Telecom Operators

Caller Tune: How to Set Caller Tune on Airtel

Vineet Washington | Saturday May 8, 2021

Airtel is among the largest telecom operators in India and holds the second largest market share when it comes to wireless subscribers, according to latest data by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). One of the services it offers is caller tunes or as Airtel calls it – Hello tunes. Hello tunes allow your callers to hear whatever music y...

Telenor’s Future in Myanmar Put on the Line Due to Military Coup

Reuters | Friday May 7, 2021

Since Myanmar's military ordered telecoms operators to shut their networks in an effort to end protests against its February coup, Telenor's business there has been in limbo.

Samsung Galaxy Quantum 2 With Snapdragon 855+ SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Tasneem Akolawala | Wednesday April 14, 2021

Samsung Galaxy Quantum 2 has launched in South Korea in partnership with telecom operator SKTelecom. The phone has a triple rear camera setup and is powered by the Snapdragon 855+ SoC. The phone is up for pre-orders currently and will go on sale April 23.

How To Recharge Mobile Through Amazon App Through UPI

Tasneem Akolawala | Saturday March 13, 2021

Amazon allows users to recharge plans and services from all leading telecom operating in the country. Airtel, BSNL, Jio, MTNL, and Vi (Vodafone Idea) subscribers can recharge their mobile numbers via Amazon.

TRAI Delays SMS Regulations Owing to OTP Issues Faced by Telecom Users

Jagmeet Singh | Tuesday March 9, 2021

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Tuesday decided to suspend the Telecom Communications Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), 2018 that were aimed to reduce spam SMS messages. The update has come due to the massive disruption in SMS services that troubled a large number of people in the country, Gadgets 360 has learnt.

OTP Troubles? Here's Why You May Not Be Receiving Important SMS Messages Today

Tasneem Akolawala | Monday March 8, 2021

Several users are struggling with receive OTPs today as the second phase of SMS regulation implementation is being carried out by telecom companies. TRAI has asked telecom operators to implement a new process of scrubbing, which essentially means that every SMS is verified with a registered template before it is delivered.

Spectrum Auction 2021 Concluded: Reliance Jio Emerges as Biggest Bidder for Shelling Out Over Rs. 57,100 Crore

Jagmeet Singh | Tuesday March 2, 2021

The government on Tuesday concluded the spectrum auction 2021 that lasted for two days and six bidding rounds. Reliance Jio emerged as the biggest bidder, followed by Airtel and Vodafone Idea.

Bharti Airtel, Qualcomm Tie Up To Provide 5G Services In India

Business | Edited by Abhishek Vasudev | Tuesday February 23, 2021

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel said on Tuesday it will collaborate with US chipmaker Qualcomm to roll out 5G services in India.

Jio vs Airtel vs Vi: Best Prepaid Packs Under Rs. 300

Vineet Washington | Sunday February 7, 2021

Jio, Airtel, and Vi (Vodafone Idea) are the three biggest telecom operators in the country and they offer a myriad of prepaid and postpaid plans.

How to Browse Vi Recharge Packs by Pack Type

Vineet Washington | Sunday January 24, 2021

Vi (Vodafone Idea) offers a host of recharge options for both prepaid and postpaid users, and is one of the largest telecom operators in India. Customers can visit the Vi website or download the free Vi app to browse plans and recharge.

Which Are Most Popular Telecom Recharge Plans in India?

Tasneem Akolawala | Sunday January 17, 2021

Here’s a comprehensive list of the most popular prepaid recharge plans offered by telecom operators Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi), Airtel, and BSNL.

COVID-19 Vaccination-Focussed Caller Tune Replaces Voice of Amitabh Bachchan

Jagmeet Singh | Friday January 15, 2021

Caller tune featuring the coronavirus public service announcement voiced by Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has been replaced with a new message that aims to spread awareness about the anticipated COVID-19 vaccine. The new caller tune has started rolling out by telecom operators in the country.

Vodafone Idea Trumps Airtel, Jio to Offer Highest Call Quality in December: TRAI

Tasneem Akolawala | Wednesday January 6, 2021

The December 2020 TRAI data is now live on the dashboard, and it shows that the Idea and Vodafone both outperformed other telecom operators like Airtel, BSNL, and Jio. While Idea and Vodafone had the highest average rating in voice call quality, BSNL and Reliance Jio came in second with an average rating of 3.9. Airtel scored the lowest at 3.1 out ...

Airtel Beats Jio, Vi to Add Over 3.67 Million Mobile Subscribers in October: TRAI

Jagmeet Singh | Thursday December 24, 2020

Bharti Airtel has added more than 3.67 million new customers in October, according to a report released by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). This shows Airtel added over 1.45 million mobile subscribers more than Jio.

Jio Download Speed Dips in October, Vodafone Continues to Lead on Upload Speed Front: TRAI

Jagmeet Singh | Friday November 13, 2020

Reliance Jio download speed dropped by 1.5Mbps to 17.8Mbps in October, according to the data provided by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The telco, however, still maintained its lead in 4G download speeds by delivering as much as 17.8Mbps.