# Bharatnet ## Posts - [RailTel secures several contracts totaling ₹6.08 billion](https://bharatnet.in/railtel-secures-several-contracts-totaling-%e2%82%b96-08-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 are slated for completion by April 12, 2028.  RailTel Corporation of India (RailTel) has reported securing several new contracts with a total value of about ₹6.08 billion. In a regulatory filing, the company stated that it has obtained letters of acceptance (LoAs) from Rail Vikas […] - [DoT and the SEBI have entered into a MoU aimed at tackling financial frauds associated with telecom services](https://bharatnet.in/dot-and-the-sebi-have-entered-into-a-mou-aimed-at-tackling-financial-frauds-associated-with-telecom-services/): Summary: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) have signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in combating telecom-linked financial frauds and investment scams. The agreement focuses on structured data sharing and intelligence exchange, including tools like the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator and Mobile Number Revocation List, to enable early detection and prevention of fraudulent activities. Supported by DoT’s digital intelligence platform, the collaboration aims to enhance real-time coordination, improve enforcement efficiency, and shift toward proactive fraud prevention. This initiative comes amid rising digital investments and fraud risks, building on DoT’s existing efforts that […] - [Amazon Web Services is planning to invest $430 million to establish a data centre in Navi Mumbai](https://bharatnet.in/amazon-web-services-is-planning-to-invest-430-million-to-establish-a-data-centre-in-navi-mumbai/): Summary: Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans to invest $429.8 million in a data centre project near Taloja in Navi Mumbai and has applied for environmental clearance for the 49-acre site. The development will include six buildings—four seven-storey data centres and two support structures for power and water—offering a combined capacity of 473 MW. The land, located in Asode and Burdul villages, was acquired in late 2024 from Macrotech Developers, along with an additional 38.18-acre purchase from Lodha in Palava near Navi Mumbai.  Amazon Web Services (AWS) intends to invest $429.8 million to develop a data centre near Taloja in Navi […] - [Bank of Baroda and Reliance Jio introduce a mobile banking application designed for users of feature phones](https://bharatnet.in/bank-of-baroda-and-reliance-jio-introduce-a-mobile-banking-application-designed-for-users-of-feature-phones/): Summary: Bank of Baroda and Reliance Jio have partnered to launch “bob World Lite,” a mobile banking app designed for feature phone users, particularly on the JioPhone Prima 4G. The app enables digital payments and basic banking services such as UPI transactions, bill payments, and recharges, and is accessible to both BoB and non-BoB customers through simple self-registration. Pre-installed on the device and available via JioStore, the initiative aims to expand digital banking access beyond smartphones, promote financial inclusion, and reach a wider customer base.  Bank of Baroda (BoB) and Reliance Jio announced on Monday that they have collaborated to […] - [Reliance Jio discreetly introduces the JioXplor platform, marking a significant step into location intelligence and mapping services](https://bharatnet.in/reliance-jio-discreetly-introduces-the-jioxplor-platform-marking-a-significant-step-into-location-intelligence-and-mapping-services/): Summary: Reliance Jio is quietly building a new platform called JioXplor, aimed at mapping services and location intelligence, as part of its broader push beyond telecom into a more comprehensive digital ecosystem. The platform is expected to integrate features like mapping, tracking, geocoding, and route optimisation into a single system, reducing reliance on third-party services. Leveraging its large network and data capabilities, Jio aims to enhance location-based solutions across industries, though its success will depend on execution, accuracy, and adoption in a competitive market.  Reliance Jio is quietly developing a new platform called JioXplor, focused on mapping services and location […] - [The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is considering the introduction of Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite services](https://bharatnet.in/the-telecom-regulatory-authority-of-india-trai-is-considering-the-introduction-of-direct-to-device-d2d-satellite-services/): Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is assessing the use of mobile satellite service spectrum for Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity, which is already operational in several countries, with companies like Starlink expanding globally. The move could significantly improve network access in India’s rural and remote areas, where traditional infrastructure is difficult to deploy. TRAI highlighted that both MSS- and IMT-based satellite D2D models could enable widespread connectivity, while also stressing the need for timely rollout strategies and well-designed policies to ensure fair competition as more players enter the market.  The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is currently evaluating […] - [Vi rolls out 5G services in Chennai](https://bharatnet.in/vi-rolls-out-5g-services-in-chennai/): Summary: Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has launched 5G services in Chennai, completing its presence across all metro cities and expanding its reach in India’s data market. The company plans to extend 5G to multiple cities, including Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Tiruppur, Vellore, and Pondicherry by May 2026 as part of its broader strategy to cover 133 cities. Focusing on high-demand and industrial regions, Vi is enhancing its network with advanced infrastructure in partnership with Nokia and AI-driven optimisation. The expansion, supported by growing adoption of its data plans, aims to improve network quality and strengthen its footprint across key markets.  Vodafone […] - [TRAI Suggests Compulsory Affordable Plans Offering Only Voice Calls and SMS Services](https://bharatnet.in/trai-suggests-compulsory-affordable-plans-offering-only-voice-calls-and-sms-services/): Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed new rules to improve affordability and consumer choice by requiring telecom operators to offer lower-cost plans limited to voice calls and SMS. Noting the limited availability and relatively high pricing of existing voice-only options, the regulator has suggested that such plans be introduced for every validity period currently available with bundled data packs, with proportionate price reductions. The move aims to benefit low-income, rural, and non-data users by expanding accessible options, ensuring fair pricing, and improving transparency, while also mandating clear display of these plans. The draft has been released […] - [Indian Railways sanctions a ₹3.98 billion optical fiber cable project to enhance its communication infrastructure](https://bharatnet.in/indian-railways-sanctions-a-%e2%82%b93-98-billion-optical-fiber-cable-project-to-enhance-its-communication-infrastructure/): Summary: Indian Railways has approved a Rs 3.98 billion project to enhance communication infrastructure on the Western Railway by installing a 4×48 optical fibre cable backbone across the Ahmedabad and Ratlam divisions. Part of the larger “Provision of Kavach with LTE communication backbone” programme, the project will cover 1,929 route kilometres and is expected to boost network capacity, reliability, and efficiency, while supporting advanced signalling systems like Kavach for seamless data transmission.  Indian Railways has cleared a project aimed at improving its communication systems on the Western Railway, approving the installation of a 4×48 optical fibre cable (OFC) backbone across […] - [Mobile Services Revenue in APAC Expected to Hit $347 Billion by 2030, Fueled by Expansion of 5G](https://bharatnet.in/mobile-services-revenue-in-apac-expected-to-hit-347-billion-by-2030-fueled-by-expansion-of-5g/): Summary: Mobile service revenue in the Asia-Pacific region is projected to grow steadily to $347.3 billion by 2030, driven by rising mobile subscribers and rapid 5G expansion. Data services will remain the main revenue source, supported by increased adoption of high-value 5G plans across both developed and emerging markets. Government-backed 5G initiatives are further accelerating network growth and innovation, with China expected to lead globally in 5G adoption. While data usage and advanced applications like IoT continue to rise, traditional voice revenue is set to decline as users increasingly shift to OTT communication platforms.  Revenue from mobile communication services in […] - [The Department of Telecommunications has extended the deadline for mandatory SIM binding to the close of 2026](https://bharatnet.in/the-department-of-telecommunications-has-extended-the-deadline-for-mandatory-sim-binding-to-the-close-of-2026/): Summary: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has extended the SIM binding deadline to the end of 2026, a move aimed at reducing cybercrime and online fraud. The rule would require users to frequently re-login to social media apps like WhatsApp on secondary devices, while keeping only the primary SIM-linked device permanently signed in. Originally set for March 30, 2026, the deadline has been pushed back, with concerns that repeated logins may inconvenience users. Meanwhile, Meta is in discussions with the DoT to develop a feasible implementation plan, especially given WhatsApp’s large user base in India and widespread multi-device usage.  The […] - [Telecom Regulatory Authority of India publishes its telecom subscription report for February 2026](https://bharatnet.in/telecom-regulatory-authority-of-india-publishes-its-telecom-subscription-report-for-february-2026/): Summary: As per data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea Limited recorded subscriber gains in February 2026, while Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited saw a decline. Growth was also observed in rural wireless users and the wireline segment for private operators, alongside a slight increase in overall tele-density. Airtel strengthened its market share during the month, whereas Vi, Jio, and BSNL witnessed marginal declines. Meanwhile, mobile number portability activity remained strong, with total requests continuing to rise.  According to the latest figures published by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Bharti Airtel, […] - [Virgin Media O2 broadens its RAN agreement with Ericsson to enhance the UK’s 5G network and improve mobile performance](https://bharatnet.in/virgin-media-o2-broadens-its-ran-agreement-with-ericsson-to-enhance-the-uks-5g-network-and-improve-mobile-performance/): Summary: Ericsson has expanded its long-term partnership with Virgin Media O2 through a five-year agreement to serve as the primary RAN supplier, supporting a major upgrade of the UK network under the operator’s Mobile Transformation Plan. The collaboration focuses on enhancing 5G capabilities, network performance, and efficiency through advanced radio technologies, AI-driven optimization, and improved use of mid-band spectrum. It also enables expanded 5G Standalone services, network programmability, and future-ready infrastructure, while building on ongoing investments that have already increased coverage, capacity, and industry recognition.  