Airtel crosses 10 million unique customer mark on 5G network

Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on February 27 announced that it has crossed the 10 million unique 5G user mark on its network. In a statement, the company said it is well poised to cover every town and key rural areas with Airtel 5G services by the end of […]

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Airtel subsidiary’s largest data center in East India by 2024

Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Bharti Airtel subsidiary Nxtra Data Ltd on Tuesday said the company will invest ₹600 crore in the development to build the 25 MW data center in Kolkata. The largest data center in East India, when developed will serve the underserved markets of east and north-east regions along with the SAARC […]

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Airtel Rs 199 prepaid plan announced: Check calling, data benefits and validity

Airtel has launched a new prepaid plan in India, adding to its range of affordable plans that cost less than Rs 200 per month. The new plan is a 30-day validity plan that costs Rs 199 and offers both calling and data benefits. Here’s all you need to know about it. Airtel Rs 199 plan: […]

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Telcos in crosshairs of DRI & Customs over router imports, notices to over dozen firms

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and the Customs are at loggerheads with telecom companies, this time over alleged “mis-classification” of import of routers and modems to evade Customs duty. Over a dozen telecom companies have received show cause notices, some as recently as a few weeks ago, from the DRI or the Customs over […]

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All 5G smartphones except iPhone to work on Airtel network from mid-Nov: Airtel CEO

All 5G enabled smartphones, except Apple’s iPhones, will start supporting Airtel 5G services by the middle of this month, a senior Bharti Airtel official said. During the company’s earnings call, Bharti Airtel Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Gopal Vittal said Apple will release the software update in the first week of November and all […]

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Airtel claims its ‘5G Plus’ service has more than one million customers

Last month, Airtel announced it will be rolling out 5G network in select cities in India. Now, the telecom giant is claiming that it has crossed the 1 million unique 5G customer mark in less than 30 days after its commercial 5G launch. For those uninitiated, Airtel 5G is available in Nagpur, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, […]

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How to claim free Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+Hotstar on select Airtel plans

Airtel is one of the few telecom operators in India that has several plans that offer free access to video streaming platforms like Disney+Hotstar, Netflix and Amazon Prime. If you are looking for a plan that gives you access to the aforementioned popular streaming services, check out the plans below. In addition to access to […]

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Airtel vs Jio vs Vi: Best value-for-money plans to get ahead of Diwali 2022

Airtel vs Jio vs Vi Prepaid Plan, Diwali 2022: Traveling this festive season? Or maybe you are just on the move for the next few weeks. Either way, you may need more data than usual on your mobile plan, along with headroom for a lot of calls and messages ahead of the festivities. If you’re […]

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Airtel users: Here’s how to check for 5G compatibility on your phone

Airtel 5G Plus: Airtel 5G services have officially begun in eight cities in India. But if you’re wondering how to get or check for the network on your phone, here are the steps you need to follow. Keep in mind that Airtel 5G has only rolled out in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Siliguri, Nagpur […]

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IMC 2022: Airtel expects ultra-affordable 5G smartphones to come next year

A 5G smartphone priced under Rs 10,000 could be a reality next year, signals telecom operator Airtel at the ongoing India Mobile Congress in New Delhi. In an interview with indianexpress.com, Airtel’s Chief Technology Officer Randeep Sekhon said “ a good spec phone with 5G” costing anywhere between Rs 5000 to Rs 10,000 price bracket […]

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