BSNL Boosts 4G Experience in Kerala with 7000 Sites
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has activated 6,979 4G sites across Kerala, expanding coverage to homes, offices and hard‑to‑reach tribal and border areas. The rollout includes 322 sites specifically aimed at underserved regions, using fully indigenous technology supplied by Indian firms such as TCS, C‑DoT and Tejas Networks. This deployment is part of a broader national goal of 100,000 4G sites and positions BSNL to transition to 5G via a non‑standalone architecture when the government approves further expansion. The move underscores the operator’s push to modernize India’s telecom infrastructure without relying on foreign equipment.
Airtel Prepaid Data Packs for Cricket Season: May 2026 Edition
Airtel has rolled out 16 refreshed prepaid data packs aimed at cricket‑season streamers, pricing daily data as low as Rs 22 (≈$0.27) and premium bundles up to Rs 361 (≈$4.35) for 50 GB. New offerings bundle JioHotstar, Netflix, ZEE5 and Airtel Xstream, while...
Jio Recharge Which Offers 84 Days of Validity for Rs 5.3 Per Day
Reliance Jio launched a Rs 448 prepaid plan that delivers 84 days of service for roughly $0.06 per day, offering unlimited voice calls and 1,000 SMS but no data. The offering comes after the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) required operators...
Bharti Airtel Rs 49 vs Rs 99 Packs Reveal a Clear Strategy Around Short-Term Data Usage
Bharti Airtel introduced two short‑term unlimited data packs—Rs 49 (~$0.60) for 1 day and Rs 99 (~$1.20) for 2 days—both delivering up to 20 GB of high‑speed data per day before throttling. The plans differ only in validity, signalling a shift from volume‑based pricing to...
Jio Rs 198 vs New Rs 199 Prepaid Plans: What a Re 1 Difference Really Gets You
Reliance Jio has introduced a new Rs 199 prepaid “Affordable Pack” alongside its existing Rs 198 “True 5G Unlimited” plan. Both cost roughly $2.40 and $2.38 respectively, but the Rs 198 option delivers unlimited 5G data for 14 days, while the Rs 199 option caps...
T-Mobile’s SuperBroadband Shows What Airtel and Jio Could Build Next in India
T‑Mobile has launched SuperBroadband, a managed service that fuses its 5G network with Starlink low‑Earth‑orbit satellite to create an always‑on business internet connection. The dual‑network architecture provides automatic failover, a single contract and bill, and a financially backed uptime guarantee....
Vodafone Idea Adds a New Layer to Prepaid Plans with Unlimited Data Add-Ons
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has introduced two unlimited‑data add‑on packs for prepaid customers – a Rs 55 (~$0.66) option and a Rs 105 (~$1.26) option – each providing 28 days of extra data without service validity. The packs can only be activated on existing...
Breaking: Jio Renames JioBharat Phone Plans as 4G Feature Phone Plans; Removes JioPhone Plans
Reliance Jio has stripped the JioPhone and JioPhone Prima offerings and renamed its former JioBharat plans as “4G Feature Phone Plans,” with data add‑ons now called “4G Feature Phone Add‑ons.” The change follows a Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)...
Vodafone Idea Launches 5G Services in Goa
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has begun rolling out 5G services across Goa, targeting the state’s high‑traffic tourist zones and commercial hubs. The launch is part of Vi’s broader strategy to expand its 5G footprint in high‑data‑consumption areas and emerging urban clusters....
Jio vs Airtel: Whose Rs 355 Plan Is Better
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel each sell a Rs 355 (≈ $4.30) prepaid plan that lasts 30 days and includes 25 GB of data and unlimited voice calls. Jio’s version adds a three‑month JioHotstar Mobile subscription, 50 GB of JioAI cloud storage and a Google...
DoT Begins Pan India Testing of Real Time Disaster Alerts on Mobile Networks
India’s Department of Telecommunications has launched a pan‑India test of a Cell Broadcast‑based emergency alert system, supplementing the existing SMS‑driven SACHET platform. The trial will send multilingual test messages in English, Hindi and regional languages to mobile devices across all...
Reliance Jio’s Cricket Packs Are Cheaper Per Day, But There Is a Catch
Reliance Jio has rolled out a suite of cricket‑focused data packs that cost as little as Rs 49 (≈$0.60) for 25 GB usable for a single day, with per‑day rates dropping to roughly Rs 2.6 (≈$0.03). Each pack bundles JioHotstar access, turning a...
