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JioTV Premium Bundled Jio Prepaid Plans Start at Rs 175
JioTV Premium is a OTT (over-the-top) subscription for JioTV which will give users access to many platforms in a single login. Reliance Jio only offers two prepaid plans with which users get access to JioTV Premium. These two plans cost […]
Study Claims 60 Percent of UK Broadband Users are Out of Contract
New research from Broadband Genie and OnePoll, which surveyed a total of 3,997 broadband bill payers in the UK between July and November 2024, has revealed that 60% of respondents are out-of-contract – varying between a peak of 64% for those aged 65+ and a low of 55% for those aged 18-24. But many of […]
Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea Entry-Level Unlimited 5G Prepaid Plans Detailed: July 2025 Edition
Indian private telecom operators Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) are offering 5G services now. According to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), the total number of deployed 5G BTS stands at 4,86,070 as of the end of June […]
Vodafone Idea Users Get 5G Starting with this Plan
Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in India, decided to offer 5G at no additional cost to the users. This is a strategy which Airtel and Jio had adopted when they launched 5G in 2022. Vodafone Idea, while late […]
Faulty Three UK Mast Disrupts Mobile Connectivity in Handforth for 6 Weeks
Customers of mobile network operator Three UK (VodafoneThree) in the Cheshire (England) town of Handforth, which is home to nearly 7,000 people, have complained to ISPreview that they’ve been suffering from disruption to their calls and data (mobile broadband) connectivity for over a month after the local mast developed a fault. The existence of a […]
Best Phone Deals on Amazon from Samsung, OnePlus and More
Samsung, OnePlus, and other companies are offering their phones at a major discount on Amazon India’s Prime Day sale. The phones that we are talking about here aren’t cheap, but they have become more affordable than ever before. These deals […]
Breaking: Bharti Airtel Lowers Unlimited 5G Prepaid Plan Starting Price to Rs 349
Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel has revised its entry-level prepaid plan that offers unlimited 5G data to users. Previously, Airtel’s entry-level plan with unlimited 5G data was priced at Rs 379. Now, the company is providing the complimentary 5G benefit […]
Jio Offers Complimentary 2-Day Plan Amid Recent Outage; Delays IPO Plans
In a recent communication to its users, Reliance Jio has announced a complimentary two-day unlimited plan for select customers —likely those affected—as a goodwill gesture, following reported issues with outgoing services. This information comes from screenshots of MyJio app and […]
Jio vs Airtel: Whose Rs 189 Plan is Better
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, two of the largest telecom operators in India offer a Rs 189 plan to their prepaid customers. The Rs 189 plan is affordable, but the actual cost is different with both Airtel and Jio. This […]
Openreach Testing Relaxed Rules for UK Exchange Closure Pilot
Network operator Openreach (BT) are testing a relaxation of their FTTP broadband Priority Exchange Stop Sell rules and Copper line re-arrangement in the Kenton Road Exchange area. This is one of the three exchanges taking part in their initial pilot project to test approaches, before eventually closing c.4,600 of their legacy exchanges from 2030 onwards. […]
Airtel Prepaid Plans July 2025: Full List of Packs, Validity, and Benefits
Bharti Airtel offers a range of plans and packs to its prepaid users, from basic talktime options to Unlimited 5G plans. Unlike other players in the market, Airtel does not frequently launch new plans. That said, let’s take a look […]
Three SES Satellites Get Approval from IN-SPACe in India
On the very same day that Starlink’s satellites go approval from IN-SPACe, three satellites from SES secured approval from the same agency. SES is a Luxembourg-based company which you might have heard of because of its partnership with Jio. There’s […]
What’s up with… Eutelsat, IOH, Cisco
UK joins Eutelsat’s €1.5bn funding roundIOH teams with Nvidia, Cisco for Indonesia’s AI hubCisco names new head of EMEA region
T-Mobile US gets its M&A wishes after ditching DEI
Earlier this week, T-Mobile US told the US regulator it was ditching its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policiesThe FCC then gave the green light for th…
BT opens up key testing platform to startups as it pursues quantum collaboration
Sheffield-based quantum encryption hardware specialist Sitehop tests and integrates its solution on the Gemini facility at Adastral Park.
