Author: Bharatnet
TRAI Directs Telecom Companies to Add a Dedicated TRAI-Mandated Packs Section to Websites and Apps
Summary: TRAI has directed telecom operators to create a clearly visible “TRAI-Mandated Packs” section as the first tab under the prepaid recharge area of their websites and mobile apps. The move follows consumer complaints that mandated vouchers were difficult to find because they were placed under different categories or required multiple screens to access. Operators […]
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MTNL Board Clears Transfer of Powai Property to Income Tax Department for ₹891.53 Crore
Summary: MTNL has approved the sale of its 20,895.60-square-metre property in Powai, Mumbai, to the Income Tax Department for ₹891.53 crore through a G2G transfer or direct sale, subject to the required approvals. The transaction is part of the state-owned telecom operator’s efforts to monetise non-core assets and address its financial obligations. BSNL has been […]
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Dixon Technologies Arm Partners with Aviat Networks Under IP Licence to Produce Microwave Radios
Summary: Dixon Technologies’ subsidiary Dixon Electro Appliances (DEAPL) has signed an IP licensing agreement with Aviat Networks India to manufacture and sell microwave radios. The deal gives DEAPL limited rights to use Aviat’s specified intellectual property and technical know-how for producing and marketing the equipment. Texas-based Aviat Networks specialises in wireless transport solutions and has […]
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Odisha Government Approves Adani Group’s Rs 1.04 Trillion Data Centre Park Project
Summary: Adani Group’s High Density Data Centre Limited has received Odisha government approval to develop a 1 GW integrated data centre park near Cuttack with an investment of Rs 1.04 trillion. The 250-acre project is expected to create around 1,000 jobs. The state has also approved three additional data centre and AI projects worth Rs […]
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TRAI Publishes Telecom Subscription Data for August 2026
Summary: TRAI data shows that Jio added the highest number of wireless subscribers in August 2026, with 2.40 million new users, followed by Airtel with 2.11 million, Vi with 0.51 million and BSNL with 0.49 million. Overall tele-density increased to 95.07%, while Jio remained the largest wireless operator with a 39.31% market share. In the […]
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New Mobile Recharge Rules Announced: What Jio, Airtel and Vi Customers Need to Know
Summary: TRAI has revised mobile recharge rules, requiring Jio, Airtel and Vi to offer more affordable voice-and-SMS-only plans without bundled data, including options with shorter and monthly renewal periods. The move is aimed at giving greater flexibility to users who have limited need for mobile data, particularly low-income consumers, senior citizens and Wi-Fi users. Operators […]
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Reliance Jio’s Rs 449 Plan Stands Out as a Strong Choice for Families
Summary: Reliance Jio’s Rs 449 postpaid plan allows customers to add up to three family SIMs under one account, making it a family-focused option. The primary user gets 75GB of data, while each additional SIM receives 5GB, along with unlimited calling and 100 SMS per day. The plan also includes JioHotstar Mobile + Hollywood, 50GB […]
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TRAI Urges Telecom Operators to Introduce More Affordable Voice and SMS-Only Plans
Summary: TRAI has directed telecom operators to introduce more affordable voice-and-SMS-only prepaid plans, including shorter-validity options of up to 30 days and at least one plan valid for more than 30 days. The move is intended to give consumers, particularly those who do not need mobile data, greater flexibility and budget-friendly recharge choices. Existing voice-and-SMS […]
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Government officially disbands the 37-year-old Digital Communications Commission
Summary: The Government of India has formally dissolved the Digital Communications Commission (DCC), the Department of Telecommunications’ key inter-departmental decision-making body. Established in 1989 as the Telecom Commission and renamed in 2018, the DCC handled major telecom policy and financial matters, including spectrum pricing and regulatory recommendations. Its final meeting was held on September 3, […]
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Reliance Jio and T-Mobile Complete the World’s First 5G Standalone Roaming
Summary: Reliance Jio and T-Mobile have achieved what they describe as the world’s first 5G Standalone (5G SA) roaming service through interoperability supported by Syniverse. The arrangement will allow Jio customers visiting the US and T-Mobile subscribers travelling to India to access 5G SA connectivity with faster speeds, lower latency and improved reliability. Syniverse provides […]
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