Airtel has announced the landing of the SEA-ME-WE 6 (Southeast Asia-Middle East-West Europe-6, or SMW6) submarine cable in Chennai, following a previous landing in Mumbai on December 30, 2024. Continue reading “Airtel lands SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable in Chennai”
Bharti Airtel has announced a partnership with Nokia and Qualcomm to enhance its 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and Wi-Fi solutions, aiming to expand high-speed internet access across India. Continue reading “Airtel partners with Nokia, Qualcomm for 5G FWA expansion in India”
Bharti Airtel’s Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Gopal Vittal, has been appointed Acting Chair of the GSMA board following the resignation of José Maria Álvares-Pallete, former Chairman and CEO of Telefónica.
Álvares-Pallete stepped down from his role at Telefónica, making him ineligible to continue as GSMA Chair, the association confirmed in an official statement on Monday. Continue reading “Bharti Airtel’s Gopal Vittal appointed as acting chair of GSMA board”
Airtel becomes the first operator to launch tariff plans specifically for voice and SMS services without data, as per TRAI’s directive. TRAI mandated separate Special Tariff Vouchers (STVs) specifically for voice and SMS services to benefit specific user groups, including senior citizens and those residing in rural areas, by providing them with more tailored options. Continue reading “Airtel launches voice and SMS-only pre-paid plans”
Bharti Airtel has partnered with ZEE5 to bring exclusive digital content to its Wi-Fi customers. Starting with plans priced at Rs. 699 or higher, customers will receive ZEE5 at no additional cost as part of their Airtel Wi-Fi package. Continue reading “Airtel Wi-Fi plans from Rs. 699 now include ZEE5 OTT subscription”
Bharti Airtel has partnered with the Indian Army to extend mobile network coverage to remote villages in the Kupwara, Baramulla, and Bandipore districts along the Line of Control (LoC) in North Kashmir. Continue reading “Airtel brings connectivity to remote Kashmir villages”
Bharti Airtel has announced the release of a detailed report highlighting the performance of its AI-powered spam solution, marking a significant milestone in network security in India. Continue reading “Airtel’s AI-powered spam solution flagged over 8 billion spam calls in 2.5 months”
Ericsson and Bharti Airtel have expanded their partnership with a new multi-year, multi-billion dollar agreement. This comes after the expansion of a similar 4G and 5G deal between Nokia and Airtel last month. Continue reading “Ericsson and Airtel deepen partnership with multi-year, multi-billion 4G & 5G deal”
Nokia and Bharti Airtel (Airtel) have announced a major multi-year, multi-billion dollar deal to expand 4G and deploy 5G equipment across key locations in India. This agreement builds on a 20+ year partnership between the two companies. Continue reading “Nokia and Airtel deepen partnership with multi-billion 5G deal”
Airtel has partnered with the Indian Army in a groundbreaking initiative to bring its 4G network to some of the most remote and challenging terrains in the world. Continue reading “Airtel brings connectivity in Galwan and Daulat Beg Oldie”
Nxtra by Airtel, a leading Indian data center company, is pioneering the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its data centers. This move aligns with their commitment to building sustainable and intelligent data center infrastructure for the future. Continue reading “Nxtra by Airtel uses AI to boost data center efficiency”
Bharti Airtel has announced that Shashwat Sharma, the company’s current Chief Operating Officer (COO), will be appointed the Managing Director & the CEO effective January 1, 2026. Continue reading “Airtel names Shashwat Sharma as the next MD & CEO”
The India Meteorological Department has confirmed that cyclonic storm ‘DANA’ is approaching India’s east coast, specifically targeting Odisha and West Bengal. It is said to bring strong wind blow of up to 120 km/h along with heavy rainfall and landfall is also expected.
Continue reading “Cyclone DANA: Airtel and Vi announce precautionary measures”
Bharti Airtel and Nokia have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to introduce energy-efficient solutions to Airtel’s mobile network. The “Green 5G” initiative aims to significantly reduce Airtel’s carbon footprint by optimizing energy consumption across its 4G and 5G Radio Access Network (RAN). Continue reading “Airtel and Nokia partner for Green 5G initiative”
Airtel has introduced a new AI-powered spam detection tool to combat spam calls and messages in India. This innovative solution automatically alerts customers to suspected spam, offering real-time protection. Continue reading “Airtel unveils AI-powered real-time spam detection solution”