Ericsson has deepened its long-standing collaboration with Virgin Media O2 by signing a five-year deal […] - [India’s telecom providers are moving away from price-based competition and are instead focusing on delivering superior user experiences as a key differentiator, according to Opensignal](https://bharatnet.in/indias-telecom-providers-are-moving-away-from-price-based-competition-and-are-instead-focusing-on-delivering-superior-user-experiences-as-a-key-differentiator-according-to-opensignal/): Summary: India’s telecom industry in early 2026 is evolving toward a more mature phase, with operators shifting focus from price competition to delivering superior customer experience through better network quality and localized strategies. While Reliance Jio continues to lead nationally, competition is increasingly driven at the metro level, where targeted investments and performance differences influence subscriber movement. BSNL relies on affordability, whereas Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea focus on premium offerings and region-specific strategies to strengthen their positions. As the market matures, success depends on localized execution, clear communication of network advantages, and the ability to convert performance into real […] - [TRAI Issues Revisions to Provisions in Telecommunication Tariff Order and Accounting Separation Regulations](https://bharatnet.in/trai-issues-revisions-to-provisions-in-telecommunication-tariff-order-and-accounting-separation-regulations/): Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued the Telecommunication Tariff (Seventy Second Amendment) Order, 2026 and the Reporting System on Accounting Separation (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 following stakeholder consultations on draft proposals released in October 2025. After reviewing feedback and conducting its own analysis, TRAI finalized these amendments to revise provisions related to financial disincentives under existing regulations. The changes introduce a graded penalty structure to improve compliance, establish a cap on total disincentives, and impose interest on delayed or unpaid amounts.  The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has announced amendments, namely the Telecommunication Tariff (Seventy Second […] - [Mobile network services are now active at Navi Mumbai Airport](https://bharatnet.in/mobile-network-services-are-now-active-at-navi-mumbai-airport/): Summary: Airtel’s network is now fully active at Navi Mumbai International Airport, with Jio expected to launch its services shortly after addressing some coverage gaps. Adani Airport CEO Arun Bansal praised Airtel for providing strong in-building connectivity. Both companies are also setting up their in-building solutions ahead of Noida International Airport’s March 28 inauguration. These updates resolve right-of-way disputes at major Indian airports, following the Department of Telecommunications’ directive to treat airports as public entities and allow telecom infrastructure installation.  According to sources, Airtel’s network is now fully operational at Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd, while Jio Infocomm is expected […] - [Tejas Networks secures contract from NEC Corporation to produce and deliver 5G massive MIMO radio equipment](https://bharatnet.in/tejas-networks-secures-contract-from-nec-corporation-to-produce-and-deliver-5g-massive-mimo-radio-equipment/): Summary: Tejas Networks has won a contract from NEC Corporation of Japan to manufacture and supply 5G massive MIMO radios, though financial terms remain undisclosed. The deal strengthens their existing partnership, supports supply chain diversification, and aims to enhance global wireless innovation by combining their expertise in carrier-grade telecom solutions. Tejas also plans to collaborate further with NEC on 5G and advanced technologies while expanding its presence across international markets.  India-based Tejas Networks has secured a contract from Japan’s NEC Corporation to produce and deliver 5G massive MIMO radio equipment. The companies have not revealed the financial details of the […] - [Jio and Airtel Top Mobile Network Performance in TRAI Report Covering Ahmedabad and Major Highway](https://bharatnet.in/jio-and-airtel-top-mobile-network-performance-in-trai-report-covering-ahmedabad-and-major-highway/): Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) drive test conducted in February 2026 across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and the Vadodara–Ahmedabad highway found that private operators, especially Reliance Jio and Airtel, lead in overall mobile network quality. Jio stood out with the fastest call setup times, best voice quality, lowest latency, and highest 5G speeds, while Airtel performed strongly in 4G. Vodafone Idea delivered consistent mid-level performance, whereas BSNL lagged in both voice and data services. The findings, based on extensive real-world testing across urban areas, hotspots, and highways, highlight clear differences in speed, reliability, and user experience among providers.  The […] - [TRAI Issues 72nd Tariff Amendment, Updates Penalty Structure for Telecom Service Providers](https://bharatnet.in/trai-issues-72nd-tariff-amendment-updates-penalty-structure-for-telecom-service-providers/): Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced the 72nd Amendment to the Telecommunication Tariff Order, 2026, along with updates to the Accounting Separation Regulations, bringing significant changes to the penalty framework for telecom operators. Following a consultation process, the revised rules establish a structured and graded system of financial penalties, set a cap on total fines, and introduce interest on delayed or unpaid penalties to encourage timely compliance. These amendments update existing regulations and aim to improve clarity, consistency, and efficiency in enforcement while reducing delays.  The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the Telecommunication […] - [TRAI Organizes Seminar on Digital Connectivity Ratings for Buildings](https://bharatnet.in/trai-organizes-seminar-on-digital-connectivity-ratings-for-buildings/): Summary: The Delhi Regional Office of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) held a seminar on “Rating of Buildings for Digital Connectivity” to promote awareness and support implementation of its new regulatory framework. The event highlighted the importance of reliable in-building digital infrastructure and encouraged stakeholders to adopt the rating system voluntarily. It brought together representatives from government bodies, industry, academia, and consumer groups, featuring technical discussions on regulations, integration into building norms, and implementation challenges. TRAI reaffirmed its commitment to working with stakeholders to strengthen digital connectivity standards and improve telecom service quality for consumers.  On Monday, the […] - [RailTel wins contracts totaling Rs 2.17 billion](https://bharatnet.in/railtel-wins-contracts-totaling-rs-2-17-billion/): Summary: RailTel Corporation of India has secured two government contracts in Bihar worth a total of Rs 2.17 billion. These include a Rs 483.8 million project to establish a cyber security operations centre and maintain IT and operational systems for power distribution companies over five years, and a larger Rs 1.68 billion assignment to support education quality improvement in selected government schools under the PM SHRI scheme, with completion timelines extending to 2027 and 2026 respectively.  RailTel Corporation of India has obtained two domestic contracts worth a combined Rs 2.17 billion from government bodies in Bihar. The first contract, awarded […] - [Jyotiraditya Scindia says that 6G will not just help close the digital gap but will also create significant opportunities](https://bharatnet.in/jyotiraditya-scindia-says-that-6g-will-not-just-help-close-the-digital-gap-but-will-also-create-significant-opportunities/): Summary: Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said India is well positioned to help shape global 6G standards through the Bharat 6G Alliance, working alongside bodies like the International Telecommunication Union and the 3rd Generation Partnership Project. Speaking at an international workshop, he outlined priorities including global interoperability, common technical standards, accelerated innovation, and inclusive growth driven by open standards. He highlighted 6G’s potential to enable advanced applications such as smart agriculture and remote healthcare, while stressing that it could bridge the digital divide and expand opportunities. Scindia also underscored India’s ambition to strengthen its role in global telecom development […] - [Reliance is reportedly collaborating with six banks in preparation for the anticipated IPO of Jio Platforms](https://bharatnet.in/reliance-is-reportedly-collaborating-with-six-banks-in-preparation-for-the-anticipated-ipo-of-jio-platforms/): Summary: Reliance Industries Limited is working with six banks on the planned IPO of its telecom arm, Jio Platforms Limited, which could become India’s largest ever. The process has gained speed after regulatory changes allowing lower equity dilution, with estimates valuing Jio at up to $170 billion and a potential fundraising of about $4.3 billion. Once terms are finalized, the company will file its draft prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India.  Reliance Industries Limited is said to be coordinating with six banks for the upcoming stake sale of its telecom arm, Jio Platforms Limited, with the possibility […] - [Vibrant Village Programme II to undertake telecom infrastructure deployment in 47 villages along Nepal border](https://bharatnet.in/vibrant-village-programme-ii-to-undertake-telecom-infrastructure-deployment-in-47-villages-along-nepal-border/): Summary: Under the Vibrant Village Programme II (VVP II), 47 border villages in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh will be developed with improved road and telecom connectivity. The initiative focuses on strengthening infrastructure, boosting livelihoods through tourism and skill development, and supporting local community groups. It will be implemented across strategically selected villages in multiple states and union territories, aiming to ensure comprehensive access to roads, telecom, television, and electricity by aligning with existing government schemes.  