Telecom Body Urges Govt to Lower Spectrum Prices, Cites No Return on 5G Investment: Report
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has urged the government to lower the base price for the upcoming spectrum auction, arguing that telecom operators have not yet recouped the billions invested in 5G infrastructure. TRAI has set the base...
Vi Takes on Jio and Airtel with New Unlimited Data Plans and Budget Packs
Vodafone Idea (Vi) unveiled a new prepaid portfolio that mixes low‑cost entry plans with 180‑day "NonStop Hero" unlimited‑data packs. The Rs 325 (~$4) plan offers 10 GB data, unlimited calls and 300 SMS for a month, while the Rs 2099‑Rs 2180 (~$25‑$26) bundles deliver...
Jio ARPU Rises to Rs 214 as Data Usage Crosses 42GB Per User: Monetisation Still Catching Up
Reliance Jio reported a modest ARPU increase to Rs 214 (≈$2.6) in the March quarter, while average monthly data consumption surged to about 42 GB per user, a 35% year‑on‑year rise. The company’s subscriber base topped 524 million, with 268 million on 5G, and...
Vodafone Idea CEO on Tariffs: Will Opt for Minor Corrections, Not Structural Hike: Report
Vodafone Idea’s chief executive Abhijit Kishore told the COAI Digicom Summit that the company will only make minor adjustments to its prepaid tariffs and has no plans for a broad, structural price increase. The comment follows Bharti Airtel’s recent 4‑5%...
OnePlus 16 Could Bring 240Hz Refresh Rate Display
OnePlus is rumored to equip its upcoming flagship, the OnePlus 16, with a 240 Hz refresh‑rate display, potentially maintaining its 1.5K resolution. The device is expected to feature a 6.78‑inch BOE LTPO panel using LIPO packaging for ultra‑thin 1 mm bezels. If...
Time to Launch TIME100 Next India Edition in Partnership with Reliance
TIME announced the launch of TIME100 Next India, its first edition of the TIME100 Next franchise focused on emerging Indian leaders. The initiative, unveiled at the TIME100 Gala in New York, is partnered with Reliance and will recognize 100 individuals...
Reliance Jio Mega Content Plan Rs 500 and New Add-On Pack Rs 200 Benefits Detailed
Reliance Jio has rebranded its Rs 500 Entertainment Plan as the Mega Content Plan and launched a new Rs 200 Mega Content add‑on pack for prepaid customers. The Rs 500 plan delivers 56 GB of data, unlimited voice, 100 SMS daily, and subscriptions to YouTube...
Reliance Jio Launches Youth and Gaming Plan Rs 459 Bundled with Snapchat+
Reliance Jio has introduced a 28‑day Youth and Gaming Plan priced at Rs 459 (about $5.5). The bundle delivers 61 GB of data—2 GB per day plus a 5 GB high‑speed boost—unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS daily. It also includes premium subscriptions to Snapchat+,...
Vodafone Idea Rolls Out 5G in Panipat, Ambala; Haryana Expansion to Cover Seven Cities by May
Vodafone Idea (Vi) began rolling out 5G service in the industrial cities of Panipat and Ambala, extending its network beyond the recent launch in Sonipat. The operator announced that seven additional Haryana cities—Hisar, Bhiwani, Karnal, Bahadurgarh, Rohtak, plus the earlier...
BSNL Has Successfully Transitioned From a 3G Provider to a Competitive 4G Player: Scindia
BSNL has moved from a legacy 3G platform to a competitive 4G operator, a shift highlighted by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia at the Strategic Review and Planning Meet. The telecom‑state’s average revenue per user (ARPU) jumped 42% to Rs 101 (≈$1.22)...
New Chrome Theme QxA Dark Pro Focuses on Tab Clarity as Dark Mode Limitations Become More Visible
The new Chrome theme QxA Dark Pro tackles a common shortcoming of dark mode by introducing a layered charcoal palette that separates active and inactive tabs. By moving away from flat black, the theme makes tab boundaries clearer for users...
Vodafone Idea Lost Around 0.16 Million Consumer SIM Connections in March 2026
Vodafone Idea reported a net increase of 102,899 mobile connections in March 2026, bringing its total wireless base to 198.48 million. However, the consumer mobility segment fell by about 160,000 SIMs, while the machine‑to‑machine (M2M) segment added 260,000 connections and drove...
