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JUNE 13, 2025

Ericsson continues to drive global 5G innovation and digital transformation through strategic partnerships, advanced network solutions, and sustainable technologies. From next-generation antenna deployments to AI -powered edge computing and cloud-native platforms, Ericsson is shaping the future of connectivity across industries and regions. Also Read: Ericsson: Vodafone Activates 5G in German Tunnel, Taipei Indoor 5G Test, UAE Eyes Premium 5G and More These ten recent developments highlight Eric

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JULY 28, 2025

In a year when trust in digital services has been tested across borders, one of India’s largest telecom operators has quietly set a global benchmark in customer protection. Bharti Airtel , with its vast user base and deep network penetration, has shown how artificial intelligence can be deployed effectively in the telecom sector not just as a buzzword, but as a real world tool for safeguarding millions.

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JULY 14, 2025

The Centre plans to connect as many as six lakh villages with high-speed optical fibre-based broadband over the next three years, a senior government official said on Monday. The initiative is part of the government’s effort to deepen digital infrastructure and support the expansion of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) beyond metropolitan cities.

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JULY 3, 2025

Spanish 5G satellite connectivity operator Sateliot said it has entrusted the manufacture of its next five satellites to the Spanish firm Alen Space. The new satellites, scheduled for launch in 2026, are a key part of Sateliot’s strategy to establish a global, dual-use 5G satellite connectivity network, serving both civilian and defence applications.

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JUNE 16, 2025

Nxtra by Airtel, the data centre arm of Bharti Airtel , is expanding beyond key metros with a focus on regional empowerment, as demand from OTT platforms and CDN providers continues to surge. According to the CEO of Nxtra by Airtel, the company has recently expanded its edge presence in key cities to make digital infrastructure more accessible in regional areas, supporting India’s digital growth.

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JUNE 12, 2025

A consortium of four subsea cable operators—PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and Zain Omantel International (ZOI)—has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct the Asia-Africa-Europe-2 (AAE-2) subsea cable system. The project aims to establish a subsea digital corridor linking Hong Kong and Singapore to Italy, with terrestrial routes running through Thailand, the Arabian Peninsula, and Egypt.

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JULY 29, 2025

Ericsson today announced the completion of equity investments by twelve global communication service providers (CSPs) into its subsidiary, Aduna , formally establishing the company as a 50:50 joint venture. The venture aims to drive the global adoption of aggregated network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and has been operational since the original deal was signed on September 11, 2024.

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JULY 3, 2025

Telecom operators including Jio, Airtel , Vodafone Idea (Vi), and BSNL have activated Intra-Circle Roaming (ICR) in Thunag Tehsil of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, following massive disruption caused by flash floods and cloudbursts earlier this week. The move comes after the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued an emergency directive on July 2, asking all operators to enable ICR to keep services running in flood-affected zones.

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JULY 1, 2025

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) has placed an order for an additional 19,000 4G sites, with seamless software upgrade capability to 5G, as part of its “multi-fold strategy” to simultaneously expand 4G coverage and launch commercial 5G services. This follows the successful commissioning of approximately 90,000 4G sites nationwide, according to the Chairman and Managing Director of BSNL.

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JULY 2, 2025

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has delivered a notable performance in the latest round of network benchmarking by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), emerging as the 4G speed leader in Chennai’s hotspot zones and closely matching Reliance Jio’s performance in Ayodhya. According to the TRAI Independent Drive Test (IDT) Report for May 2025 , Vi achieved the highest 4G download speed in Chennai at 54.57 Mbps , surpassing both Airtel and Jio.

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JUNE 26, 2025

Ericsson has announced that it is expanding its Research and Development (R&D) operations in Bengaluru, India, to enhance its capabilities in Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) development. “This strategic move underscores Ericsson’s commitment to enable India to be at the forefront of future communication technology,” the company announced on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

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JUNE 23, 2025

India’s television broadcasting ecosystem remains one of the most expansive and resilient in the world. As of Q1 2025, the country hosts 918 satellite TV channels permitted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), of which 333 are classified as pay TV channels , according to the latest report from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

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JUNE 18, 2025

The Subscriber Identity Module ( SIM ) card, once an essential component of mobile connectivity, is gradually being phased out. In its place, embedded SIMs or eSIMs are transforming the way consumers connect to telecom networks. While the change has been slow to materialise in some markets, global adoption is accelerating rapidly, pushed by device makers, telecom operators, and regulatory frameworks that now favour digital first infrastructure.

