Month: September 2026
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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UBS India Expects Moderate Telecom Tariff Hikes Over the Next Three Years
Summary: UBS India expects telecom tariffs to increase moderately over the next three years, with ARPU projected to grow 8–8.5% annually, below the 12–13% growth seen over the past five years. Stronger competition from a financially improving Vodafone Idea could limit aggressive price hikes, while customer upgrades from 2G to 4G and prepaid to postpaid […]
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Fortune Hospitality Announces Rs 600 Billion AI Data Centre Park in Telangana
Summary: Fortune Hospitality and Infra LLP plans to develop a 170-acre hyperscale AI data centre park in Telangana with an initial investment of nearly Rs 600 billion, which could rise to Rs 1 trillion in later phases. The campus is expected to support 1,200-1,600 MW of IT load across four modules for AI, cloud, colocation […]
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Bharti Airtel ₹349 vs ₹379 Prepaid Recharge Plans
Summary: Bharti Airtel’s ₹349 and ₹379 prepaid plans offer similar benefits, but the ₹379 option provides better overall value. The ₹349 plan includes 1.5GB daily data, 28 days of validity, unlimited calls, 100 SMS/day, unlimited 5G subject to a 300GB limit, Apple Music and Adobe Express Premium. For an additional ₹30, the ₹379 plan offers […]
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Reliance Jio Set to Begin IPO Promotion Campaign Next Week
Summary: Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) is preparing to begin investor meetings next week ahead of its proposed IPO, reportedly targeted for November 2026, which could become the largest IPO in Indian stock-market history. The company is expected to raise up to Rs 37,700 crore ($3.8-$4 billion) through a fresh issue of 27 crore shares, with […]
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After a Decade of Success in India, Jio Turns Its Focus to Global Markets: Akash Ambani
Summary: Jio, which transformed India’s telecom sector a decade ago with free voice services and low-cost data, is now preparing to take its India-developed technology to global markets. Akash Ambani said the company’s international ambitions cover connectivity, digital products, enterprise solutions and AI. With 533.3 million subscribers as of June 2026 and more than 23 […]
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Jio Rs 799 Plan Continues to Deliver Excellent Value
Summary: Reliance Jio’s Rs 799 prepaid plan offers an affordable 84-day validity with unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS/day and 1.5GB daily data, along with JioTV and JioAICloud. While it does not include unlimited 5G or regular OTT benefits, users receive a complimentary JioHotstar Mobile subscription and access to Google Gemini AI Pro. Overall, the plan […]
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