India's 5G subscriptions to cross 1.1 billion by 2031; Mobile data usage to nearly double: ReportIndia's 5G subscriber base is expected to surpass 1.1 billion by the end of 2031, representing an 81 per cent subscription penetration rate...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Telecom industry divided on Airtel's 5G priority plan; Jio, Vi call for regulatory clarityBharti Airtel's new priority 5G service for postpaid customers is causing a stir. Rivals Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio are calling for reg...
27 May, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Airtel launches 'Priority Postpaid' with a 'slicing' tech: Check the 5G plansBharti Airtel has launched "Priority Postpaid," a new service leveraging 5G slicing technology to enhance network experience for postpaid u...
21 May, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Cable, DTH vs streaming: Battle lines drawn at Trai over FAST TV rulesIndia's old television distributors and new digital companies are in a regulatory fight. The debate is about whether internet-delivered TV ...
18 May, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Aditya Birla Group to invest $500 million in Vodafone Idea as revival signal strengthensAditya Birla Group is injecting ₹4,730 crore into Vodafone Idea (Vi) through a preferential allotment, bolstering the telecom operator's fi...
17 May, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
Will Airtel deliver another strong quarter? Analysts see stable ARPU, healthy subscriber additions in Q4Bharti Airtel is poised for another solid quarter. Analysts predict steady subscriber growth and consistent revenue. The company's broadban...
12 May, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
West Bengal Phase 2 polls: Will anti-incumbency, scam charges and SIR row end TMC's 15-year run?West Bengal Elections Phase 2 key issues: West Bengal heads into Phase 2 of its assembly elections on April 29. This phase is crucial for d...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
BJP will provide 1 lakh jobs to youth each year in infiltrator-free Bengal: Amit Shah in WBUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has pledged to provide one lakh jobs annually to West Bengal's youth based on merit if the BJP secures victor...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
Telecom earnings likely to stay subdued in Q4Telecom operators are poised for a muted March quarter, with analysts anticipating steady underlying growth tempered by fewer operating day...
07 Apr, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
TRAI mandates voice and SMS-only tariff packs for price-conscious consumers, impacting ARPU growthPrice-sensitive mobile users can now opt for voice and SMS-only packs as mandated by Trai, benefiting 150 million remaining 2G users, dual ...
23 Dec, 2024, 09.57 PM IST
Airtel to move to 5G SA mode in 3-4 yearsBharti Airtel plans to fully switch its 5G services to standalone mode within 3-4 years as demand increases and more 4G users upgrade. Init...
30 Oct, 2024, 05.12 PM IST
Majority of 5G users experience reduction in call drop, faster data speed: SurveyMore than half of users who switched to 5G report fewer call drops and better data speeds, according to LocalCircles. A survey found 60% of...
14 Oct, 2024, 10.40 PM IST
5G price wars may weigh on Bharti AirtelThe onset of 5G price wars along with a lack of significant tariff hikes and limited support from 4G tariff interventions, could slow Bhart...
01 Nov, 2023, 02.03 PM IST
Google deal: Airtel to come up with better bundled smartphones offering for 4G migrationWith its partnership with Bharti Airtel, Google, in a blogspot, said that it plans to create new and innovative business models to help gro...
28 Jan, 2022, 03.25 PM IST
Migration to 4G slows amid Covid-19 disruptionsMigration and addition of new users to 4G technology hit an alltime low in the quarter to June, owing to disruptions in porting and new SIM...
09 Sep, 2020, 11.47 PM IST
4G spectrum: No undue benefits to Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, says Kapil Sibal“The decision to allow 4G spectrum winners to offer voice was based on recommendations of both Trai and TC," he said.
08 Mar, 2013, 10.34 AM IST
- MTNL subscribers to get option of migrating to 3G by June
State-run MTNL has decided to give its existing 46 lakh mobile users the option of migrating to high-speed 3G services in a bid to have a h...
23 May, 2010, 01.04 PM IST