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JUNE 16, 2025

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India ( TRAI ) has launched a pilot project aimed at digitally verifying consumer consent for commercial calls and messages, in a move to curb unsolicited commercial communications and enhance consumer protection. The initiative, launched in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), involves select banks and telecom service providers (TSPs) and marks the beginning of a national rollout of a secure digital consent framework.

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JUNE 11, 2025

Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) will be a foundational technology shaping the future of telecommunications, enabling transformative services such as immersive digital experiences, autonomous operations, and integrated sensing, a senior official from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said on Wednesday. AI at the Core of Future Telecom As part of ongoing efforts to explore the integration of AI-native technologies into telecommunications networks, the third meeting of the International Tel

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JULY 24, 2025

In a telecom industry laser focused on 5G rollouts and headline grabbing data speeds, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has quietly pulled off a different kind of win one rooted in real world performance and the basics of mobile connectivity. According to the June 2025 Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) across the UP West service area , Vodafone Idea emerged as the clear leader in voice quality, topping the industry on the Mean Opinion Score (MOS) the glo

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JULY 24, 2025

Luxembourg -based satellite operator SES is awaiting final security approvals from the Indian government to commercially launch its satellite-based broadband services in partnership with Reliance Jio. The company’s medium Earth orbit (MEO) communications satellite system, O3b mPOWER, will deliver enterprise-grade connectivity and support 5G backhaul infrastructure in remote and underserved areas across India.

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JULY 23, 2025

Crisil Ratings has upgraded its long-term credit ratings for Bharti Airtel and its holding company, Bharti Telecom, citing sustained improvements in their financial and business risk profiles. The move reflects the telecom group’s strengthening position in the Indian telecom sector and its operational performance. Airtel disclosed the credit rating revision in an exchange filing on July 17.

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JULY 22, 2025

In a concerted effort to combat the growing menace of spam and fraudulent communication, Indian telecom operators — Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) — are leveraging artificial intelligence ( AI ) and machine learning (ML) tools to detect and block unsolicited calls and messages. The initiative is part of a broader regulatory push led by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to enhance consumer trust and build a safer digital ecosystem.

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JULY 19, 2025

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator has achieved a major milestone recently. In the company’s recent quarterly results report, Jio said that its 5G user base surpassed 200 million. This is the most for any Indian telecom company at the moment. In fact, many operators globally don’t have these many 5G subscribers under their portfolio.

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JULY 9, 2025

Indian telecom operators have had a great 2024-25. BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) not only added new users, but also reported net profits for two straight quarters. Jio, Airtel and Vi saw an uptick in their average revenue per user (ARPU) after the tariff hikes. Vi managed to raised some funds earlier in the year which allowed it to boost capex (capital expenditure).

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JULY 7, 2025

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has scaled up its daily data handling capacity to 106 petabytes (PB) per day as of March 2025, marking a significant four-fold increase from 26 PB/day in September 2018. The development is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to strengthen 4G coverage and build readiness for 5G services, with a sharp focus on 17 key telecom circles that collectively contribute nearly 98% of its revenue.

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JULY 5, 2025

Nokia’s Bell Labs is open to collaborating with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), government agencies, and private players in India’s space sector to support future lunar missions with 4G and advanced networking technologies. Thierry Klein, President of Bell Labs Solutions Research , visited India in late June to explore potential partnerships and deepen engagement with the country’s growing space ecosystem.

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JULY 1, 2025

According to the latest Independent Drive Tests (IDT) conducted by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for May 2025, Bharti Airtel has emerged as the clear leader in 5G download speeds across data performance hotspots in Himachal, clocking an impressive 572.97 Mbps. In comparison, Reliance Jio posted a 5G download speed of 326.39 Mbps , revealing a significant gap of over 246 Mbps between the two leading telecom players.

