Jio extends 90 days free JioHotstar offer till April 15

Ahead of the IPL 2025 season, Reliance Jio introduced a promotional offer that provides access to cricket content and internet services for a limited time. Continue reading “Jio extends 90 days free JioHotstar offer till April 15”

Jio leads in 5G download and upload speeds in H2 2024: Ookla

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”

Nokia to upgrade Vodafone Idea’s optical transport network

Nokia has announced an agreement with Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) to upgrade and expand VIL’s optical transport network across key metropolitan and circle regions in India. The project aims to enhance network capacity and modernize infrastructure to support both 4G data growth and the ongoing 5G rollout. Continue reading “Nokia to upgrade Vodafone Idea’s optical transport network”

Airtel lands 2Africa Pearls subsea cable in India

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”

JioHotstar clocks 100 million subscribers

JioHotstar has announced it has surpassed 100 million subscribers, marking a significant milestone in India’s streaming landscape. The platform attributes this growth to several key factors, including its content offerings, pricing strategies, and accessibility. Continue reading “JioHotstar clocks 100 million subscribers”

Airtel IPTV services bundling Wi-Fi, OTT and TV channels launched starting at Rs. 699

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”

Airtel prepays additional Rs. 5,985 crores of high-cost spectrum liabilities

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”

Gopal Vittal appointed as new Chairman of GSMA board

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”

Vi launches packs with JioHotstar Mobile subscription starting at Rs. 101

Vi has introduced a range of prepaid recharge options designed to cater to cricket enthusiasts ahead of the T20 league that begins today. These packs offer varying data allocations and bundled subscriptions to the JioHotstar mobile streaming platform. Jio offers a similar pack, but that offers both mobile and TV streaming. Continue reading “Vi launches packs with JioHotstar Mobile subscription starting at Rs. 101”

Vi 5G services launched in Mumbai

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched its 5G services in Mumbai, after testing it back in December last year. The company’s stated objective is to enhance mobile user experience through expanded coverage and competitive pricing. Continue reading “Vi 5G services launched in Mumbai”

Ericsson, Volvo, Airtel collaborate on 5G Advanced for XR and Digital Twins in India

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”

Jio offers free JioHotstar on TV / Mobile in 4K for 90 days with select plans for a limited period

Just in time for the IPL 2025 season which begins later this week, Reliance Jio has introduced a promotional offer, available to both new and existing Jio SIM customers. The offer provides access to cricket content and internet services for a limited time. Continue reading “Jio offers free JioHotstar on TV / Mobile in 4K for 90 days with select plans for a limited period”

Nokia to enhance Vodafone Idea’s IP Backhaul Network

Nokia has announced a three-year agreement with Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) to upgrade and expand VIL’s IP backhaul network across multiple telecom circles in India. Continue reading “Nokia to enhance Vodafone Idea’s IP Backhaul Network”

TRAI to propose five-year satellite spectrum license: Report

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”

Jio partners with SpaceX to bring Starlink to India

After Airtel, Jio Platforms has announced a collaborative agreement with SpaceX to explore the provision of Starlink’s broadband internet services to Indian customers. This agreement hinges on SpaceX securing the necessary regulatory approvals to operate Starlink within India. Continue reading “Jio partners with SpaceX to bring Starlink to India”