Bharti Airtel has rebranded its “Priority Postpaid” service to “Fast Lane,” altering the service name on its website and mobile network indicators. The service, which utilizes 5G network slicing technology to offer higher-speed connectivity to premium users, has recently become the center of a regulatory debate regarding net neutrality principles in India. Continue reading “Airtel rebrands ‘Priority Postpaid’ to ‘Fast Lane’”
Airtel has announced the deployment of more than 2,900 new 5G sites across the Upper North region over the past 12 months. According to the company, the network expansion is aimed at delivering faster data speeds, broader coverage, and enhanced connectivity for its subscriber base. Continue reading “Airtel expands 5G footprint across Upper North region with over 2900 new sites”
Bharti Airtel has launched Priority Postpaid, a new service tier designed to provide a more consistent network experience for its postpaid users through the implementation of 5G network slicing. The service is aimed at professionals and consumers who require uninterrupted connectivity for work, online collaboration, and entertainment. Continue reading “Airtel Priority Postpaid with 5G slicing technology launched”
Adobe has rolled out a new marketing campaign for its design application, Adobe Express, in collaboration with Bharti Airtel. Titled “Now Everyone Can Design Jhatphat Fatafat” (translating to “now everyone can design, quick and easy”), the campaign highlights the accessibility of digital design tools for everyday users. Continue reading “Adobe Express and Airtel unveil ‘Jhatphat Fatafat’ campaign”
Bharti Airtel has deployed more than 3,400 new 5G network sites across Maharashtra and Goa over the past 12 months. The infrastructure expansion is aimed at increasing network capacity, geographic coverage, and data speeds for the company’s user base in the region. Continue reading “Airtel deploys over 3400 new 5G sites in Maharashtra and Goa”
Bharti Airtel has announced the deployment of more than 4,300 new 5G sites in the Uttar Pradesh (UP) East telecom circle over the past 12 months. The expansion is part of the telecommunications provider’s ongoing efforts to increase its network infrastructure in the region. Continue reading “Airtel deploys over 4300 new 5G sites in UP East circle”
Bharti Airtel has officially crossed the 650 million customer milestone across its global operations. According to recent data from GSMA Intelligence, this achievement solidifies Airtel’s position as the second-largest telecommunications operator worldwide by mobile customer base. Continue reading “Airtel clocks 650 million global customers”
Airtel has announced a $1 billion investment round for its data center subsidiary, Nxtra Data Limited. The funding includes capital from global investment firms Alpha Wave Global, Carlyle, and Anchorage Capital, operating through their respective affiliates, alongside continued investment from Bharti Airtel. Continue reading “Nxtra by Airtel secures $1 billion funding”
Bharti Airtel has announced a significant expansion of its 5G network infrastructure in Gujarat, deploying more than 2,750 new sites across the state over the past 12 months. The telecommunications provider stated that the initiative aims to deliver faster internet speeds, wider coverage, and an improved overall network experience for its user base. Continue reading “Airtel expands 5G network in Gujarat with 2750 new sites”
Airtel recently observed its Customer Day 2026, an internal corporate initiative aimed at assessing consumer experiences and identifying service-related challenges. For the event, approximately 20,000 Airtel employees—ranging from functional specialists to executive leadership—temporarily shifted from traditional office roles to participate in direct field operations. Continue reading “Airtel Customer Day 2026: 20,000 employees engage in direct customer feedback”
Bharti Airtel has expanded its mobile network coverage to Marwah, a geographically remote area situated between Kishtwar and Anantnag in the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir. With this deployment, Airtel has become the first telecommunications provider to establish mobile network connectivity in this challenging region. Continue reading “Airtel first to bring mobile connectivity to remote Marwah region in Jammu & Kashmir”
Bharti Airtel and Google have initiated a collaboration to provide a secure Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging experience for users across India. This partnership integrates Airtel’s network intelligence with Google’s RCS platform, aiming to deliver enhanced multimedia messaging while significantly mitigating mobile spam and digital fraud. Continue reading “Airtel and Google partner for secure RCS messaging in India”
Airtel Payments Bank has announced the public rollout of a new Near Field Communication (NFC)-based balance update feature for its National Common Mobility Card (NCMC)-enabled RuPay On-The-Go Cards. Continue reading “Airtel Payments Bank now offers NFC-based balance update for RuPay transit cards”
Bharti Airtel has announced plans for its Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), Airtel Money Limited, aimed at expanding access to digital credit in India. The NBFC will be capitalised with ₹20,000 crore over the next few years, with 70% contributed by Airtel and the remaining 30% by the promoter group via Bharti Enterprises Limited. Continue reading “Airtel plans to inject Rs. 20,000 Crore into NBFC unit”
Zscale, and Airtel have announced the establishment of the AI & Cyber Threat Research Center – India. This multi-stakeholder initiative is designed to enhance national cyber resilience and protect critical infrastructure—including telecommunications, banking, and energy—against increasingly sophisticated digital threats. Continue reading “Zscaler and Airtel launch AI & Cyber Threat Research Center”
