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Airtel Escalates on Tejas Network’s Letter Regarding Faulty Equipment
Summary:The dispute between Bharti Airtel and Tejas Networks has intensified after Airtel reiterated that Tejas’s equipment used in Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL)’s 4G rollout, is “sub-standard” and causing interference in its 900 MHz network in Rajasthan. Tejas strongly refuted the claim, arguing that its radios meet all international and domestic emission norms and that […]
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Tejas Networks Writes to Airtel Regarding Allegations of Faulty Telecom Equipment
Summary:Tejas Networks has formally denied Airtel’s claim that its equipment is “sub-standard” and causing interference in Airtel’s 900 MHz network in Rajasthan. Tejas states that its radios meet all required standards and that the real cause of interference is Airtel’s tower deployment practices and the close spectrum adjacency between Airtel and BSNL. Tejas Networks has […]
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Airtel and Vi Download Speed Tops, Jio has Best Upload Speed
Summary:TRAI’s latest Delhi drive test shows that Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) deliver the fastest 4G and 5G download speeds, while Jio leads in upload speeds. Airtel recorded the highest peak 5G download speed at 198.72 Mbps, and Jio topped upload speeds with 21.88 Mbps. This highlights a clear network performance split: Airtel and Vi […]
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BBB Rating for Bharti Airtel by S&P Global
Summary:S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Bharti Airtel’s long-term credit rating to BBB, reflecting strong earnings growth, rising ARPU, and improving cash flows. Airtel’s solid market position, tariff hikes, and steady subscriber additions are expected to further strengthen its financial profile over the next two years. S&P Global Ratings has raised Bharti Airtel’s long-term issuer credit […]
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Indus Towers an Undervalued Company, Says Bharti Airtel CEO
Summary:Bharti Airtel’s CEO Gopal Vittal recently described Indus Towers as a “very clearly undervalued” asset — citing its importance for network infrastructure, strong dividend potential, and strategic value. Despite some drop in Indus Towers’ net profit in the latest quarter, Airtel is confident about its long-term advantage and has taken steps to increase its stake. […]
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Mobile Recharge Price Hike Might be in December 2025
Summary:India’s major telecom operators — Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) — are set to raise mobile recharge prices by 10–12% starting December 1, 2025. The move marks the first major tariff hike since 2024 and is aimed at ensuring financial sustainability, supporting 5G rollout, and improving network quality. Jio, Airtel, and Vi […]
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Bharti Airtel Partners with DoT to Deploy Digital Bharat Nidhi 4G Towers Across Rural India
Summary:Bharti Airtel, in collaboration with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has successfully deployed government-funded 4G towers under the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) — previously known as the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) — across multiple Indian states. The initiative supports the government’s vision of Digital and Inclusive India, providing high-speed connectivity in rural and remote […]
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Bharti Airtel to Seek AGR Dues Reassessment After Supreme Court’s Vodafone Idea Ruling
Summary:After the Supreme Court allowed the government to reassess Vodafone Idea’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues up to FY17, Bharti Airtel announced plans to approach the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) seeking a similar reassessment. Airtel believes this move could correct past calculation errors that heavily impacted telecom operators since the 2019 AGR ruling. Bharti Airtel […]
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Bharti Airtel Q2 FY26 Results: Q2 Profit Doubles to ₹8,651 Cr, ARPU Surges to ₹256
Summary:Bharti Airtel delivered a stellar Q2 FY26 performance, with net profit more than doubling to ₹8,651 crore, driven by its push into premium smartphone users and a strong rise in postpaid customer additions. The company also widened its lead over Reliance Jio in average revenue per user (ARPU), underscoring its focus on high-value subscribers. Airtel’s […]
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CNAP Caller ID to be Implemented by Telcos by March 2026
Summary:India’s major telecom operators — Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) — have been directed to fully implement the Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) system by March 2026. The initiative, aimed at curbing spam and fraudulent calls, will allow users to see the caller’s name along with the number during incoming calls. The rollout timeline has […]
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