High Court Rejects Phones 4u Appeal in Damages Claim vs O2, EE and Vodafone UK UPDATE
The long-running saga of former high street mobile phone retailed Phones 4u (P4u), which fell into administration in 2014 and claimed that key mobile operators (e.g. O2, EE and Vodafone) had colluded to drive them out of business, may have finally come to an end after the Court of Appeal in London dismissed each ground […]
OnePlus Buds Pro 3, Buds 3 and More Under Great Discounts
OnePlus Buds Pro 3 and OnePlus Buds 3, the two powerful earphones which launched in 2024 are now under discounts on Amazon Prime Day sale. The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 are still the best earphones OnePlus has made. The Buds […]
Kenya launches early market talks for Horn of Africa fibre optic corridor
The government has begun early market engagement for a high-capacity fibre optic cable along the Isiolo–Mandera corridor, part of the World Bank-backed HoAGDP, to boost cross-border digital connectivity and support regional socio-economic development with Ethiopia and Somalia by 2028.
Texas launches $3.8bn broadband grant programme
The Texas Comptroller’s office has opened applications for a $3.8 billion fund combining federal BEAD and state TMAP resources to deliver high-speed internet to more than 245,000 unserved and underserved homes, businesses, and schools by August 2025.
Openreach Speeds Up Proactive FTTP Broadband Upgrades by UK ISPs
Network operator Openreach (BT) has tweaked their Proactive FTTP Upgrades process for ISPs, which allows providers to optionally reduce the normal lead time of 6 weeks. Just to be clear, it’s normally consumers that initiate an upgrade, but with proactive upgrades the initiator is your ISP (this can help with copper broadband [ADSL/FTTC/G.fast] to full […]
Sony WF-C710N Launched in India: Price and Specs
Sony recently launched the WF-C710N earphones in India. These earphones are made to stand out from the design perspective. We can’t comment too much on the audio experience as we don’t have the product in our hands. However, we can […]
Telefónica to take control of FiBrasil JV in €132m deal
Telefónica’s Brazilian business has agreed a deal to buy out its fibre joint venture partner in a further sign that the Spanish group is now keen to up consolidation and control over past infrastructure side-ventures.
Vodafone Greece unveils €1 billion plan to expand fibre and 5G networks through 2029
Vodafone Greece commits €1 billion investment through 2029, accelerating fibre-to-the-home expansion to 850,000 premises and boosting 5G coverage to 94%. Strategic submarine cable project in Crete aims to position Greece as a major Mediterranean digital hub amid rising market competition.
OnePlus Nord 5 Easily the Best Phone in Rs 30,000-40,000
OnePlus Nord 5, a new smartphone in the Nord series from OnePlus, just launched. It recently went on live sale via Amazon and OnePlus.in. This is likely one of the best options in the Rs 30,000-40,000. The OnePlus Nord 5 […]
Vivo X Fold 5, X200 FE India Launch Next Week: Details
Vivo, a Chinese smartphone maker, is all set to launch the X Fold 5 and X200 FE. It is an interesting time for Vivo to launch a foldable. The comparisons with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which just launched, will […]
UK Gov Boosts Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO Broadband Satellites by £140m
The UK Government has agreed to commit a further £140m (€163.3) of public investment to help Eutelsat grow and expand its constellation of OneWeb ultrafast broadband satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The funding will be combined with other investments, such as €750m from France (the French State), to support a total capital increase of […]
Vodafone Idea Launches 5G Services in Mysuru
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services in Mysuru, starting today, Friday, July 11, 2025. Following last month’s 5G rollout in Bengaluru, Mysuru becomes the second city in Karnataka to experience Vi’s 5G connectivity. This expansion […]
Vodafone Idea’s Rs 98 Plan: Validity and Benefits
Vodafone Idea’s cheapest validity plan comes for less than Rs 100. This is a spectacular price in India given the fact that every telco has hiked the tariffs. No other private telecom operator apart from Vodafone Idea is offering users […]
UKHSA Publish New Study Assessing Exposures to 5G Mobile Radio Waves
The issue of mobile broadband networks and human health just cropped up again after the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published the outcome from its “extensive programme of research” to assess exposures from 5G Base Stations. The study found exposure to radio waves from 5G remain “well below the guidelines” and is “generally lower or […]
UK gov allocates €163m to Eutelsat fundraising
UK government earmarks sizeable contibution as part of French satellite operator’s €1.5bn funding round. Eutelsat plans to expand OneWeb LEO constellation, shift towards enterprise- and government-focused go-to-market model. Read more…
Disney+ and ITV Deal to Exchange Streaming TV Shows and Movies
Internet video streaming provider Disney+ (Walt Disney Company) has signed a new strategic agreement with British TV broadcaster ITV, which will enable both platforms to exchange TV and movie content between each other’s respective broadband streaming services (e.g. ITVX). Starting from 16th July 2025, a curated, and regularly refreshed selection of popular TV shows and […]
What’s up with… AI-RAN Alliance, AI RAN investments, T-Mobile US
Vodafone joins the AI-RAN AllianceDell’Oro issues AI RAN investment forecastT-Mobile US courts regulators by ditching DEI policies
