Author: Indiabroadband
Bharti Airtel focuses on premium value while Jio continues prioritising large-scale growth
Summary:India’s telecom market is increasingly being shaped by two different strategies, with Bharti Airtel focusing on higher monetisation and premium users, while Reliance Jio continues driving large-scale subscriber and network growth. Jio maintained its leadership in subscriber base, data consumption and 5G expansion during FY26, while Airtel stayed ahead in monetisation with a higher ARPU […]
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Jio Expands Broadband Reach Using Non-Line-of-Sight Technology
Summary:Reliance Industries Limited reported that Jio Platforms Limited continued to strengthen its position in India’s fixed broadband market during FY26 by adding nearly 10 million subscribers and reaching a total user base of 27.1 million. The company’s market share rose to around 43 per cent, driven largely by the rapid expansion of Jio AirFiber, which […]
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Fiber Broadband Association Introduces AI-Powered Knowledge Platform
Summary:At Fiber Connect 2026, the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) introduced the beta version of “Fran” (Fiber Resource Access Node), an AI-powered knowledge platform designed to support the fiber broadband ecosystem. The tool serves as a centralized access point for FBA’s research, reports, webinars, and educational resources, allowing users to ask questions and receive accurate, source-backed […]
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Vodafone Idea Expands 5G Network with Launch in Hyderabad
Summary:Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched 5G services in Hyderabad as part of its strategy to expand across key urban and high-data-consumption markets. The company has strengthened network infrastructure across major business districts, IT corridors, and densely populated areas to support rising data demand in the city. With the rollout, users are expected to experience faster […]
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BSNL Broadband Plan Offers 50 Mbps Speed with Unlimited Calling
Summary:BSNL continues to maintain a strong presence in India’s broadband market, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas, while also playing a key role in the BharatNet project through BBNL integration. Among its popular offerings is the ₹399 Spark fiber broadband plan, available in select regions, which provides up to 50 Mbps download and upload speeds, […]
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Reliance Considers Major Investment in Low Earth Orbit Satellite Sector
Summary:Reliance Industries is reportedly exploring a multi-billion-dollar expansion into the satellite communications sector through Jio Platforms, potentially competing with global players such as Starlink and Amazon’s Project Kuiper. The company has reportedly formed six specialised teams to oversee areas including satellite systems, launches, payloads, and user terminals, in line with India’s push to strengthen domestic […]
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ACT Fibernet Introduces Complimentary 3-Month Spotify Premium Access for Eligible Customers
Summary:India’s push to lead in 6G is being held back by challenges in monetising 5G, despite rapid rollout and wide coverage. At the COAI DigiCom Summit, Julian Gorman of the GSMA highlighted the gap between ambition and current realities, noting limited financial returns and incomplete connectivity. With low consumer spending power and minimal premium pricing, […]
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India’s 6G Aspirations Confront Challenges in Realising Returns from 5G
Summary:India’s push to lead in 6G is being held back by challenges in monetising 5G, despite rapid rollout and wide coverage. At the COAI DigiCom Summit, Julian Gorman of the GSMA highlighted the gap between ambition and current realities, noting limited financial returns and incomplete connectivity. With low consumer spending power and minimal premium pricing, […]
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India Surpasses 915 Million Internet Users, According to Nielsen Report
Summary:India’s digital ecosystem has entered a more mature, high-engagement phase, with over 915 million internet users, according to Nielsen. The user base is now more balanced across genders, driven largely by a mobile-first approach, with most users accessing the internet via smartphones. Online behaviour is increasingly dominated by video consumption and social media, while connected […]
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T-Mobile SuperBroadband Points to Potential Future Offerings by Airtel and Jio in India
Summary:T-Mobile has introduced SuperBroadband, a hybrid solution combining 5G and Starlink connectivity to deliver reliable, uninterrupted internet for businesses through a unified, managed system with automatic failover. While currently focused on the U.S., the model highlights a broader industry shift toward resilient, always-on connectivity. For India, it underscores an opportunity for operators like Bharti Airtel […]
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