Telecom Industry
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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Tariff Hike News- TRAI and Telecom Operators Clashes Over Tariff Plan Mandates
The ongoing dispute between the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and leading telecom operators—Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Reliance Jio—centers on how mobile plans are structured and the resulting impact on consumers and industry revenues. TRAI’s Perspective TRAI is increasingly concerned about the growing complexity of bundled plans, which combine voice, SMS, data, […]
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Vodafone Idea 5G Launched in Chandigarh and Patna
Vodafone Idea (Vi) users in Chandigarh and Patna with 5G-enabled devices can start experiencing 5G services from April 28, 2025, as the company officially announced the rollout in these cities. Vi Collaborates with Samsung for 5G Expansion To support the 5G network deployment in Chandigarh and Patna, Vi has partnered with Samsung, utilizing energy-efficient infrastructure […]
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After Vodafone Idea Government Equity Conversion, Airtel Demands the Same
Bharti Airtel has reportedly approached the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to convert a portion of its statutory dues into equity, leveraging provisions from the government’s 2021 telecom reforms package. The move aims to ensure a level playing field in the sector following the government’s decision to convert Vodafone Idea’s dues into equity, which increased its […]
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Mumbai Metro News- Telcos Decline Unviable IBS Rates Proposed by MMRCL Partner, Offer Interim Connectivity Solution
Telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have informed the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL) that they are unable to provide In-Building Solutions (IBS) at the “unviable rates” proposed by MMRCL’s selected partner, ACES. The issue concerns the deployment of IBS infrastructure across the Mumbai Metro network, including underground stations and tunnels. In […]
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Vodafone Idea Gets Credit Rating Boost, Paving Way for Crucial Debt Raise
Vodafone Idea’s prospects for securing its long-awaited ₹25,000 crore debt raise received a major boost after Care Ratings upgraded its credit rating to BBB- from BB+. The upgrade brings the telco back to investment grade, a key requirement for banks to extend large-scale funding. In a regulatory filing on Monday, Vi confirmed the rating revision, […]
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Airtel AI Powered Spam Detection Tool Upgraded with New Features
After flagging over 27.5 billion spam calls through its AI-driven detection system, Airtel has rolled out two major upgrades aimed at strengthening its spam protection capabilities. Customers will now receive spam alerts for both calls and SMS messages in their preferred Indian languages, with support for 10 regional languages initially and more to be added […]
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TRAI Mobile Subscriber Data January 2025- Jio and Airtel Gain Mobile Users, Vi and BSNL Continue to Lose Subscribers
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel added mobile subscribers in January 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) reported continued user losses, according to data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Subscriber Additions Bharti Airtel led the month with a net addition of 16.5 lakh users, followed by Reliance […]
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Good Indus Towers Dividend Ahead of Q4 Results?
Telecom infrastructure provider Indus Towers is believed to have recovered the remaining ₹500 crore owed by key client Vodafone Idea (Vi), potentially paving the way for a dividend announcement, analysts said. With rising free cash flows, the company is expected to declare dividends when it releases its Q4 FY25 results on April 30. “We expect […]
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