Author: Bharatnet
Indian Telcos Embrace SIM-Binding to Boost OTT App Security
Summary:Indian telecom operators represented by using COAI, consisting of Vodafone Idea, Airtel, and Jio, are supporting SIM-binding era to reinforce protection for OTT systems. SIM-binding ties user gets right of entry to their cellular quantity, lowering password sharing and unauthorized logins. The Department of Telecommunications has also mandated that OTT platforms have to routinely log […]
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Telecom Subscription Data October 2025- Wireless Users Gained by Jio, Airtel and BSNL
Summary:In October 2025, Bharti Airtel, BSNL and Reliance Jio added a significant number of wireless users, while Vodafone Idea saw a steep drop. According to regulator data, India’s total wireless subscriber base rose by 1.43 million reflecting continuing growth for major operators despite challenges for some. Airtel, BSNL and Jio reported net gains in new […]
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Reliance-Samsung Partnership Set to Deepen with Push Into 6G and AI Data Centers
Summary:Reliance Industries and Samsung Electronics are reportedly strengthening their partnership to focus on 6G network technology, AI-data centers and related infrastructure, a move that could shape the future of telecom and AI infrastructure in India and globally. In a significant development, Reliance and Samsung have agreed to expand their cooperation, targeting next-generation communications and AI […]
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Here are Jio Recharge for Hotstar Subscription
Summary:Reliance Jio offers three JioHotstar-bundled prepaid options priced at ₹949, ₹195, and ₹100. The ₹949 plan is the only one with full-service validity, while the ₹195 and ₹100 packs are data vouchers that only add data and Hotstar Mobile access to an existing base plan. In short, if you want unlimited calling + daily data […]
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Bharti Airtel Capex to Level Up by FY27, Says JP Morgan
Summary:Bharti Airtel is planning to significantly ramp up capital expenditure (Capex) in home broadband, data centers, and 5G potentially triggering a new capex cycle from fiscal 2027 a shift highlighted by JP Morgan in its latest India telecom analysis. Bharti Airtel’s renewed push into broadband, data centers and 5G infrastructure is expected to drive up […]
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DPDP Rules 2025 Spark Compliance Concerns Among Telecom Operators
The telecom industry in India, now classified as “Significant Data Fiduciaries” (SDFs) under the newly notified DPDP Rules 2025, has warned that several important concerns raised during public consultations remain unresolved, posing major compliance and operational challenges for operators. Telecom companies, represented by Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), have flagged key gaps such as the […]
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Data Center Sector Growth Hints Rapid Expansion in India
Summary:India’s data-center industry is poised for a multi-year growth cycle, driven by cloud adoption, AI computing demand, and 5G deployment, making it a strong infrastructure play for the digital age. India’s data center sector is on track for rapid expansion. Annual revenues for operators are projected to grow by about 20-22% through fiscal 2028, reaching […]
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ICRA Predicts Indian Telecom Industry Outcome in Coming Years
ICRA projects that India’s telecom industry will maintain strong financial momentum in the coming years, with operating income expected to grow by 10–12% in FY2026, reaching ₹3.5-3.7 lakh crore. This follows the 12–14% revenue growth estimated for FY2025, which lifted industry income to ₹3.2-3.3 lakh crore, driven primarily by tariff hikes and improving ARPU levels. […]
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Bharti Airtel Promoter, Sunil Mittal Share Sale at Worth Rs 7193 Crore
Summary:Bharti Airtel’s promoter Mittal family is set to sell shares worth ₹7,193 crore in the secondary market, continuing its recent trend of offloading stake to unlock value. This sale involves 3.43 crore shares (0.56% stake) at a floor price of ₹2,096.7, marking a strategic move as promoters have already raised over ₹31,000 crore in the […]
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Airtel Escalates on Tejas Network’s Letter Regarding Faulty Equipment
Summary:The dispute between Bharti Airtel and Tejas Networks has intensified after Airtel reiterated that Tejas’s equipment used in Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL)’s 4G rollout, is “sub-standard” and causing interference in its 900 MHz network in Rajasthan. Tejas strongly refuted the claim, arguing that its radios meet all international and domestic emission norms and that […]
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