Informative
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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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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Comminent and Silicon Labs have together delivered more than five lakh Wi-SUN-certified modules across India
Summary: Comminent and Silicon Labs have jointly delivered over 5 lakh Wi-SUN-certified communication modules for smart grid projects across India. Powered by Silicon Labs’ EFR32FG28 wireless SoC, the modules are designed to provide reliable long-range connectivity for demanding field environments. The companies said India’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) is driving large-scale smart grid modernisation, […]
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Techno Digital Launches Mumbai Edge Data Centre with RailTel
Summary: Techno Digital has launched its Mumbai edge data centre in collaboration with RailTel, aiming to deliver enterprise-grade reliability with Rated-III infrastructure standards. Located close to Mumbai’s major financial hubs, the facility is designed to provide ultra-low latency connectivity for real-time applications, including less than 150 microseconds from the BSE and under 250 microseconds from […]
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Sunil Mittal Seeks to Restore Majority Ownership in Bharti Airtel
Summary: Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has announced plans to restore Bharti Telecom’s controlling stake in Airtel to above 50 percent through a broader restructuring strategy. The process has already begun with a share swap involving ICIL to increase ownership in Airtel Africa. Mittal said the move is aimed at consolidating control under a […]
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Airtel Business Introduces AI-Ready Cybersecurity Solution for Businesses
Summary: Airtel Business has launched Airtel Secure Workforce, a fully managed Zero Trust Architecture-based cybersecurity platform designed to provide enterprises with integrated and compliance-ready protection against growing cyber threats. Powered by Airtel’s nationwide network and 24×7 monitoring, the platform secures users, devices, applications, networks, and data through a unified framework while supporting compliance with India’s […]
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Department of Telecommunications Initiates Nationwide Trials of Real-Time Disaster Alerts on Mobile Networks
Summary: India is testing a new Cell Broadcast-based emergency alert system led by the Department of Telecommunications in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority to improve disaster communication. Users may receive test alerts in multiple languages, which require no action. Built on the SACHET platform developed by the Centre for Development of Telematics, the […]
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Virgin Media O2 Alerts Public to Rise in AI-Enabled Scams Using Fraudulent Customer Service Numbers Targeting Millions
Summary: Virgin Media O2 has highlighted a surge in AI-driven scams where fraudsters use artificial intelligence to direct users to fake customer service numbers, exploiting trust in search engines and AI-generated information. A significant number of consumers have encountered such scams or remain unsure about the authenticity of online contact details, increasing the risk of […]
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AirTrunk purchases Lumina CloudInfra, marking its entry into the Indian market
Summary: AirTrunk has completed its acquisition of Lumina CloudInfra, marking its entry into India’s fast-growing digital and AI infrastructure market. The deal gives AirTrunk access to Lumina’s development pipeline, customer contracts, and operational strengths, including about 600 MW of planned capacity with significant future investment potential. Backed by Blackstone and CPPIB, Lumina operates across Mumbai, […]
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RailTel secures several contracts totaling ₹6.08 billion
Summary: RailTel Corporation of India has secured contracts worth about ₹6.08 billion from Rail Vikas Nigam Limited for two integrated tunnel communication system projects. The orders cover SITC work across multiple tunnels and stations under two packages, including systems such as VHF communication, CCTV, public address, and emergency call points. Both projects are domestic and […]
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