Author: Bharatnet
Airtel Leads Telecom Industry With Voice-Only Plans Under New TRAI Guidelines
Summary: Bharti Airtel has introduced three voice-and-SMS-only prepaid plans priced at Rs 185, Rs 203 and Rs 206, becoming the first telecom operator to roll out shorter-duration options under TRAI’s revised framework. All three offer unlimited local, STD and roaming calls, 300 SMS and complimentary HelloTunes, with validity of 28 days, 30 days and one […]
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BSNL Extends Its Re 1 Offer for Customers
Summary: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has extended its Re 1 Freedom 2.0 prepaid offer until November 9, 2026, providing new customers with unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS per day and 1GB of daily data for 24 days. The offer is available through BSNL customer service centres and authorised retailers, but cannot be claimed again […]
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RailTel wins Rs 1.97 billion contract from State Bank of India for five-year telecom connectivity services
Summary: RailTel Corporation of India has received a Rs 1.97 billion order, excluding taxes, from the State Bank of India to provide telecom connectivity across India. The five-year contract, running from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, covers MPLS links for SBI’s data centres and disaster recovery facilities, branch connectivity and point-to-point links at […]
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Airtel’s Rs 2,249 Recharge Offers 365-Day Validity, but What Are the Limitations?
Summary: Bharti Airtel’s Rs 2,249 prepaid plan provides 365 days of validity, unlimited calls, 30GB of 4G data and 3,600 SMS, along with 12 months of Adobe Express Premium, Airtel Safe Network protection and Airtel Xstream Play access. However, it does not include 5G connectivity and offers limited data compared with other annual plans. Customers […]
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TRAI Report: India’s Telecom Adjusted Gross Revenue Grows 9.19% to Rs 887.96 Billion in June Quarter
Summary: India’s telecom sector recorded adjusted gross revenue of Rs 887.96 billion in the April–June 2026 quarter, up 9.19% year on year, according to TRAI. Reliance Jio led access services with a 44.62% market share, followed by Bharti Group at 40.03% and Vodafone Idea at 11.35%. The sector also saw growth in gross revenue, internet […]
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IMC 2026 Wraps Up, Emphasising India’s Ambition to Become a Global Technology Leader
Summary: India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 concluded in New Delhi after four days of discussions and technology demonstrations focused on the theme “Scale Without Boundaries.” The event brought together over 600 exhibitors and partners, 500 startups and 900 thought leaders to explore AI, 5G, 6G, satellite connectivity, telecom manufacturing and cybersecurity. Speakers highlighted India’s progress […]
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Claude AI Now Supports Data Processing Within India
Summary: Anthropic has introduced India-based data processing for Claude AI through Amazon Bedrock, enabling requests to be handled within the country and helping businesses meet data residency, security and compliance requirements. The service covers Claude Opus 5, Claude Sonnet 5 and Claude Haiku 4.5, potentially making large-scale AI adoption more accessible to banks, government agencies […]
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IMC 2026: Vi Business and Hindalco Join Forces to Set Up a Private Network at an Odisha Bauxite Mine
Summary: Vi Business has partnered with Hindalco Industries to deploy a dedicated private network at the Baphlimali Bauxite Mine in Odisha, marking Hindalco’s first such deployment and a significant step in its digital transformation and Industry 4.0 journey. The multi-year project will provide secure, high-performance connectivity to support worker safety, fleet management, drone and CCTV […]
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Vodafone Idea Unveils Vinzy Personal AI Assistant at IMC 2026
Summary: Vodafone Idea has showcased Vinzy, a personal AI assistant designed to manage routine calls and communicate with callers on a user’s behalf through the Vi app. Demonstrated as a prototype at India Mobile Congress 2026, Vinzy can be configured with user preferences, personalised with a name and, if launched, is expected to support around […]
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Indian Telecom Operators Could Raise Tariffs by 12–15% Within the Next 4–5 Months: Report
Summary: India’s telecom industry could see another 12–15% tariff increase over the next four to five months, according to Centrum Institutional Research, as market consolidation improves pricing conditions. Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are expected to see ARPU growth in Q2FY27, with Jio and Airtel likely to continue gaining subscribers. Jio is projected […]
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