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BSNL Launches Wi-Fi Calling Service Across All Circles in India for Improved Connectivity
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced the nationwide rollout of the Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) service on Thursday, for all telecom circles in India. With this move, the state-owned telecom service provider (TSP) has caught up with private players like Airtel and Jio, which have long offered access to VoWiFi. This technology allows subscribe...
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"No Official Word": Vodafone Idea Says Hasn't Received Order On Dues Freeze
Vodafone Idea on Wednesday issued a clarification after media reports claimed that the Union Cabinet had approved a five-year moratorium and frozen the company's adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues at Rs 87,695 crore.
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Broadband Subscriber Base Crossed 1 Billion Mark In November: Centre
The broadband subscriber base in India crossed the 1 billion (100 crore) mark in the month of November, the government said on Wednesday.
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Cabinet Freezes Rs 87,695-Crore Dues In Big Relief For Vodafone Idea
In a major relief for debt-hit Vodafone Idea, the Union Cabinet approved a support package that freezes a large part of the telecom company's adjusted gross revenue dues.
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Reliance Jio Launches Happy New Year 2026 Plans With Unlimited 5G Access, Google Gemini Pro
Reliance Jio has updated its website with new recharge options ranging from data add-ons to annual subscriptions, with OTT access and AI service integration. The monthly Happy New Year plan, priced at Rs. 500, offers 28 days of validity and 2GB of data per day. It also offers unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. The plan includes a bundle of ...
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Starlink Subscription Price in India Revealed as Elon Musk-Led Firm Prepares for Imminent Launch
Starlink, the satellite internet provider, has revealed the monthly residential subscription price in India. The wholly-owned subsidiary of the Elon Musk-led SpaceX, Starlink, claims that the subscription fee will include the cost of the hardware, including the satellite receiver, ground wires, and terminals. This comes shortly after the parent com...
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Airtel Discontinues Two Prepaid Recharge Packs in India With Data Benefits, Free Airtel Xtreme Play Subscription
Bharti Airtel has quietly discontinued two prepaid recharge packs in India. Priced at Rs. 121 and Rs. 181, the plans offered high-speed data benefits for a period of 30 days. It also included complimentary access to Airtel Xtreme Play Premium, the telecom operator’s subscription service that bundles content from over 25 OTT streaming platforms, i...
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Check Airtel Call History Using Airtel Thanks App: A Step-By-Step Guide
Airtel prepaid or postpaid subscribers who are wondering how to get access to your detailed call history, can download the Airtel Thanks app and send a brief message to the telecom operator. The telecom service provider's app is available for download on the Google Play Store for Android users and on Apple's App Store for iPhone owners. You will ne...
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Airtel Ramps Up Xstream Fiber Rollout Amid Surge in India’s Connected Homes
Airtel announced that its Xstream Fiber network has grown rapidly, recording over 50 percent year-on-year growth in home passes and surpassing 500,000 km of fibre. The company said rising connected device adoption is boosting broadband demand and highlighted the expanding Xstream ecosystem, which brings broadband, TV and OTT content together.
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Apple, Amazon, Meta Among US Tech Giants Opposing Jio, Vi’s 6GHz Band Allocation Demand: Report
Various US-based tech companies, including Apple, Amazon, Meta, HP, Intel, and Cisco, are opposing the demand of Jio and Vodafone Idea (Vi) for the 6GHz spectrum allocation for phone services. The two Indian TSPs want the Indian government to start allocating the wider network band for phone service, while the US-based companies want the same for W...
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CNAP Testing Begins in Phases: What is it, How Does it Work
The Indian government has reportedly started testing the Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) feature in select cities. Soon, users will start seeing the names on the Aadhaar card of a linked phone number. TRAI has created a dedicated database, which is accessible to telecom service providers in India. It carries the names, entered against the telephone...
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Airtel vs Jio Vs Vi: Cheapest Prepaid Plans with One Year Validity
Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) are the top telecom service providers (TSPs) in India, and they continue to compete with an ever-expanding range of prepaid recharge options. For users who prefer long-term convenience, all three TSPs also provide select prepaid packs that stay active for a full year, eliminating the need for monthly recharges. S...
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BSNL Reduces Validity of Rs. 107 Prepaid Recharge Plan Again; Subscribers to Get Same Benefits
BSNL has been reducing the validity and benefits of its various relatively affordable prepaid plans. A few months ago, the telecom service provider (TSP) reduced the validity of the Rs. 197 recharge voucher to 54 days. Now, the company has also reduced the validity of the Rs. 107 prepaid plan to 22 days, which used to 28 days of validity. The recha...
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Call Forwarding Code: How to Start and Stop Call Forwarding on Airtel, BSNL, Jio and Vi
Call forwarding service is a useful tool for times when you are busy in a meeting and can not attend a call, when you are not in the network coverage area, when your phone has run out of battery, or when you leave a call unanswered. All major telecom service providers (TSPs) in India, including Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), Jio, and Bharat Sanchar Ni...
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Airtel vs Jio vs Vi: Best Prepaid Plans Under Rs. 500 Compared
Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) are three of the biggest telecom service providers (TSPs) in India. Each of them offers a variety of recharge packs at different price points for prepaid subscribers. So, if you’ve recently ported to a prepaid connection or are a new user, then we have compared the best prepaid plans under Rs. 500 offered by Ai...
