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Rounak Jain
Airtel, not Jio, to gain the most from Vodafone Idea's troubles
India’s second largest telecom company Bharti Airtel is likely to be the biggest beneficiary of Vi’s troubles, regardless of whether the Indian telecom market continues to operate as it is today with three players or becomes a duopoly. Since Reliance Jio’s debut in 2016, the Indian telecom sector has seen a massive upheaval and consolidation. From nearly 9 active telecom companies in the private sector, only Jio, Airtel and Vodafone-Idea have active operations, and they account for 91% of India’s total subscriber base.
Jio adds 3 million subscribers in March, Vodafone Idea loses 1.2 million
India's largest telecom operator Reliance Jio added 30.5 lakh mobile subscribers in March, accelerating its momentum of February, while Vodafone Idea lost 12.12 lakh wireless users during the month, according to data released by telecom regulator TRAI. Sunil Mittal-led telecom company Bharti Airtel onboarded 10.37 lakh mobile subscribers in March, raising its subscriber base to 37.09 crores in March against 36.98 crores in February.
Rounak Jain
Brokerages remain bullish on Bharti Airtel post Q4 results
Brokerages continue to be bullish on Bharti Airtel’s prospects a day after India’s second-largest telecom company posted its Q4 results. The telco’s earnings has the street buzzing, with Airtel’s shares rising 1.3% early on Wednesday even as the benchmark indices trended lower. Airtel beat analyst estimates with a March-quarter net profit of ₹3,006 crore, up 50% year-on-year (YoY).
India sees 4-spot jump in median mobile speeds globally
As 5G roll-out picks up speed thanks to Reliance Jio and Airtel, India climbed four spots for median mobile speeds globally in the month of April, from 64th position in March to 60th, a report said on Wednesday.
Rounak Jain
Bharti Airtel Q4 net profit jumps 50% YoY to ₹3,006 crore, beats estimates
India’s second-largest telecom company Bharti Airtel on Tuesday reported a 50% year-on-year (YoY) rise in Q4 net profit to ₹3,006 crore. On a sequential basis, the telco reported an 89% increase in net profit from ₹1,588 crore in Q3, higher than analyst estimates of a 54% rise. Airtel’s revenue in the March quarter rose 14% YoY and 0.5% sequentially to ₹36,009 crore, in line with analyst estimates.
PM Modi wants us to start building R&D around 6G technology: Cisco COO
As 5G roll-out picks up pace in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is already laying out the blueprint for 6G and has asked global networking giant Cisco to begin research and development (R&D) around the next-gen telecommunication technology to further empower millions, according to the company's Chief Operating Officer (COO) Maria Martinez.
Rounak Jain
Vi's loss is Jio and Airtel's gain: Jio and Airtel add nearly 1 million subscribers each in Feb
Vodafone Idea’s subscriber losses refuse to stem as it lost over 2 million subscribers in February. Its rivals Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have added nearly 1 million subscribers each, according to data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The total telecom subscriber base also fell by 1.1 million during February to 1,142 million.
Bhakti Makwana
Reliance Jio Q4 net profit grows 1.7% sequentially to ₹4,716 crore; ARPU up marginally
For FY23, Reliance Jio’s net profit stood at ₹18,207 crore, increasing from ₹14,817 crore in FY22. Its revenue from operatio...
India improves global ranking for mobile speeds amid 5G rollout
Amid the widespread 5G roll out, India showed significant improvement in its global ranking for median mobile speeds in March, a report showed on Wednesday.
BI India Bureau
Jio Recharge Plans - check out prepaid and postpaid all plans
We have compiled a comprehensive list of every prepaid and postpaid plan offered by Reliance Jio. This list provides detailed information about each plan, making it easier for consumers to choose the plan that best suits their needs. So if you want to explore the various offerings of Reliance Jio, head to Business Insider India and check out our exhaustive list of Jio's recharge plans.
Deliberate malicious attempt by Bharti Airtel to defame our consumer friendly tariffs: Reliance Jio to TRAI
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) has written to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) stating that the complaint is a deliberate malicious attempt by Bharti Airtel Limited (Airtel) to defame RJILs consumer friendly tariffs in order to protect its narrow interests.
Rounak Jain
Telecom companies’ Q4 revenue likely to moderate due to lack of significant tariff hikes
Indian telecom companies are likely to report a moderation in Q4 earnings amidst a lack of significant tariff hikes. An expected slowdown in market share gains of leading telcos Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel at the expense of Vodafone Idea is also expected to weigh on the quarterly results. Analysts, however, expect an increase in data usage and users upgrading to 4G/5G to boost the average revenue per user (ARPU) as well as margins.