UK Infrawatch Analyst Briefing: speed race hots up, gov gives and takes, PIA protested
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK, including: Sky boost for CityFibre and consumer broadband speeds, government promises advanced connectivity investment, SRN goals scaled back; altnets lobby on PIA changes; people moves, and plenty more…
Euro telcos slam EC’s planned ‘backwards step’
The European Commission is proposing to relax the regulation on incumbent national fixed network operatorsDeregulation of wholesale fixed access services would…
UK and France unite against increasing cyber threats
The UK and France are uniting to counter digital warfare and protect vital modern technology from increasing cyber threats. In a world where your smartphone’s map app can guide you to the nearest coffee shop and freight ships navigate vast oceans using satellite signals, the prospect of those systems going dark is terrifying. Yet that’s... Read more »
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Bharti Airtel Incorporates Airtel Money Subsidiary, Expands Partnership with Ericsson for 5G FWA
Bharti Airtel has announced the incorporation of a new step-down wholly-owned subsidiary, Airtel Money Limited (Airtel Money), as per a regulatory filing made on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, has issued the Certificate […]
Central Mumbai’s First 5G Ambulance Launched
Central Mumbai has just witnessed the launch of its first 5G enabled Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance service. All the telcos have showcased multiple times the use case of 5G enabled ambulances which could help with saving lives on the […]
BTwatch Analyst Briefing: the scale of the altnet challenge
Latest from BT, including a look at the threat faced by Openreach as fibre altnets mature; PIA in focus as Fibrus co-founder questions the incumbent’s duct and pole access pricing; BT Group’s embrace of third-party IT support tools in a bid to cut costs, drive digital transformation; more…
Blockchain in Telecom Market is to Reach $25.2 Billion by 2030
Blockchain in Telecom Market size is estimated to reach $25.2 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 59.4% during the forecast period 2024-2030, according to a recent report published by IndustryARC, titled, Blockchain In Telecom Market – By Provider (Application Providers, Middleware Providers, Infrastructure Providers), By Organization Size (Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises, Large Enterprises), By Application (OSS/BSS Processes, Identity Management, Payments, Smart Contracts), By Geography - Global Opportunity Analysis & Industry Forecast, 2024-2030”.
Radio Quality in Rail Transport: NET CHECK Launches ACT-SCAN
Certified, fully automated, and ready for deployment in railway operations: The innovative measurement system ACT-SCAN is starting with a major project rollout.
Trimble and KT Corporation to Deliver Bundled Telecom and Precise Positioning Services in South Korea
Trimble and KT Corporation who will provide bundled telecom, correction and precise positioning services to automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Internet of Things (IoT) companies throughout South Korea.
GNM Expands European Backbone with New Optical Routes from Sweden to the Balkans
GNM has completed a significant upgrade of its European optical transport infrastructure, extending its high-capacity DWDM backbone from Sweden to the Balkans via fully diverse paths.
OnePlus Pad 2 Price Lowered in India, Free Stylo Too
OnePlus Pad 2, a powerful tablet powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. The company released this tablet in 2024. It doesn’t only perform fast, but also delivers great visuals. There are productivity tools on the tablet which allow […]
UK and France partner to counter signal-jamming by hostile actors
UK and French researchers join up to shield critical infrastructure, including power supplies and emergency services, with more resilient navigation and timing systems
Courage, branding, and the digital-first telco
At this year’s DTW conference in Copenhagen, we spoke to triPica CEO Mathieu Horn to discuss how eSIM and AI-powered BSS is empowering customers to create hyper personalised usage plans
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED New Colour and Offer Announced: Price and Specs
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED has launched in a new colour in India. This new colour will be available with great offers starting July 12, 2025 on Amazon India under the Prime Day Sale. The Zenbook 14 OLED is a powerful […]
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 Launched in India: Price, Specs
Samsung has launched both the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 in India. These are top tier folding phones and this time look like a massive upgrade both in design and performance over the last generation. While […]
What’s up with… Orange Business, BRICS subsea plan, Jio Platforms
Orange Business invests in ‘greenfield IT ecosystem’The BRICS bloc has subsea network ambitionsThe long-awaited IPO of India’s Jio Platforms has been postponed
Zayo Europe partners with Ciena for German network boost
Leading network infrastructure provider Zayo Europe has deployed Ciena’s optical technology to launch a new German network covering 3,000km of fibre across 8 core domestic metros including Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Dusseldorf and Berlin.
Asia is a hotbed of telco AI factories
Telcos across the world are investing in AI factoriesMany are partnering with AI technology giant NvidiaAsia is home to many of the operators developing such f…