Roundup of all the Telecom providers and Operators
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”
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced plans to expand its 5G network to 90 additional cities by May 2026. This rollout will increase the company’s total 5G coverage footprint from 43 cities across 17 priority circles to 133 cities nationwide. Continue reading “Vi 5G to roll out in 90 additional cities by May 2026”
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”
Reliance Jio has introduced a new feature allowing its users to receive incoming SMS internationally over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi). This update enables travelers to stay connected and receive essential messages without the need to activate an International Roaming (IR) pack. Continue reading “Jio enables free incoming SMS over Wi-Fi for international travelers”
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”
Vi has officially rolled out its 5G network services at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The deployment aims to provide high-speed connectivity to accommodate the communication and data needs of the high volume of daily visitors at the site. Continue reading “Vi expands 5G footprint in Punjab with Golden Temple launch”
Vi has officially announced a new partnership with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the upcoming cricket league season. The collaboration is positioned as a strategic brand initiative designed to deepen Vi’s cultural relevance, connect with cricket audiences, and leverage its connectivity to facilitate unique fan experiences. Continue reading “Vi announces 3-year partnership with Chennai Super Kings”
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced an extension of its strategic partnership with Ericsson to modernize its network infrastructure and overhaul its postpaid billing services. The collaboration aims to support Vi’s ongoing network expansion across the country while transitioning its legacy IT systems to cloud-native platforms. Continue reading “Vi expands strategic partnership with Ericsson for network augmentation and postpaid transformation”
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”
Reliance Jio has introduced the JioHome Cricket Offer that brings the Power Play Pass with several benefits, including cashback and one month of free use for JioHome users. Continue reading “JioHome Cricket Offer: Get total benefits worth Rs. 1457”
