Roundup of all the Telecom providers and Operators
Reliance Jio has halted its planned launch of a mobile SIM card home delivery service following objections from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The move came after the DoT raised security concerns over a similar offering by Airtel and Blinkit, according to Economic Times. Continue reading “Reliance Jio halts SIM express home delivery over DoT restrictions: Report”
Vodafone Idea (Vi) recently launched International Roaming (IR) packs for the Gulf region, offering unlimited incoming calls for prepaid and postpaid customers. With India’s Hajj pilgrimage quota increased to over 1,75,000 this year, Vi noted a timely need for these packs as travel to Saudi Arabia is set to rise next week. Continue reading “Vi Gulf roaming packs with unlimited incoming calls benefits Haj pilgrims”
Airtel Business has launched a new service called Business Name Display (BND), which shows the name of a business on the recipient’s mobile screen during outgoing calls. The solution aims to help customers recognize genuine calls and reduce confusion caused by spam or unknown numbers. Continue reading “Airtel Business Name Display for verified enterprise calls launched”
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services in Chandigarh and Patna starting today, April 28, 2025. The company launched its 5G services in Mumbai last month, where over 70% of eligible users are experiencing Vi 5G, contributing up to 20% of total network data traffic, said the company. Continue reading “Vodafone Idea expands 5G services to Chandigarh and Patna”
Airtel has launched new international roaming (IR) plans aimed at making global connectivity simpler and more affordable. The plan offers unlimited data across 189 countries. Continue reading “Airtel launches new International roaming plan with unlimited data across 189 Countries”
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”
After the launch of its 5G services in Mumbai last month, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the expansion of its 5G services to major cricket stadiums in 11 cities across India. This coincides with the ongoing India T20 league, which is being held at these venues from March to May. Continue reading “Vi 5G expands to cricket stadiums across 11 cities”
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”
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 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 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 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”
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”
