Airtel prepays additional Rs. 5,985 crores of high-cost spectrum liabilities

Bharti Airtel and its subsidiaries have undertaken several financial actions aimed at reducing debt and optimizing capital structure, according to recent company disclosures.

Ericsson, Volvo, Airtel collaborate on 5G Advanced for XR and Digital Twins in India

Ericsson, Volvo Group, and Bharti Airtel have announced their research partnership to explore Extended Reality (XR), Digital Twin technologies, and AI in India’s manufacturing sector. This collaboration taps into 5G and 5G Advanced to enhance industrial operations, improve workforce training, and enable real-time process optimization.

Airtel partners with SpaceX to bring Starlink to India

Airtel and SpaceX have announced a partnership aimed at bringing Starlink’s satellite internet services to customers in India. The agreement, disclosed today, marks the first such collaboration for Starlink within the Indian market.

Airtel to deploy Ericsson 5G Core for 5G SA transition

Bharti Airtel and Ericsson have announced a new collaboration focused on the deployment of Ericsson’s 5G Core network solutions within Airtel’s infrastructure in India. This partnership aims to facilitate Airtel’s transition to a full-scale 5G Standalone (SA) network.

Airtel and Tata Play to merge DTH operations amidst industry consolidation: Report

Tata Group and Bharti Group are finalizing a merger of their direct-to-home (DTH) services, Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV, to counter financial losses as viewers turn to digital streaming.

Airtel partners with Apple to offer Apple TV+, Apple Music to Home Wi-Fi and Postpaid customers

After the announcement last year, Airtel and Apple have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Apple TV+ and Apple Music into Airtel’s service offerings. This collaboration aims to expand the entertainment options available to Airtel customers.

Airtel lands SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable in Chennai

Airtel has announced the landing of the SEA-ME-WE 6 (Southeast Asia-Middle East-West Europe-6, or SMW6) submarine cable in Chennai, following a previous landing in Mumbai on December 30, 2024.

Airtel partners with Nokia, Qualcomm for 5G FWA expansion in India

Bharti Airtel has announced a partnership with Nokia and Qualcomm to enhance its 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and Wi-Fi solutions, aiming to expand high-speed internet access across India.

Bharti Airtel’s Gopal Vittal appointed as acting chair of GSMA board

Bharti Airtel’s Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Gopal Vittal, has been appointed Acting Chair of the GSMA board following the resignation of José Maria Álvares-Pallete, former Chairman and CEO of Telefónica. Álvares-Pallete stepped down from his role at Telefónica, making him ineligible to continue as GSMA Chair, the association confirmed in an official statement on Monday.

Airtel launches voice and SMS-only pre-paid plans

Airtel becomes the first operator to launch tariff plans specifically for voice and SMS services without data, as per TRAI’s directive. TRAI mandated separate Special Tariff Vouchers (STVs) specifically for voice and SMS services to benefit specific user groups, including senior citizens and those residing in rural areas, by providing them with more tailored options.

Airtel Wi-Fi plans from Rs. 699 now include ZEE5 OTT subscription

Bharti Airtel has partnered with ZEE5 to bring exclusive digital content to its Wi-Fi customers. Starting with plans priced at Rs. 699 or higher, customers will receive ZEE5 at no additional cost as part of their Airtel Wi-Fi package.

Airtel’s AI-powered spam solution flagged over 8 billion spam calls in 2.5 months

Bharti Airtel has announced the release of a detailed report highlighting the performance of its AI-powered spam solution, marking a significant milestone in network security in India.

Ericsson and Airtel deepen partnership with multi-year, multi-billion 4G & 5G deal

Ericsson and Bharti Airtel have expanded their partnership with a new multi-year, multi-billion dollar agreement. This comes after the expansion of a similar 4G and 5G deal between Nokia and Airtel last month.