As many as 47 villages in the Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh, which share a border with Nepal, are set to be […] - [JSW Group and ST Telemedia Global Data Centres are reportedly considering acquiring a stake in Vodafone Idea](https://bharatnet.in/jsw-group-and-st-telemedia-global-data-centres-are-reportedly-considering-acquiring-a-stake-in-vodafone-idea/): Summary: Vodafone Idea, India’s third-largest telecom operator, is in talks with domestic and international investors about a potential stake sale as it seeks funds to support future growth. The renewed interest comes after the government granted relief by allowing the company to defer payments on past Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues for 10 years, improving its cash flow. Meanwhile, the company is expanding its 4G and 5G networks across more regions and rural areas and has recently been reported to offer the best calling experience in Mumbai and Delhi.  Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), India’s third-largest telecommunications operator, has faced financial […] - [Government Implements Measures to Protect Underground Utilities During Telecom Cable Installation](https://bharatnet.in/government-implements-measures-to-protect-underground-utilities-during-telecom-cable-installation/): Summary: The Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region informed the Lok Sabha that the government has taken several measures to prevent damage to drinking water pipelines and other underground utilities during the installation of telecom infrastructure. While telecom operators have reported some cases of unreported excavation on the Call Before u Dig (CBuD) platform, no complaints have been filed by the drinking water supply agency regarding pipeline damage during telecom cable laying in several areas of Punjab. The government has introduced safeguards such as the Telecommunication Right of Way (RoW) Rules, 2024 under the Telecommunications […] - [SpaceX Considers Nasdaq Listing as Its Valuation Approaches $1.75 Trillion](https://bharatnet.in/spacex-considers-nasdaq-listing-as-its-valuation-approaches-1-75-trillion/): Summary: SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is reportedly considering listing its shares on the Nasdaq as part of a potential public offering that could value the company at around $1.75 trillion. The company is also exploring early inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index, which could increase investor demand for its shares. While discussions are ongoing and no final decision has been made, proposed Nasdaq rule changes that allow faster entry for large newly listed companies could help SpaceX quickly benefit from index-linked investment flows if it goes public.  SpaceX, the aerospace and satellite company led by Elon Musk, is reportedly exploring […] - [GAIL and RailTel Enter into MoU to Explore Telecom Opportunities in India](https://bharatnet.in/gail-and-railtel-enter-into-mou-to-explore-telecom-opportunities-in-india/): Summary: GAIL (India) Limited and RailTel Corporation of India Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on March 5, 2026, to explore opportunities in telecommunications and digital infrastructure. The partnership aims to strengthen India’s communication ecosystem by leveraging the companies’ expertise in network infrastructure and technology to expand reliable digital connectivity. The collaboration also seeks to improve infrastructure utilisation, support the development of future-ready networks and contribute to the country’s broader digital connectivity initiatives.  GAIL (India) Limited has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RailTel Corporation of India Limited to jointly explore opportunities in the telecommunications and digital […] - [BSNL Activates 6,132 4G Towers Across Andhra Pradesh](https://bharatnet.in/bsnl-activates-6132-4g-towers-across-andhra-pradesh/): Summary: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has launched 6,132 new 4G sites across Andhra Pradesh to improve internet speed and mobile connectivity. Around 1,325 of these sites were deployed under the Digital Bharat Nidhi-funded 4G Saturation Project, extending coverage to 2,641 previously unserved villages and helping bridge the rural-urban digital gap. The expansion has boosted the state’s 4G user base from 0.5 million to 1.7 million, while daily data usage rose from 184 TB to 410 TB and 4G voice traffic increased fourfold. Additionally, 112 DBN-supported sites have been activated in Chittoor district (also known as the Tirupati Telecom district), with […] - [Jio IPO: The first initial public offering from the Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance group in two decades is expected to face delays due to ongoing regulatory uncertainty](https://bharatnet.in/jio-ipo-the-first-initial-public-offering-from-the-mukesh-ambani-led-reliance-group-in-two-decades-is-expected-to-face-delays-due-to-ongoing-regulatory-uncertainty/): Summary: Delays in the Indian government’s approval of revised listing regulations may push back the planned IPO of Jio Platforms Ltd., the digital arm of Reliance Industries Ltd. led by Mukesh Ambani. Reliance is waiting for the government to formalize the rule changes before appointing bankers and filing its draft prospectus, which it now hopes to submit before April. The listing, potentially valued at up to $170 billion, could become India’s largest IPO and the first major Reliance unit listing in nearly 20 years. Meanwhile, regulatory amendments approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India—allowing large companies to sell […] - [Telecom Providers Speed Up AI Monetisation Through Emerging Revenue Strategies, Reports GSMA Intelligence](https://bharatnet.in/telecom-providers-speed-up-ai-monetisation-through-emerging-revenue-strategies-reports-gsma-intelligence/): Summary: Research from GSMA Intelligence presented at Mobile World Congress 2026 shows that telecom operators are shifting their AI strategies from primarily reducing operational costs to generating new revenue streams. While most AI deployments in 2025 focused on internal automation—such as customer service chatbots and predictive maintenance—companies are now exploring higher-value services to counter slowing connectivity revenue. Operators are expanding into areas like AI platforms, GPU-as-a-service, IoT and cloud gaming, often through partnerships with hyperscalers and cloud providers. The report identifies three emerging monetisation models: AI connectivity providers, AI compute providers and AI solutions partners, reflecting a broader industry move […] - [Vodafone Idea Begins Offering 5G Connectivity at the Golden Temple in Amritsar](https://bharatnet.in/vodafone-idea-begins-offering-5g-connectivity-at-the-golden-temple-in-amritsar/): Summary: Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched its 5G services at the Golden Temple in Amritsar to enhance high-speed connectivity at one of the world’s most visited religious sites, which receives over 1.5 lakh visitors daily. The company has deployed dedicated 5G infrastructure around the temple complex to handle heavy network traffic and provide faster speeds, lower latency, and more reliable connectivity for users. Vi’s 5G services are already available in parts of Punjab, including Chandigarh, Mohali, Kharar, and Zirakpur, with further expansion planned across the state. Rahul Joshi said the deployment marks an important milestone in strengthening connectivity at key […] - [TRAI Conducts Drive Test in Samastipur, Bihar: Jio Leads in 5G Performance, BSNL Encounters Issues with Call Dependability](https://bharatnet.in/trai-conducts-drive-test-in-samastipur-bihar-jio-leads-in-5g-performance-bsnl-encounters-issues-with-call-dependability/): Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released findings from its January 2026 Independent Drive Test in Samastipur, Bihar, where teams assessed mobile network performance across 272.2 km of city routes, multiple hotspots, and walk-test locations. The results showed strong voice and data performance from Airtel and Reliance Jio, with Jio delivering the highest 5G download speeds and lowest latency, while Airtel led in upload speeds. In contrast, BSNL recorded lower call setup success rates, higher drop calls, and weaker signal strength in several areas. Overall, the report highlights progress in 5G rollout in the Bihar Licensed Service Area, while […] - [Ericsson and Intel Strengthen Their AI-Native 6G Collaboration to Fast-Track Preparedness at MWC 2026](https://bharatnet.in/ericsson-and-intel-strengthen-their-ai-native-6g-collaboration-to-fast-track-preparedness-at-mwc-2026/): Summary: Ericsson and Intel have expanded their strategic partnership to accelerate ecosystem readiness for AI-native 6G, moving the technology closer to commercial deployment, as announced at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026. The collaboration spans AI-driven RAN, packet core, cloud platforms, advanced compute, and platform security to support faster rollout of cloud-native telecom solutions. Both companies emphasized that 6G will fundamentally transform network architecture by integrating AI across devices, edge, and cloud environments. Through joint research, advanced silicon, Cloud RAN innovations, and live demonstrations at MWC 2026, the partnership aims to build an open, secure, and energy-efficient 6G ecosystem, positioning Ericsson […] - [BSNL Is Strengthening Its Financial Position in FY26](https://bharatnet.in/bsnl-is-strengthening-its-financial-position-in-fy26/): Summary: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has shown improved financial and operational performance in FY26, reporting a 105% year-on-year rise in EBITDA to Rs 4,858 crore for the nine months ending December 31, 2025, alongside a 13% increase in revenue to Rs 17,705 crore. ARPU also grew to Rs 91 in Q2 from Rs 81 in Q1. Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia described the results as highly encouraging, highlighting stronger cash flows, while noting efforts to enable private satellite broadband services. With accelerated 4G expansion and plans to launch 5G, BSNL expects further revenue growth.  Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), […] - [Nokia and Amazon Web Services Introduce Agentic AI-Driven 5G-Advanced Network Slicing on Operational 5G Networks](https://bharatnet.in/nokia-and-amazon-web-services-introduce-agentic-ai-driven-5g-advanced-network-slicing-on-operational-5g-networks/): Summary: Nokia has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to launch the first agentic AI-enabled 5G-Advanced network slicing solution in a live 5G environment, with operators like du and Orange among early adopters. By integrating Nokia’s network slicing technology with AWS’s AI capabilities through Amazon Bedrock, the solution uses real-time data to dynamically adjust network performance, unlike traditional static slicing. This intent-based approach enhances efficiency, ensures service-level agreements, and supports premium, context-aware services for enterprises, emergency response, large events, and high-traffic scenarios. Built on Nokia’s 5G AirScale and MantaRay platforms and powered by AWS infrastructure, the collaboration aims to help […] - [Jio Places Its Bet on AI-Powered Glasses, and We Believe It’s a Smart Move](https://bharatnet.in/jio-places-its-bet-on-ai-powered-glasses-and-we-believe-its-a-smart-move/): Summary: At the 2025 Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries Limited, Akash Ambani introduced JioFrames, a smart glasses concept from Reliance Jio that was later showcased at the India AI Impact Summit. Although not yet commercially available and not the first of its kind in India, JioFrames highlight a broader shift beyond smartphones toward AI-powered wearable technology. Designed to integrate seamlessly into daily life, the glasses support features such as hands-free calling, photo and video capture, live streaming, music playback, fitness tracking, and real-time text translation. With global players like Apple and Samsung exploring similar innovations—and products like Ray-Ban Meta […] - [Efforts in Progress to Enhance Connectivity Through Andhra Pradesh FiberNet, Says CM](https://bharatnet.in/efforts-in-progress-to-enhance-connectivity-through-andhra-pradesh-fibernet-says-cm/): Summary: The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh highlighted high-speed digital connectivity as a major driver of administrative reform and economic growth while speaking at the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation under the revamped BharatNet programme. He emphasised expanding broadband infrastructure to ensure efficient, transparent services across rural and urban areas, with plans to provide high-speed internet to every household within 18 months. The state is working to restore and expand fiber connectivity, strengthen digital governance through over 900 WhatsApp-based public services, secure land records using blockchain, and advance healthcare and education through AI-powered applications. He added that Andhra Pradesh […] - [Department of Telecommunications Directs Noida Airport to Facilitate Telecom Infrastructure Deployment](https://bharatnet.in/department-of-telecommunications-directs-noida-airport-to-facilitate-telecom-infrastructure-deployment/): Summary: The Department of Telecommunications has instructed Noida International Airport to allow telecom operators to install their own network infrastructure, aiming to prevent issues similar to those faced at Navi Mumbai International Airport, where restrictions forced operators to rely on third-party systems and compromised service quality. Ahead of Noida airport’s launch, the DoT clarified to Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd that the airport qualifies as a public entity under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, and must comply with the obligations set out in the law.  The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed Noida International Airport to permit telecom service providers to […] - [The Supreme Court has ruled that spectrum cannot be transferred under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)](https://bharatnet.in/the-supreme-court-has-ruled-that-spectrum-cannot-be-transferred-under-the-insolvency-and-bankruptcy-code-ibc/): Summary: The Supreme Court of India has ruled in favour of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), holding that telecom spectrum cannot be transferred under a resolution plan framed under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The Court affirmed that spectrum is a limited public natural resource owned by the community, and therefore its ownership, control, and associated benefits must remain protected for public interest. It clarified that the IBC cannot be used to modify or restructure rights over such a public resource. Addressing whether insolvent telecom companies could treat spectrum as a transferable corporate asset during insolvency proceedings, the Court […] - [BSNL turns its attention to AI, builds proprietary small language models](https://bharatnet.in/bsnl-turns-its-attention-to-ai-builds-proprietary-small-language-models/): Summary: The Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited said the company is expanding the use of artificial intelligence across its operations while developing in-house small language models to ensure regulatory compliance. These models are being applied to tasks such as network anomaly detection, customer support, revenue analytics, and order management. BSNL is also automating call centre services through its chatbot Vaani, upgrading its self-care app for improved user experience, and planning to introduce a self-healing network, alongside a recharge expert service that recommends suitable tariff plans based on subscriber behaviour.  According to the Chairman and Managing Director […] - [India AI Impact Summit 2026: Airtel provides 5G connectivity and installs 55 small cells at Bharat Mandapam](https://bharatnet.in/india-ai-impact-summit-2026-airtel-provides-5g-connectivity-and-installs-55-small-cells-at-bharat-mandapam/): Summary: Bharti Airtel has strengthened its network infrastructure to ensure seamless 5G connectivity for the India AI Impact Summit 2026 by deploying 55 small cells, 12 additional outdoor sites, and four-way protected fibre routes across Bharat Mandapam. The company has upgraded existing sites, enabled comprehensive fibre coverage, and established dedicated backhaul and surge capacity supported by a war room and round-the-clock experts to manage peak traffic. The summit, expected to host over 2.5 lakh visitors, will feature a large-scale Expo spanning 10 arenas with more than 300 exhibition pavilions and 13 country pavilions, bringing together global technology firms, governments, academia, […] - [Adani Group Pledges USD 100 Billion to Build Renewable-Energy-Driven, AI-Optimized Data Centres by 2035](https://bharatnet.in/adani-group-pledges-usd-100-billion-to-build-renewable-energy-driven-ai-optimized-data-centres-by-2035/): Summary: On February 17, 2026, the Adani Group announced a USD 100 billion plan to build renewable-energy-powered, hyperscale AI-ready data centres by 2035, aiming to position India at the forefront of the global Intelligence Revolution by integrating clean energy with large-scale computing infrastructure. Expanding its existing 2 GW platform through AdaniConnex to a 5 GW target, the Group plans to create what it describes as the world’s largest integrated energy-and-compute ecosystem, supported by partnerships with Google, Microsoft, and Flipkart. The initiative is expected to catalyse an additional USD 150 billion in related industries, forming a projected USD 250 billion AI […] - [Bharti Airtel introduces an AI-powered solution to safeguard users against OTP frauds](https://bharatnet.in/bharti-airtel-introduces-an-ai-powered-solution-to-safeguard-users-against-otp-frauds/): Summary: Bharti Airtel has launched an AI-powered tool called Fraud Alert to protect users from rising OTP-related banking frauds, initially rolling it out in Haryana with plans to expand to all customers within 14 days. The system works alongside Airtel’s spam detection service to identify suspicious calls where scammers attempt to trick users into sharing banking OTPs, and it sends real-time warnings when a bank OTP is generated during a potentially risky call. As part of its broader mission to create a safer network, Airtel has introduced multiple AI-driven safeguards over the past two years, including spam call alerts and […] - [Airtel Introduces Unlimited Data Across All Postpaid Plans](https://bharatnet.in/airtel-introduces-unlimited-data-across-all-postpaid-plans/): Summary: Bharti Airtel has introduced unlimited data across all its postpaid plans, with customers in the Kolkata circle receiving unlimited 4G and 5G data, capped at 300GB per month under fair usage terms. The entry-level plan starts at Rs 449, and select prepaid plans also now include unlimited data benefits. While it is unclear if the rollout covers all circles, Airtel continues expanding its 4G and 5G network nationwide. Meanwhile, Vodafone Idea has also upgraded its postpaid portfolio, with plans like the Rs 551 option offering unlimited data benefits.  Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom provider, has recently enabled unlimited data […] - [Best Value 3GB Daily Data Pack by Reliance Jio](https://bharatnet.in/best-value-3gb-daily-data-pack-by-reliance-jio/): Summary: Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom provider, offers a premium 3GB daily data plan priced at Rs 1,799, which stands out for its unlimited 5G data and added perks like a three-month Netflix Basic subscription and a Google subscription. The plan also includes unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS per day, and additional JioHotstar content, providing significant value for its 84-day validity. For users 18 and above, an 18-month Google Gemini Pro subscription is included. Alongside this, Jio offers two other 3GB daily plans at Rs 449 and Rs 1,199, both featuring the Google Gemini AI Pro subscription, making these plans […] - [Vodafone Idea Continues to Face Numerous Challenges](https://bharatnet.in/vodafone-idea-continues-to-face-numerous-challenges/): Summary: Vodafone Idea Limited continues to struggle despite receiving a 10-year deferment on AGR dues, which eases immediate financial pressure but does not solve its core issues. The company lost nearly one million wireless subscribers in December 2025, reducing its market share to 15%, far behind Jio and Airtel, which together hold close to 80%. With churn rates above 4% for several consecutive quarters and additional subscriber losses in the wireline segment, Vi urgently needs to reduce customer attrition and return to subscriber growth to regain stability.  Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the country’s third-largest telecom operator, continues to grapple with […] - [Airtel rolls out more than 2,400 new 5G towers across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh](https://bharatnet.in/airtel-rolls-out-more-than-2400-new-5g-towers-across-madhya-pradesh-and-chhattisgarh/): Summary: Over the past year, Bharti Airtel has deployed more than 2,400 new 5G sites across 87 districts in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, enhancing network coverage and internet speeds for around 36 million users in cities, towns, and rural areas. The expanded network is set to improve video streaming, downloads, online work and learning, and digital payment services, with residents in major districts such as Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Raipur, Bilaspur, and others expected to benefit directly from the upgraded 5G connectivity.  Bharti Airtel has revealed that over the past year it has launched more than 2,400 new 5G sites […] - [Vi excels in 5G experience, while Jio and Airtel hold speed advantage: Opensignal](https://bharatnet.in/vi-excels-in-5g-experience-while-jio-and-airtel-hold-speed-advantage-opensignal/): Summary: Opensignal’s latest analysis shows that Vodafone Idea (Vi) has, for the first time since launching 5G in March 2025, outperformed Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel on key 5G experience metrics, leading in video, gaming, and voice app performance based on user data collected in Q4 2025. While Vi topped experience categories, Jio retained its leadership in 5G download speeds and Airtel led in upload speeds, reflecting differing network strengths and strategies. The report notes that India’s 5G market, now moving beyond rollout to performance at scale with over 400 million users expected by end-2025, is seeing clearer differentiation among […] - [Jio Ranked India’s Top Telecom Network by Opensignal](https://bharatnet.in/jio-ranked-indias-top-telecom-network-by-opensignal/): Summary: Reliance Jio has been named India’s best-performing telecom network by Opensignal after leading nine out of 16 network experience categories in a study conducted between October and December 2025. While Airtel topped five categories and continues to invest heavily in expanding rural coverage, Vodafone Idea led in three areas, particularly in 5G experience. Despite competition, Jio maintains a strong edge in overall performance and coverage, while Vodafone Idea focuses on raising funds to strengthen its network and compete more aggressively in the coming quarters.  