Airtel to deploy 7000 new mobile broadband sites, Massive MIMO pre-5G technology and 10MHz of fresh 4G spectrum in Mumbai

Airtel today announced that it is planning a massive network deployment plans for Mumbai as part of its network transformation initiative – Project Leap. During the FY 18-19, Airtel plans to roll out 7000 new mobile sites including the large-scale deployment of pre-5G Massive MIMO technology across Mumbai to significantly boost network capacity for high-speed data … Continue reading “Airtel to deploy 7000 new mobile broadband sites, Massive MIMO pre-5G technology and 10MHz of fresh 4G spectrum in Mumbai”

Airtel TV app for Android clocks 50 million downloads; free subscription for all customers extended till December 2018

Back in December last year Airtel updated its Airtel TV app that offers Live TV channels as well as Regional & International content. It also announced that the entire content catalogue of Airtel TV will be available for its users on a free subscription basis till June 2018. Today the company has announced that the … Continue reading “Airtel TV app for Android clocks 50 million downloads; free subscription for all customers extended till December 2018”

Airtel will deploy 5000 new mobile sites, 500 kms of additional optic fiber in FY 2018-19 in Kerala

Airtel today announced that it will continue to make significant investments to further expand its operations and network footprint across Kerala as a part of its ongoing network expansion program Project Leap.

Airtel Home combined billing for calls, DTH and broadband services launched

Airtel today announced the launch of ‘Airtel Home’, India’s first-of-its-kind digital quad-play platform that truly simplifies the customer experience for homes that use multiple Airtel services, just as rumored. It allows customers to bundle multiple Airtel services like home broadband, postpaid mobile, and digital TV as a single account as a single unified interface on my Airtel app.

Airtel planning to introduce combined billing for calls, DTH and broadband services

Bharati Airtel is said to be planning on bundling the billing for calls, DTH, broadband connections with a 5-10% discount on the combined bill. It is pretty obvious that the move is aimed at retaining consumers base in the competitive telecom sector.

Airtel, Amazon team-up to offer 4G smartphones at an effective starting price of Rs. 3399

Airtel and Amazon India today announced that they are partnering to jointly drive smartphone adoption across the country. Both the companies will now launch 4G smartphones at an affordable price for a wide range of smartphone starting at Rs. 3,999. 

Airtel completes acquisition of Telenor India

Airtel today announced that it has completed the acquisition Telenor India, after a year of entering into an agreement to acquire Telenor India’s running operations in seven circles – Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Gujarat, UP (East), UP (West) and Assam, and transfer of all of Telenor India’s assets including spectrum, licenses and operations, including its employees … Continue reading “Airtel completes acquisition of Telenor India”

Jio accuses Airtel’s Apple Watch service over violating license norms; Airtel calls it frivolous complaint

Reliance Jio has accused Airtel Apple watch service over breaching security and violating license norms. It has asked telecom ministry to take severe action and levy penalties against rival Bharti Airel. It alleges Airtel for using a network of nodes based abroad to offer its services on the latest Apple watch.

Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE now available in India with launch offers from Reliance Jio and Airtel

Apple has launched the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) in India, as it had promised, after it went on pre-orders starting from May 4th starting at Rs. 39,080. You can now buy it from Airtel Online Store and from Jio on jio.com as well as Reliance Digital and Jio Stores.

Airtel TV Free Hit interactive quiz game launched, offers cash prize of up to 2 crores

After Reliance Jio, Airtel today has announced the launch of ‘Airtel TV Free Hit’interactive gamification experience for its users. It is an in-app quiz based game where users have to answer a set of questions related to the ongoing T20 action. Airtel is also offering daily cash prizes from a total of over two crore rupees.

Airtel announces roll out of world’s first carrier digital platform for wholesale voice business

Bharti Airtel today has announced the launch of first-of-its-kind carrier digital platform which will enable global carriers with wholesale voice business with Airtel at the click of a button. This platform will offer paperless sign-up, quick voice interconnects and real-time traffic analytics for global carriers across the world.

Apple Watch Series 3 with built-in cellular connectivity launching in India on Airtel and Reliance Jio on May 11

Apple today announced that it will launch the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) on May 11th in India, months after it launched the Apple Watch Series 3 standard version. Airtel said that it will start pre-registrations for the new Apple Watch on May 4, 2018 on Airtel website. It will also be available from … Continue reading “Apple Watch Series 3 with built-in cellular connectivity launching in India on Airtel and Reliance Jio on May 11”

Airtel recognized by DoT for implementing innovative methods to boost mobile connectivity in deep rural pockets

Bharti Airtel has been recognized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) at the recent pan-India TERM cell conclave in Chilika (Odisha), for its significant efforts in stepping up network reach in deep rural pockets and taking its mobile services to unconnected villages.

Airtel offers 30GB free data for customers who upgrade to a 4G smartphone

Airtel today launched a new initiative under which customers on 2G/3G mobile devices will be eligible for 30 GB data free when they upgrade to a 4G smartphone. Prepaid customers will get free 1 GB data every day for 30 days over and above any pack they charge with. Postpaid customers will get free 30 … Continue reading “Airtel offers 30GB free data for customers who upgrade to a 4G smartphone”

Airtel takes on Reliance Jio with Rs. 249 plan offering 2GB 4G data per day, Rs. 349 plan now offers 3GB data per day

Airtel revised its Rs. 448 and Rs. 509 plans earlier this year with more data and validity, to take on Reliance Jio. Now the company has introduced new Rs. 249 plan and has also revised its Rs. 349 plan, to take on Jio’s plans that were introduced earlier this year.