Telecom Industry
Airtel 5G Coverage is Now Available In Multiple States
Tamil Nadu – Widest and Fastest 5G Network Bharti Airtel’s 5G service, Airtel 5G Plus, is now accessible in all districts of Tamil Nadu, covering 38 districts. The state enjoys the widest, fastest, and most reliable 5G network, reaching scenic spots like Ooty, historic sites like Madurai, and the southern tip of Kanyakumari. Within a […]
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BSNL Launches Official WhatsApp Chatbot to Streamlining Customer Services
In a strategic move to elevate customer experience, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has formally introduced its WhatsApp Chatbot service, offering users a seamless and convenient channel to access various BharatFibre services. As previously reported by TelecomTalk, BSNL had already enhanced its Selfcare app in a prior consumer experience initiative, providing improved services through the […]
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Delhi Government Enhances RoW Policy to Improve Network Services
The Delhi government has recently revised its Right of Way (RoW) policy concerning telecom infrastructure, focusing on expeditious network restoration following construction-related damages. Timely restoration of telecom infrastructure stands as a crucial task for the Delhi government. The updated policy, titled “Delhi Right of Way Policy for Underground Infrastructure and Overground Telecommunications Infrastructure, 2023,” was […]
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Controversy Surrounds BSNL’s Rs 1,000-Crore Nokia Deal as Indian Vendors Face Disqualification
BSNL is nearing the finalization of a substantial Rs 1,000-crore deal with Nokia for optical transport network (OTN) equipment under its Phase-4 project. The comprehensive agreement encompasses installation, commissioning, and an eight-year annual maintenance contract (AMC). However, the bidding process has stirred controversy, primarily due to the disqualification of domestic vendors, such as United Telecoms […]
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Airtel Expands Full 5G Network Coverage Across All Districts in West Bengal
Bharti Airtel has proudly announced the comprehensive coverage of its 5G network across all 23 districts of West Bengal within an impressive 12 months since the launch of its services. The telecom giant has successfully amassed a robust customer base, exceeding 1.6 million unique 5G subscribers in the state within the first year of introducing […]
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India’s Telecom Sector Faces Escalating Shortage of 5G Talent
India’s telecom sector has been at the forefront of rapid 5G deployment, but it faces a significant talent shortage of nearly 2.4 million individuals, according to a report titled “Telecom Talent in 5G Era: Demand Supply Skill Gap Report 2023–24,” released by the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) in collaboration with Indian startup Draup, specializing […]
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BSNL 4G Sim Upgradation: BSNL Offers Free Data to Encourage SIM Upgrade
As part of its efforts to promote the adoption of the latest technology, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is offering additional data benefits to users who upgrade their old BSNL 2G/3G SIMs to a BSNL 4G SIM. BSNL’s Andhra Pradesh division has announced that users who switch to a 4G SIM will receive 4GB of […]
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Why Vodafone Idea, Airtel, Reliance Jio Express National Security Concerns Regarding Amazon, Microsoft, and Enterprise Messages
Amazon’s switch from SMS to WhatsApp for order delivery updates and similar shifts in enterprise messaging methods have raised concerns within the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), representing Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone-Idea. In a letter to telecom secretary Neeraj Mittal, the COAI has accused global tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon of potentially […]
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Airtel’s Expansion of 30,000 Network Sites to Revolutionize Rural Connectivity
During the recent earnings call for the second quarter ending on September 30, 2023, Gopal Vittal, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bharti Airtel, provided valuable insights into the company’s ambitious 5G strategy, 4G network rollout plans, and customer-centric approach. Airtel’s leadership shared key perspectives on these aspects: 5G Strategy: A Bold Move […]
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Deactivated or Subscriber-Requested Disconnected Mobile Numbers Remain Inactive for Minimum 90 Days
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has informed the Supreme Court that mobile phone numbers, once deactivated due to non-usage or upon subscriber request for disconnection, are not assigned to new subscribers for a minimum of 90 days. The Supreme Court was addressing a petition expressing concerns about potential data misuse after a mobile […]
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