Reliance Jio, the country’s largest telecom service provider, has been recognised by Opensignal as India’s […] - [Vodafone Idea Q3 FY26: Revenue and ARPU Growth Driven by 5G Rollout and Capex Strategy](https://bharatnet.in/vodafone-idea-q3-fy26-revenue-and-arpu-growth-driven-by-5g-rollout-and-capex-strategy/): Summary: Vodafone Idea posted a steady Q3 FY26 performance, driven by higher ARPU, growth in postpaid users, and continued investment in 4G and 5G expansion. While the overall subscriber base declined due to industry churn, higher-value customers and improved data usage supported ARPU growth, alongside stable usage metrics. Revenue rose modestly year-on-year, EBITDA remained stable, and the company maintained healthy liquidity while sustaining strong capex. Rapid 4G expansion and accelerating 5G rollouts across priority circles underscore Vi’s focus on network strengthening and long-term competitiveness.  Vodafone Idea (Vi) delivered a steady performance in Q3 FY26, supported by improving ARPU, targeted subscriber […] - [JioHome Plan Offering Netflix Access and 300 Mbps Internet Speed](https://bharatnet.in/jiohome-plan-offering-netflix-access-and-300-mbps-internet-speed/): Summary: Reliance Jio’s Rs 1,499 JioHome broadband plan offers 300 Mbps symmetrical download and upload speeds, free voice calling, and access to over 1,000 on-demand TV channels, along with a wide range of bundled OTT subscriptions including Netflix (Basic), Amazon Prime Lite, and YouTube Premium. Available for both JioFiber and Jio AirFiber users, the plan provides 3.3TB of data for Fiber and 1TB for AirFiber, with speeds reduced after FUP usage. Customers can opt for prepaid plans of 3, 6, or 12 months, while applicable GST is charged separately.  Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, offers a broadband plan that […] - [Airtel to Discontinue Adobe Express Premium Offer on This Date](https://bharatnet.in/airtel-to-discontinue-adobe-express-premium-offer-on-this-date/): Summary: Bharti Airtel is offering all its prepaid, postpaid, and broadband customers a free one-year subscription to Adobe Express Premium, valued at ₹4,000, with the redemption window open from January 29, 2026, to January 28, 2027, and the subscription remaining valid for 12 months from activation. The benefit can be claimed once per user through the Airtel Thanks app under the Rewards section, though Airtel may modify or withdraw the offer at any time. This follows Airtel’s earlier Perplexity Pro offer, which has now been discontinued for new users but remains valid for those who already redeemed it, while other […] - [Vodafone Idea Introduces ₹44 Prepaid Plan with OTT Access](https://bharatnet.in/vodafone-idea-introduces-%e2%82%b944-prepaid-plan-with-ott-access/): Summary: Vodafone Idea’s ₹44 prepaid plan offers 1GB of data for one day and a one-month JioHotstar Mobile subscription. While it lacks outgoing SMS or long-term validity, the OTT subscription adds significant value, letting users stream events like the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 and shows like The 50. The data expires at midnight, but the JioHotstar access lasts a full month. Currently, the plan is available only in Gujarat, though Vi offers other prepaid vouchers with similar OTT benefits.  Vodafone Idea’s ₹44 prepaid plan comes with a validity of just one day, which may initially make it seem […] - [Bharti Airtel Redefines Telecom Competition with a Wave of Industry-First Innovations](https://bharatnet.in/bharti-airtel-redefines-telecom-competition-with-a-wave-of-industry-first-innovations/): Summary: Over the past 18 months, Bharti Airtel has quietly redefined the role of a telecom operator by rolling out a series of industry-first capabilities that shift the focus from data consumption and entertainment to safety, intelligence, infrastructure and creation. Through network-level AI spam and fraud protection, productivity tools like Perplexity Pro, sovereign telco-grade cloud services, precision positioning with Airtel Skylark and creative platforms such as Adobe Express, Airtel is positioning the network as an active enabler of secure, confident and productive digital life. Together, these moves signal Airtel’s view that India’s next phase of digital growth will be driven […] - [Economic Survey 2025–26 Highlights PLI-Led 1.5% CAGR Growth in Telecom Exports, Import Decline](https://bharatnet.in/economic-survey-2025-26-highlights-pli-led-1-5-cagr-growth-in-telecom-exports-import-decline/): Summary: The Economic Survey 2025–26 highlights the growing impact of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme on India’s telecom manufacturing sector. Between FY21 and FY25, telecom exports recorded a 1.5% average annual growth rate (AAGR), while imports declined by 18.5%, indicating early success in import substitution and improved domestic competitiveness. The Survey notes a sharp acceleration in FY25, with telecom equipment exports rising over 50% year-on-year, supported by increased investments, capacity expansion, and stronger integration with global value chains. These trends position telecom as a key contributor to India’s broader manufacturing and export-led growth strategy.  The Economic Survey 2025–26 underlines the […] - [BSNL Launches Bharat Connect Plan with 1-Year Validity](https://bharatnet.in/bsnl-launches-bharat-connect-plan-with-1-year-validity/): Summary: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has formally launched a brand new annual prepaid recharge plan known as the Bharat Connect Plan in India. Priced at ₹2,626, this plan gives users one year (one-yr) validity, making it perfect for clients who need to avoid frequent recharges. Key benefits include 2.6 GB of high-pace data in step with day, unlimited voice calls across networks, and 100 SMS consistent with day. The total data allocation over the 12 months amounts to around 949 GB, which helps with heavy usage like video streaming, social media, and business verbal exchange without regular top-ups. The […] - [EU, Vietnam Set to Strengthen Cooperation on Critical Minerals, Semiconductors, and Trusted 5G: Draft Document](https://bharatnet.in/eu-vietnam-critical-minerals-semiconductors-trusted-5g/): Summary: The European Union (EU) and Vietnam are preparing to seriously deepen their strategic partnership through increasing cooperation in crucial minerals, semiconductors, and relied on 5G networks, consistent with a draft joint document. The proposed collaboration goals to bolster deliver chain resilience, lessen strategic dependencies, guide Vietnam’s excessive-tech objectives, and align with the EU’s broader Indo-Pacific and economic protection techniques. The partnership will awareness on sustainable sourcing, technology transfer, requirements alignment, and steady virtual infrastructure.  The European Union and Vietnam are set to beautify cooperation across key strategic sectors, such as crucial minerals, semiconductors, and depended on 5G networks, as […] - [India Emerges as World’s Second-Largest 5G Market, Crossing 400 million Users](https://bharatnet.in/india-emerges-as-worlds-second-largest-5g-market-crossing-400-million-users/): Summary: India has emerged as the sector’s second-biggest 5G marketplace, crossing the milestone of four hundred million customers inside a brief span of business rollout. Driven by using speedy network growth, lower priced information price lists, rising cellphone adoption, and strong government help, the of a’s 5G surroundings has grown at an extraordinary tempo. Telecom operators have extended deployments throughout urban and rural areas, positioning 5G as a key enabler of virtual transformation, economic boom, and next-technology services throughout industries.  India’s telecom zone has reached a chief milestone as the United States turns into the arena’s 2nd-largest 5G market, surpassing […] - [Production Team Extension May Add 1,200 MSMEs to India’s Telecom Gear Manufacturing Ecosystem](https://bharatnet.in/production-team-extension-may-add-1200-msmes-to-indias-telecom-gear-manufacturing-ecosystem/): Summary: India’s telecom production ecosystem is poised for a sizeable enhance as the extension of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for telecom and networking products is expected to deliver nearly 1,200 additional micro, small and medium businesses (MSMEs) into the sector. The move pursuits to deepen local value addition, toughen supply chains, lessen import dependence, and guide India’s ambition of turning into a worldwide hub for telecom equipment manufacturing, at the same time as also producing employment and selling era innovation.  The proposed extension of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme is probably to appreciably make bigger India’s telecom equipment manufacturing base by […] - [Vodafone Idea Q3 Results Preview: Losses Likely to Widen Further Despite Marginal Revenue Growth](https://bharatnet.in/vodafone-idea-q3-results-preview-losses-likely-to-widen-further-despite-marginal-revenue-growth/): Summary: Analysts count on Vodafone Idea’s Q3 FY26 effects to reveal simplest marginal revenue increase of about 1 % 12 months-on-yr, driven by way of slight ARPU enhancements amid ongoing tariff hikes and 2G-to-4G migration efforts. However, internet losses are forecast to widen drastically to more or less ₹6,700–7,000 crore due to sustained subscriber erosion and high hobby prices. Revenue is probable to stay nearly flat sequentially, with modest upgrades in working metrics along with EBITDA offset by using heavy financing expenses and persisted churn within the subscriber base. Overall, while there are small signs and symptoms of operational stabilization, […] - [India–EU FTA Deepens Telecom Ties, Raises Risks Around New Connectivity Standards](https://bharatnet.in/india-eu-fta-telecom-ties-connectivity-standards-risks/): Summary: The proposed India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to significantly deepen cooperation in the telecom and digital connectivity sectors with the aid of promoting funding, generation sharing, and regulatory alignment. However, alongside new opportunities for 5G, 6G, and digital infrastructure increase, the negotiations also improve worries in India across the adoption of EU-pushed connectivity requirements, records governance policies, and compliance charges that might affect home telecom operators and gadget producers.  