Idea to launch ‘Digital Idea’ initiative to take on Reliance Jio, Airtel

Idea Cellular is gearing up to launch Digital Idea initiative and enter into digital content platform market to compete with Reliance Jio who is currently offering full bouquet of Jio applications including Jio TV, Jio Music and more for free currently and Airtel that has several apps including Movies, Games, Wynk Music and more.

Airtel rolls out ‘Dual Carrier’ technology in Bihar & Jharkhand for 4G-like data speeds on 3G

After Delhi-NCR and Rajasthan Airtel has rolled an upgraded mobile network in Bihar & Jharkhand. The ‘Dual Carrier’ technology combines the spectrum capacities of two 5MHz carriers in the 2100 MHz band that significantly boosts network capacity through highly efficient usage, and promises a superior mobile experience in the form of faster data speeds, better voice quality, and improved network coverage … Continue reading “Airtel rolls out ‘Dual Carrier’ technology in Bihar & Jharkhand for 4G-like data speeds on 3G”

Airtel deploys ‘Dual Carrier’ technology in Rajasthan, promises 4G-like data speeds on 3G

After Delhi-NCR, Airtel today announced that it has rolled an upgraded mobile network in Rajasthan. The ‘Dual Carrier’ technology combines the spectrum capacities of two 5MHz carriers in the 2100 MHz band that significantly boosts network capacity through highly efficient usage, and promises a superior mobile experience in the form of faster data speeds, better voice quality, and … Continue reading “Airtel deploys ‘Dual Carrier’ technology in Rajasthan, promises 4G-like data speeds on 3G”

Airtel deploys ‘Dual Carrier’ technology in Delhi-NCR, promises 4G-like data speeds on 3G

Airtel today announced that it has rolled an upgraded mobile network in Delhi-NCR. The ‘Dual Carrier’ technology combines the spectrum capacities of two 5MHz carriers in the 2100 MHz band that significantly boosts network capacity through highly efficient usage, and promises a superior mobile experience in the form of faster data speeds, better voice quality, and improved … Continue reading “Airtel deploys ‘Dual Carrier’ technology in Delhi-NCR, promises 4G-like data speeds on 3G”

Airtel Payments Bank launched in 29 states across India

After rolling out pilots in several cities, Airtel Payments Bank, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel today rolled out its banking services at 250,000 banking points in all the 29 states across the country. Airtel retail stores across the country will also function as banking points, and customers will be able to open savings accounts, deposit and withdraw cash … Continue reading “Airtel Payments Bank launched in 29 states across India”

Airtel V-Fiber launched in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, offers speeds up to 100Mbps

After launching V-Fiber in Chennai, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, Pune, Indore and Bhopal, Airtel has launched V-Fiber in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. V-Fiber offers speeds of up to 100 Mbps and is based on Vectorization, which is Europe’s No.1 fixed broadband technology. There is no need for wiring or drilling in customer’s premises, just a new modem upgrade is required to experience ‘V-Fiber’.

Airtel offers 4GB data, free local and STD calls with select plans for customers who switch to Airtel 4G

Airtel today announced that it will offer free data for 12 months, worth up to Rs. 9000, to customers who switch to Airtel 4G. “Any customer, including existing Airtel customers, upgrading to a new 4G handset can also avail this offer,” said the company.

Airtel V-Fiber launched in Indore, offers speeds up to 100Mbps

After launching V-Fiber in Chennai, Mumbai and Ahmedabad and Pune Airtel has launched V-Fiber in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. V-Fiber offers speeds of up to 100 Mbps and is based on Vectorization, which is Europe’s No.1 fixed broadband technology. There is no need for wiring or drilling in customer’s premises, just a new modem upgrade is required to experience ‘V-Fiber’.

Google Play carrier billing officially launched for Airtel and Vodafone customers in India

Google Play had launched carrier billing for Idea customers in India in May last year. Now, it has expanded the service to Airtel as well as Vodafone. Carrier billing will now allow Airtel and Vodafone customers to pay for apps, games, and books on Google Play directly from their pre-paid or post-paid account.

Airtel V-Fiber launched in Pune, offers speeds up to 100Mbps

After launching V-Fiber in Chennai, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, Airtel has launched V-Fiber in Pune. It offers speeds of up to 100 Mbps and is based on Vectorization, which is Europe’s No.1 fixed broadband technology. As Airtel said already, there is no need for wiring or drilling in customer’s premises, just a new modem upgrade is required to … Continue reading “Airtel V-Fiber launched in Pune, offers speeds up to 100Mbps”

Airtel V-Fiber launched in Ahmedabad, offers speeds up to 100Mbps

Airtel launched ‘V-Fiber’ broadband in Chennai back in October, earlier this week it was launched in Mumbai, today it has launched V-Fiber in Ahmedabad. It offers speeds of up to 100 Mbps and is based on Vectorization, which is Europe’s No.1 fixed broadband technology. As Airtel said already, there is no need for wiring or drilling in … Continue reading “Airtel V-Fiber launched in Ahmedabad, offers speeds up to 100Mbps”

Airtel V-Fiber with speeds up to 100Mbps launched in Mumbai

Airtel launched ‘V-Fiber’ broadband in Chennai back in October, today it has launched V-Fiber in Mumbai that offers speeds of up to 100 Mbps. It is based on Vectorization, which is Europe’s No.1 fixed broadband technology. As Airtel said already, there is no need for wiring or drilling in customer’s premises, just a new modem upgrade … Continue reading “Airtel V-Fiber with speeds up to 100Mbps launched in Mumbai”

Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Assam

Airtel has launched 4G LTE services in Assam starting with Dibrugarh & Tinsukia. 4G will be offered using 2300 MHz (TD LTE) band and is available through mobile phones, 4G hotspots and dongles in these towns. Airtel said that in the coming weeks FD LTE in 1800 MHz band will also be launched in the circle.

Airtel Payments Bank begins pilot services in Karnataka

Airtel Payments Bank, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel rolled out a pilot of its banking services in Rajasthan last month. It also announced that it will be offering one minute of talk time for every Rupee deposited for first time deposits only.  Today it has launched pilot services in Karnataka across 12,000 Airtel retail outlets. “70 % … Continue reading “Airtel Payments Bank begins pilot services in Karnataka”

Airtel launches 4G services, LTE-A Carrier Aggregation with speed of up to 135Mbps in Durgapur

Airtel has launched 4G LTE services in Durgapur, West Bengal. It is using dual spectrum bands of 2300 MHz (TD LTE) and 1800 MHz (FD LTE) bands and the company has deployed Carrier Aggregation (4G-Advanced) technology, which promises data speeds of up to 135 Mbps on compatible handsets.