Telecom Industry
Airtel Launches AI-Powered Security Solution to Block Malicious Websites in Real-Time
Airtel has unveiled a new AI-driven security solution designed to detect and block malicious websites across all communication platforms, including emails, web browsers, Over-The-Top (OTT) apps, and popular messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, and SMS—in real time. Claimed to be a world-first innovation, the service will be automatically enabled for all Airtel mobile […]
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Airtel Network Issue for 4 Hours | Airtel Down Today at Major Parts, Now Resolved
Bharti Airtel recently experienced a network outage across several regions in India, with the most significant impact reported in Tamil Nadu and select cities. According to Downdetector by Ookla, the disruption occurred primarily between 7 PM and 11 PM on Tuesday, affecting cities like Hyderabad, Mumbai, Nashik, Chennai, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, and more. Many users took […]
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Vi Expands Retail Network with 100+ New Stores, Reaches 2,500 Outlets Nationwide
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has significantly expanded its physical retail presence, opening over 100 new flagship stores in metro and Tier-1 cities over the last six months. This expansion brings its total network to over 2,500 Vi Stores and Mini Stores across 600 cities in India. The newly launched Vi Stores, directly operated by the company, […]
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Due to India Pakistan War Tensions, Indian Telcos Implement Emergency Protocols to Maintain Network Stability at Borders
Telecom operators across India have initiated emergency protocols to ensure seamless connectivity, particularly for Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs) at state and district levels. This follows new directives from the Ministry of Communications aimed at strengthening network stability in critical regions. Emergency SOPs Enforced In a letter dated May 7, the Ministry invoked the Standard Operating […]
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Telecom Tariff Hike Expected in H2
Telecom operators are expected to initiate another round of tariff hikes in the second half of the current fiscal year, driven by stable subscriber growth and the waning impact of the July 2024 hikes, according to analysts. Data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) indicates a steady return to net subscriber growth, predominantly […]
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Reliance Jio IPO Valuation Reaches $154 Billion
Jio Platforms, reportedly preparing for an initial public offering (IPO), is estimated to have an enterprise value (EV) ranging from $136 billion to $154 billion, according to analyst estimates. At the upper end, this valuation would place Jio as the sixth-largest listed telecom company globally by market capitalisation, surpassing Bharti Airtel’s current market cap of […]
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BSNL Employees Announce Two-Month Protest Over Delayed 4G/5G Rollout, BharatNet Issues, and Subscriber Loss
Employees of state-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) are set to launch a nearly two-month-long protest starting May 16, citing serious concerns over delays in the 4G/5G rollout, underperformance in FTTH and enterprise services, and persistent execution challenges in the government’s BharatNet project. In a letter dated May 1, 2025, addressed to BSNL […]
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Indus Towers 2025 Dividend Payout After Vodafone Idea Clears Dues
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), India’s third-largest telecom operator, has cleared its outstanding dues to Indus Towers, paving the way for a potential dividend payout post FY25 results. The long-standing non-payment had previously strained Indus’s cash flow, but the Q4 FY25 clearance has significantly improved its financial position. In Q4 FY25 alone, Indus’s free cash flow […]
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Airtel-Blinkit SIM Home Delivery Service Paused Due to Self-KYC Compliance Issues
The recently launched Airtel-Blinkit express home delivery service of SIM cards has been put on hold on security grounds after the government objected to the idea of customers undertaking self-KYC (know-your customer) authentication, post-delivery of such mobile connections. “The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked Bharti Airtel to ensure that the Aadhaar-based know-your customer (KYC) […]
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BSNL and ACES India Enable Uninterrupted Mobile Connectivity in Kanpur Metro’s Underground Corridors
In a major advancement for digital infrastructure in urban mobility, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and ACES India have partnered to deliver uninterrupted voice and data services across Kanpur Metro’s underground stations and tunnels. This collaboration ensures continuous mobile network coverage for passengers throughout the metro’s subterranean sections. BSNL powers seamless connectivity across Kanpur Metro's […]
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