Telecom Industry
Jio Tops Wireline Subscriber Additions in May 2024: TRAI
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, continued its lead in the wireline category by adding the most subscribers in May 2024, according to the latest TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) performance indicator report. Jio’s dominant position in the wireline market is further solidified with this growth, making it increasingly challenging for competitors to catch […]
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Indian Government Likely to Cover MTNL Bond Dues: Report Says
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), a state-run telecom operator in India, recently announced its inability to pay interest dues on bonds. Struggling to grow its business, MTNL is not in a position to meet its bond obligations. However, a report from Business Standard indicates that the government will likely step in to pay the dues […]
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BSNL Introduces Amarnath Yatra SIM Card
The Amarnath Yatra 2024 began on June 29 and will continue until August 19, offering pilgrims the chance to visit Baba Barfani of Shri Amarnath Ji. To enhance connectivity for the pilgrims, BSNL, the state-run telecom company, has introduced a special SIM card designed specifically for the Amarnath Yatra. This travel SIM card enables users […]
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BSNL to Take Over MTNL Operations, No Merger Planned: Report
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has been managing the mobile network operations of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) in Mumbai and Delhi. Currently, the Indian government is restructuring Rs 30,000 crore of MTNL’s debt. Once this restructuring is complete, BSNL will assume full control of MTNL’s operations. While an official decision to shut down MTNL […]
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4G Service in Thiruvallur Begins, BSNL 4G Launch in Chennai Next
BSNL has launched its 4G services in the Thiruvallur district and confirmed that Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts will soon receive the service. The nationwide rollout of BSNL’s 4G service, which has been long overdue, is expected to achieve full coverage by next month. In Tamil Nadu, under the phase IX.2 project, BSNL is installing […]
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Telecom Sector Hiring May See Downfall in FY 25
The growth of the telecom sector workforce in FY25 is anticipated to slow down to approximately 30%, reaching 6.79 million, slightly below the 31% growth in FY24, and significantly less than the 51% growth observed in FY23. This reflects the reduced capital expenditure by major operators, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, which have completed their […]
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Airtel Data Breach 2024: Airtel Denies Allegation, Official Statement Given
Airtel India has vehemently denied allegations of a data breach that supposedly exposed the details of 375 million Airtel India users, which were purportedly put up for sale on the dark web. Data Breach Allegations on Bharti Airtel Airtel has been hacked by a China based threat actor. He listed 37.5 crore airtel customer's data including […]
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10K 4G Sites Milestone Acquired by BSNL
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s state-owned telecommunications company, has announced the successful deployment of 10,000 4G sites nationwide as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) initiative. This initiative aims to make India self-reliant in critical sectors, including telecommunications. Milestone BSNL 4G Sites Deployed “Celebrating 10,000 4G sites built with pride under the Atmanirbhar […]
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Airtel Axis Bank Credit Card- Get to Know in Detail
Bharti Airtel has partnered with Axis Bank to offer an exclusive credit card designed to help customers save on bills, recharges, and more. According to Airtel’s website, customers can potentially save up to Rs 16,000 annually with this card. Currently, over 400,000 users are benefiting from these savings. Airtel Axis Bank Credit Card Benefits 1. […]
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BSNL 4G to be Launched in Mysore & Other Karnataka Districts
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is set to launch its 4G network across Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar, and Kodagu districts in Karnataka. Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) has been instrumental in supplying and installing the network, which is upgradable to 5G in the future. Regarding BSNL 4G Towers A total of 690 4G towers are slated […]
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