Bharti Airtel: News

06 Mar 2024

Poco

POCO, Airtel working on most affordable 5G phone in India

Himanshu Tandon, POCO's India head, recently dropped hints about the launch of the most budget-friendly 5G smartphone in India.

05 Mar 2024

Stock Market

Sensex slips 195 points, Nifty barely holds above 22,350

On Tuesday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices were on a downward trend.

SC overturns HC orders on taxing SIM card sale discounts

The Supreme Court of India granted significant relief to telecom companies by overturning Delhi and Calcutta High Courts' rulings on taxing discounts given during the sale of SIM cards.

26 Feb 2024

Kolkata Metro

India's first underwater metro to get Airtel's 5G connectivity

Bharti Airtel has revealed its plans to provide 5G connectivity for metro commuters in Kolkata through an under-river tunnel.

29 Jan 2024

Vodafone Idea

Vodafone Idea reports Q3 net loss of Rs. 6,986 crore

Vodafone Idea has experienced a net loss of Rs. 6,985.9 crore in Q3 FY24.

31 Dec 2023

Stock Market

M-cap of 8 most valued firms surges to Rs. 1,29,000cr

During the recent holiday-shortened week, the combined market valuation of eight of the top 10 most valued Indian companies jumped to Rs. 1,29,899.22 crore.

22 Dec 2023

Vodafone Idea

Vi launches Rs. 3,199 annual plan with Prime Video subscription

Vi (Vodafone Idea) has introduced a Rs. 3,199 annual prepaid recharge plan that comes bundled with a one-year Amazon Prime Video mobile subscription.

21 Dec 2023

Ashwini Vaishnaw

Parliament Winter Session: Both Houses pass Telecommunications Bill 2023

The Parliament, on Thursday, passed the Telecommunications Bill 2023.

14 Dec 2023

Reliance Industries

RIL emerges as biggest wealth creator for 5th consecutive year

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has secured its position as the top wealth creator in India for the fifth consecutive year, according to a Motilal Oswal study.

05 Dec 2023

Reliance Jio

These Airtel, Jio, Vi plans offer free Disney+ Hotstar subscription

Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) all offer prepaid plans bundled with free Disney+ Hotstar subscription.

28 Nov 2023

Reliance Jio

These Airtel, Jio prepaid plans offer free Netflix subscriptions

Airtel and Reliance Jio have jumped on the OTT bandwagon by offering free Netflix subscriptions with select prepaid plans.

Bharti Airtel initiates IPO process for subsidiary Bharti Hexacom

Bharti Airtel is gearing up to take its subsidiary, Bharti Hexacom, public through an initial public offering (IPO), per CNBC-TV18.

21 Nov 2023

India

Starlink-rival OneWeb India gets approval for satellite broadband services

OneWeb India, a Bharti Group subsidiary and part of the Eutelsat Group, has been granted permission by IN-SPACe to start commercial satellite broadband services.

31 Oct 2023

India

Bharti Airtel's Q2 profit drops 38%, ARPU at Rs. 203

Bharti Airtel experienced a 37.5% drop in consolidated net profit during the quarter ending in September, plummeting to Rs. 1,340.7 crore from Rs. 2,145.2 crore in the same quarter last year.

27 Oct 2023

Sunil Mittal

OneWeb's satellite communication service to connect India from next month

OneWeb satellite communication service is ready to connect all regions of India starting next month, Sunil Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Airtel, announced on Friday.

17 Oct 2023

Reliance Industries

Airtel, Jio may face Rs. 14,400cr tax bill: Here's why

The Supreme Court's recent decision to classify telecom operators' license fees as "capital in nature" could result in hefty tax demands for Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio.

02 Oct 2023

5G Technology

India climbs to 47th in 5G Speedtest Global Index

India has soared up the Speedtest Global Index, leaping 72 spots to land at 47th place in Q3 2023, thanks to the arrival of 5G technology.

25 Sep 2023

Reliance Jio

Jio AirFiber vs Airtel Xstream AirFiber: Which is better

India's leading telcos Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have introduced their version of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service powered by 5G technology.

09 Aug 2023

Technology

Airtel Wynk Music's latest feature will offer immersive audio experience

Airtel's Wynk Music has introduced Dolby Atmos support on the app for all users at no additional cost. This feature will provide users with an immersive audio experience.

07 Aug 2023

Airtel Broadband

Airtel Xstream AirFiber launched as India's first 5G FWA service

Airtel has introduced Xstream AirFiber—a fixed wireless access service, for 5G users in India.

01 Aug 2023

5G Technology

India's 5G milestone: 3 lakh sites covered in 10 months

India's telecom industry has reached an impressive milestone with over three lakh 5G mobile sites installed in just 10 months since the launch of the service.

04 Jul 2023

Stock Market

Sensex gains 274 points, Nifty closes near 19,400 mark

On Tuesday, the stock market had a bearish opening but the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices witnessed a surge.

26 Jun 2023

Alphabet Inc

Alphabet's Taara: Internet based on laser technology arrives in India

Google parent Alphabet's 'moonshot' ideas for bringing internet access to remote and rural areas—solar-powered drones and high-altitude balloons in the stratosphere—were failures.

09 Jun 2023

Vodafone Idea

Best quarterly prepaid recharge plans from Airtel, Jio, and Vi

India's leading telecom operators are now offering a range of prepaid recharge plans to users with good data benefits, validity, and additional perks.

BSNL is re-emerging from shadows: How is telco reviving itself

There was a time when state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) was synonymous with India's telecom sector. But things went downhill after private players took over the market.

25 May 2023

Sensex

Sensex climbs to 61,872 points, Nifty settles above 18,320 mark

On Thursday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices showed an upward trend. The Sensex rose 0.16% to 61,872.62 points while the Nifty gained 0.2% to end at 18,321.15 points.

