means that... Read More
Global brokerage firm Citi has a 'Buy (High Risk)' rating on Vodafone Idea, with a price target of Rs 12. In its research report dated April 13, 2025, the firm noted that the government's recent conversion of Rs 36,950 crore in Vi's spectrum dues into equity—resulting in a 49 percent stake—could provide a boost to the company's pending Rs 25,000 crore debt raise. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Ongoing 5G Launch... Read More
Bharti Airtel has partnered with quick commerce platform Blinkit to offer doorstep delivery of SIM cards within 10 minutes. The service, which the company describes as a "first-of-its-kind by a telco," is currently live across 16 cities, with plans for phased expansion to additional locations. Also Read: Airtel Wi-Fi Entry-Level Plans Detailed: IPTV, Wi-Fi 6, and OTT Benefits in April 2025 Online Ordering and Instant Activation Under this collaboration, customers... Read More
Vivo, a Chinese smartphone maker, will soon launch a new phone for India. This phone is called Vivo T4 5G and it will pack a huge battery inside. It will be the largest battery in this price segment. The launch date has been confirmed for April 22, 2025, which is next week. The Vivo T4 5G is expected to pack several upgrades over its predecessor - Vivo T3 5G. The... Read More
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Man that would be another round of extensive installations
Vi bought just 50Mhz in band 78 due to cash crush. In 2022 there was no funds raised neither Gov…
But they will still use NSA till 2028.
It says mostly.. There are many villages where Jio or Airtel 5G has not reached, so they are also expanding…
Haha lol..