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JUNE 29, 2025

The Gujarat government is in advanced discussions with Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and three other private entities to establish one or more cable landing stations (CLSs) along its coastline. These critical infrastructure facilities will serve as gateways for international submarine cables , enabling high-speed data transmission between countries and India’s terrestrial internet networks.

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JUNE 23, 2025

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in a mandate released on June 19, 2025, instructed all licensed Internet Service Providers ( ISPs ) to transition critical and essential services to the “ in” domain and ensure their network devices synchronise system clocks with official Network Time Protocol (NTP) servers maintained by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) or the National Physical Laboratory (NPL).

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JUNE 20, 2025

In a low-profile launch at BSNL’s Ameerepet Exchange in Hyderabad, India took a confident step toward redefining the future of broadband. The state-run telecom major, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), unveiled Quantum 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) a 100% indigenous, SIM-less, fiber-grade internet solution delivered over 5G radio. This isn’t just another product launch.

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JUNE 20, 2025

India is leading the way globally in providing affordable and quality data for all, according to the report by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications. India boasts some of the lowest mobile data tariffs in the world, with costs averaging 16 cents per GB. These tariffs in India, among the lowest in the world, as stated by the DoT in the report, encouraging companies to invest in India and in telecom.

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JUNE 17, 2025

GSMA, the association of global mobile network operators, has urged telecom operators in India and across the globe to prioritise realising the full potential of 5G before accelerating efforts toward 6G. In an interview with Moneycontrol, GSMA’s Director General, Vivek Badrinath , said that while 6G discussions have commenced, global standardisation efforts are still in their early stages, and commercial deployment is expected around 2030, preceded by potential pre-commercial trials as ear

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JUNE 8, 2025

Bharti Airtel has awarded a multi-year Network Operations Center (NOC) Managed Services contract to Ericsson. “This strategic agreement underscores Ericsson’s leadership in managed services and reaffirms its commitment to delivering exceptional value to Airtel customers,” Airtel said in a joint statement on Monday, June 9, 2025. Also Read: Airtel 5G SA Deployment to Follow Traffic Offload, Prioritises User Experience Focus on FWA and Network Slicing Under the terms of the contr

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JUNE 8, 2025

India’s progress in telecom infrastructure was highlighted by Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar. During the 11th BRICS Communications Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasilia, Brazil, India reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready digital development, according to the Ministry of Communications.

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JUNE 7, 2025

Reliance Jio has outlined its next phase of growth, placing artificial intelligence ( AI ), data, and 5G at the heart of its strategy. The telco added over six million new subscribers in the first quarter of 2025, taking its total subscriber base to 488.2 million. Average revenue per user (ARPU) rose to Rs 206.2, despite recent consumer price increases.

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MAY 8, 2025

Microsoft announces a 40 percent expansion of its European data center capacity and commits to enhancing digital resilience, AI innovation, and cybersecurity across Europe.

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JULY 31, 2025

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has reported strong early traction for its 5G services, with over 70 percent of eligible users in cities where the network is live already experiencing the next-generation technology. “ Vi ‘s 5G launch has shown strong momentum. In areas where Vi 5G is live, over 70 percent of eligible users have already experienced the benefits of Vi’s next-gen network; a clear indicator of positive reception and growing demand,” the company said in a statement on Thur

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JULY 29, 2025

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel) and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in June 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telcos BSNL and MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI ‘s Telecom Subscription Data as of June 30, 2025. The data shows that the total number of wireless (mobile) subscribers increased from 1161.03 million at the end of May 2025 to 1163.03 million at the end of June 2025 thereby registering a monthly growth rat

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JULY 25, 2025

India’s telecom and space sectors are witnessing growth driven by foreign direct investment (FDI), technological innovation, and policy reforms aimed at enhancing connectivity and manufacturing capabilities. This was underscored at the 2nd India Space Policy Conference held in the national capital, which brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, and academia.

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JULY 24, 2025

Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services in Sonipat, effective Friday, July 25. Vi stated on Thursday that this expansion is part of its phased 5G rollout across 23 cities within its 17 priority telecom circles, where the company holds 5G spectrum. Also Read: Vodafone Idea to Launch 5G in 23 More Cities, Enhances 4G Network Coverage Vi 5G to Goe Live in Sonipat With this expansion, Vi aims to bring high-speed connectivity to more users across Haryana

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