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 experience ‘V-Fiber’. 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 customer’s premises, just a new modem upgrade is required to experience ‘V-Fiber’. 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 is required to experience ‘V-Fiber’. Continue reading “Airtel V-Fiber with speeds up to 100Mbps launched in Mumbai”

Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Assam

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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. Continue reading “Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Assam”

Airtel Payments Bank begins pilot services in Karnataka

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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 % of these banking points are in rural areas, thereby driving financial inclusion and reaching unbanked/underbanked areas,” said the company. 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. Continue reading “Airtel launches 4G services, LTE-A Carrier Aggregation with speed of up to 135Mbps in Durgapur”

Airtel launches new packs with free Local and STD calls, 4G data bundle for prepaid customers

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Airtel today launched two new two new bundled packs for its prepaid customers that offer free voice calling and substantial data benefits. The Rs. 145 pack offers 300 MB 4G data and free Local and STD Airtel-to-Airtel calls. The Rs. 345 pack offers free Local and STD calls to any network in India along with 1GB 4G data. These packs also offers 50MB 2G data to customers with basic mobile phones. Continue reading “Airtel launches new packs with free Local and STD calls, 4G data bundle for prepaid customers”

Airtel Payments Bank offers one minute of talk time for every Rupee deposited for the first time

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Airtel Payments Bank, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel last week rolled out a pilot of its banking services in Rajasthan across 10,000 Airtel retail outlets, ahead of a full scale pan Indian launch. It already announced that it offers interest rate of 7.25% p.a. on savings accounts deposits, the highest in India. Today it announced that it will be offering one minute of talk time for every Rupee deposited, however this benefit is applicable on first time deposits only. This can be used to make Airtel to Airtel calls all over India and has a validity of 30 days. Continue reading “Airtel Payments Bank offers one minute of talk time for every Rupee deposited for the first time”

Airtel rolls out 4G LTE-A Carrier Aggregation in Tamil Nadu, offers speed of up to 135Mbps

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After KeralaMumbaiBengaluru and Sikkim,  Airtel has deployed 4G Advanced technology (carrier aggregation across TD LTE and LTE FDD) in Tamil Nadu. This offers superior 4G experience offering faster data speeds and better coverage – indoors and outdoors and offers 4G data speeds of up to 135 Mbps. Continue reading “Airtel rolls out 4G LTE-A Carrier Aggregation in Tamil Nadu, offers speed of up to 135Mbps”

Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Jharkhand

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Airtel has launched 4G LTE services in Jharkhand starting with Ranchi, Hazaribagh, Godda, Lohardaga, Pakur, Jamtara, Giridih and Barhi. 4G will be offered using dual spectrum bands of 1800 MHz (FD LTE) and 2300 MHz (TD LTE) and is available through mobile phones, 4G hotspots and dongles in these towns. Continue reading “Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Jharkhand”

Airtel launches India’s first Payments Bank, pilot begins in Rajasthan

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Airtel Payments Bank, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel today rolled out a pilot of its banking services in Rajasthan across 10,000 Airtel retail outlets, ahead of a full scale pan Indian launch. Customers in towns and villages across Rajasthan will now be able to open bank accounts at Airtel retail outlets, which will also act as Airtel banking points and offer a range of basic, convenient banking services such as cash deposit & withdrawal facilities. Airtel said that this is the first payments bank in the country to go live.

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Airtel teams up with TSRTC to offer 4G data via WiFi on buses in Hyderabad

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Airtel has teamed up with Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) to offer complimentary 4G data service through WiFi for commuters of Metro Luxury buses in Hyderabad. The service has been launched in 115 buses operating in the city as a pilot for 6 months.  Continue reading “Airtel teams up with TSRTC to offer 4G data via WiFi on buses in Hyderabad”

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

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Airtel has launched 4G LTE services in Sikkim, starting with Gangtok. It isusing 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. Continue reading “Airtel launches 4G services, LTE-A Carrier Aggregation with speed of up to 135Mbps in Gangtok, Sikkim”

Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Uttar Pradesh

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Airtel has launched 4G LTE services in 13 Major towns in Uttar Pradesh (UP) starting with Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Allahabad, Agra, Aligarh, Bulandshahar, Hapur, Mathura, Modinagar, Muzzafarnagar & Meerut. 4G will be offered using spectrum band of 1800 MHz (FD LTE and is available through mobile phones, 4G hotspots and dongles in these towns. Continue reading “Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Uttar Pradesh”

Airtel, Vodafone and Idea expected to launch VoLTE services soon to take on Reliance Jio

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Reliance Jio officially launched pan-India 4G LTE services with VoLTE (Voice Over LTE) support and free voice calls in September. Now Airtel has signed a $60 million (Rs. 402 crore) pan-India deal with Nokia to implement VoLTE calling technology, according to a report from ET Telecom. Continue reading “Airtel, Vodafone and Idea expected to launch VoLTE services soon to take on Reliance Jio”