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Airtel vs Jio vs BSNL: Cheapest Broadband Plans Compared
If you are looking for an affordable, entry-level broadband option that provides both speed and reliability, Airtel, Jio, and BSNL have several plans. Here is a quick comparison of their most affordable broadband plans. The best choice depends on service availability in your area and whether you prefer bundled OTT services or just faster internet a...
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Airtel Quietly Discontinues Rs 189 Voice-Only Plan in India, Rs 199 Becomes New Minimum Recharge
Bharti Airtel has discontinued its Rs 189 voice-only prepaid plan, making Rs 199 the new minimum recharge option. The move reportedly reflects the telecom industry’s shift towards data-centric plans. The Rs 199 plan offers unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 2GB of data for 28 days, and perks like Hello Tunes and a Perplexity Pro AI subscription. W...
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Jio’s Free Google AI Pro Subscription Is Live for All Age Groups: How to Claim
Reliance Jio has started offering its users an 18-month free Google AI Pro subscription, following its recent partnership with Google. Initially meant for users aged 18 to 25, the telecom operator is now allowing all eligible Jio subscribers to claim the offer. The plan, normally priced at Rs. 1,950 per month, provides access to Gemini 2.5 Pro, Veo...
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Airtel vs Jio vs Vi: Cheapest Prepaid Plans with 84 Days Validity Compared
Airtel, Jio, and Vi each offer competitive 84-day prepaid plans combining long-term value with diverse benefits. Airtel’s options focus on entertainment and productivity, with packs including Amazon Prime, Hotstar, and Xstream Play. Jio’s plans cater to both streaming and lifestyle needs, offering perks like Netflix, JioHotstar, and Swiggy One ...
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Jio vs Airtel vs Vi: Cheapest Postpaid Plans Compared
India’s telecom operators offer several entry-level postpaid plans aimed at value seekers. Airtel’s Rs. 449 plan provides 50GB data with rollover and bundled entertainment and cloud benefits. Jio’s Rs. 349 plan offers 30GB data and streaming perks, with additional student benefits for those aged 18 to 25. Vi’s Rs. 451 plan includes 50GB dat...
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Airtel Begins Transition to Dual 5G Network in India as Telco Prepares 5G Advanced Rollout
Airtel's Gopal Vittal has announced that India's second-largest telecom service provider (TSP) has begun the transition process from 5G to 5G Advanced network in the country. As part of its plan, the company has started deploying the dual-mode 5G network in select circles, which uses the Non-Standalone (NSA) + Standalone (SA) model, as a test pilot...
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BSNL Announces 120 Vacancies For Senior Executive Trainee Posts Under Direct Recruitment
The hiring process will be conducted through a written competitive examination (Computer-Based - Multiple Choice Objective Type Test).
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Jio vs Airtel: Best Prepaid Plans with 3GB Data Per Day Compared
Jio and Airtel both offer a variety of prepaid plans at different yet affordable price points. But with multiple options to consider, selecting the best and the most value-for-money offering can become quite a hassle. If you want to compare Jio and Airtel 3GB per day prepaid recharge packs to get an idea about which telecom operator provides better...
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Kerala Man, 23, 'Hacked' Sensitive Data Accessible To Police, Arrested
A 23-year-old youth was taken into custody by the police for allegedly hacking sensitive data accessible only to law enforcement and telecom agencies, officials said on Saturday.
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Indian-Origin CEO Faces $500-Million Fraud Allegations. Who Is He?
Indian-origin telecom executive Bankim Brahmbhatt has been accused of masterminding a loan scam that allegedly cost global investment firm BlackRock's private-credit arm and several other lenders over $500 million.
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Indian-Origin CEO Hits BlackRock With "Breathtaking" $500-Million Fraud
BlackRock's private-credit investing arm and several major lenders are scrambling to recover more than $500 million lost in a loan fraud allegedly orchestrated by Indian-origin telecom executive Bankim Brahmbhatt.
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Starlink Hiring for Payments, Tax and Accounting Roles in Bengaluru as Firm Prepares for Launch in India
Starlink recently achieved a new feat by launching its 10,000th satellite in space, after 28 satellites blasted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Elon Musk-led SpaceX, the company has been planning to expand its presence across the globe. Now, the company has posted four new job postings in India for i...
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Jio's Gemini vs Airtel's Perplexity vs ChatGPT Go: Which Free AI Plan Is Best For You
India’s telecom operators and AI companies are competing to attract users with free premium subscriptions. Airtel has partnered with Perplexity to offer 12 months of Perplexity Pro access, OpenAI will soon make ChatGPT Go free for a year, and Reliance Jio users can now get 18 months of Google AI Pro.
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Airtel Rs. 449 vs Jio Rs. 349: Which Postpaid Plan is Better Value for Money in 2025?
Airtel Rs. 449 vs. Jio Rs. 349: Postpaid subscribers in India are almost spoilt for choice when it comes to postpaid plans.Two of the biggest telecom service providers (TSPs), Airtel and Jio, offer a variety of plans at affordable price points. Such two plans are Airtel’s Rs. 449 and Jio's Rs. 349 monthly subscriptions. But which one of them offe...
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TRAI and DoT Approve Implementation of Feature to Display Caller Names During Incoming Calls
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday approved a proposal by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which mandates the name of the caller to be displayed as the default on the receiver’s phone. The feature, called Calling Name Presentation (CNAP), will leverage the caller’s information registered after verifying their ...