The India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), presently below negotiation, is emerging as a key driver of closer telecom and digital connectivity ties among the 2 economies. Telecom has grown […] - [Prepaid ARPU Climbs as Postpaid Revenue Trends Down Over the Years](https://bharatnet.in/prepaid-arpu-climbs-as-postpaid-revenue-trends-down-over-the-years/): Summary: Over the past numerous years, pay as you go cell offerings have witnessed a constant upward push in Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), driven by tariff hikes, improved statistics consumption, and the developing adoption of virtual offerings. In evaluation, postpaid sales growth has proven signs and symptoms of stagnation or decline in lots of markets because of marketplace saturation, aggressive pricing, and changing purchaser preferences. This diverging fashion highlights a structural shift inside the telecom industry, where pay as you go users are increasingly more contributing a larger percentage to operator revenues.  The global telecom industry has undergone a […] - [Vodafone Idea Expands 5G to All Districts of Kerala, Deploys Over 3,500 4G Sites](https://bharatnet.in/vodafone-idea-5g-kerala-all-districts-3500-4g-sites/): Summary: Vodafone Idea (Vi) has completed the enlargement of its 5G community across all 14 districts of Kerala, making excessive-pace, low-latency 5G connectivity available statewide. This milestone is a part of Vi’s broader strategy to enhance digital get right of entry throughout the state, overlaying essential cities, towns, business hubs, educational clusters and key residential regions. Vi has also deployed over three,500 new 4G websites across Kerala among September 2024 and September 2025 to strengthen both indoor and outside community performance, making sure higher insurance and ability for customers. The organization is presenting cheap 5G plans beginning at ₹299, alongside […] - [TRAI Hears Jio, Airtel Pleas; Adani Airport Spectrum Use Under Probe](https://bharatnet.in/trai-hears-jio-airtel-pleas-adani-airport-spectrum-use-under-probe/): Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has held consultations with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel on key regulatory issues related to spectrum allocation and utilization, even as simultaneously examining the use of spectrum by using Adani Group entities at airports. The hearings come amid growing debate over whether or not captive or enterprise spectrum, in particular for private networks at airports, complies with existing licensing and auction-primarily based allocation norms. The outcome of those deliberations may want to have sizeable implications for India’s telecom coverage, opposition landscape, and the destiny deployment of personal 5G networks.  The Telecom Regulatory […] - [Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Q3 FY26 Loss Narrows to ₹150 Crore](https://bharatnet.in/tata-teleservices-maharashtra-q3-fy26-loss-narrows-to-%e2%82%b9150-crore/): Summary: Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Ltd (TTML) mentioned a notably narrower internet loss of ₹a hundred and fifty crore in Q3 FY26, reflecting improved operational performance, disciplined value control, and constant growth in its business enterprise-centered virtual services portfolio. The overall performance underscores the employer’s ongoing turnaround efforts amid a challenging telecom market, supported by using higher data revenues and endured attention on business customers rather than mass client mobility.  Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Ltd (TTML) has stated a net lack of ₹150 hundred and fifty crore for the third quarter of FY26, marking a tremendous improvement in comparison with the corresponding […] - [Airtel Trials High-Intensity Data Packs to Meet Rising Short-Term Data Demand](https://bharatnet.in/airtel-trials-high-intensity-data-packs-to-meet-rising-short-term-data-demand/): Summary: Bharti Airtel has begun trials of high-depth short-time period statistics packs aimed toward addressing the growing call for heavy information utilization over confined time durations. These packs are designed for users who require big volumes of statistics for short durations, including during journey, stay events, far flung paintings sprints, on-line gaming, or content streaming without committing to lengthy-time period plans. The move reflects changing consumption patterns driven by 5G adoption, rising video usage, and the want for bendy, on call for connectivity answers.  Bharti Airtel is testing a new set of excessive-depth information packs as part of its method […] - [Vodafone Idea Launches ₹140 Prepaid Plan Under Vi–HMD Super Saver Offer for Feature Phone Users](https://bharatnet.in/vi-rs140-prepaid-plan-hmd-super-saver-feature-phones/): Summary: Vodafone Idea (Vi) has delivered a new ₹140 prepaid recharge plan in particular for feature smartphone customers as part of its Vi–HMD Super Saver Offer, in partnership with HMD Mobile. Under this scheme, shoppers of choose HMD and Nokia function telephones consisting of the HMD a hundred, HMD a hundred and one, and Nokia one hundred and five Classic are eligible for benefits that normally come with a ₹199 plan which includes limitless voice calls, 2 GB of statistics, and 300 SMS with 28-day validity on their ₹140 recharge.  Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched a progressive pay as you […] - [Why the AI-Driven Future Hinges on the 5G Networks We Build Today](https://bharatnet.in/why-the-ai-driven-future-hinges-on-the-5g-networks-we-build-today/): Summary: The future of artificial intelligence (AI) depends heavily on the power, reach, and intelligence of the 5G networks being deployed nowadays. From real-time information processing and extremely-low latency to huge tool connectivity and area computing, 5G bureaucracy the digital backbone in an effort to permit subsequent-era AI programs throughout industries which includes healthcare, production, transportation, smart cities, and amusement. The layout selections made now in building 5G infrastructure will decide how scalable, secure, and inclusive the AI-pushed financial system will become inside the years in advance.  Artificial intelligence is unexpectedly shifting from cloud-based analytics to actual-time, task-essential applications that […] - [Jio’s Overall Fixed Broadband Subscriber Base Surpasses 25 million Mark](https://bharatnet.in/jios-overall-fixed-broadband-subscriber-base-surpasses-25-million-mark/): Summary: Reliance Jio has crossed a first-rate milestone in India’s digital connectivity adventure, with its usual constant broadband subscriber base surpassing the 25 million marks. Driven with the aid of strong boom in JioFiber and rapid adoption of Jio AirFiber, the success underscores Jio’s leadership within the stressed out and wireless broadband segment, supported through competitive network growth, aggressive pricing, and bundled virtual services across urban and semi-city markets.  Reliance Jio has executed another sizeable milestone in India’s telecom and broadband landscape, as its ordinary fixed broadband subscriber base has crossed 25 million users. This landmark displays the sustained momentum […] - [India’s Telecom Subscriber Base Reaches 1.2 billion in 2025, Adds Nearly 400 million 5G Users: COAI](https://bharatnet.in/indias-telecom-subscriber-base-reaches-1-2-billion-in-2025-adds-nearly-400-million-5g-users-coai/): Summary: India’s telecom subscriber base crossed 1.2 billion in 2025, reflecting strong enterprise growth and deepening virtual connectivity throughout city and rural regions. Tele density climbed to around 86.76 in keeping with cent via November 2025. A primary growth motive force turned into 5G adoption, with nearly 400 million 5G subscriptions through yr-quit, making India one of the global quickest-growing 5G markets. Wireless broadband remained dominant with approximately 955 million customers, whilst fixed wi-fi get admission to additionally grew, including over thirteen million subscribers. The fast rollout included extra than 515,000 5G BTS sites, and average month-to-month cell statistics use […] - [Bharti Airtel Adds 2,400+ New 5G Sites Across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh](https://bharatnet.in/bharti-airtel-adds-2400-new-5g-sites-across-madhya-pradesh-and-chhattisgarh/): Summary: Bharti Airtel has deployed over 2,400 new 5G sites throughout Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh over the past twelve months, appreciably expanding its subsequent-technology network footprint in valuable India. This rollout complements excessive pace of 5G coverage throughout 87 districts, now serving around 36 million clients in both states. Airtel has been activating a median of six new sites in keeping with day, extending insurance past foremost towns like Indore, Bhopal and Raipur to include speedy-growing cities and rural areas. The enlargement pursuits to reinforce connectivity speeds and virtual stories for streaming, far flung work, online learning and virtual payments, […] - [Delhi Crosses 6 Crore Telephone Connections, Averaging Two Mobile Numbers per Resident](https://bharatnet.in/delhi-crosses-6-crore-telephone-connections-averaging-two-mobile-numbers-per-resident/): Summary: Delhi has crossed a prime telecom milestone, recording over 6 crore phone connections, which translates to a mean of nearly two mobile connections per resident. The surge highlights the capital’s high digital penetration, growing reliance on cell connectivity for paintings and daily existence, and the impact of low-priced price lists, smartphones, and records-pushed offerings. However, it also increases questions round more than one SIM usage, inactive connections, and community congestion in certainly one of India’s most densely populated urban areas.  Delhi has emerged as considered one of India’s most related urban facilities, with the overall variety of cellphone connections […] - [BSNL Partners with Viasat to Provide Advanced Satellite Communications](https://bharatnet.in/bsnl-partners-with-viasat-to-provide-advanced-satellite-communications/): Summary: BSNL and Viasat have partnered to help the Indian Navy’s satellite tv for pc communications (SATCOM) modernization. Under a settlement with the Indian Defense Forces, Viasat’s excessive-ability Ka-band satellite tv for pc structures may be included with BSNL’s current L-band infrastructure and gateway earth station to provide enhanced, resilient, secure, and high-throughput connectivity for naval structures. This collaboration allows a multi-band, multi-constellation SATCOM method, expanding insurance and reliability for important maritime operations even as strengthening India’s protection communication skills. Installation of latest gadget is scheduled to begin later this month, marking a huge improve within the Navy’s communications infrastructure.  […] - [DoT Issues License Fee Notice to GTPL Broadband for FY 2025](https://bharatnet.in/dot-issues-license-fee-notice-to-gtpl-broadband-for-fy-2025/): Summary: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a license price call for be aware to GTPL Broadband for the monetary 12 months (FY) 2025, in search of fee of statutory dues under the unified license regime. The notice is a part of the government’s habitual assessment and reconciliation of sales shares payable by means of internet carrier carriers (ISPs), and it underscores the DoT’s continued recognition on compliance, well timed payments, and accurate reporting of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) via telecom and broadband operators.  