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Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3 Gets Mobile Network Boost with Airtel and Vi Services
Summary: Mobile connectivity has been restored on key sections of Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3, with Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea resuming voice and data services for commuters. Vi has reactivated its network across 16 stations from Aarey JVLR to Acharya Atre Chowk, while Airtel has restored coverage at 10 stations up to Bandra Kurla […]
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Airtel Renames Priority Postpaid Service as Fast Lane
Summary: Bharti Airtel has rebranded its “Priority” postpaid offering as “Fast Lane” while continuing to provide the same 5G network-slicing technology that delivers enhanced speeds and performance for eligible postpaid customers. The company said the change is part of its branding strategy and does not affect the service, which continues to offer benefits such as […]
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Airtel and Vodafone Idea Get Major Relief as Bombay HC Cancels Spectrum Levy
Summary: The Bombay High Court has provided significant relief to Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea by striking down the Centre’s retrospective one-time spectrum charge, ruling that telecom licence terms cannot be altered after operators have accepted and acted upon them. The court cancelled the levy and related demand notices, which had imposed liabilities of over […]
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TRAI’s Preliminary Review Indicates Airtel’s Priority Postpaid Offering May Not Breach Net Neutrality Rules: Report
Summary: TRAI’s preliminary assessment indicates that Bharti Airtel’s Priority Postpaid service may not violate net neutrality rules, although the regulator has sought additional technical details and quality-of-service information before reaching a final conclusion. The review is focused on determining whether the network slicing technology used in the service affects the experience of regular 5G users, […]
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Airtel Launches Rs 99 Xstream Play Premium Plan With Access to 20 OTT Platforms
Summary: Bharti Airtel has launched a limited-period Summer OTT Sale, offering its Xstream Play Premium subscription at a discounted price of Rs 99 per month instead of Rs 149. The plan provides access to 20 OTT platforms, including Sony LIV, Sun NXT, aha, and other streaming services, along with content such as Gullak Season 5 […]
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Ericsson CEO Highlights Bharti Airtel’s Network Slicing as a Key Enabler for India’s AI-Driven 5G Future
Summary: Börje Ekholm said Bharti Airtel’s launch of differentiated connectivity services marks a major milestone in India’s 5G journey. He highlighted that Airtel is using advanced 5G Standalone and network slicing technologies to deliver enhanced and more reliable performance for postpaid users, while also supporting future AI-driven applications that require low latency and stable connectivity. […]
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Airtel Business Introduces AI-Ready Cybersecurity Solution for Businesses
Summary: Airtel Business has launched Airtel Secure Workforce, a fully managed Zero Trust Architecture-based cybersecurity platform designed to provide enterprises with integrated and compliance-ready protection against growing cyber threats. Powered by Airtel’s nationwide network and 24×7 monitoring, the platform secures users, devices, applications, networks, and data through a unified framework while supporting compliance with India’s […]
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Tariff Increase 2026: Airtel Discreetly Raises Rs 859 Plan to Rs 899
Summary: Airtel has quietly revised its prepaid offerings by discontinuing the Rs 799 plan and increasing the price of its Rs 859 Truly Unlimited plan to Rs 899. The updated plan provides 84 days of validity with unlimited calls, 100 daily SMS, and 1.5GB of data per day, after which speeds are reduced. It also […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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