Author: Bharatnet
Airtel Business Introduces AI-Ready Cybersecurity Solution for Businesses
Summary: Airtel Business has launched Airtel Secure Workforce, a fully managed Zero Trust Architecture-based cybersecurity platform designed to provide enterprises with integrated and compliance-ready protection against growing cyber threats. Powered by Airtel’s nationwide network and 24×7 monitoring, the platform secures users, devices, applications, networks, and data through a unified framework while supporting compliance with India’s […]
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Bharti Airtel Introduces Affordable Cricket Streaming Plan Priced at Just ₹48
Summary: Indian telecom operators are increasingly launching smaller, targeted prepaid recharge plans focused on entertainment and temporary data usage, especially during the cricket season. Bharti Airtel has introduced a ₹48 pack offering 1GB data along with a one-month JioHotstar Mobile subscription for affordable cricket streaming, while its ₹49 plan provides unlimited one-day data with a […]
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HFCL Wins ₹840 Million Optical Fibre Cable Contract from Private Telecom Operator
Summary: Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited has secured a ₹8,423 crore order from a private telecom operator for supplying optical fibre cables. As per a regulatory filing, the contract has been awarded jointly with its subsidiary HTL Limited, although further details about the deal have not been disclosed. Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited (HFCL), a domestic telecom […]
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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Kerala Installs 6,979 Locally Developed 4G Sites Across the State
Summary: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Kerala has deployed 6,979 locally developed 4G sites to strengthen high-speed data services and improve indoor voice coverage across the state. Designed to be upgradeable to 5G, the rollout supports India’s push for self-reliant telecom infrastructure. Of these, 322 sites have been installed in tribal, hilly, and remote border areas, […]
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Vodafone Idea Limited Rolls Out 5G Services in Goa
Summary: Vodafone Idea Limited has launched its 5G services in Goa, expanding its network footprint and entering a key high-demand market. The rollout focuses on enhancing connectivity in areas with heavy data usage, including tourist hotspots and commercial centres, as part of the company’s strategy to strengthen presence in priority regions and deliver improved network […]
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Department of Telecommunications Initiates Nationwide Trials of Real-Time Disaster Alerts on Mobile Networks
Summary: India is testing a new Cell Broadcast-based emergency alert system led by the Department of Telecommunications in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority to improve disaster communication. Users may receive test alerts in multiple languages, which require no action. Built on the SACHET platform developed by the Centre for Development of Telematics, the […]
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BSNL Extends FTTH Services to Over 79,000 Rural Villages
Summary: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has expanded its rural FTTH services to over 79,000 villages across India under the Digital Bharat Nidhi initiative, offering free fibre installation through the BharatNet project while charging only monthly fees. The service includes affordable plans such as a ₹399 option with up to 40 Mbps speed and higher-tier packages […]
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Vodafone Idea and BSNL May Begin Sharing Network Infrastructure in Near Future
Summary: Vodafone Idea Limited is in advanced discussions with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited to share telecom infrastructure, a move aimed at improving nationwide coverage, speeding up network rollout, and reducing costs, with initial implementation likely in regions such as Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The two operators are also exploring spectrum sharing to boost efficiency and […]
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Telecom operators have called on the government to lower spectrum prices before the upcoming auction, citing slow returns from 5G investments
Summary: India’s telecom operators have urged the government to lower spectrum prices ahead of the next auction, citing weak returns from heavy 5G investments and continued pressure on their finances. Industry body COAI has highlighted that despite billions spent since 2022, monetisation remains slow due to limited use cases and gradual adoption, with revenues not […]
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Virgin Media O2 Alerts Public to Rise in AI-Enabled Scams Using Fraudulent Customer Service Numbers Targeting Millions
Summary: Virgin Media O2 has highlighted a surge in AI-driven scams where fraudsters use artificial intelligence to direct users to fake customer service numbers, exploiting trust in search engines and AI-generated information. A significant number of consumers have encountered such scams or remain unsure about the authenticity of online contact details, increasing the risk of […]
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