Month: April 2026
Airtel and Jio Lead Telecom Expansion as India Gains 9.3 Million Subscribers in March 2026
Summary:India’s telecom sector added 9.27 million subscribers in March, pushing the total base beyond 1.33 billion, with Bharti Airtel leading overall growth, according to TRAI. Mobile SIMs continued to dominate, while broadband subscriptions also saw steady gains. Airtel recorded the highest additions in mobile users, followed by Reliance Jio, which retained the largest market share. […]
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India’s Total Broadband Subscribers Surpass 1.06 Billion in March
Summary:India’s broadband subscriber base continued to grow steadily in March 2026, crossing 1.06 billion, driven by rising digital adoption across both urban and rural areas. Wireless services remained dominant, with overall subscriber numbers and tele-density increasing, while mobile users and 5G fixed wireless access also saw consistent gains. The wireline segment recorded modest growth, largely […]
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Jio AirFiber data add-on packs are currently available for purchase
Summary:Reliance Jio offers data add-on vouchers for its AirFiber users once they exhaust the 1TB Fair Usage Policy (FUP) limit, unlike Jio Fiber which provides 3.3TB data. The company provides two options priced at ₹555 and ₹1,555 (excluding GST), both valid for the duration of the base plan and with unused data expiring at the […]
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Connect Broadband offers a 60 Mbps plan priced under Rs 600 that includes bundled OTT benefits
Summary:Connect Broadband offers a 60 Mbps plan priced at Rs 549 per month, combining affordable internet with bundled OTT benefits such as PlayBox TV, Fancode, and an additional platform, along with unlimited data up to 3300GB. The service is available only in select regions of Punjab, Haryana, and Jammu & Kashmir, positioning it as a […]
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The Airtel ₹1599 broadband plan offers a complete, all-in-one package
Summary:Bharti Airtel offers a ₹1599 broadband plan with 300 Mbps speeds, high data limits, and a wide bundle of OTT subscriptions and live TV channels, available for both AirFiber and Fiber users. While it provides extensive benefits, including over 22 streaming services and additional perks, fiber is the better option due to higher data allowance […]
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According to nPerf, BSNL has overtaken Jio and Airtel to become the leading fixed-line internet provider in FY26
Summary:Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has emerged as the leading fixed-line internet provider in FY26, surpassing Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, according to nPerf. The ranking is based on nPoints, which measure overall internet performance across speed, latency, and browsing and streaming quality. BSNL stood out with strong growth in download speeds, superior upload performance, […]
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Vi is building momentum through network expansion and the addition of broadband services, according to its CEO
Summary:Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) is seeing positive momentum, driven by strong broadband subscriber growth in February 2026 and improved financial performance. Following its follow-on public offering, the company has invested Rs 160 billion to expand its network across 17 key markets, rolling out 0.11 billion new broadband sites. These efforts have achieved 98% 4G population […]
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SpaceX warns that Amazon’s LEO satellite launches could increase the risk of orbital collisions
Summary:SpaceX and Amazon Leo are currently engaged in a regulatory dispute over satellite launches, with SpaceX claiming that Amazon Leo’s recent deployments violate approved debris mitigation plans and increase collision risks. Amazon Leo maintains that its operations are safe, transparent, and within industry standards, and has taken independent measures to assess collision risk. The disagreement […]
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Meghalaya Government Enters Agreement with Starlink to Test Satellite Internet Services in Remote Regions
Summary:The Meghalaya government has partnered with Starlink India to pilot satellite-based internet in remote hilly regions, aiming to improve connectivity in key sectors like education, healthcare, disaster management, and economic development. The initiative seeks to overcome long-standing infrastructure challenges caused by difficult terrain, with satellite technology offering a viable alternative to traditional networks. While the […]
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Reports indicate that SpaceX has secretly submitted paperwork for a large-scale initial public offering
Summary:SpaceX has reportedly filed confidentially for a massive IPO that could raise up to $75 billion and value the company at over $1.75 trillion, potentially making it the largest public offering ever. The filing with the US SEC may pave the way for a listing as early as June, ahead of rivals like OpenAI and […]
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