18 May 2023

Sensex

Sensex slips nearly 130 points, Nifty settles below 18,150 mark

On Thursday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices witnessed a fall. The Sensex plunged 0.21% to 61,431.74 points, while the Nifty fell 0.29% to 18,129.95 points.

02 May 2023

5G Technology

Airtel restricts users from sharing 'unlimited 5G data' via hotspot

Bharti Airtel began rolling out 5G services in India last October. The network is now available in over 3,000 cities across the country.

How TRAI's new rule will relieve you of spam calls

Nothing is probably more annoying than receiving spam calls and messages, especially if you are in the middle of an important task.

27 Apr 2023

5G Technology

Airtel 5G now available in 3,000 cities: Check coverage

Bharti Airtel has announced that it has rolled out its 5G services in as many as 3,000 cities across India.

12 Apr 2023

5G Technology

Airtel launches 5G in Ladakh: Check which states have coverage

Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in the union territory of Ladakh. The telco's 5G network is now live in over 500 cities across India.

27 Mar 2023

Reliance Jio

Are Jio's cricket plans better than Airtel's 3GB/day prepaid packs

Reliance Jio has announced its cricket plans in India, ahead of the TATA IPL 2023. Starting from Rs. 219, the packs offer 3GB of daily data, along with additional perks.

26 Mar 2023

Reliance Jio

Jio's 2.5GB daily data prepaid plans: Check benefits, OTT perks

Reliance Jio is the biggest player in India's telecom market right now.

24 Mar 2023

5G Technology

Airtel 5G is now available in 500 cities: Check coverage

Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in more cities across India, taking the total to 500. The telco claims its 5G network is now available in every major city in India.

22 Mar 2023

Airtel Plans

Airtel launches Rs. 599 postpaid plan; 5G expanded to Kolkata

Airtel has released a new postpaid plan priced at Rs. 599. The new recharge offers an Amazon Prime subscription for six months and Disney+ Hotstar mobile subscription for one year at no extra cost.

17 Mar 2023

5G Technology

How Airtel's postpaid, prepaid users can avail unlimited 5G data

Airtel is now offering unlimited 5G on both postpaid and prepaid plans, which are priced above Rs. 239.

15 Mar 2023

Google

How to enable 5G on Google Pixel smartphones in India

Google is now releasing the software update that enables 5G services on its compatible devices in India.

07 Mar 2023

Airtel Plans

Airtel prepaid plans in India with assured OTT perks

Bharti Airtel is one of the top telecom operators in India, with some of the best-in-segment prepaid plans.

06 Mar 2023

5G Technology

Airtel 5G launched in 125 new cities: Check coverage

Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in 125 new cities across India. With the latest rollout, the telco's 5G network is now available in more than 265 cities in the country.

04 Mar 2023

Travel And Tourism

Best international roaming plans from Airtel: Check benefits and validity

There are some things to take into account if you are getting ready to travel overseas.

04 Mar 2023

Vodafone Idea

Vi, Jio, Airtel: Whose Rs. 296 plan is better 

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has introduced a new prepaid plan for Indian customers at Rs. 296. The recharge bundle includes bulk data, SMS, voice calling, and 30 days of validity.

28 Feb 2023

5G Technology

Airtel 5G launched in Katra, Anantag; telco records 10mn 5G-users

Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in more cities of Jammu and Kashmir including Katra and Rajouri. The telco has also crossed the 10 million subscriber mark for its 5G network.

24 Feb 2023

Airtel Plans

Bharti Airtel's postpaid plans in India: Check data, call benefits

Are you an Airtel customer who is unwilling to deal with recharging your prepaid connection now and then?

22 Feb 2023

Reliance Jio

Jio 5G launched in 20 cities, Airtel 5G reaches Haridwar

Reliance Jio has launched its 5G services in 20 more cities including Tinsukia, Bhagalpur, Mormugao, Raichur, Firozabad, and Chandrapur.

20 Feb 2023

5G Technology

Airtel 5G available in 15 new cities in West Bengal

Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in 15 more cities in West Bengal, including Berhampore, Durgapur, Dinhata, Asansol, Jalpaiguri, and Darjeeling.

17 Feb 2023

5G Technology

Airtel 5G launched in more locations across Bihar, Odisha

Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in more locations across Bihar and Odisha including Begusarai, Kishanganj, Purnia, Gopalganj, Sonepur, Bhawanipatna, and Paradeep.

17 Feb 2023

Airtel Plans

Bharti Airtel's annual prepaid plans: Check data and call benefits

Bharti Airtel is one of the leading telecom companies in India.

16 Feb 2023

5G Technology

Airtel 5G now available in all North-Eastern states: Check coverage

Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in more North-Eastern cities in India, including Kohima, Aizawl, Gangtok, and Tinsuki.

15 Feb 2023

Airtel Plans

This Airtel annual plan provides free Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar

Are you an entertainment lover? Do you always seek ways to enjoy OTT content on your mobile device? If so, here's a prepaid plan from Bharti Airtel that you need to check out.

14 Feb 2023

Reliance Jio

Jio launches 5G in 21 more cities, total reaches 257

Reliance Jio has launched its 5G services in four cities in Himachal Pradesh and 17 more cities across other states. The fifth-generation mobile network is now available in as many as 257 cities across India.

13 Feb 2023

5G Technology

These cities in India have access to Airtel 5G services

Bharti Airtel has been steadily expanding its 5G network and intends to cover the major cities across the country by this year. The telco commenced its 5G rollout in October 2022.

14 Feb 2019

Smartphones

Steps to activate DND on Airtel, Jio, Vi, other networks

Have those endless promotional calls and messages been annoying you?