Author: Bharatnet
BSNL Places ₹2,903 Crore Add-On 4G Order with TCS to Expand Nationwide Network
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-owned telecom operator, has taken another major step toward its goal of deploying 4G services across India. As part of its phased rollout strategy targeting 1 lakh 4G sites, BSNL has issued an add-on Advance Purchase Order (APO) worth ₹2,903 crore to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). In a recent […]
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DoT Launches Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) to Curb Cybercrime
In a major move to fight cyber fraud and financial crime, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a new tool called the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI). This is part of the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) and aims to provide banks and financial institutions with advance actionable intelligence to prevent fraud linked to mobile […]
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Vodafone Idea International Roaming Plans Updated with More Benefits, Know More Here
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced a revision to its International Roaming (IR) postpaid plans, introducing more data, unlimited incoming calls, and additional travel benefits. The move aligns with a surge in overseas travel—64.5 million international passengers flew between January and November 2024, marking an 11.4% year-on-year growth, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Limited-Time […]
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Airtel Proposes Joint Industry Initiative to Tackle Rising Cyber Fraud
Bharti Airtel’s Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Gopal Vittal, has called for the formation of an industry-wide platform to combat cyber fraud, urging telecom peers Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea, and BSNL to collaborate under a Joint Telecom Fraud Initiative. A Call for Unified Action In a letter dated May 14, reviewed by Business Standard, Vittal urged […]
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Airtel Offers Google One Subscription at Rs 780
Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, is now offering a free Google One subscription worth ₹780 to select users. This benefit is exclusively available to Airtel’s postpaid and Wi-Fi customers—prepaid users are not eligible. The offer is part of a partnership between Airtel and Google aimed at providing added value to customers. Airtel partners with […]
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Will Vodafone Idea Survive?
The Supreme Court of India’s refusal to waive the interest and penalty components of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues has delivered a crippling blow to Vodafone Idea (Vi), casting doubt on its ability to stay in business. In its petition, Vi conceded that it cannot continue operations without significant financial relief. With total debt standing […]
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TRAI’s Spectrum Fee Proposal for Satcom Raises Concerns Over Start-Up Viability
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued new recommendations on spectrum usage fees for satellite-based communication services, a move that experts warn could create significant entry barriers for startups and smaller players. While TRAI aims to simplify regulation and encourage investment, the fee structure may inadvertently slow efforts to make satellite connectivity more […]
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Supreme Court Verdict on Vodafone Idea | Vodafone Idea Petition for AGR Dues Rejected
The Supreme Court of India on Monday dismissed the writ petitions filed by telecom giants Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel, which sought an exemption from paying interest on their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues. According to a report, the bench led by Justice JB Pardiwala called the petition “shocking” and labelled it as “misconceived.” 🚨 […]
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Government to Boost Telecom Exports, Aim for Universal Connectivity and 1 Million Jobs by 2030
The Indian government is gearing up to enhance telecom product exports, with a strategic focus on achieving universal connectivity and generating one million new jobs by 2030. The Ministry of Communications, in collaboration with key stakeholders, is finalizing a comprehensive policy to transform India’s telecom and digital infrastructure over the next five years, according to […]
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Airtel 1098 Plan International Roaming Pack Upgraded with More Data and Voice Benefits
Bharti Airtel has introduced an upgraded Rs 1,098 International Roaming (IR) pack for prepaid users, offering enhanced data and voice benefits with global usability. The revamped IR pack now includes more high-speed data and international roaming minutes compared to its predecessor, ensuring seamless connectivity across 189 countries. Airtel Rs 1,098 Prepaid IR Pack – Key […]
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