Author: Bharatnet
Premium 5G Offering Triggers Fresh Competition in Telecom Sector
Summary: India’s telecom sector is witnessing a divide over 5G monetisation strategies, with Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio supporting premium 5G priority services through network slicing, while Vodafone Idea has opposed the concept, citing concerns over digital equality and net neutrality. The debate intensified after Airtel launched its “Priority Postpaid” plans, offering enhanced connectivity for […]
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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India publishes telecom subscriber data report for April 2026
Summary: The latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India showed that Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio continued leading subscriber additions in April 2026, gaining 3.13 million and 2.94 million wireless users respectively, while Vodafone Idea and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited also recorded modest growth. Wireless tele-density improved slightly to 93.69 per cent, […]
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MoS Communications Says BSNL Revenue Increased from Rs 210 Billion to Rs 250 Billion in Two Years
Summary: Union Minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani said BSNL has achieved a major turnaround over the last two years through infrastructure modernisation, operational reforms, and the rollout of indigenous telecom technology. He highlighted that the company’s revenue increased from Rs 210 billion to Rs 250 billion, while EBITDA surged to nearly Rs 70 billion, reflecting stronger […]
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Narendra Modi Aims to Ensure Connectivity Reaches Every Village, Regardless of Remoteness: MoS Communications
Summary: Union Minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani said BSNL’s revival has emerged as one of the most significant public sector transformations in recent years, driven by infrastructure modernisation and structured reforms under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He highlighted major improvements in BSNL’s financial performance, operational efficiency, and rural connectivity expansion, including the rollout of indigenous […]
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Bharti Airtel Priority Postpaid Could Face Potential Concerns
Summary: Bharti Airtel has launched its Priority Postpaid service in India, allowing users to access the company’s 5G standalone network through network slicing technology for faster and more stable connectivity. However, some users have reported compatibility-related issues. One user on X claimed that Airtel’s app showed their OPPO Find X9 Pro 5G device was not […]
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Comminent and Silicon Labs have together delivered more than five lakh Wi-SUN-certified modules across India
Summary: Comminent and Silicon Labs have jointly delivered over 5 lakh Wi-SUN-certified communication modules for smart grid projects across India. Powered by Silicon Labs’ EFR32FG28 wireless SoC, the modules are designed to provide reliable long-range connectivity for demanding field environments. The companies said India’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) is driving large-scale smart grid modernisation, […]
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Andhra Pradesh Allocates 800 Acres to Reliance Industries Limited for Rs 1.08 Trillion AI Data Centre Project in Vizianagaram
Summary: The Andhra Pradesh government has approved the allocation of over 800 acres of land in Vizianagaram district to Reliance Industries Limited at a concessional rate for developing a giga-scale AI data centre and cable landing station, with an investment exceeding Rs 1.08 trillion. Land for the project has been identified in Polipalli, Bhogapuram West, […]
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Ericsson CEO Highlights Bharti Airtel’s Network Slicing as a Key Enabler for India’s AI-Driven 5G Future
Summary: Börje Ekholm said Bharti Airtel’s launch of differentiated connectivity services marks a major milestone in India’s 5G journey. He highlighted that Airtel is using advanced 5G Standalone and network slicing technologies to deliver enhanced and more reliable performance for postpaid users, while also supporting future AI-driven applications that require low latency and stable connectivity. […]
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Techno Digital Launches Mumbai Edge Data Centre with RailTel
Summary: Techno Digital has launched its Mumbai edge data centre in collaboration with RailTel, aiming to deliver enterprise-grade reliability with Rated-III infrastructure standards. Located close to Mumbai’s major financial hubs, the facility is designed to provide ultra-low latency connectivity for real-time applications, including less than 150 microseconds from the BSE and under 250 microseconds from […]
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Understanding FAST TV and the Reason Behind TRAI’s Proposed Regulations
Summary: India’s television industry is witnessing a gradual shift toward internet-based viewing as consumers increasingly use smart TVs and connected devices instead of traditional cable and DTH services. This transition has prompted TRAI to explore whether FAST TV and other internet-delivered linear television platforms should be regulated under a separate framework. FAST TV offers free, […]
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