Opinion: Bharti Airtel Emerges as Preferred Network in Delhi as Jio Slips, TRAI March 2026 Data Shows
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) reported that Bharti Airtel added 737,827 subscribers in Delhi during March 2026, while Reliance Jio lost 31,393, Vodafone Idea shed 230,959, and BSNL/MTNL dropped 1,526. The surge positions Airtel as the preferred network...
Government Launches VM Frames National Filmmaking Competition to Mark 150 Years of Vande Mataram
The Indian Ministry of Culture has launched “VM Frames,” a nationwide filmmaking contest to mark the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram. The competition, open to creators of all ages, features three categories—Reels, AI‑generated films, and short films—and offers...
Jio Leads Mobile Speeds While ACT Fibernet Tops Broadband in India: SpeedGeo Report Q1 2026
SpeedGeo’s Q1 2026 report, based on 545,000 fixed‑line and 61,000 mobile tests, shows Reliance Jio retaining the top spot in mobile internet with 115.3 Mbps average download, while ACT Fibernet leads fixed broadband at 118.1 Mbps. Broadband latency averaged 40 ms versus 69 ms for mobile,...
Reliance Jio, Bank of Baroda Partner to Launch Mobile Banking App for JioPhone Prima 4G
Reliance Jio and Bank of Baroda have teamed up to launch bob World Lite, a mobile banking app built for feature‑phone users, pre‑installed on the JioPhone Prima 4G. The lightweight app supports UPI‑based payments, fund transfers, bill pay and recharges,...
India’s Seafood Exports Hit Record Rs 72,325 Crore in FY 2025–26
India’s seafood exports reached a record Rs 72,325.82 crore (≈$8.28 bn) in FY 2025‑26, with volumes of 19.32 lakh metric tonnes. Frozen shrimp drove the surge, contributing Rs 47,973.13 crore (≈$5.51 bn) and accounting for over two‑thirds of earnings. While shipments to the...
TRAI Urges Users to Check Internet Performance with MySpeed App Amid Connectivity Concerns
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched an updated MySpeed app for Android and iOS to let consumers measure real‑time internet performance. The tool tests mobile (3G, 4G, 5G) and fixed‑line Wi‑Fi connections, reporting download/upload speeds, latency and...
Airtel Expands 5G to Villages and Towns in Maharashtra & Goa with 3,400 New Sites
Bharti Airtel has added more than 3,400 new 5G sites across Maharashtra and Goa over the past year, extending coverage to 36 districts and over 22 million users. The expansion targets both major cities and remote districts such as Gadchiroli, Nandurbar...
Vodafone Idea Data Vouchers with Handset Insurance
India’s third‑largest telecom, Vodafone Idea (VIL), has launched two prepaid data vouchers that bundle 10 GB of data with handset insurance worth up to ₹25,000 (≈ $300). The vouchers are priced at ₹201 (≈ $2.40) and ₹251 (≈ $3.00) and each provides 30 days of...
C-DOT, Jumps Automation Partner to Develop Gamified Cybersecurity Awareness Platform
The Centre for Development of Telemetics (C‑DOT) has signed an MoU with Jumps Automation LLP to create a gamified cybersecurity awareness platform delivered as a commercial‑grade SaaS. The solution will combine a gaming arena, leaderboards, LMS, discussion forums and realistic...
Airtel Select Prepaid Plans Now Come With Free Data Pack Coupon With OTT Benefit
Bharti Airtel has begun bundling free data‑pack coupons with three of its prepaid plans – the Rs 349 unlimited 5G plan, the Rs 979 84‑day plan and the Rs 3599 plan – in select circles. The coupons, valued at Rs 100 or Rs 195 (approximately...
Airtel 84-Day Prepaid Recharge Plans: Here’s What You Get in April 2026
Bharti Airtel’s April 2026 prepaid portfolio introduces ten recharge options with 84‑day (and one 90‑day) validity, priced from Rs 469 (~$5.6) to Rs 1798 (~$21.6) per recharge. All plans include unlimited voice, SMS allowances and a suite of digital perks such as...
Airtel Starts Warning Users During Calls for OTP Fraud
Bharti Airtel has rolled out a real‑time on‑screen alert that triggers during live calls whenever a bank one‑time password (OTP) is detected. The feature nudges users to pause and reconsider sharing sensitive information, rather than blocking the call. By intervening...
Tariff Hike 2026: Vodafone Idea Cuts Benefits and Raises Prices on Select Plans; New Plans Rolled Out
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has overhauled its prepaid portfolio, raising the Rs 670 (~$8) plan from Rs 649 and the Rs 1050 (~$13) plan from Rs 1020, while downgrading several NonStop Hero packs to limited‑data Hero bundles. The carrier also introduced a cheaper Rs 1005 (~$12)...