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BSNL Launches Wi-Fi Calling Service Across All Circles in India for Improved Connectivity
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced the nationwide rollout of the Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) service on Thursday, for all telecom circles in India. With this move, the state-owned telecom service provider (TSP) has caught up with private players like Airtel and Jio, which have long offered access to VoWiFi. This technology allows subscribe...
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"No Official Word": Vodafone Idea Says Hasn't Received Order On Dues Freeze
Vodafone Idea on Wednesday issued a clarification after media reports claimed that the Union Cabinet had approved a five-year moratorium and frozen the company's adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues at Rs 87,695 crore.
-
Broadband Subscriber Base Crossed 1 Billion Mark In November: Centre
The broadband subscriber base in India crossed the 1 billion (100 crore) mark in the month of November, the government said on Wednesday.
-
Cabinet Freezes Rs 87,695-Crore Dues In Big Relief For Vodafone Idea
In a major relief for debt-hit Vodafone Idea, the Union Cabinet approved a support package that freezes a large part of the telecom company's adjusted gross revenue dues.
-
Reliance Jio Launches Happy New Year 2026 Plans With Unlimited 5G Access, Google Gemini Pro
Reliance Jio has updated its website with new recharge options ranging from data add-ons to annual subscriptions, with OTT access and AI service integration. The monthly Happy New Year plan, priced at Rs. 500, offers 28 days of validity and 2GB of data per day. It also offers unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. The plan includes a bundle of ...
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Starlink Subscription Price in India Revealed as Elon Musk-Led Firm Prepares for Imminent Launch
Starlink, the satellite internet provider, has revealed the monthly residential subscription price in India. The wholly-owned subsidiary of the Elon Musk-led SpaceX, Starlink, claims that the subscription fee will include the cost of the hardware, including the satellite receiver, ground wires, and terminals. This comes shortly after the parent com...
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Airtel Discontinues Two Prepaid Recharge Packs in India With Data Benefits, Free Airtel Xtreme Play Subscription
Bharti Airtel has quietly discontinued two prepaid recharge packs in India. Priced at Rs. 121 and Rs. 181, the plans offered high-speed data benefits for a period of 30 days. It also included complimentary access to Airtel Xtreme Play Premium, the telecom operator’s subscription service that bundles content from over 25 OTT streaming platforms, i...
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Check Airtel Call History Using Airtel Thanks App: A Step-By-Step Guide
Airtel prepaid or postpaid subscribers who are wondering how to get access to your detailed call history, can download the Airtel Thanks app and send a brief message to the telecom operator. The telecom service provider's app is available for download on the Google Play Store for Android users and on Apple's App Store for iPhone owners. You will ne...
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Airtel Ramps Up Xstream Fiber Rollout Amid Surge in India’s Connected Homes
Airtel announced that its Xstream Fiber network has grown rapidly, recording over 50 percent year-on-year growth in home passes and surpassing 500,000 km of fibre. The company said rising connected device adoption is boosting broadband demand and highlighted the expanding Xstream ecosystem, which brings broadband, TV and OTT content together.
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Apple, Amazon, Meta Among US Tech Giants Opposing Jio, Vi’s 6GHz Band Allocation Demand: Report
Various US-based tech companies, including Apple, Amazon, Meta, HP, Intel, and Cisco, are opposing the demand of Jio and Vodafone Idea (Vi) for the 6GHz spectrum allocation for phone services. The two Indian TSPs want the Indian government to start allocating the wider network band for phone service, while the US-based companies want the same for W...
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CNAP Testing Begins in Phases: What is it, How Does it Work
The Indian government has reportedly started testing the Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) feature in select cities. Soon, users will start seeing the names on the Aadhaar card of a linked phone number. TRAI has created a dedicated database, which is accessible to telecom service providers in India. It carries the names, entered against the telephone...
-
Airtel vs Jio Vs Vi: Cheapest Prepaid Plans with One Year Validity
Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) are the top telecom service providers (TSPs) in India, and they continue to compete with an ever-expanding range of prepaid recharge options. For users who prefer long-term convenience, all three TSPs also provide select prepaid packs that stay active for a full year, eliminating the need for monthly recharges. S...
-
BSNL Reduces Validity of Rs. 107 Prepaid Recharge Plan Again; Subscribers to Get Same Benefits
BSNL has been reducing the validity and benefits of its various relatively affordable prepaid plans. A few months ago, the telecom service provider (TSP) reduced the validity of the Rs. 197 recharge voucher to 54 days. Now, the company has also reduced the validity of the Rs. 107 prepaid plan to 22 days, which used to 28 days of validity. The recha...
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Call Forwarding Code: How to Start and Stop Call Forwarding on Airtel, BSNL, Jio and Vi
Call forwarding service is a useful tool for times when you are busy in a meeting and can not attend a call, when you are not in the network coverage area, when your phone has run out of battery, or when you leave a call unanswered. All major telecom service providers (TSPs) in India, including Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), Jio, and Bharat Sanchar Ni...
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Airtel vs Jio vs Vi: Best Prepaid Plans Under Rs. 500 Compared
Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) are three of the biggest telecom service providers (TSPs) in India. Each of them offers a variety of recharge packs at different price points for prepaid subscribers. So, if you’ve recently ported to a prepaid connection or are a new user, then we have compared the best prepaid plans under Rs. 500 offered by Ai...
