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Airtel Proposes Joint Industry Initiative to Tackle Rising Cyber Fraud
Bharti Airtel’s Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Gopal Vittal, has called for the formation of an industry-wide platform to combat cyber fraud, urging telecom peers Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea, and BSNL to collaborate under a Joint Telecom Fraud Initiative. A Call for Unified Action In a letter dated May 14, reviewed by Business Standard, Vittal urged […]
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Airtel Offers Google One Subscription at Rs 780
Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, is now offering a free Google One subscription worth ₹780 to select users. This benefit is exclusively available to Airtel’s postpaid and Wi-Fi customers—prepaid users are not eligible. The offer is part of a partnership between Airtel and Google aimed at providing added value to customers. Airtel partners with […]
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Airtel 1098 Plan International Roaming Pack Upgraded with More Data and Voice Benefits
Bharti Airtel has introduced an upgraded Rs 1,098 International Roaming (IR) pack for prepaid users, offering enhanced data and voice benefits with global usability. The revamped IR pack now includes more high-speed data and international roaming minutes compared to its predecessor, ensuring seamless connectivity across 189 countries. Airtel Rs 1,098 Prepaid IR Pack – Key […]
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Airtel Launches AI-Powered Security Solution to Block Malicious Websites in Real-Time
Airtel has unveiled a new AI-driven security solution designed to detect and block malicious websites across all communication platforms, including emails, web browsers, Over-The-Top (OTT) apps, and popular messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, and SMS—in real time. Claimed to be a world-first innovation, the service will be automatically enabled for all Airtel mobile […]
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Airtel Network Issue for 4 Hours | Airtel Down Today at Major Parts, Now Resolved
Bharti Airtel recently experienced a network outage across several regions in India, with the most significant impact reported in Tamil Nadu and select cities. According to Downdetector by Ookla, the disruption occurred primarily between 7 PM and 11 PM on Tuesday, affecting cities like Hyderabad, Mumbai, Nashik, Chennai, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, and more. Many users took […]
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Airtel Unveils New 100 Mbps Xstream Fiber Plans with Netflix, OTT, and IPTV Perks
Bharti Airtel has expanded its Xstream Fiber portfolio with the launch of two new 100 Mbps broadband plans, following recent updates to its 200 Mbps offerings. With these additions, Airtel now offers four distinct 100 Mbps broadband plans, catering to varied user needs—from basic internet access to fully loaded entertainment packages. This rollout comes shortly […]
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Airtel-Blinkit SIM Home Delivery Service Paused Due to Self-KYC Compliance Issues
The recently launched Airtel-Blinkit express home delivery service of SIM cards has been put on hold on security grounds after the government objected to the idea of customers undertaking self-KYC (know-your customer) authentication, post-delivery of such mobile connections. “The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked Bharti Airtel to ensure that the Aadhaar-based know-your customer (KYC) […]
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Airtel International Roaming Pack of Rs 798, Details Here
Bharti Airtel has introduced a new international roaming (IR) pack priced at ₹798 for prepaid users, offering connectivity across 189 countries. This follows the company’s recent launch of India’s first unlimited IR plan, further expanding its global mobility offerings. What the ₹798 IR Pack Offers The newly launched ₹798 prepaid international roaming pack is valid […]
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Tariff Hike News- TRAI and Telecom Operators Clashes Over Tariff Plan Mandates
The ongoing dispute between the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and leading telecom operators—Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Reliance Jio—centers on how mobile plans are structured and the resulting impact on consumers and industry revenues. TRAI’s Perspective TRAI is increasingly concerned about the growing complexity of bundled plans, which combine voice, SMS, data, […]
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Government’s Decision on Dues-to-Equity Conversion Sparks Industry Concerns
The government’s move to allow telecom licensees to convert statutory dues—including spectrum and adjusted gross revenue (AGR) liabilities—into equity has sparked calls for safeguards to prevent potential misuse, according to a recent report. Industry Reactions to the Centre’s Policy Shift Following the Centre’s decision to convert Vodafone Idea’s ₹36,950 crore spectrum dues into government equity, […]
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