5G/6G
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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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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Tech Mahindra and Microsoft Collaborate to Accelerate AI-Powered 5G Network Digital Twin for Telecom Transformation
Summary: Tech Mahindra has partnered with Microsoft to launch an AI-powered network digital twin platform that helps telecom operators modernise network operations, improve service quality, and maximise 5G revenue opportunities. Built using Microsoft Azure, Fabric, Azure Digital Twins, and advanced AI technologies, the solution enables real-time network intelligence, predictive analytics, automated decision-making, and autonomous operations. […]
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Airtel Adds Mobile Users in Mumbai While Jio and Vodafone Idea Record Subscriber Decline in May 2026
Summary: Bharti Airtel was the only major telecom operator to add mobile subscribers in Mumbai during May 2026, while Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea recorded customer losses, according to TRAI data. Despite an overall decline in wireless subscribers in the Mumbai circle, Airtel expanded its user base, indicating strong customer retention and network preference. The […]
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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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Ericsson CEO Highlights Bharti Airtel’s Network Slicing as a Key Enabler for India’s AI-Driven 5G Future
Summary: Börje Ekholm said Bharti Airtel’s launch of differentiated connectivity services marks a major milestone in India’s 5G journey. He highlighted that Airtel is using advanced 5G Standalone and network slicing technologies to deliver enhanced and more reliable performance for postpaid users, while also supporting future AI-driven applications that require low latency and stable connectivity. […]
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Vodafone Idea Expands 5G Footprint with Launch in Puducherry
Summary: Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its 5G network to Puducherry shortly after launching services in Chennai, as part of its strategy to strengthen connectivity in high-demand markets across India. The telecom operator said the rollout focuses on regions with strong data usage, commercial activity, and tourism demand, with Puducherry emerging as an important market […]
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Vodafone Idea Limited Rolls Out 5G Services in Goa
Summary: Vodafone Idea Limited has launched its 5G services in Goa, expanding its network footprint and entering a key high-demand market. The rollout focuses on enhancing connectivity in areas with heavy data usage, including tourist hotspots and commercial centres, as part of the company’s strategy to strengthen presence in priority regions and deliver improved network […]
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Scindia Introduces Updated TDIP Programme With ₹203 Crore Budget to Boost 5G Advanced and 6G Progress
Summary: Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia has launched the revised TDIP Scheme with an outlay of Rs 203 crore for 2026–31 to strengthen India’s role in global telecom standardization and accelerate the development of indigenous 5G Advanced and 6G technologies. The initiative supports participation in international bodies like ITU, 3GPP, and oneM2M, while offering financial […]
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Vi rolls out 5G services in Chennai
Summary: Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has launched 5G services in Chennai, completing its presence across all metro cities and expanding its reach in India’s data market. The company plans to extend 5G to multiple cities, including Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Tiruppur, Vellore, and Pondicherry by May 2026 as part of its broader strategy to cover 133 […]
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