Bharti Airtel Limited and its subsidiary, Bharti Hexacom Limited, have announced definitive agreements with Adani Data Networks Limited (ADNL) for the acquisition of rights to use 400 MHz of spectrum in the 26 GHz band. Continue reading “Airtel to acquire 26 GHz spectrum from Adani”
Bharti Airtel has announced further upgrades to its AI-powered spam detection tool, following its initial launch in September 2024. The company revealed that its existing system has flagged over 27.5 billion calls as spam for its customers. Continue reading “Airtel enhances AI Spam Detection with vernacular language support, International spam filtering”
Bharti Airtel has announced a partnership with quick commerce platform Blinkit to offer SIM card delivery to customers within ten minutes. This service, a first for a telecommunications provider in India, is currently operational in 16 cities. Continue reading “Airtel and Blinkit launch 10-minute SIM card delivery service”
Ookla has published its H2 2024 Connectivity Report, analyzing India’s mobile and fixed network performance from July to December 2024. The report covers speed, consistency, coverage, and user experience across providers and cities. Continue reading “Jio leads in 5G download and upload speeds in H2 2024: Ookla”
Airtel has announced the landing of the 2Africa Pearls subsea cable within the country. This development aims to enhance India’s international connectivity by linking it to Africa and Europe via the Middle East. Continue reading “Airtel lands 2Africa Pearls subsea cable in India”
Bharti Airtel has launched its IPTV services in 2000 cities across India, offering what it calls the “best large-screen viewing experience.” The service is available to both new and existing customers with Wi-Fi plans. Continue reading “Airtel IPTV services bundling Wi-Fi, OTT and TV channels launched starting at Rs. 699”
Bharti Airtel and its subsidiaries have undertaken several financial actions aimed at reducing debt and optimizing capital structure, according to recent company disclosures. Continue reading “Airtel prepays additional Rs. 5,985 crores of high-cost spectrum liabilities”
The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) Board of Directors has elected Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Bharti Airtel, as its new Chairman. He will serve in this capacity until the end of 2026. Continue reading “Gopal Vittal appointed as new Chairman of GSMA board”
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. Continue reading “Ericsson, Volvo, Airtel collaborate on 5G Advanced for XR and Digital Twins in India”
India’s telecom regulator, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), intends to propose a five-year satellite broadband spectrum allocation to track early market trends. This move goes against Elon Musk’s Starlink, which wants a 20-year permit, a senior government source told Reuters. Continue reading “TRAI to propose five-year satellite spectrum license: Report”
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. Continue reading “Airtel partners with SpaceX to bring Starlink to India”
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. Continue reading “Airtel to deploy Ericsson 5G Core for 5G SA transition”
Bharti Airtel Limited (Airtel) and Tata Group are discussing a potential merger of their direct-to-home (DTH) businesses. Continue reading “Airtel: In talks with Tata Group for potential DTH merger”
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. Continue reading “Airtel and Tata Play to merge DTH operations amidst industry consolidation: Report”
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. Continue reading “Airtel partners with Apple to offer Apple TV+, Apple Music to Home Wi-Fi and Postpaid customers”
