Year: 2026
IMC 2026: Vi Business and Hindalco Join Forces to Set Up a Private Network at an Odisha Bauxite Mine
Summary: Vi Business has partnered with Hindalco Industries to deploy a dedicated private network at the Baphlimali Bauxite Mine in Odisha, marking Hindalco’s first such deployment and a significant step in its digital transformation and Industry 4.0 journey. The multi-year project will provide secure, high-performance connectivity to support worker safety, fleet management, drone and CCTV […]
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Vodafone Idea Unveils Vinzy Personal AI Assistant at IMC 2026
Summary: Vodafone Idea has showcased Vinzy, a personal AI assistant designed to manage routine calls and communicate with callers on a user’s behalf through the Vi app. Demonstrated as a prototype at India Mobile Congress 2026, Vinzy can be configured with user preferences, personalised with a name and, if launched, is expected to support around […]
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Indian Telecom Operators Could Raise Tariffs by 12–15% Within the Next 4–5 Months: Report
Summary: India’s telecom industry could see another 12–15% tariff increase over the next four to five months, according to Centrum Institutional Research, as market consolidation improves pricing conditions. Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are expected to see ARPU growth in Q2FY27, with Jio and Airtel likely to continue gaining subscribers. Jio is projected […]
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TRAI Directs Telecom Companies to Add a Dedicated TRAI-Mandated Packs Section to Websites and Apps
Summary: TRAI has directed telecom operators to create a clearly visible “TRAI-Mandated Packs” section as the first tab under the prepaid recharge area of their websites and mobile apps. The move follows consumer complaints that mandated vouchers were difficult to find because they were placed under different categories or required multiple screens to access. Operators […]
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MTNL Board Clears Transfer of Powai Property to Income Tax Department for ₹891.53 Crore
Summary: MTNL has approved the sale of its 20,895.60-square-metre property in Powai, Mumbai, to the Income Tax Department for ₹891.53 crore through a G2G transfer or direct sale, subject to the required approvals. The transaction is part of the state-owned telecom operator’s efforts to monetise non-core assets and address its financial obligations. BSNL has been […]
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Dixon Technologies Arm Partners with Aviat Networks Under IP Licence to Produce Microwave Radios
Summary: Dixon Technologies’ subsidiary Dixon Electro Appliances (DEAPL) has signed an IP licensing agreement with Aviat Networks India to manufacture and sell microwave radios. The deal gives DEAPL limited rights to use Aviat’s specified intellectual property and technical know-how for producing and marketing the equipment. Texas-based Aviat Networks specialises in wireless transport solutions and has […]
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Odisha Government Approves Adani Group’s Rs 1.04 Trillion Data Centre Park Project
Summary: Adani Group’s High Density Data Centre Limited has received Odisha government approval to develop a 1 GW integrated data centre park near Cuttack with an investment of Rs 1.04 trillion. The 250-acre project is expected to create around 1,000 jobs. The state has also approved three additional data centre and AI projects worth Rs […]
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TRAI Publishes Telecom Subscription Data for August 2026
Summary: TRAI data shows that Jio added the highest number of wireless subscribers in August 2026, with 2.40 million new users, followed by Airtel with 2.11 million, Vi with 0.51 million and BSNL with 0.49 million. Overall tele-density increased to 95.07%, while Jio remained the largest wireless operator with a 39.31% market share. In the […]
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New Mobile Recharge Rules Announced: What Jio, Airtel and Vi Customers Need to Know
Summary: TRAI has revised mobile recharge rules, requiring Jio, Airtel and Vi to offer more affordable voice-and-SMS-only plans without bundled data, including options with shorter and monthly renewal periods. The move is aimed at giving greater flexibility to users who have limited need for mobile data, particularly low-income consumers, senior citizens and Wi-Fi users. Operators […]
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Reliance Jio’s Rs 449 Plan Stands Out as a Strong Choice for Families
Summary: Reliance Jio’s Rs 449 postpaid plan allows customers to add up to three family SIMs under one account, making it a family-focused option. The primary user gets 75GB of data, while each additional SIM receives 5GB, along with unlimited calling and 100 SMS per day. The plan also includes JioHotstar Mobile + Hollywood, 50GB […]
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