Broadband
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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HFCL Increases Overall Capex to Rs 18 Billion to Expand Optical Fibre and Cable Manufacturing
Summary: HFCL has raised its planned capex to around Rs 18 billion to expand production of optical fibre, optical fibre cable and preform. The company’s board approved an additional Rs 8.2 billion investment, taking total planned capex from the earlier Rs 9.8 billion, with funding from internal accruals, warrant proceeds and borrowings. After completion, annual […]
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Jio Rs 799 Plan Continues to Deliver Excellent Value
Summary: Reliance Jio’s Rs 799 prepaid plan offers an affordable 84-day validity with unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS/day and 1.5GB daily data, along with JioTV and JioAICloud. While it does not include unlimited 5G or regular OTT benefits, users receive a complimentary JioHotstar Mobile subscription and access to Google Gemini AI Pro. Overall, the plan […]
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Aditya Birla Group forays into wires and cables sector with Ultravolt launch
Summary: The Aditya Birla Group has entered the wires and cables market with the launch of Ultravolt under UltraTech Cement, backed by an investment of Rs 18 billion. The company aims to become one of the top two players in the segment within five years and plans to reach over 100,000 retailers through more than […]
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TRAI Reports India Gained More Than 6 Million Wireless Subscribers in July 2026
Summary: India’s telecom sector recorded steady growth in July 2026, with the overall wireless subscriber base rising 0.46% to 1.31 billion, according to TRAI data. Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea and BSNL gained mobile subscribers, while MTNL reported a decline, with Jio retaining the largest market share at 39.29%. 5G FWA subscriptions increased to […]
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Singtel Seeks FDI Approval to Offer Satellite Bandwidth Directly to DTH Providers
Summary: Singapore-based Singtel has sought FDI approval to directly supply satellite bandwidth to DTH operators in India, potentially ending its current indirect arrangement through NewSpace India Ltd. The company has provided satellite capacity to an Indian DTH provider for more than 15 years through a government-designated agency and is seeking regulatory clearance following changes to […]
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Vodafone Idea Introduces Rs 7.50-Per-Day Plan With Unlimited Calls and 5GB Data Every 30 Days
Summary: Vodafone Idea’s Rs 675 prepaid plan, available in Rajasthan, offers 90 days of validity, unlimited voice calls and 5GB of data every 30 days at an effective cost of Rs 7.50 per day. The recharge is primarily suited to voice-focused users who rely on Wi-Fi and need limited mobile data. After the 5GB allowance […]
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BSNL Plans Rs 77,000 Crore Investment, Targets 2 Lakh More 4G Sites
Summary: BSNL has proposed a Rs 77,000 crore investment over the next five years to deploy an additional 2 lakh 4G sites and expand high-speed coverage across India, while also planning for a future 5G rollout. The telecom operator has already installed nearly 1 lakh 4G sites, with its FY2026-27 capital allocation rising to Rs […]
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Parliamentary Committee Highlights BharatNet Shortcomings, Calls for State-Level Audit of Rural Broadband
Summary: A parliamentary committee has flagged major gaps in the implementation and utilisation of BharatNet, India’s rural broadband programme, and called for a state-wise and model-wise performance audit to identify bottlenecks. As of February 2026, only 78,899 of nearly 2.64 lakh Gram Panchayats had operational Points of Presence, despite 7.19 lakh km of fibre being […]
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Government paves the way for private satellite communication companies through new telecom regulations
Summary: The Government of India has reaffirmed that private satellite communication companies can operate under a regulated framework, with OneWeb India Communications, Jio Satellite Communications, and Starlink Satellite Communications among those authorised to provide commercial satellite services. The new Telecommunications (Authorisation for Provision of Principal Telecommunication Services) Rules, 2026 replace the earlier licensing model with […]
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