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How to Check Airtel Data Balance Using Various Methods: A Step-by-Step Guide
Airtel is one of the leading telecom operators in India. The telecom operator provides various recharge options, top-up vouchers, and unlimited plans to meet the specific requirements of its subscribers. However, consumers need to keep an eye on their existing plan balance and validity to stay within the given allocation of data and voice calling b...
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Airtel Discontinues Rs. 299 Prepaid Recharge Pack Nearly One Year After Price Hike
Airtel has discontinued its Rs. 299 prepaid recharge pack. The plan used to offer unlimited calling, unlimited data, and 1GB per day 5G and 4G data quota, while having a validity of 28 days. Moreover, it offered a quota of 100 SMS text messages per day, free caller tunes, and a Perplexity Pro AI subscription. This means that the Rs. 349 recharge pl...
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India's Telecom User Base Rises in June, Airtel Tops Subscriber Additions: TRAI
As per the new telecom subscription data released by TRAI, the total telephone subscriber base surged to 1,348 million in June, up from 1,343 million in May. This figure includes 1,300 million wireless users and 47.82 million wireline subscribers. The sector recorded a 0.37 percent monthly growth rate.
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How to Activate Your Airtel eSIM in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
eSIM is a digital SIM that is embedded into compatible smartphones. It allows users to access services without inserting a physical SIM card. Airtel offers eSIM support for select smartphones from Apple, Google, Samsung, Motorola and Vivo. Airtel's eSIM works either alongside or instead of a physical SIM card. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to...
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Airtel Unlimited 5G Data Subscribers Reportedly Cannot Share 5G Data via Mobile Hotspot: Here's What We Know So Far
Airtel has updated the terms and conditions page of its website to clarify that the telecom service provider does not allow customers to share Unlimited 5G Data via mobile hotspot. The company website clarifies that the Unlimited 5G Data offers are only meant for “personal and non-commercial use”. Further, Airtel’s website states that the tel...
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Airtel Quietly Removes Rs. 549 Individual Postpaid Plan in India; Rs. 699 Plan Becomes Next Upgrade
Bharti Airtel has quietly removed one of its plans for postpaid customers in India. Those looking for a higher-tier plan will now have to opt for the Rs. 699 Family plan, which includes one primary and one add-on SIM connection. Meanwhile, the Rs. 449 Individual plan remains the entry-level option for new subscribers. Although the telecom service p...
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How to Check 5G Coverage in Your City Online For Vi, Jio and Airtel
Most of the major telecom service providers in India allow subscribers to check 5G network coverage in their area. Airtel, Vi, and Jio have dedicated network coverage portals, which provide colour-coded coverage interactive maps. If you know which service provider offers a 5G network in your area, you can simply choose the plan of that particular c...
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Jio, Airtel, Vi Reportedly Raise Concerns Over TRAI's Proposal for Voice-Only Plans
Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have opposed TRAI's proposal to expand the availability of cheaper standalone voice and SMS plans. The regulator wants operators to offer voice-and-SMS-only vouchers across all validity periods and price them lower than bundled plans. Telecom companies argue the proposal is impractical and could affect...
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5G Network Slicing Explained: How Airtel Priority Is Offering Faster Connectivity to Postpaid Users
Earlier this week, Airtel released a first-of-its-kind service in India dubbed Priority Postpaid. The new service grants postpaid users uninterrupted, fast 5G connectivity even in crowded areas where network dips are typically observed. The telecom service provider said that the service is based on 5G network slicing, a new technology that creates ...
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Airtel’s Priority Postpaid Service Reportedly Faces Regulatory Scrutiny Over Net Neutrality Concerns
Bharti Airtel’s new priority network service for postpaid users is said to have come under scrutiny. The service, launched in India earlier this week, aims to provide access to fast lane connectivity even in high traffic demand situations, leveraging 5G network slicing. According to a report, the Centre and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of Ind...
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Airtel Introduces Priority Postpaid With India's First 5G Network Slicing Starting at Rs. 449
Airtel, on Tuesday, introduced a new service for postpaid users aimed at providing uninterrupted and reliable connectivity. Dubbed Priority Postpaid, the new service leverages 5G network slicing to offer access to a fastlane connectivity even in high traffic demand situations. With the launch, the telecom service provider has become the first in In...
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Airtel vs Jio: Best Prepaid Plans Under Rs 1,000 Compared
Airtel and Jio both offer several prepaid recharge plans under Rs. 1,000 with benefits such as OTT subscriptions, daily data, unlimited calls, and long validity periods. Airtel’s plans focus more on higher daily data and bundled services like Airtel Xstream Play, SonyLiv, and Apple Music. Jio, meanwhile, offers recharge packs with JioHotstar, Goo...
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Fed-Up Customer Buys Airtel Black Domain, Roasts Brand With A Dhurandhar Jab
A frustrated Airtel customer bought the Airtel Black domain, narrated their customer experience, added complaints from others, and roasted the brand hard
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Airtel Partners With Google to Offer AI-Powered Spam Protection for RCS Messaging in India
Bharti Airtel has partnered with Google to roll out secure RCS messaging in India to tackle spam and digital fraud. The service, available via the Google Messages app on Android, integrates Airtel’s AI-based spam detection with Google’s RCS platform. Airtel said its systems have blocked 71 billion spam calls and 2.9 billion SMS in 18 months, re...
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Airtel Unveils AI-Powered System Designed to Warn Users About OTP-Related Bank Frauds
Airtel has unveiled a new Fraud Alert system to warn users about potential bank-related one-time passwords (OTP) scams, the telecom service provider (TSP) announced. The system will leverage AI to detect potentially risky incoming calls after an OTP has been received. The TSP will then send alerts to users, intervening and warning subscribers. This...
