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Reliance Jio vs Airtel ₹999 Home Broadband Plans
Summary:Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel both offer Rs 999 home broadband plans with unlimited data, high-speed internet and multiple OTT benefits. Jio provides speeds up to 150 Mbps, 3.3TB data and access to over 1,000 TV channels, while Airtel offers 100 Mbps speeds, 3.3TB data and 22+ OTT platforms, along with Apple TV+, Google One […]
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India Considers ‘Rip and Replace’ of Huawei, ZTE Telecom Equipment; Airtel and Vodafone Idea Could Face Costs of Up to $3 Billion
Summary:India is assessing whether legacy Huawei and ZTE telecom equipment should be removed from existing networks under a potential “rip and replace” programme. The DoT is collecting information on the equipment still in use and the replacement costs, with the MHA evaluating the proposal’s financial impact. Industry estimates suggest replacing Chinese hardware and software in […]
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Airtel Tops Mobile Subscriber Additions in July, Jio Follows Closely
Summary:India’s wireless subscriber base grew by 55.38 lakh in July 2026, reaching 128.79 crore, with Bharti Airtel leading additions at 26.8 lakh, followed by Reliance Jio with 24.4 lakh, Vodafone Idea with 2.4 lakh and BSNL with 1.68 lakh. Broadband subscriptions also increased 0.64% to 1,094.48 million, according to TRAI data. By month-end, Jio had […]
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Airtel India Reorients Broadband Strategy, Moves Beyond FWA
Summary:Bharti Airtel is shifting its home broadband strategy toward fibre, while deploying Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) selectively in areas where fibre is unavailable. The move has reduced Airtel’s FWA subscriber additions, which fell to 83,377 in the April-June 2026 quarter from 665,842 in the previous quarter, as the company focuses more on profitability, customer quality […]
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Airtel’s Most Popular Broadband Plan in India
Summary:Bharti Airtel’s ₹699 broadband plan has been identified as its most popular offering in India, combining 40 Mbps internet speeds with unlimited data, OTT subscriptions and access to more than 350 live TV channels. Available to both fibre and AirFiber customers nationwide, the plan includes over 22 OTT benefits such as JioHotstar, ZEE5 and Xstream […]
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India’s Telecom User Base Reaches 134.8 Crore in June as Airtel Tops Subscriber Additions: TRAI
Summary:Spanish satellite IoT provider Sateliot has established an Indian subsidiary to expand into the country’s growing satellite IoT market, identifying India as a key strategic market. The company sees strong opportunities in sectors such as agriculture, transport, mining, and utilities, particularly in remote areas lacking terrestrial connectivity. In its recommendations to TRAI, Sateliot called for […]
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Airtel Introduces Affordable High-Speed Broadband Plan Bundled with OTT Entertainment
Summary:Bharti Airtel’s ₹899 broadband plan offers 100 Mbps upload and download speeds along with a bundle of OTT services, including JioHotstar, ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play, Google One, and Adobe Express Premium, plus access to 350+ live TV channels. The plan includes 3.3TB of monthly high-speed data for Fibre users and 1TB for AirFiber customers, after […]
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BSNL Adopts a Distinct Fixed Broadband Strategy Compared to Jio and Airtel
Summary:BSNL has emerged as the top performer in India’s fixed broadband market in nPerf’s FY26 rankings, achieving an overall score of 89,174 nPoints and moving up from second place last year. The state-run operator outperformed Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel in overall fixed-line performance, reflecting steady improvements over the past five years. Although BSNL remains […]
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Airtel Challenges Jio’s Suggestion to Use 26 GHz Spectrum for Wi-Fi Applications
Summary:Bharti Airtel has reportedly opposed Reliance Jio’s proposal to use the 26 GHz spectrum band for Wi-Fi services, arguing that it could interfere with existing mobile networks and may not align with global telecom standards. Airtel has also raised concerns about potential radiation exposure and possible disruption to adjacent satellite broadband frequencies from high-power Wi-Fi […]
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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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