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Kripa B April 8th, 2026 11:37 AM 2 COMMENTS

BSNL Unions Ask PM to Mandate Its 4G Use Across Government Departments: Report

Employee unions of state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) have reportedly written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a directive to make the company’s indigenous 4G services mandatory for all government entities. The proposal covers central and state government departments, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and employees whose mobile expenses are reimbursed from public funds. Unions Push for Mandatory BSNL 4G Adoption In a letter dated April 6, 2026, representatives of... Read More

Tanuja K April 8th, 2026 11:12 AM 7 COMMENTS

BSNL Employees Urge PM Modi to Ensure Govt Offices Only Use BSNL 4G

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, has rolled out 4G in close to 1 lakh sites. Most of these sites are now active. BSNL employee union has written to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to direct all government offices and employees to use BSNL 4G. The government offices already utilise BSNL broadband connections. Now the employee union wants that offices and its employees also use... Read More

Kripa B April 8th, 2026 8:12 AM 13 COMMENTS

TRAI Proposes Mandatory Cheaper Voice and SMS-Only Plans for Users

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Tuesday released the Draft Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulation, 2026, aimed at enhancing consumer choice and affordability in telecom tariff offerings. The new proposal mandates telecom operators to roll out cheaper mobile plans exclusively for voice and SMS services, compared to the current Special Tariff Vouchers (STVs), which also include data. Also Read: TRAI Pulls Up Reliance Jio Over Tariff Practices,... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur April 8th, 2026 7:38 AM 0 COMMENTS

Jio Offers this Annual Broadband Plan with Netflix for Rs 10656

Reliance Jio, the largest telecom operator in India, offers an annual broadband plan with which users get Netflix as well. There's multiple such plans, but the one we are talking about here makes the most sense for millions of Indians. Firstly, when it comes to annual plans, it is not everyone's cup of tea because it can be leaving a hole in the pocket of the customers. The plan we... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur April 7th, 2026 7:21 PM 1 COMMENTS

OnePlus Nord 6 5G Launched in India: Price and Specifications

OnePlus has launched the Nord 6 5G in the Indian market. The launch has taken place on a Tuesday, and this is arguably the best Nord device from OnePlus ever. The battery is the size of a tablet almost. We have already talked about the design of the phone earlier, and now, we get to see the price and specifications in full detail. Take a look below. Read More - Airtel,... Read More

Kripa B April 7th, 2026 6:25 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Extends Vodafone Idea AGR Reassessment Deadline to June: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is expected to complete the reassessment of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues of Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) by June. The exercise, which was earlier scheduled for completion by March 31, has been extended following ongoing reviews, according to a PTI report dated April 7, 2026, citing sources. Reassessment Timeline Extended Beyond March Deadline Sources indicated that the reassessment process includes a review of Spectrum Usage... Read More

Kripa B April 7th, 2026 5:33 PM 4 COMMENTS

TRAI Pulls Up Reliance Jio Over Tariff Practices, Sets April 14 Deadline for Compliance: Reports

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has directed Reliance Jio, the country’s largest telecom operator by market share, to discontinue certain tariff practices flagged as lacking transparency and being discriminatory. The regulator has reportedly asked the company to align its offerings with established norms, setting April 14 as the deadline for compliance, according to multiple media reports, including Mint and Business Standard, dated April 4, 2026. Reliance Jio, which... Read More

Tanuja K April 7th, 2026 4:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

Redmi A7 Pro 5G India Launch Date Confirmed

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi will soon launch the Redmi A7 Pro 5G in India. The Redmi A7 Pro 5G will have a large body, and will definitely be available in an Orange variant. What's more is that this device has already launched in Asia and Europe. The device will come to India on April 13, 2026. This means the coming Monday. Let's take a look at the specifications of the device... Read More

Kripa B April 7th, 2026 1:26 PM 0 COMMENTS

Global Telecom-OTT Collaboration Key to Tackling Scams, Says GSMA: Report

A coordinated knowledge-sharing mechanism between over-the-top (OTT) platforms and telecom operators is critical to effectively combat rising digital scams, according to a senior executive at the GSMA. Such collaboration, spanning global markets including India, would help eliminate gaps that scammers often exploit, while strengthening digital trust ahead of 6G technology adoption. Asia-Pacific Cross-Sector Anti-Scam Task Force “In Asia-Pacific, we have the ‘Asia-Pacific Cross-Sector Anti-Scam Task Force’ where we bring together... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur April 7th, 2026 1:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Postpaid Plan Under Rs 500 with Unlimited Data and OTT

Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom opereator in India, has a Rs 449 postpaid plan available for the users. This postpaid plan comes with plenty of benefits for the consumers. The benefits includes things such as unlimited data (both 4G and 5G), and OTT (over-the-top) benefits. This plan is available in all the telecom circles in the country. Let's take a look at the postpaid plan in more detail below. Read... Read More

Tanuja K April 7th, 2026 11:52 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel, Jio to Grow at Expense of Vodafone Idea: Report

Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, the market leaders in the telecom sector in India are about to grow at the expense of Vodafone Idea (Vi) in Q4 FY26. This has been happening for a long time, and it is expected to continue to happen. The overall telecom sector will see steady growth in Q4 FY26 supported by a rising average revenue per user (ARPU) and strong subscriber additions by the... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur April 7th, 2026 6:50 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Rs 3999 Prepaid Plan Brings JioHotstar and Amazon Prime

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in India, has a Rs 3999 prepaid plan in India for its customers. The Rs 3999 prepaid plan brings plenty of benefits for the consumers, including multiple OTT (over-the-top) benefits. The OTT benefits are JioHotstar and Amazon Prime Lite. But this is not all. There's a lot more bundled in the benefits segment. Let's take a look. Read More - Reliance Jio New... Read More