Month: September 2026
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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TRAI Urges Telecom Operators to Introduce More Affordable Voice and SMS-Only Plans
Summary: TRAI has directed telecom operators to introduce more affordable voice-and-SMS-only prepaid plans, including shorter-validity options of up to 30 days and at least one plan valid for more than 30 days. The move is intended to give consumers, particularly those who do not need mobile data, greater flexibility and budget-friendly recharge choices. Existing voice-and-SMS […]
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Government officially disbands the 37-year-old Digital Communications Commission
Summary: The Government of India has formally dissolved the Digital Communications Commission (DCC), the Department of Telecommunications’ key inter-departmental decision-making body. Established in 1989 as the Telecom Commission and renamed in 2018, the DCC handled major telecom policy and financial matters, including spectrum pricing and regulatory recommendations. Its final meeting was held on September 3, […]
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Reliance Jio and T-Mobile Complete the World’s First 5G Standalone Roaming
Summary: Reliance Jio and T-Mobile have achieved what they describe as the world’s first 5G Standalone (5G SA) roaming service through interoperability supported by Syniverse. The arrangement will allow Jio customers visiting the US and T-Mobile subscribers travelling to India to access 5G SA connectivity with faster speeds, lower latency and improved reliability. Syniverse provides […]
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TRAI strengthens anti-spam regulations with AI-powered detection and automated calls under its framework
Summary: TRAI has tightened its anti-spam framework by introducing AI-based detection of suspected spam numbers and a consumer appeal mechanism. Telecom operators will share information on numbers linked to spam, with five or more flagged numbers from the same sender within 10 days triggering further action, including KYC checks, service suspension and possible disconnection. The […]
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BSNL Revives Its Re 1 Recharge Plan with 24-Day Validity
Summary: BSNL has relaunched its Re 1 prepaid First Recharge Coupon (FRC) for new SIM customers, offering 24 days of validity across India. The plan includes unlimited voice calls, 1GB daily data (24GB total) and 100 SMS per day, making the effective cost just Re 0.04 per day. The one-time offer is intended to attract […]
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HFCL Increases Overall Capex to Rs 18 Billion to Expand Optical Fibre and Cable Manufacturing
Summary: HFCL has raised its planned capex to around Rs 18 billion to expand production of optical fibre, optical fibre cable and preform. The company’s board approved an additional Rs 8.2 billion investment, taking total planned capex from the earlier Rs 9.8 billion, with funding from internal accruals, warrant proceeds and borrowings. After completion, annual […]
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TRAI to Review Airtel and Jio Complaints Regarding Vi’s Port-In Offers
Summary: TRAI will review complaints from Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio alleging that Vodafone Idea (Vi) is offering tariff-related benefits to customers who port their mobile numbers to its network. The operators argue that such offers may act as incentives to attract subscribers and conflict with TRAI’s earlier position against preferential benefits for port-in customers. […]
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