Author: Bharatnet
Airtel Clarifies It Has Never Restricted Hotspot Usage Under Its Unlimited 5G Data Plans
Summary: The controversy surrounding Airtel’s unlimited 5G hotspot policy was largely driven by a misunderstanding of its terms and conditions rather than any actual technical restriction. Although a clause addressed hotspot usage to prevent commercial misuse, Airtel never disabled the hotspot feature for regular users, who continued sharing data with personal devices without interruption. With […]
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Airtel Africa Plans to Launch Its IPO During the Second Half of 2026
Summary: Bharti Airtel is moving ahead with plans to list Airtel Africa on the London Stock Exchange through an IPO that could value the company at nearly USD 10 billion and raise around USD 1.5 billion. The telecom operator, which serves over 54 million customers across 14 African markets, is also considering a spin-off of […]
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Affordable Jio Plan Below ₹100 Offering Access to Multiple OTT Platforms
Summary: Reliance Jio has introduced a ₹55 prepaid TV access voucher that offers an affordable entertainment option for subscribers. The 30-day plan includes access to over 1,000 live SD and HD TV channels from major broadcasters through the JioTV app, along with 10MB of data. Available across all licensed telecom circles in India, the voucher […]
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HCLTech Enters AI Data Centre Business with ₹35 Billion Strategic Investment Through New Subsidiary
Summary: HCLTech has announced its entry into the end-to-end AI ecosystem to address the growing demand for AI-powered solutions across government and enterprise sectors. The company plans to invest up to ₹35 billion through a new subsidiary to establish AI data centres with an initial capacity of up to 50 MW. According to HCLTech, the […]
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Airtel Offers Budget-Friendly High-Speed Broadband Plan Bundled with OTT Subscriptions
Summary: Bharti Airtel’s ₹899 broadband plan offers 100 Mbps upload and download speeds along with a comprehensive entertainment package that includes JioHotstar, ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play, Google One, and Adobe Express Premium. Subscribers also receive access to 350+ live TV channels and up to 3.3TB of monthly high-speed data on Airtel Fibre (1TB on AirFiber), […]
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Following Digital Infrastructure, Bharti Airtel Expands Focus to Data Centres, Cloud, and Financial Services
Summary: Bharti Airtel is expanding beyond telecom infrastructure by prioritising financial services, data centres, and cloud computing as its next growth engines after investing over ₹3.3 lakh crore in digital infrastructure over the past decade. The company plans to invest ₹20,000 crore in Airtel Money, while Nxtra is developing 1 GW of data centre capacity […]
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Gujarat Unveils Data Centre Policy 2026–29 to Strengthen Digital Infrastructure
Summary: The Gujarat Government has unveiled its first Data Centre Policy 2026–29, aiming to attract ₹6 trillion in investments and develop 7.5 GW of data centre capacity to establish the state as a leading hub for hyperscale data centres, cloud infrastructure, and AI-driven digital services. The policy offers a combination of fiscal incentives—including capital and […]
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BSNL AirFibre Delivers 200 Mbps Speed with OTT Benefits at an Attractive Price
Summary: BSNL’s AirFibre 200 Mbps plan offers a value-focused Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) broadband service with 5TB monthly data, speeds of up to 200 Mbps, unlimited landline calling, and access to multiple OTT platforms, including JioHotstar, ZEE5, SonyLIV, and Lionsgate Play. Running on BSNL’s 4G network, the plan provides a higher monthly data allowance than […]
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Google Cloud Eyes Further Expansion of AI Data Centre Footprint in India Beyond Visakhapatnam
Summary: Google Cloud plans to expand its AI data centre investments in India beyond its upcoming 1 GW facility in Visakhapatnam, signalling a broader long-term strategy for the country. The company said its previously announced $15 billion investment is only the first phase of its plans and intends to double its capital expenditure on Indian […]
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India’s 5G Infrastructure Faces Challenges in Supporting AI Workloads
Summary: India’s 5G network has expanded quickly, led by Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and the ongoing rollout by Vodafone Idea, placing the country ninth globally for median 5G download speeds. However, an Ookla report highlights that relatively low upload speeds and average multi-server latency of 51.6 ms could limit the performance of AI-powered applications, particularly […]
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