India Adds Over 5,600 New 5G BTS in August 2025

Vodafone Idea: Vodafone Idea most recently launched its 5G services in Lucknow, starting September 9, 2025, followed by Kolkata. In an industry first, Vi claims to be the first operator to launch a feature that displays the country of origin for incoming international calls. “This feature further enhances our users’ safety by empowering them to make informed choices before accepting calls. This is also a protection against cyber frauds, which are on the rise,” Vi said in its Q1FY26 quarterly report.

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Reliance Jio: Reliance Jio recently said it has rolled out Voice over New Radio (VoNR) services nationwide by enabling next-generation voice calling on its fully indigenous 5G Standalone (SA) core network. Although Jio is yet to announce any AI-based spam detection system in the network, the telco encourages users to familiarise themselves to tackle cyber scams.

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Bharti Airtel: In a major step toward bridging the digital divide in remote frontier regions, the Dao Division of the Indian Army has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharti Airtel to strengthen mobile communication infrastructure in the Dibang and Dau Delai Valleys of Arunachal Pradesh.

BSNL: BSNL has extended its Freedom Plan by 15 days, following an overwhelming customer response, the company announced on September 1, 2025. Launched on August 1 at a token price of Rs 1, the offer provides complimentary 4G mobile services for 30 days to new activations. Originally available until August 31, the offer has now been extended through September 15, 2025.

The opportunity to get a Re 1 SIM is closing soon. Get your Re 1 SIM and experience the indigenously developed BSNL 4G Network. This may also help BSNL showcase an increased subscriber count during the said duration if more users opt for a BSNL SIM.

Announcing the extension, A. Robert J. Ravi, CMD, BSNL, said: “BSNL has recently deployed a Make-in-India, state-of-the-art 4G mobile network across the country, advancing the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. The Freedom Plan—absolutely free of service charges for the first 30 days—gives customers a proud opportunity to experience our indigenously developed 4G network. We’re confident that the service quality, coverage, and the trust associated with the BSNL brand will encourage customers to stay with us well beyond the introductory period.”