The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has formally issued a license price be aware to GTPL […] - [TRAI Seeks Greater Authority to Curb Telcos Evading Penalties](https://bharatnet.in/trai-seeks-greater-authority-to-curb-telcos-evading-penalties/): Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is pushing for more statutory authority to penalize telecom operators that prevent or postpone paying regulatory fines. Currently, TRAI can impose consequences for violations, particularly for failing to scale back spam calls and messages underneath rules just like the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), however lacks sturdy enforcement powers. Telecom groups often undertake fines in courts, delaying or warding off fees. To deal with this enforcement hole, TRAI has approached the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for amendments to the TRAI Act, inclusive of better consequences, enchantment-deposit rules, and mechanisms including […] - [Power-Hungry Cloud Data Centers Trigger a Global Energy Reckoning](https://bharatnet.in/power-hungry-cloud-data-centers-trigger-a-global-energy-reckoning/): Summary: The speedy expansion of cloud statistics centers is driving an international electricity reckoning, as hovering energy call for from AI, streaming, and virtual services strains power grids, increases carbon concerns, and forces governments and tech giants to reconsider how the sector powers its virtual future.  The international’s growing dependence on cloud computing is coming with an increasing number of visible prices: electricity. From synthetic intelligence and video streaming to online banking and faraway paintings, almost every virtual provider relies on substantial information centers that devour massive quantities of power. As those centers multiply across areas, their energy urge for food is triggering a worldwide […] - [Vodafone Idea Still Liable for Spectrum Dues; Relief Likely Limited to AGR Payments](https://bharatnet.in/vodafone-idea-still-liable-for-spectrum-dues-relief-likely-limited-to-agr-payments/): Summary: Vodafone Idea is unlikely to receive government relief on its spectrum dues similar to the concessions granted for its AGR liabilities, despite a 10-year repayment window for AGR payments. With spectrum dues estimated at ₹1.22 lakh crore and peers having largely cleared their obligations, analysts see limited scope for relief. Attention may now shift to whether Bharti Airtel seeks comparable AGR relief, amid calls for equal treatment across the telecom industry.  Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), India’s third-largest telecom operator, may not receive the same level of government relief on its spectrum dues as it did for adjusted gross revenue […] - [Jio Introduces a New ₹450 Plan with 36-Day Validity](https://bharatnet.in/jio-introduces-a-new-%e2%82%b9450-plan-with-36-day-validity/): Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has quietly introduced a new ₹450 prepaid plan for its users. The plan offers a service validity of 36 days, which may appear short for the price at first glance. However, this shorter validity seems to be a deliberate strategy tied to the benefits bundled with the plan. Notably, Jio has not made any official announcement about this offering, and it has been added discreetly to the list of available recharge options. The ₹450 prepaid plan includes 2GB of daily data along with the 36-day validity period. Since Jio provides unlimited 5G data with […] - [BSNL Awards ₹94.35-Crore Contract to Pace Digitek Subsidiary](https://bharatnet.in/bsnl-awards-%e2%82%b994-35-crore-contract-to-pace-digitek-subsidiary/): Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-owned telecom operator, has awarded a ₹94.35 crore project to Lineage Power Private Limited, a subsidiary of Pace Digitek Limited, to enhance its power and energy storage infrastructure across India. Under this project, Lineage Power will supply 25,000 lithium-ion battery modules rated at 100 AH/48V, along with 2,500 IP55-rated equipment racks suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations. The company will configure these systems into battery banks with capacities ranging from 300 AH to 1,200 AH to meet the operational needs of telecom sites under varying conditions. The order includes a five-year comprehensive warranty, followed by a […] - [Reliance Jio Rs 2025 Plan Set for 2026](https://bharatnet.in/reliance-jio-rs-2025-plan-set-for-2026/): Reliance Jio Rs 2025 Plan in 2026: Features and Benefits Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, continues to offer its Rs 2025 plan in 2026. Originally launched in 2025 to mark the year, the plan remains active and comes packed with multiple benefits. Notably, subscribers also get access to the Google Gemini Pro subscription as part of this plan. Let’s break down the key features and see if it’s worth opting for. Plan Benefits Additional Perks: After exhausting the daily fair usage policy (FUP) data, speeds are reduced to 64 Kbps. With 200 days of validity, ample data, and bundled […] - [India’s Telecom Operators Push Back Against Proposed New Spectrum Allocation Framework](https://bharatnet.in/india-telecom-operators-oppose-new-spectrum-allocation-framework/): Summary: India’s main telecom operators have raised robust objections to the authorities’ proposed new spectrum allocation framework, warning that the changes could disrupt the enterprise’s economic stability, undermine honest opposition, and slow down investments in subsequent-generation networks which includes 5G and destiny 6G offerings.  India’s predominant telecom operators have driven returned towards the proposed new spectrum allocation framework, expressing concerns that the revised technique should drastically adjust the aggressive stability of the arena. The operators argue that the framework, which targets to introduce opportunity methods of spectrum assignment alongside auctions, may also dilute transparency and create regulatory uncertainty at a […] - [Vodafone Idea Promoters Earmark Shares Worth ₹3,529 Crore to Settle Legacy Liabilities](https://bharatnet.in/vodafone-idea-promoters-earmark-shares-worth-%e2%82%b93529-crore-to-settle-legacy-liabilities/): Summary: Vodafone Idea’s promoters have earmarked 3.28 billion equity stocks worth ₹3,529 crore to settle legacy liabilities from the Vodafone-Idea merger. This flow is a part of an amended agreement below the Contingent Liability Adjustment Mechanism (CLAM), wherein Vodafone Idea is expected to obtain ₹5,836 crore in total, ₹2,307 crore in coins over 12 months plus the cost of earmarked stocks offered over five years.  Vodafone Idea (Vi), the financially confused Indian telecom operator, has taken every other crucial step toward addressing long-standing legacy liabilities stemming from the merger of Vodafone India and Idea Cellular in 2017. In an inventory […] - [Vodafone Idea Likely to Get Decade-Long Relief; AGR Dues of ₹87,000 Crore May Be Halved](https://bharatnet.in/vodafone-idea-decade-long-agr-relief-dues-halved/): Summary: Vodafone Idea can also get decade-lengthy alleviation on its AGR dues, with the authorities likely to reassess and probably halve the ₹87,000 crore legal responsibility. The revised amount could be paid over an prolonged period starting inside the mid-2030s, easing economic pressure and assisting the organization’s survival, although key demanding situations remain.  Vodafone Idea, India’s struggling telecom operator, is poised to acquire enormous regulatory relief that might reshape its economic trajectory and offer crucial aid to its lengthy-time period survival. Government and enterprise officers have indicated that the corporation’s massive Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues of round ₹87,000 crore can be substantially decreased and rescheduled […] - [BSNL Launches Nationwide VoWiFi Calling Service Across India](https://bharatnet.in/bsnl-launches-nationwide-vowifi-calling-service-across-india/): Summary: On January 1, 2026, nation-owned telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) officially released its national Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) calling service throughout all telecom circles in India. The new carrier permits BSNL customers to make and acquire calls and messages over any Wi-Fi community the use of their current cell numbers — without greater cost or third-party apps substantially improving connectivity in indoor, rural and poor community areas.  India’s public quarter telecom operator BSNL has rolled out its Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) calling provider national, marking a chief milestone in its non-stop community modernization efforts. The service, additionally called […] - [India’s Broadband Subscriber Base Crosses 1 billion Mark in November: Government](https://bharatnet.in/indias-broadband-subscriber-base-crosses-1-billion-mark-in-november-government/): Summary: India’s broadband subscriber base crossed 1 billion (100 crore) in November 2025, rising from 131.49 million in 2015 a greater than six-fold growth over the past decade. This milestone, mentioned by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Ministry of Communications, highlights the rapid expansion of net get right of entry to across the country. Total net subscribers grew quarter-on-zone in FY26, with broadband growth pushed largely by way of wi-fi services. The surge displays more potent virtual infrastructure, low-cost services, and rising demand for on-line packages, though demanding situations remain in rural connectivity and virtual literacy.  […] - [Vodafone Idea Plans 5G Launch in Chhattisgarh by March 2026](https://bharatnet.in/vodafone-idea-plans-5g-launch-in-chhattisgarh-by-march-2026/): Summary: Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s 0.33-biggest telecom operator, plans to release 5G services inside the state of Chhattisgarh with the aid of March 2026, marking a sizeable enlargement of its next-technology community. The 5G rollout will start in main cities like Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg, and Bhilai, as Vi scales up its capital fees and community infrastructure to compete with rivals and meet rising call for excessive-pace connectivity.  Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi), the telecom employer emerging from the merger of Vodafone India and Idea Cellular, is gearing up for a first-rate expansion of its 5G community in central India with plans to release […] - [AT&T Targets 2026 Launch for Satellite-Based Broadband Services](https://bharatnet.in/att-targets-2026-launch-for-satellite-based-broadband-services/): Summary: AT&T is gearing up to launch satellite tv for pc-based totally broadband services in 2026 by partnering with AST Space Mobile’s direct-tool (D2D) satellite community. Following a success release of the Bluebird 6 satellite tv for pc in December 2025, AT&T plans to start beta trials within the first half of 2026 for pick customers and public safety customers, with a business rollout to observe later in the yr. This initiative objectives to extend connectivity to remote and underserved regions using well-known smartphones, incorporated into AT&T’s existing community infrastructure.  