Author: Bharatnet
India continues to rank among the world’s fastest-growing economies amid global economic challenges: Minister Prasada
Summary: Speaking at the Global Business Research Conference (GBRC) 2026, Commerce and Industry Minister Jitin Prasada said India remains one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies despite global economic and geopolitical uncertainties. He highlighted the country’s focus on trade, manufacturing, innovation, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and international partnerships to strengthen economic resilience. The conference, hosted by […]
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TRAI’s Preliminary Review Indicates Airtel’s Priority Postpaid Offering May Not Breach Net Neutrality Rules: Report
Summary: TRAI’s preliminary assessment indicates that Bharti Airtel’s Priority Postpaid service may not violate net neutrality rules, although the regulator has sought additional technical details and quality-of-service information before reaching a final conclusion. The review is focused on determining whether the network slicing technology used in the service affects the experience of regular 5G users, […]
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Rs 27,000-Crore Tata Chip Manufacturing Unit in Assam Nearing Launch
Summary: India’s semiconductor manufacturing ambitions received a boost as the ₹27,000-crore Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test facility at Jagiroad, Assam, is expected to begin production within the current financial year. Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said the project is progressing as planned following a review with Himanta Biswa Sarma. Once operational, the […]
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Airtel Launches Rs 99 Xstream Play Premium Plan With Access to 20 OTT Platforms
Summary: Bharti Airtel has launched a limited-period Summer OTT Sale, offering its Xstream Play Premium subscription at a discounted price of Rs 99 per month instead of Rs 149. The plan provides access to 20 OTT platforms, including Sony LIV, Sun NXT, aha, and other streaming services, along with content such as Gullak Season 5 […]
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Telangana Govt Plans SPV to Build Robust Fibre Network Across State
Summary: The Telangana government has announced the formation of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to strengthen the state’s fibre-optic infrastructure and accelerate the rollout of the T-Fiber network. Under the Amended BharatNet Programme, the project aims to connect every Gram Panchayat through a resilient ring-based architecture, with the first phase covering 3,089 villages in Nizamabad, […]
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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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