India’s state-backed telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. has launched nationwide WiFi calling services, stepping up efforts to retain subscribers and modernise its network against private sector heavyweights. BSNL had 9.25 mobile subscribers and 44.2 lakh wired broadband subscribers in October 2025. (HT) The new service, effective 1 January 2026, allows users across all telecom […]
India’s telecom sector is entering 2026 with unmistakable momentum, with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel pulling decisively ahead on the back of consistent 5G adoption, attempts at aggressive home broadband expansion, and strong subscriber additions across mobile and fixed wireless access. Vi, formerly Vodafone Idea, meanwhile remains stuck in decline despite incremental 5G rollouts in […]
Reliance Jio has partnered with Google to offer select 5G users free access to Gemini Pro for 18 months. The plan—priced at ₹35,100—will be available to eligible Jio subscribers aged 18-25 through the MyJio app. The tie-up marks a major move by Reliance Jio and Google to bring advanced AI tools to India’s fast-growing 5G […]