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Airtel vs Jio vs BSNL: Cheapest Broadband Plans Compared
If you are looking for an affordable, entry-level broadband option that provides both speed and reliability, Airtel, Jio, and BSNL have several plans. Here is a quick comparison of their most affordable broadband plans. The best choice depends on service availability in your area and whether you prefer bundled OTT services or just faster internet a...
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Airtel Quietly Discontinues Rs 189 Voice-Only Plan in India, Rs 199 Becomes New Minimum Recharge
Bharti Airtel has discontinued its Rs 189 voice-only prepaid plan, making Rs 199 the new minimum recharge option. The move reportedly reflects the telecom industry’s shift towards data-centric plans. The Rs 199 plan offers unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 2GB of data for 28 days, and perks like Hello Tunes and a Perplexity Pro AI subscription. W...
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Jio’s Free Google AI Pro Subscription Is Live for All Age Groups: How to Claim
Reliance Jio has started offering its users an 18-month free Google AI Pro subscription, following its recent partnership with Google. Initially meant for users aged 18 to 25, the telecom operator is now allowing all eligible Jio subscribers to claim the offer. The plan, normally priced at Rs. 1,950 per month, provides access to Gemini 2.5 Pro, Veo...
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Airtel vs Jio vs Vi: Cheapest Prepaid Plans with 84 Days Validity Compared
Airtel, Jio, and Vi each offer competitive 84-day prepaid plans combining long-term value with diverse benefits. Airtel’s options focus on entertainment and productivity, with packs including Amazon Prime, Hotstar, and Xstream Play. Jio’s plans cater to both streaming and lifestyle needs, offering perks like Netflix, JioHotstar, and Swiggy One ...
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Jio vs Airtel vs Vi: Cheapest Postpaid Plans Compared
India’s telecom operators offer several entry-level postpaid plans aimed at value seekers. Airtel’s Rs. 449 plan provides 50GB data with rollover and bundled entertainment and cloud benefits. Jio’s Rs. 349 plan offers 30GB data and streaming perks, with additional student benefits for those aged 18 to 25. Vi’s Rs. 451 plan includes 50GB dat...
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Airtel Begins Transition to Dual 5G Network in India as Telco Prepares 5G Advanced Rollout
Airtel's Gopal Vittal has announced that India's second-largest telecom service provider (TSP) has begun the transition process from 5G to 5G Advanced network in the country. As part of its plan, the company has started deploying the dual-mode 5G network in select circles, which uses the Non-Standalone (NSA) + Standalone (SA) model, as a test pilot...
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BSNL Announces 120 Vacancies For Senior Executive Trainee Posts Under Direct Recruitment
The hiring process will be conducted through a written competitive examination (Computer-Based - Multiple Choice Objective Type Test).
-
Jio vs Airtel: Best Prepaid Plans with 3GB Data Per Day Compared
Jio and Airtel both offer a variety of prepaid plans at different yet affordable price points. But with multiple options to consider, selecting the best and the most value-for-money offering can become quite a hassle. If you want to compare Jio and Airtel 3GB per day prepaid recharge packs to get an idea about which telecom operator provides better...
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Kerala Man, 23, 'Hacked' Sensitive Data Accessible To Police, Arrested
A 23-year-old youth was taken into custody by the police for allegedly hacking sensitive data accessible only to law enforcement and telecom agencies, officials said on Saturday.
-
Indian-Origin CEO Faces $500-Million Fraud Allegations. Who Is He?
Indian-origin telecom executive Bankim Brahmbhatt has been accused of masterminding a loan scam that allegedly cost global investment firm BlackRock's private-credit arm and several other lenders over $500 million.
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Indian-Origin CEO Hits BlackRock With "Breathtaking" $500-Million Fraud
BlackRock's private-credit investing arm and several major lenders are scrambling to recover more than $500 million lost in a loan fraud allegedly orchestrated by Indian-origin telecom executive Bankim Brahmbhatt.
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Starlink Hiring for Payments, Tax and Accounting Roles in Bengaluru as Firm Prepares for Launch in India
Starlink recently achieved a new feat by launching its 10,000th satellite in space, after 28 satellites blasted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Elon Musk-led SpaceX, the company has been planning to expand its presence across the globe. Now, the company has posted four new job postings in India for i...
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Jio's Gemini vs Airtel's Perplexity vs ChatGPT Go: Which Free AI Plan Is Best For You
India’s telecom operators and AI companies are competing to attract users with free premium subscriptions. Airtel has partnered with Perplexity to offer 12 months of Perplexity Pro access, OpenAI will soon make ChatGPT Go free for a year, and Reliance Jio users can now get 18 months of Google AI Pro.
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Airtel Rs. 449 vs Jio Rs. 349: Which Postpaid Plan is Better Value for Money in 2025?
Airtel Rs. 449 vs. Jio Rs. 349: Postpaid subscribers in India are almost spoilt for choice when it comes to postpaid plans.Two of the biggest telecom service providers (TSPs), Airtel and Jio, offer a variety of plans at affordable price points. Such two plans are Airtel’s Rs. 449 and Jio's Rs. 349 monthly subscriptions. But which one of them offe...
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TRAI and DoT Approve Implementation of Feature to Display Caller Names During Incoming Calls
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday approved a proposal by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which mandates the name of the caller to be displayed as the default on the receiver’s phone. The feature, called Calling Name Presentation (CNAP), will leverage the caller’s information registered after verifying their ...