Bharti Airtel Advises Customers to Opt for This Instead of AirFiber
Bharti Airtel, India’s second‑largest telecom, is urging customers to choose traditional fiber over its AirFiber service whenever fiber is available. AirFiber, a 5G‑based Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) offering, provides 1 TB of data at the same price that fiber delivers more...
LPG Supply Restoration May Take 3-4 Years, Says Govt Official: Report
A senior Indian government official warned that restoring disrupted global LPG supplies could take three to four years, amid uncertainty over whether production halts are temporary or permanent. India, which sources about 60% of its LPG imports from West Asia,...
Moto Edge 70 Pro Chipset Details Leaked After Geekbench Listing
Motorola’s upcoming Edge 70 Pro 5G for India was spotted on a Flipkart microsite, and a Geekbench listing has revealed its internals. The handset is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 8500 SoC, featuring a 4‑core 2.20 GHz cluster, three 3.20 GHz cores and a 3.40 GHz prime...
DoT, SEBI Sign MoU to Tackle Telecom-Linked Financial Frauds
India’s Department of Telecommunications and securities regulator SEBI signed a Memorandum of Understanding to combat telecom‑linked financial frauds. The deal creates a data‑sharing framework that will feed the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator and Mobile Number Revocation List into market‑surveillance systems....
Employment: TCS Makes 25,000 Campus Offers; On Track to Hire Around 40,000 Freshers Annually: Report
India’s Tata Consultancy Services reported a net headcount decline of 23,460 employees in FY26, bringing its workforce to 584,519, though it added 2,356 staff in the March quarter. The firm has already extended 25,000 campus offers and remains on track...
TRAI May Bring Back Voice Only Plans What This Means for Your Recharge
TRAI is reconsidering the reintroduction of voice‑only prepaid plans in India, a shift that would let users pay solely for calls and SMS without bundled data. For years, telecom operators have bundled daily data into even the cheapest recharges, raising...
DoT Strengthens Telecom Safety Push, With Sanchar Saathi at Its Core
India’s Department of Telecommunications is intensifying its focus on user‑centric security through the Sanchar Saathi platform. The app gives individuals visibility into every mobile number tied to their identity and lets them flag unknown connections. Features such as Chakshu reporting,...
Vodafone Idea 5G Plan Which Offers 1GB Daily Data
Vodafone Idea (VIL) launched a Rs 719 (~$8.70) prepaid plan that provides unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS per day, 1 GB of daily 4G data and access to 5G networks. The plan is valid for 72 days, after which data speed falls to...
Jio Is Quietly Building Its JioXplor Platform for Location Intelligence
Reliance Jio is quietly assembling JioXplor, a location‑intelligence platform that bundles mapping, geocoding, route optimisation and geofencing. By embedding these tools within its own network, Jio can enrich location data with real‑time mobility insights from its massive subscriber base. The...
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Price Hiked Across All Variants
Nothing has raised the price of its Phone 3a Lite in India by ₹3,000 (about $36) for every configuration, effective April 6, 2026. The 8 GB + 128 GB variant now costs ₹24,999 (~$300), while the 8 GB + 256 GB version is priced at ₹23,999 (~$289). The device retains its MediaTek...
Vi Brings 5G to Chennai, Targets Coimbatore, Trichy and More Cities by May 2026
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched 5G services in Chennai, completing its metro‑city coverage that now includes Mumbai, Delhi‑NCR, Bengaluru and Kolkata. The carrier announced plans to extend 5G to five additional Tamil Nadu and Puducherry cities—Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Tiruppur and Vellore—by...
TRAI Pulls Up Reliance Jio Over Tariff Practices, Sets April 14 Deadline for Compliance: Reports
India’s telecom regulator TRAI has ordered Reliance Jio to stop certain tariff practices deemed non‑transparent and discriminatory, giving the operator until April 14 to comply. The directives require Jio to publish all special tariff vouchers—Rs 249 (≈$3), Rs 199 (≈$2.4), and Rs 209 (≈$2.5)—across...
Airtel Deploys 4300+ 5G Sites in UP East, Expands Coverage Across 48 Districts
Bharti Airtel has installed more than 4,300 new 5G sites in Uttar Pradesh East over the past year, extending coverage to 48 districts and reaching roughly 34 million residents. The rollout averages 12 sites per day, emphasizing network densification rather than...