Year: 2026
Airtel Renames Priority Postpaid Service as Fast Lane
Summary: Bharti Airtel has rebranded its “Priority” postpaid offering as “Fast Lane” while continuing to provide the same 5G network-slicing technology that delivers enhanced speeds and performance for eligible postpaid customers. The company said the change is part of its branding strategy and does not affect the service, which continues to offer benefits such as […]
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Creative Newtech-Led Consortium Secures ₹31.95 Billion BharatNet Project in Odisha
Summary: Creative Newtech and its consortium partner have received an advance work order from BSNL, acting on behalf of Digital Bharat Nidhi under the Department of Telecommunications, for the BharatNet Middle Mile Network project in Odisha. Valued at approximately ₹31.95 billion, the contract covers the complete lifecycle of the network, including design, supply, construction, installation, […]
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Airtel and Vodafone Idea Get Major Relief as Bombay HC Cancels Spectrum Levy
Summary: The Bombay High Court has provided significant relief to Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea by striking down the Centre’s retrospective one-time spectrum charge, ruling that telecom licence terms cannot be altered after operators have accepted and acted upon them. The court cancelled the levy and related demand notices, which had imposed liabilities of over […]
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CLSA Highlights Strong Africa Prospects, Sees Significant Upside for Bharti Airtel
Summary: CLSA has maintained its ‘Outperform’ rating on Bharti Airtel with a target price of ₹2,310, implying a potential upside of 26.6%, driven largely by the planned Airtel Money IPO in the second half of 2026. The brokerage highlighted Airtel Money’s strong FY26 performance, with revenue rising 36% and EBITDA increasing 31%, while noting significant […]
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T-Mobile Launches Technology Centre in Hyderabad, Targets 1,000 New Hires
Summary: US telecom giant T-Mobile has launched its first Global Technology Centre in India, establishing a 2.5 lakh sq ft facility in Hyderabad that is expected to employ nearly 1,000 people by 2027. Operated by TMUS Global Solutions, the centre will focus on software engineering, AI, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital transformation initiatives […]
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India continues to rank among the world’s fastest-growing economies amid global economic challenges: Minister Prasada
Summary: Speaking at the Global Business Research Conference (GBRC) 2026, Commerce and Industry Minister Jitin Prasada said India remains one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies despite global economic and geopolitical uncertainties. He highlighted the country’s focus on trade, manufacturing, innovation, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and international partnerships to strengthen economic resilience. The conference, hosted by […]
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TRAI’s Preliminary Review Indicates Airtel’s Priority Postpaid Offering May Not Breach Net Neutrality Rules: Report
Summary: TRAI’s preliminary assessment indicates that Bharti Airtel’s Priority Postpaid service may not violate net neutrality rules, although the regulator has sought additional technical details and quality-of-service information before reaching a final conclusion. The review is focused on determining whether the network slicing technology used in the service affects the experience of regular 5G users, […]
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Rs 27,000-Crore Tata Chip Manufacturing Unit in Assam Nearing Launch
Summary: India’s semiconductor manufacturing ambitions received a boost as the ₹27,000-crore Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test facility at Jagiroad, Assam, is expected to begin production within the current financial year. Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said the project is progressing as planned following a review with Himanta Biswa Sarma. Once operational, the […]
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Airtel Launches Rs 99 Xstream Play Premium Plan With Access to 20 OTT Platforms
Summary: Bharti Airtel has launched a limited-period Summer OTT Sale, offering its Xstream Play Premium subscription at a discounted price of Rs 99 per month instead of Rs 149. The plan provides access to 20 OTT platforms, including Sony LIV, Sun NXT, aha, and other streaming services, along with content such as Gullak Season 5 […]
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Telangana Govt Plans SPV to Build Robust Fibre Network Across State
Summary: The Telangana government has announced the formation of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to strengthen the state’s fibre-optic infrastructure and accelerate the rollout of the T-Fiber network. Under the Amended BharatNet Programme, the project aims to connect every Gram Panchayat through a resilient ring-based architecture, with the first phase covering 3,089 villages in Nizamabad, […]
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