Airtel and Vodafone Idea to increase tariffs from December 1 [Update: Reliance Jio will also increase tariffs]

Update: Reliance Jio has now confirmed that it will also be increasing tariffs in “next few weeks”. “As per media reports, we understand that TRAI is likely to initiate a consultation process for revision of telecom tariffs. Like other operators, we will also work with the Government and comply with the regulatory regime to strengthen the industry to benefit Indian consumers and take measures including an appropriate increase in tariffs in next few weeks in a manner that does not adversely impact data consumption or growth in digital adoption and sustains investments.”, said Jio in a statement.

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Airtel begins building partnerships for 5G use cases; in talks with other companies for private LTE networks

At India Mobile Congress (IMC) last year and this year, Airtel showcased 5G use cases, futuristic digital technologies, and more. While some countries have started deploying commercial 5G networks, Indian telecom operators are yet to get the spectrum allocated. But in the meantime, Airtel has now said that they have started building partnerships and alliances for right 5G use cases and is also in talks for private LTE networks.

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Airtel Rs. 599 pre-paid plan with unlimited calling, Rs. 4 lakh Life Insurance cover now available for Delhi-NCR users

Airtel has been revising its prepaid and postpaid plans recently and back in May this year, the company launched Rs. 249 pre-paid recharge plan with Life Insurance cover and Rs. 129 pre-paid recharge plan. Similarly, Airtel has today launched its new Rs. 599 pre-paid bundle for its customers in Delhi NCR.

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Airtel Xstream Fibre home broadband plans launched starting at Rs. 799/month

Airtel rebranded its TV app to Airtel Xstream back in August this year and the company launched 1Gbps Ultra broadband plan under Xstream Fibre branding last month. Following that, Airtel has now updated all home broadband plans under XStream Fibre branding and the plans now start at Rs. 799/month.

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Airtel launches new pre-paid bundle with 2GB data/day, Rs. 4 lakh life insurance cover, 84 days validity at Rs. 599

Airtel has launched a new Rs. 599 pre-paid bundle with 2GB data/day, unlimited calls to any network and 100 SMS/day and Rs. 4 lakh life insurance cover from Bharti AXA Life Insurance. The recharge comes with a validity of 84 days and the insurance cover continues automatically for three months with every recharge.

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Airtel Xstream Fibre 1Gbps Ultra broadband plan launched for Rs. 3999

Airtel has ultra-fast broadband offering: Airtel Xstream Fibre in India offering speed of 1Gbps at Rs. 3999 per month, after Jio launched its 1Gbps JioFiber plan last week at similar price. This offers Unlimited Landline Calls to any network in India along with exclusive #AirtelThanks benefits such as three months Netflix subscription gift, one year Amazon Prime membership and access to premium content from ZEE5 and Airtel Xstream app. Continue reading “Airtel Xstream Fibre 1Gbps Ultra broadband plan launched for Rs. 3999”

Airtel Xstream Stick and Xstream 4K Hybrid Box with voice remote launched for Rs. 3999

After rumors, Airtel today launched converged entertainment platform Airtel Xstream that brings together Live TV, video, music, news, and sports across Xstream Sticksmart stick, internet-enabled Xstream 4K Hybrid Box and handheld devices. Airtel launched Internet TV, an Hybrid DTH and 4K Android TV box back in 2017. The company rolled out Airtel XStream couple of months back that enables Airtel customers watch Live TV, movies and shows.

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Airtel rebrands Airtel TV app to Airtel XStream; XStream smart box and XStream smart stick launching soon

Airtel updated the ‘Airtel TV’ app with a refreshed UI back in 2017 with Live TV channels, Regional and International content and more. Airtel also launched ‘XStream’ web version recently and now, it has rebranded the Airtel TV app to Airtel XStream and the company has also is also launching new streaming devices in the country soon.

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Airtel 4G Hotspot now available for Postpaid users with Rs. 1000 cashback

Airtel 4G hotspot device got a price cut back in 2017 and also received its second price cut recently and users were able to avail monthly data along with the 4G Hotspot device instead of purchasing the device and data separately. But, today, the company has restored the hotspot to its original price of Rs. 2000 and has also introduced a cashback offer for Airtel Postpaid customers.

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Airtel, Tata Teleservices consumer mobile business merger complete

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After signing agreements back in 2017, Airtel and Teleservices today announced that customers, assets, spectrum and agreed liabilities of the Consumer Mobile Businesses of Tata Teleservices Limited (TTSL) and Tata Teleservices Maharashtra Limited (TTML) have been merged with Airtel. Continue reading “Airtel, Tata Teleservices consumer mobile business merger complete”

How to watch Airtel TV on computer with Airtel XStream

Airtel updated its ‘Airtel TV’ app with new UI back in 2017 with Live TV channels, Regional & International content from Eros Now, SonyLIV and HOOQ and more. Airtel TV has been offering users with a wide range of content on mobile. Now, Airtel also has a web version of its popular ‘Airtel TV’ known as Airtel XStream where users get access to a wide range of content on the big screen.

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Airtel strengthen 4G network with LTE 900 technology as 3G network shuts down in Kolkata

Airtel today announced that it has shutdown its 3G network in Kolkata, and only 4G network will be available in the city. It has refarmed the 900 MHz band spectrum being used for 3G to further strengthen its 4G network, which will be rolled out across the country in phased manner. It has deployed state-of-the-art L900 technology in the 900 MHz band to complement its 4G services in the 2300 Mhz and 1800 Mhz bands.

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Airtel rolls out Airtel Thanks benefits for V-Fiber Broadband customers at no extra cost

After rolling out Airtel Thanks benefits for its pre-paid and post-paid customers, the company is now extending the offer to its V-Fiber home broadband customers. Under this, Airtel ‘V-Fiber’ home broadband plans of Rs. 1099 and above will now get a range of exclusive benefits. Continue reading “Airtel rolls out Airtel Thanks benefits for V-Fiber Broadband customers at no extra cost”

Airtel launches 4G services in Lakshadweep Islands

Airtel today launched 4G services in Lakshadweep, and the company claims that it is the first mobile operator to launch 4G services in the island, however BSNL had launched 4G services in Kavaratti back in November last year. Airtel 4G services will be available in Agatti, Bangaram and Kavaratti to begin with and will be gradually expanded to other islands of the archipelago. Earlier this year the operator launched 4G services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Continue reading “Airtel launches 4G services in Lakshadweep Islands”

Airtel deploys LTE 900 technology to enhance indoor network coverage in Delhi NCR

After Andhra Pradesh and TelanganaPunjab, Mumbai and Karnataka, Airtel has deployed 900 Mhz (LTE 900) spectrum band in Delhi NCR to significantly enhance the network experience for smartphone customers. In addition to high speed data capacity and wider availability, 900 Mhz spectrum will offer improved 4G availability inside buildings — homes, offices and malls. Continue reading “Airtel deploys LTE 900 technology to enhance indoor network coverage in Delhi NCR”