India’s telecom subscriber base increased by 2.9 million in May 2022: TRAI

According to the data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, the number of telephone subscribers in India increased from 1,167.82 million at the end of April-22 to 1,170.73 million at the end of May-22, thereby showing a monthly growth rate of 0.25%. Continue reading “India’s telecom subscriber base increased by 2.9 million in May 2022: TRAI”

Airtel trials first private 5G network at BOSCH facility

In India, 5G is crucial for both the telecommunications sector and other sectors that heavily rely on automation. Typically, 5G operators will set up private network solutions for industries to boost the effectiveness of that particular business. Continue reading “Airtel trials first private 5G network at BOSCH facility”

Vi enhances 4G network coverage in Uttarakhand and UP West

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) today announced that it has enhanced its 4G experience in Uttarakhand & UP West. Vi has till now deployed the highly efficient 900MHz spectrum on 3100+ sites as well as 1800 MHz band on 10295 sites in Uttarakhand & UP West. Continue reading “Vi enhances 4G network coverage in Uttarakhand and UP West”

Mukesh Ambani steps down as Director of Reliance Jio, Akash Ambani made chairman

Reliance Jio today announced that SEBI filing that Mukesh Ambani has resigned as Director of the Company on June 27, 2022. Akash Ambani has been appointed as chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company. However, Mukesh Ambani will continue as the chairman of Jio Platforms Ltd, the flagship company that owns all Jio digital services brands including Reliance Jio.

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Jio partners with DigiBoxx to offer 10GB extra storage to JioFiber users

Reliance Jio today announced that is has partnered with DigiBoxx, an Indian cloud storage service platform, to create cutting-edge storage solutions and better serve Jio’s current and prospective customer base’s needs for cloud consolidation. Continue reading “Jio partners with DigiBoxx to offer 10GB extra storage to JioFiber users”

Vi launches caller tune subscription packs starting at Rs. 49

Vi subscribers now have the option to replace the usual “tring tring” greeting with music of their choosing when they are getting incoming calls, rather than the default dial tone. Vi provides its users with an exciting option to set any song as their caller tune from a large choice of the current hits, all while enjoying the best of ad-free music in HD quality with the Vi App.  Earlier, Vi introduced new international roaming packs to its subscribers. Continue reading “Vi launches caller tune subscription packs starting at Rs. 49”

Vi enhances VoLTE capabilities in Maharashtra & Goa

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) today announced that it has enhanced voice calling experience for customers in Maharashtra & Goa by doubling VoLTE capacity in the two states. This enables more Vi customers to make calls using VoLTE and enjoy HD quality crystal clear voice with superfast call connect, said the company. Continue reading “Vi enhances VoLTE capabilities in Maharashtra & Goa”

Airtel Xstream Fiber launched in Ladakh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Bharti Airtel has launched Airtel Xstream Fiber, a Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) broadband service in Ladakh and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. With the establishment of fibernet, the firm has become the first private ISP to roll out FTTH broadband in these remote areas, providing customers with world-class digital access. Over the next three years, the company plans to expand its FTTH footprint to over 2000 towns across the country, contributing to a digitally connected India. Continue reading “Airtel Xstream Fiber launched in Ladakh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands”

Vi enhances indoor 4G network coverage in Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) today announced that it has deployed state-of-the-art L900 technology in the 900 MHz band on 3043 sites as well as 1800 MHz band on 11772 sites in Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh. The company deployed LTE 900 and 1800 MHz in Delhi & NCR earlier this year. Continue reading “Vi enhances indoor 4G network coverage in Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh”

Airtel launches Xstream multiplex in the Metaverse

Airtel today launched Xstream multiplex, an extension of Airtel’s Xstream Premium offering, which it says is the India’s first multiplex on the Partynite Metaverse platform. Yesterday, the company said that it has achieved a 2-million subscriber milestone within 100 days of its launch. Continue reading “Airtel launches Xstream multiplex in the Metaverse”

Reliance Jio launches 4G mobile services near Pangong Lake in Ladakh

Reliance Jio has officially launched 4G mobile services in Spangmik village near Pangong Lake in Ladakh and the company claims it is the first to provide 4G mobile connectivity in the area. Mobile Connectivity in the Ladakh and Leh regions is limited due to the geography, extreme weather, and government restrictions due to proximity to the international border.

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Jio-bp to set up EV charging & swapping infrastructure at Omaxe properties across 12 cities

Omaxe, one of the leading real estate developers in India, today announced its partnership with Jio-bp, a fuel and mobility joint venture between Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and bp, to establish a battery charging ecosystem for electrical vehicles. Continue reading “Jio-bp to set up EV charging & swapping infrastructure at Omaxe properties across 12 cities”

Jio-bp collaborates with MG Motor and Castrol India for EV charging infrastructure and service

With the growing popularity of electric vehicles in India, there is an urgent need for the development of EV charging infrastructure to keep up with the rate of EV growth. And now, there’s some good news from Jio-bp, which has partnered with MG Motor India and Castrol India to increase EV adoption and mobility in India by establishing four-wheeler EV charging infrastructure and expanding Castrol’s existing auto service network to serve EV customers. Continue reading “Jio-bp collaborates with MG Motor and Castrol India for EV charging infrastructure and service”

Airtel launches new All-in-One Broadband Plans with up to 17 OTTs, 350+ TV channels starting at Rs. 699

Airtel has launched three new all-in-one plans to take on JioFiber. The company said that these are built for the evolving entertainment needs of today’s connected homes. There are three monthly plans – Rs. 699, Rs. 1099 and Rs. 1599 that offer 40Mbps, 200Mbps and 300 Mbps speed, respectively. Continue reading “Airtel launches new All-in-One Broadband Plans with up to 17 OTTs, 350+ TV channels starting at Rs. 699”