Bharti Airtel, in partnership with IDEMIA Secure Transactions, has announced a shift from using new plastic to recycled PVC for its SIM cards. Continue reading “Airtel adopts recycled PVC SIM cards in collaboration with IDEMIA”
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Airtel tests its network for 5G wearables in India with Ericsson’s RedCap
Bharti Airtel, in collaboration with Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing Ericsson’s pre-commercial Reduced Capability (RedCap) software on the Airtel 5G network. This groundbreaking testing marks the first implementation and validation of RedCap in India, conducted on a 5G TDD network. Continue reading “Airtel tests its network for 5G wearables in India with Ericsson’s RedCap”
Airtel Xstream AirFiber home Wi-Fi service powered by Airtel 5G Plus launched
Airtel, has launched Xstream AirFiber, a fixed wireless access (FWA) offering, utilizing 5G technology. This service aims to cater to the growing need for Wi-Fi connectivity in homes, particularly in areas where traditional fiber infrastructure is scarce. Continue reading “Airtel Xstream AirFiber home Wi-Fi service powered by Airtel 5G Plus launched”
Adani, Vi seek extension for 5G roll out deadline: Report
Adani Data Networks and Vodafone Idea have sought an extension from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for the deadline to launch 5G services, as reported by financialexpress. Continue reading “Adani, Vi seek extension for 5G roll out deadline: Report”
Airtel, Apollo Hospitals and AWS carry out India’s first 5G-driven colonoscopy trial
While 5G has not much to do with consumer telecommunications apart from its blazing speed, it has a lot more industrial applications in the fields of IoT, health care, etc. Continue reading “Airtel, Apollo Hospitals and AWS carry out India’s first 5G-driven colonoscopy trial”
Airtel and Tech Mahindra partner to co-develop and market 5G use cases
Bharti Airtel and Tech Mahindra today announced a strategic partnership to jointly grow and market innovative solutions for India’s digital economic development. In India, Airtel and Tech Mahindra will collaborate to develop and market 5G use cases. Continue reading “Airtel and Tech Mahindra partner to co-develop and market 5G use cases”
Airtel announces new corporate structure to focus on digital business
Bharti Airtel has announced a new corporate structure to tap into the digital opportunity in the country. The new structure envisages Airtel Digital Limited folding into the listed entity, Bharti Airtel. Continue reading “Airtel announces new corporate structure to focus on digital business”
Bharti Airtel, Ola team up for integrated digital services
Bharti Airtel has teamed up with Ola to offer a range of digital services. Under the strategic partnership, Airtel Payments Bank will integrate with Ola app while Ola Money will integrate with Airtel digital properties. This will allow Ola users an additional digital payment mode while booking rides. Continue reading “Bharti Airtel, Ola team up for integrated digital services”
Google teams up with Bharti Airtel and SK Telecom for next generation of mobile networks
Google has partnered with Bharti Airtel and SK Telecom to build a platform for operators to run their network services. The company says its own SDN framework will enable networks to adapt to new services and traffic patterns. Continue reading “Google teams up with Bharti Airtel and SK Telecom for next generation of mobile networks”
Singtel to acquire 7.4% stake in Bharti Telecom
Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) has acquired 7.39 percent stake in the Indian telecom company, Bharti Telecom the parent of Bharti Airtel. It plans to acquire a 21 percent stake in Intouch for 1.58 billion Singapore dollars ($1.18 billion) and an additional 7.39 percent stake in Bharti Telecom for 884 million Singapore dollars ($650 million), through wholly-owned subsidiaries.
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Bharti Airtel Chief Product Officer Anand Chandrasekaran quit after 13 months
Anand Chandrasekaran, who was a Chief Product Officer at Bharti Airtel has put his papers, as per Re/Code. The former-Yahoo employee has made the decision just after 13 months of stint at Airtel.
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Airtel 4G trial starts in Chennai on May 14, Hyderabad and Mumbai to follow later this month
Airtel has reportedly started 4G services trial in Chennai from today, May 14, and is said to follow trial in Mumbai and Hyderabad later this month. Continue reading “Airtel 4G trial starts in Chennai on May 14, Hyderabad and Mumbai to follow later this month”
Qatar Foundation buys 5% stake in Bharti Airtel for $1.26 billion
Bharti Airtel, India’s largest telecom operator will sell 5 percent stake to Doha-based Qatar Foundation Endowment for $1.26 billion (~Rs. 6,800 crore) by issuing 199,870,006 new shares at a price of Rs. 340 apiece, according to a recent report from Economic Times. Bharti reported its 13th successive drop in quarterly profits yesterday, with a near 50 percent fall in profits compared with a year earlier. This move would ease the debt burden on Airtel. Continue reading “Qatar Foundation buys 5% stake in Bharti Airtel for $1.26 billion”
Bharti Airtel awarded for best delivery of network services with customer focus in 2011
Bharti Airtel has been awarded with Telecom Centre of Excellence (TCOE) Award for delivery of network services with customer focus for the year 2011. This award is based on Network Quality of service KPIs, Network Coverage, Product Innovation and Network Bench-marking processes based on network parameters and customer voice. Airtel offers 2G services in 23 circles and 3G services in 13 circles across India. Continue reading “Bharti Airtel awarded for best delivery of network services with customer focus in 2011”