Author: Bharatnet
BharatNet 3 Leads Rural Connectivity Push with Fiber Rollout
Summary:India’s fiber roll-outs in 2025 are accelerating faster than ever, driven by major public and private sector investments. The country is expanding optical fiber coverage to support 5G, AI data centres, and rural broadband. In short: India is on track to become one of the world’s most advanced digital infrastructure hubs, with nearly 700,000 km […]
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BSNL Opens Data Centers to Private Players and Startups Under Revenue-Sharing Model
Summary:BSNL has launched a new data center partnership and revenue-sharing policy that opens its vast infrastructure to private players, startups, and entrepreneurs. This initiative allows businesses to establish micro and edge data centers using BSNL’s facilities, boosting India’s digital infrastructure, cloud adoption, and data localization efforts. BSNL Opens Data Centers to Private Players and Startups […]
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ACT Fibernet Launches Rs 675 Broadband Plan with OTT Benefits in Bengaluru
Summary:ACT Fibernet has launched a new 50 Mbps broadband plan priced below ₹700, offering a balance of speed, entertainment, and value for Bengaluru users. Named ACT Basic Bonanza, this plan includes OTT benefits such as Disney+ Hotstar, ZEE5, SunNXT, and YuppTV, along with 450+ live TV channels, making it an affordable option for both work-from-home […]
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Vodafone Idea in Talks with DoT for Next AGR Steps
Summary:Vodafone Idea (Vi) is actively working with the Indian government to find a long-term solution for its ₹78,500 crore adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, following the recent Supreme Court order allowing reassessment of these liabilities. The telecom operator is also in discussions with banks and NBFCs to raise funds, with progress dependent on the resolution […]
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BSNL Tender for 10,000 4G Sites in Delhi
Summary:Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has invited bids to deploy 10,000 4G sites across Delhi under an OpEx (Operational Expenditure) model, marking a strategic shift from traditional CapEx-based rollouts. The pilot project aims to test the viability of the OpEx approach before scaling it nationwide, aligning with BSNL’s goal of launching homegrown 4G and 5G […]
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Vodafone Idea Q2FY26 Results- Company Reports Rs 5525 Crore Net Loss
Summary:Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) reported a net loss of ₹5,525 crore for Q2 FY26, marking its lowest loss in the past five quarters. Despite flat revenues of ₹11,194 crore, the telecom operator’s financial efficiency improved significantly due to reduced interest and finance costs. This reflects early signs of operational stabilization for India’s third-largest telecom company. […]
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India Adds Over 4,100 New 5G BTS in October 2025
Summary:India added 4,144 new 5G base transceiver stations (BTS) in October 2025, bringing the total count to 508,732 nationwide, according to data published by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). While the pace of deployment has dipped from 6,453 in September, the rollout trend remains strong and signifies the ongoing expansion of 5G infrastructure across […]
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Mobile Recharge Price Hike Might be in December 2025
Summary:India’s major telecom operators — Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) — are set to raise mobile recharge prices by 10–12% starting December 1, 2025. The move marks the first major tariff hike since 2024 and is aimed at ensuring financial sustainability, supporting 5G rollout, and improving network quality. Jio, Airtel, and Vi […]
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Bharti Airtel Partners with DoT to Deploy Digital Bharat Nidhi 4G Towers Across Rural India
Summary:Bharti Airtel, in collaboration with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has successfully deployed government-funded 4G towers under the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) — previously known as the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) — across multiple Indian states. The initiative supports the government’s vision of Digital and Inclusive India, providing high-speed connectivity in rural and remote […]
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Intra Roaming Circle Packs Launched by Jio for BSNL Network Connectivity
Summary:Reliance Jio has introduced Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) packs that allow its prepaid users to seamlessly connect to the BSNL network in select regions. The service ensures uninterrupted connectivity for voice, data, and SMS within the same telecom circle—beginning with the Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh (MP & CG) circle. Jio Launches ICR Packs to Enable […]
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