Year: 2026
Ericsson and Intel Strengthen Their AI-Native 6G Collaboration to Fast-Track Preparedness at MWC 2026
Summary: Ericsson and Intel have expanded their strategic partnership to accelerate ecosystem readiness for AI-native 6G, moving the technology closer to commercial deployment, as announced at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026. The collaboration spans AI-driven RAN, packet core, cloud platforms, advanced compute, and platform security to support faster rollout of cloud-native telecom solutions. Both companies […]
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BSNL Is Strengthening Its Financial Position in FY26
Summary: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has shown improved financial and operational performance in FY26, reporting a 105% year-on-year rise in EBITDA to Rs 4,858 crore for the nine months ending December 31, 2025, alongside a 13% increase in revenue to Rs 17,705 crore. ARPU also grew to Rs 91 in Q2 from Rs 81 […]
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Nokia and Amazon Web Services Introduce Agentic AI-Driven 5G-Advanced Network Slicing on Operational 5G Networks
Summary: Nokia has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to launch the first agentic AI-enabled 5G-Advanced network slicing solution in a live 5G environment, with operators like du and Orange among early adopters. By integrating Nokia’s network slicing technology with AWS’s AI capabilities through Amazon Bedrock, the solution uses real-time data to dynamically adjust network […]
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Jio Places Its Bet on AI-Powered Glasses, and We Believe It’s a Smart Move
Summary: At the 2025 Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries Limited, Akash Ambani introduced JioFrames, a smart glasses concept from Reliance Jio that was later showcased at the India AI Impact Summit. Although not yet commercially available and not the first of its kind in India, JioFrames highlight a broader shift beyond smartphones toward AI-powered […]
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Efforts in Progress to Enhance Connectivity Through Andhra Pradesh FiberNet, Says CM
Summary: The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh highlighted high-speed digital connectivity as a major driver of administrative reform and economic growth while speaking at the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation under the revamped BharatNet programme. He emphasised expanding broadband infrastructure to ensure efficient, transparent services across rural and urban areas, with plans to provide […]
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Department of Telecommunications Directs Noida Airport to Facilitate Telecom Infrastructure Deployment
Summary: The Department of Telecommunications has instructed Noida International Airport to allow telecom operators to install their own network infrastructure, aiming to prevent issues similar to those faced at Navi Mumbai International Airport, where restrictions forced operators to rely on third-party systems and compromised service quality. Ahead of Noida airport’s launch, the DoT clarified to […]
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The Supreme Court has ruled that spectrum cannot be transferred under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
Summary: The Supreme Court of India has ruled in favour of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), holding that telecom spectrum cannot be transferred under a resolution plan framed under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The Court affirmed that spectrum is a limited public natural resource owned by the community, and therefore its ownership, control, […]
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BSNL turns its attention to AI, builds proprietary small language models
Summary: The Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited said the company is expanding the use of artificial intelligence across its operations while developing in-house small language models to ensure regulatory compliance. These models are being applied to tasks such as network anomaly detection, customer support, revenue analytics, and order management. BSNL is […]
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India AI Impact Summit 2026: Airtel provides 5G connectivity and installs 55 small cells at Bharat Mandapam
Summary: Bharti Airtel has strengthened its network infrastructure to ensure seamless 5G connectivity for the India AI Impact Summit 2026 by deploying 55 small cells, 12 additional outdoor sites, and four-way protected fibre routes across Bharat Mandapam. The company has upgraded existing sites, enabled comprehensive fibre coverage, and established dedicated backhaul and surge capacity supported […]
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Adani Group Pledges USD 100 Billion to Build Renewable-Energy-Driven, AI-Optimized Data Centres by 2035
Summary: On February 17, 2026, the Adani Group announced a USD 100 billion plan to build renewable-energy-powered, hyperscale AI-ready data centres by 2035, aiming to position India at the forefront of the global Intelligence Revolution by integrating clean energy with large-scale computing infrastructure. Expanding its existing 2 GW platform through AdaniConnex to a 5 GW […]
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