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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

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 14th, 2024 5:42 PM 1 COMMENTS

Ericsson Secures New 5G Contract with Bharti Airtel: Report

Swedish telecom equipment vendor Ericsson has reportedly received a new multi-billion-dollar contract to supply 5G equipment from India's Bharti Airtel, Reuters reported, citing two sources familiar with the matter. This latest deal comes after Ericsson secured part of a USD 3.6 billion contract last month to supply 5G equipment to Vodafone Idea (Vi), sharing the deal with Nokia and Samsung. Also Read: Airtel Business Launches Zero Trust Architecture-Based Security Solution... Read More

Srikapardhi October 14th, 2024 2:49 PM 1 COMMENTS

Airtel Business Launches Zero Trust Architecture-Based Security Solution with Zscaler

Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel, has partnered with global cloud security company Zscaler to introduce 'Airtel Secure Digital Internet,' which the company claims is India's first fully-managed Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)-based cybersecurity solution. This new offering is designed to protect enterprises from a wide range of cyber threats, Airtel Business said on Monday. Also Read: Airtel Business Launches Secure Internet Solution in Partnership with Fortinet Zero Trust... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 14th, 2024 7:00 AM 0 COMMENTS

DTH Subscriber Count in India Grew Marginally in June 2024 Quarter: TRAI Data

The Direct-to-Home (DTH) subscribers in India went up marginally in the June 2024 quarter. As per the data shared by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the total DTH users in India increased from 61.97 million by the end of March 2024 to 62.17 million by the end of June 2024. The number of satellite TV channels dipped from their peak numbers in the last financial year from 922... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 11th, 2024 2:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Identified 5.70 Crore Spam Calls in MP-CG within 12 Days

Bharti Airtel, India's second-largest telecom operator, has reported recording around 5.70 crore spam calls in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh circle. Airtel said that this data is for just 12 days. Airtel also said that within this time frame, 13 lakh spam messages were also detected on its networks. The numbers shared by the operator for other regions also showcase just how big of a problem spam calls in India. Airtel's... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 11th, 2024 6:34 AM 0 COMMENTS

What are Airtel Cricket Packs? Let’s Find Out

Bharti Airtel has several prepaid packs mentioned under the 'cricket' category on its website and mobile app. So what are these packs? Do they come with unlimited 5G? Let's unpack all the information here. The plans that we will talk about here aren't any extra special from the other plans. In terms of benefits, they do bundle Disney+ Hotstar where you can watch "cricket", but that is all. Let's see... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 9th, 2024 6:31 AM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Detected 51 Million Spam Calls in Rajasthan

Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator in India, said that it detected 51 million spam calls in Rajasthan. This data is just for the last 10 days. Along with the spam calls, Airtel also said that it detected 1.6 million spam SMSes in the region. The telco deployed its anti-spam AI solution on its mobile networks. This solution helps in identifying spam calls/fraud calls as and when they are made... Read More

Srikapardhi October 8th, 2024 1:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Launches Green 5G Initiative to Enhance Energy Efficiency

Bharti Airtel has announced a collaboration with Nokia focused on 'Green 5G,' which aims to introduce energy-efficient solutions and practices across Airtel's mobile network. This initiative targets improved energy efficiency within Airtel's 4G and 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 143,413 metric tons of CO2 annually, Airtel said in a release on Tuesday. Also Read: Airtel Business Launches Secure Internet Solution in... Read More

Kripa B October 8th, 2024 11:17 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Blocks Over 120 Million Spam Calls with New AI Solution in AP and Telangana: Report

Airtel has rolled out an advanced AI-powered spam detection system that reportedly has blocked 122 million spam calls and 2.3 million spam SMS messages in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, a top executive of the telecom service provider said, according to The Hindu report. The service available for free and designed to enhance customer security, is automatically available to all Airtel smartphone users in these regions without any need for downloads or complex setups.... Read More

Kripa B October 8th, 2024 9:16 AM 7 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel in Advanced Talks to Acquire Tata Play: Report

Bharti Airtel is reportedly in advanced negotiations with the Tata Group to acquire Tata Play, India's largest direct-to-home (DTH) service provider, which has been struggling financially. The move aims to strengthen Airtel's presence in the digital TV segment, which faces increasing competition from over-the-top (OTT) streaming services, ET reported citing people aware of the matter. Also Read: Airtel Digital TV Launches New Entertainment Plan With Amazon Prime Benefits Market Dynamics... Read More