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How to Check Airtel Data Balance Using Various Methods: A Step-by-Step Guide
Airtel is one of the leading telecom operators in India. The telecom operator provides various recharge options, top-up vouchers, and unlimited plans to meet the specific requirements of its subscribers. However, consumers need to keep an eye on their existing plan balance and validity to stay within the given allocation of data and voice calling b...
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Airtel Discontinues Rs. 299 Prepaid Recharge Pack Nearly One Year After Price Hike
Airtel has discontinued its Rs. 299 prepaid recharge pack. The plan used to offer unlimited calling, unlimited data, and 1GB per day 5G and 4G data quota, while having a validity of 28 days. Moreover, it offered a quota of 100 SMS text messages per day, free caller tunes, and a Perplexity Pro AI subscription. This means that the Rs. 349 recharge pl...
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India's Telecom User Base Rises in June, Airtel Tops Subscriber Additions: TRAI
As per the new telecom subscription data released by TRAI, the total telephone subscriber base surged to 1,348 million in June, up from 1,343 million in May. This figure includes 1,300 million wireless users and 47.82 million wireline subscribers. The sector recorded a 0.37 percent monthly growth rate.
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How to Activate Your Airtel eSIM in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
eSIM is a digital SIM that is embedded into compatible smartphones. It allows users to access services without inserting a physical SIM card. Airtel offers eSIM support for select smartphones from Apple, Google, Samsung, Motorola and Vivo. Airtel's eSIM works either alongside or instead of a physical SIM card. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to...
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Airtel Unlimited 5G Data Subscribers Reportedly Cannot Share 5G Data via Mobile Hotspot: Here's What We Know So Far
Airtel has updated the terms and conditions page of its website to clarify that the telecom service provider does not allow customers to share Unlimited 5G Data via mobile hotspot. The company website clarifies that the Unlimited 5G Data offers are only meant for “personal and non-commercial use”. Further, Airtel’s website states that the tel...
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Airtel Quietly Removes Rs. 549 Individual Postpaid Plan in India; Rs. 699 Plan Becomes Next Upgrade
Bharti Airtel has quietly removed one of its plans for postpaid customers in India. Those looking for a higher-tier plan will now have to opt for the Rs. 699 Family plan, which includes one primary and one add-on SIM connection. Meanwhile, the Rs. 449 Individual plan remains the entry-level option for new subscribers. Although the telecom service p...
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How to Check 5G Coverage in Your City Online For Vi, Jio and Airtel
Most of the major telecom service providers in India allow subscribers to check 5G network coverage in their area. Airtel, Vi, and Jio have dedicated network coverage portals, which provide colour-coded coverage interactive maps. If you know which service provider offers a 5G network in your area, you can simply choose the plan of that particular c...
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Jio, Airtel, Vi Reportedly Raise Concerns Over TRAI's Proposal for Voice-Only Plans
Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have opposed TRAI's proposal to expand the availability of cheaper standalone voice and SMS plans. The regulator wants operators to offer voice-and-SMS-only vouchers across all validity periods and price them lower than bundled plans. Telecom companies argue the proposal is impractical and could affect...
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5G Network Slicing Explained: How Airtel Priority Is Offering Faster Connectivity to Postpaid Users
Earlier this week, Airtel released a first-of-its-kind service in India dubbed Priority Postpaid. The new service grants postpaid users uninterrupted, fast 5G connectivity even in crowded areas where network dips are typically observed. The telecom service provider said that the service is based on 5G network slicing, a new technology that creates ...
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Airtel’s Priority Postpaid Service Reportedly Faces Regulatory Scrutiny Over Net Neutrality Concerns
Bharti Airtel’s new priority network service for postpaid users is said to have come under scrutiny. The service, launched in India earlier this week, aims to provide access to fast lane connectivity even in high traffic demand situations, leveraging 5G network slicing. According to a report, the Centre and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of Ind...
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Airtel Introduces Priority Postpaid With India's First 5G Network Slicing Starting at Rs. 449
Airtel, on Tuesday, introduced a new service for postpaid users aimed at providing uninterrupted and reliable connectivity. Dubbed Priority Postpaid, the new service leverages 5G network slicing to offer access to a fastlane connectivity even in high traffic demand situations. With the launch, the telecom service provider has become the first in In...
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Airtel vs Jio: Best Prepaid Plans Under Rs 1,000 Compared
Airtel and Jio both offer several prepaid recharge plans under Rs. 1,000 with benefits such as OTT subscriptions, daily data, unlimited calls, and long validity periods. Airtel’s plans focus more on higher daily data and bundled services like Airtel Xstream Play, SonyLiv, and Apple Music. Jio, meanwhile, offers recharge packs with JioHotstar, Goo...
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Fed-Up Customer Buys Airtel Black Domain, Roasts Brand With A Dhurandhar Jab
A frustrated Airtel customer bought the Airtel Black domain, narrated their customer experience, added complaints from others, and roasted the brand hard
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Airtel Partners With Google to Offer AI-Powered Spam Protection for RCS Messaging in India
Bharti Airtel has partnered with Google to roll out secure RCS messaging in India to tackle spam and digital fraud. The service, available via the Google Messages app on Android, integrates Airtel’s AI-based spam detection with Google’s RCS platform. Airtel said its systems have blocked 71 billion spam calls and 2.9 billion SMS in 18 months, re...
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Airtel Unveils AI-Powered System Designed to Warn Users About OTP-Related Bank Frauds
Airtel has unveiled a new Fraud Alert system to warn users about potential bank-related one-time passwords (OTP) scams, the telecom service provider (TSP) announced. The system will leverage AI to detect potentially risky incoming calls after an OTP has been received. The TSP will then send alerts to users, intervening and warning subscribers. This...
