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TRAI Mobile Subscriber Data January 2025- Jio and Airtel Gain Mobile Users, Vi and BSNL Continue to Lose Subscribers
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel added mobile subscribers in January 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) reported continued user losses, according to data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Subscriber Additions Bharti Airtel led the month with a net addition of 16.5 lakh users, followed by Reliance […]
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India’s Telecom Sector Eyes Another Tariff Hike by End-2025: Bernstein
India’s leading telecom operators may introduce another round of tariff hikes by the end of 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to improve sector profitability. According to global brokerage firm Bernstein, this move could act as a major growth catalyst and improve revenue predictability across the industry. Tariff Hikes Expected by November–December 2025 Bernstein anticipates […]
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BSNL Rs 1198 Prepaid Plan in Detail
State-owned telecom operator BSNL offers one of the most pocket-friendly long-term prepaid plans with its Rs 1198 recharge. This plan stands out for its full-year (365 days) service validity, making it ideal for users looking to stay connected without frequent recharges—especially those who value validity over heavy data or calling benefits. What’s Included in the […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 News: ITI Limited Inaugurates S-NOC in Himachal Pradesh
ITI Limited, in collaboration with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), has inaugurated the State Network Operations Center (S-NOC) for the BharatNet Phase-III project in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. The newly launched S-NOC will serve as the nerve center for monitoring and managing the performance, security, and availability of the BharatNet network infrastructure in the region. In […]
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5G Services in India: A Look at Entry-Level Plans and ARPU Growth
All three major private telecom operators in India—Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi)—are now offering 5G services. While Vi has only just entered the 5G space, starting with the Mumbai circle, it now joins Airtel and Jio in providing next-gen connectivity to end users. So far, we’ve seen Airtel and Jio offer entry-level […]
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Tidal Wave Deploys Private 5G Network for Coal India, Eyes Expansion in Mining and Manufacturing
Indian startup Tidal Wave Technologies has successfully deployed a private 5G network at Coal India, a state-run enterprise, to enable enhanced connectivity, real-time data analytics, and remote operations. The company revealed that it is actively in talks with other public sector enterprises in the mining, manufacturing, and logistics sectors for similar deployments. “Our solution, implemented […]
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Government to Fast-Track BSNL Land Monetization Worth ₹4,000 Crore
The Government of India is set to aggressively pursue the monetization of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) land assets, with an estimated outlay of ₹4,000 crore, according to Telecommunications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. The monetization process will be executed in different phases, with land assets valued below ₹100 crore managed directly by BSNL’s Board and the […]
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India Will Have 1 Billion 5G Users by 2030, Says Neeraj Mittal
India, one of the world’s largest telecom markets, has experienced rapid 5G network expansion, driven primarily by Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. These operators, along with their technology partners Ericsson, and Samsung, have played a crucial role in rolling out 5G services across the country. As 5G adoption continues to grow, Telecom Secretary Neeraj Mittal […]
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BSNL 4G to 5G Transition will Begin in June 2025, Says Scindia
State-run telecom operator BSNL is set to begin its transition from 4G to 5G in June 2025, aligning with the completion of its 4G deployment across 100,000 sites, Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, announced. Of the planned 100,000 sites, 89,000 have already been installed, with 72,000 commissioned […]
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BSNL VRS 2.0 News: Telecom PSU to Cut 35% Workforce via VRS?
In December 2024, reports suggested that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) might seek approval from the Ministry of Finance for a second voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) to further reduce Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) workforce. The state-owned telecom firm had previously introduced a VRS program in 2019 as part of its revival package, allowing employees […]
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