Roundup of all the Telecom providers and Operators
Vi has announced an upgrade to its International Roaming service by including baggage protection. This new feature is available to Vi Postpaid customers who purchase international roaming packs. This was introduced last year for international roaming packs above Rs. 3,999. Continue reading “Vi now offers Baggage Protection with all Postpaid International Roaming packs”
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched BSNL Intertainment, a new Internet TV service, in partnership with OTTplay, India’s leading streaming platform aggregator. Continue reading “BSNL rolls out BiTV for mobile in collaboration with OTTplay”
Vi has introduced a new initiative, ‘Vi Number Rakshak,’ at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj to address the growing concern of people getting lost during the event. With millions of pilgrims in attendance, the risk of family separation is significant. Continue reading “Vi launches ‘Number Rakshak’ to aid pilgrims at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025”
Bharti Airtel’s Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Gopal Vittal, has been appointed Acting Chair of the GSMA board following the resignation of José Maria Álvares-Pallete, former Chairman and CEO of Telefónica.
Álvares-Pallete stepped down from his role at Telefónica, making him ineligible to continue as GSMA Chair, the association confirmed in an official statement on Monday. Continue reading “Bharti Airtel’s Gopal Vittal appointed as acting chair of GSMA board”
Vodafone has reached a major milestone by completing the world’s first video call from space using standard 4G and 5G smartphones. This breakthrough leverages satellite technology to bring connectivity to areas without traditional mobile coverage. Continue reading “Vodafone makes history with first space video call using regular smartphones”
Apple has quietly collaborated with SpaceX and T-Mobile U.S. to integrate Starlink network capabilities into its latest iPhone software update. This move introduces an alternative to Apple’s existing satellite communication service provided by Globalstar. Continue reading “iPhones now support Starlink Satellite services via T-Mobile partnership in U.S.: Report”
Samsung introduced the Galaxy S25 series of smartphones at its Galaxy Unpacked event earlier this week. This year, all the models are powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Mobile Platform globally. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S25 series offer Satellite SOS messaging on Verizon powered by Skylo”
After Airtel, Reliance Jio has also launched tariff plans specifically for voice and SMS services without data. These are listed under the value voice only plans. Continue reading “Jio launches voice and SMS-only pre-paid plans”
Airtel becomes the first operator to launch tariff plans specifically for voice and SMS services without data, as per TRAI’s directive. TRAI mandated separate Special Tariff Vouchers (STVs) specifically for voice and SMS services to benefit specific user groups, including senior citizens and those residing in rural areas, by providing them with more tailored options. Continue reading “Airtel launches voice and SMS-only pre-paid plans”
After the launch of SuperHero Plan with Unlimited Data from Midnight to Noon, Vi has launched new Truly Unlimited Data Plans under Vi Nonstop, which the company claims is India’s first truly unlimited data plan. Continue reading “Vi Nonstop Hero Truly Unlimited Data Plans launched”
Reliance Jio has partnered with YouTube to offer free 2 years of YouTube Premium worth Rs. 149 per month (Worth a total Rs. 3576) to JioFiber / AirFiber postpaid users on select plans (888, 1199, 1499, 2499, 3499) as a one-time offer. Continue reading “JioFiber and JioAirFiber postpaid users get 2 years free YouTube Premium”
Vi launched the new Super Hero Plan, a unique proposition tailored for Indian prepaid users that offers unlimited data for half a day from 12 AM to 12 Noon. Previously it was only available with recharge packs offering 2GB/day or more daily data quota with price starting at Rs. 365. Continue reading “Vi SuperHero Plan with Unlimited Data from Midnight to Noon expands to yearly packs”
Bharti Airtel has partnered with ZEE5 to bring exclusive digital content to its Wi-Fi customers. Starting with plans priced at Rs. 699 or higher, customers will receive ZEE5 at no additional cost as part of their Airtel Wi-Fi package. Continue reading “Airtel Wi-Fi plans from Rs. 699 now include ZEE5 OTT subscription”
Bharti Airtel has partnered with the Indian Army to extend mobile network coverage to remote villages in the Kupwara, Baramulla, and Bandipore districts along the Line of Control (LoC) in North Kashmir. Continue reading “Airtel brings connectivity to remote Kashmir villages”
Vodafone Idea (Vi) recently started testing its 5G services widely in select areas in all the 17 priority circles in 3300 MHz and 26 GHz (except Bihar) spectrum. Continue reading “Vodafone Idea 5G testing underway across top cities, official rollout imminent”