AT&T has officially signaled its entry into the emerging satellite […] - [RIL, Airtel, Vodafone Idea & Indus Towers: Ambit Ups Earnings Estimates, Revises Price Targets](https://bharatnet.in/ril-airtel-vodafone-idea-indus-towers-ambit-ups-earnings-estimates-revises-price-targets/): Summary: Ambit Securities has raised profits estimates and revised fee goals for foremost Indian telecom and associated shares Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Indus Towers reflecting progressed region basics, persisted government support (specially for Vodafone Idea), and stronger revenue boom potentialities driven via tariff hikes and 5G/FTTH monetization. Ambit reaffirmed purchase rankings on Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Indus Towers whilst assigning a sell rating on RIL due to constrained upside.  Ambit Securities has up to date its outlook for India’s telecom region, elevating profits in step with proportion (EPS) forecasts and revising fee goals on key […] - [India Earmarks Upper 6GHz Band for 5G and 6G Mobile Services Under NFAP 2025](https://bharatnet.in/india-earmarks-upper-6ghz-band-for-5g-and-6g-under-nfap-2025/): Summary: The Government of India, via the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has unveiled the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025), officially designating the upper 6 GHz spectrum (6425–7125 MHz) for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) — i.e., 5G, 5G-Advanced and destiny 6G cellular offerings. This strategic flow targets to noticeably support mid-band spectrum availability, permitting excessive-potential wireless connectivity now and laying the groundwork for subsequent-generation cell networks via the decade.  In an significant policy improvement shaping the destiny of telecommunications in India, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has positioned into effect the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025), formally earmarking the top […] - [Indian Telecom in 2026: 5G FWA and ARPU Growth to Drive Industry Expansion](https://bharatnet.in/indian-telecom-in-2026-5g-fwa-and-arpu-growth-to-drive-industry-expansion/): Summary: India’s telecom industry is set for robust boom in 2026, pushed via the rapid enlargement of 5G constant wireless get entry to (FWA) offerings and a steady rise in common revenue in step with consumer (ARPU), as operators cognizance on capitalization, top class plans, and corporation-led call for.  India’s telecom quarter is poised for any other segment of transformation in 2026, with 5G fixed wireless get right of entry to (FWA) and sustained ARPU growth rising as the key engines of industry growth. After years of heavy capital expenditure on spectrum and network rollouts, telecom operators are more and more shifting […] - [Consumer Panel Orders Refund After Broadband Plan Fails to Deliver Services](https://bharatnet.in/consumer-panel-orders-refund-after-broadband-plan-fails-to-deliver-services/): Summary: A consumer commission ordered a full refund and reimbursement after a broadband company failed to supply promised offerings, highlighting strict movement in opposition to deficient telecom services and strengthening patron rights.  A patron dispute redressal commission has ordered a full refund to a subscriber after a broadband provider company failed to supply the promised net services, reinforcing the rights of customers against poor telecom offerings. The ruling underscores the duty of service carriers to make certain service excellent and transparency in advertising and marketing and plan commitments.   The case changed into filed by way of a patron who had subscribed to […] - [Jio Dominates India’s 5G Landscape as Airtel Trails Behind](https://bharatnet.in/jio-dominates-indias-5g-landscape-as-airtel-trails-behind/): Summary: Reliance Jio keeps to dominate India’s 5G panorama with the widest insurance, highest person adoption, and most powerful statistics intake metrics, even as Bharti Airtel, no matter constant development, stays a far off second in scale and usage.  Reliance Jio has firmly cemented its management in India’s 5G surroundings, emerging as the clear front-runner in coverage, subscriber adoption, and network usage, even as rival Bharti Airtel continues to trail behind in key overall performance signs. As India’s 5G market matures, the gap among the country’s pinnacle non-public telecom operators has turn out to be increasingly evident.   Jio’s aggressive 5G rollout strategy, […] - [India’s Telecom Revenue Growth Accelerates on Data Usage and Broadband Expansion](https://bharatnet.in/indias-telecom-revenue-growth-accelerates-on-data-usage-and-broadband-expansion/): Summary: India’s telecom and pay-TV offerings marketplace is getting into a new segment of increased increase, driven by way of surging cell records consumption and speedy constant broadband growth, with industry sales projected to rise at a 6% CAGR among 2024 and 2029.  India’s telecom and pay-television services sales is set to witness regular acceleration over the subsequent 5 years, supported with the aid of strong increase in mobile facts utilization and the continuing expansion of constant broadband networks. According to enterprise projections, the sector’s overall revenue is expected to develop at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%, increasing from USD 46.3 billion in […] - [Jio, Ericsson, Nokia, COAI Highlight 5G Monetisation, AI-Led Traffic, APIs and Digital Trust as Key Telecom Trends for 2026](https://bharatnet.in/5g-monetisation-ai-apis-digital-trust-telecom-trends-2026/): Summary: India’s telecom surroundings is making ready for a pivotal shift in 2026, with industry leaders Reliance Jio, Ericsson, Nokia, and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) identifying 5G monetisation, AI-led visitors management, open network APIs, and digital trust as the defining developments with a purpose to shape the subsequent section of increase.  As India moves past speedy 5G rollout towards maturity, telecom operators and era providers are sharpening their focus on monetisation techniques. According to enterprise leaders, the emphasis is shifting from surely adding subscribers to unlocking new revenue streams thru business enterprise services, non-public 5G networks, constant wi-fi access […] - [Airtel Rs 699 and Rs 899 Broadband Plans: Why They’re More Than Enough for Most Users](https://bharatnet.in/airtel-rs-699-and-rs-899-broadband-plans-why-theyre-more-than-enough-for-most-users/): Summary: Bharti Airtel’s ₹699 and ₹899 broadband plans strike a robust balance between pace, value, and bundled advantages, making them extra than enough for the connectivity needs of most Indian households.  Bharti Airtel maintains to bolster its role in India’s fixed broadband marketplace with its good value ₹699 and ₹899 broadband plans. Designed for regular digital consumption, these plans provide a compelling blend of high-speed internet, reliability, and price-introduced offerings, making them extra than ok for almost all domestic users.  The Airtel ₹699 broadband plan generally offers speeds of up to 100 Mbps, that’s well-desirable for common family desires together with HD video streaming, on-line instructions, video calls, social media browsing, […] - [Wi-Fi 7 Connectivity: Unlocking the Next Generation of Enterprise and Consumer Networks](https://bharatnet.in/wi-fi-7-connectivity-unlocking-next-generation-enterprise-consumer-networks/): Summary: Wi-Fi 7 is ready to redefine wi-fi connectivity via delivering extremely speedy speeds, lowering latency, and better reliability, allowing subsequent technological digital critiques for companies and purchasers alike.  Wi-Fi 7, officially known as IEEE 802.11be, marks a prime bounce ahead in wi-fi networking, promising to transform how organizations and customers enjoy connectivity. Building on the muse of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 is designed to satisfy the growing demand for high-ability, low-latency networks pushed by using cloud computing, artificial intelligence, immersive programs, and the rapid expansion of connected devices.  One of the most substantial improvements of Wi-Fi […] - [BSNL Goes Big on Airport Partnerships to Expand Connectivity Across India](https://bharatnet.in/bsnl-goes-big-on-airport-partnerships-to-expand-connectivity-across-india/): Summary: BSNL is accelerating its network expansion by partnering with airports throughout India, aiming to supply reliable connectivity, assist digital aviation offerings, and fortify its presence in excessive-site visitors public infrastructure hubs.  State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is stepping up efforts to make bigger its community footprint by means of forging strategic partnerships with airports throughout India. The flow is a part of BSNL’s broader method to enhance connectivity in high-density public places at the same time as helping the developing aviation and digital infrastructure wishes.   Under these partnerships, BSNL is deploying superior telecom infrastructure inside airport premises to […] - [Blue Cloud & Orange Business Services Complete 5G FWA Proof of Concept for BSNL in Visakhapatnam](https://bharatnet.in/blue-cloud-orange-business-services-complete-5g-fwa-proof-of-concept-for-bsnl-in-visakhapatnam/): Summary: Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Ltd. And Orange Business Services have correctly completed a 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) evidence-of-idea (PoC) for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) at the MINDI Exchange in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The trial validated a scalable, organization-grade 5G broadband to answer the usage of a Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) architecture, assembly key performance signs and fully integrating with BSNL’s structures and is now prepared for commercial rollout.  Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Ltd. (BCSSL), in collaboration with Orange Business Services, has efficiently finished and obtained formal sign-off on a 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) evidence-of-concept (PoC) with […] - [Tata Capital Invests in Vodafone Idea’s Bond Issue to Support Funding Plans](https://bharatnet.in/tata-capital-invests-vodafone-idea-bond-issue-support-funding-plans/): Summary: Tata Capital has invested in Vodafone Idea’s trendy bond problem, presenting the cash-strapped telecom operator with critical investment assist as it maintains efforts to bolster its stability sheet, enlarge community capacity, and enhance service best amid extreme competition in India’s telecom market.  Tata Capital has invested in Vodafone Idea’s bond problem, providing a well-timed raise to the telecom operator’s funding plans because it works to stabilize price range and accelerate network investments. 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