BI India Bureau
Airtel unlimited calling plan with data and without data
Airtel, expanded as Bharti Airtel Limited is among the pioneer telecommunication companies in the world today. Airtel operates in several countries across Asia and Africa. Headquartered in New Delhi, Airtel is among the three top playing telecommunication services providers in India in terms of its huge customer base. In India, Airtel offers 2G, 3G and 4G wireless services, mobile commerce, DTH, enterprise services, high speed broadband, fixed line services and others.
Sourabh Jain
Here are the best international roaming plans offered by Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vi
If you are visiting a foreign country, getting an international roaming plan is important. Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vi have introduced several plans with different benefits and validity. This post looks at some of India’s best international roaming plans. One of the most important things you need to consider before going to a foreign country is the roaming plan you should get for yourself. Getting a roaming plan that offers decent data and a good amount of voice calls is important.
BI India Bureau
How to check Vodafone balance from enquire Number
Vodafone balance enquiry USSD codes and numbers make it easy for Vodafone customers to know their validity, balance, offers, data usage and other information pertaining to their Vodafone account. If you are a Vodafone customer, you might want to know your account balance information and other useful details related to your account. Here are a few Vodafone codes for balance check for pre-paid as well as for postpaid accounts.
BI India Bureau
Airtel Xstream Fiber Plans 2023: Full List of Airtel broadband plans with prices, benefits and validity
‘Airtel Xstream Fiber’ is Airtel’s ultrafast broadband offering launched in September 2019. The different plans, benefits and prices of Airtel Xstream Fiber provide a stiff competition to those of Reliance Jio Fiber.
Rounak Jain
Increased competition, delayed tariff hikes could effectively lead to a Jio-Airtel duopoly
The Indian telecom sector could turn into a two-player game with both Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel stepping up the gas to attract premium subscribers with new postpaid offerings and unlimited 5G data, while the struggling Vodafone Idea is yet to kick off its 5G services despite bagging spectrum last year.
Airtel pips Jio in 5G rollout, reaches 500 cities across the country
Telecom operator Bharti Airtel overtook Reliance Jio in 5G roll-out with the expansion of the network to additional 235 cities, taking its total reach to 500 cities. Reliance Jio has so far announced the expansion of its ultra high-speed fifth generation (5G) network to 406 cities. "Bharti Airtel...ultra-fast 5G service is available to customers in 500 cities in the country. Airtel added 235 cities to its network, making it one of the largest roll-outs to date," the company said in a statement.
Rahul Verma
IPL 2023: Jio introduces new cricket plans providing 3GB data per day
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio has launched new prepaid plans to meet the excitement of the Indian audience for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The company's latest plans offer added benefits that make it more convenient for customers to watch the matches without hassle. You can choose from three plans that cost ₹219, ₹399, and ₹999. Each plan provides 3GB of data per day.
Reliance Jio's True 5G now available in over 406 cities
Reliance Jio on Tuesday said that its True 5G services have gone live in 406 cities, thus becoming the first and only telecom operator to reach such a wide network in a short span of time.
Sourabh Jain
Airtel 5G unlimited data – here are the eligible plans, benefits and more
Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Airtel has started offering unlimited 5G plans to its customers, following the footsteps of Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio. Airtel’s customers have been vocal about the fact that the telco places limits on 5G data consumption. Airtel is now offering unlimited 5G data with some of its plans, allowing users to enjoy 5G data without having to worry about exhausting the daily data limit. It is to be noted that this benefit is currently available for selected plans only.
Sourabh Jain
Jio Plus new Postpaid family plans – price and benefits compared with Airtel and Vi
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio has introduced two new Postpaid Plus Family Plans. The new plans are aimed at families with up to four members looking for a shared plan at an affordable price. Jio is not the only telco that offers family postpaid plans. Airtel and Vi also offer postpaid plans to their users, starting at ₹399 and ₹699, respectively.
Jio Platforms buys US-based communications equipment maker Mimosa Networks for $60 million
Jio Platforms, the digital arm of Reliance Industries Ltd, will buy communications equipment maker Mimosa Networks for USD 60 million as it looks to bolster its 5G telecom and broadband services.
Rounak Jain
Airtel’s ARPU improvements to be driven by postpaid subscribers and 5G-powered premiumisation
A ramp up in postpaid subscribers and 5G-powered premiumisation are expected to drive growth for India’s No. 2 telecom company Bharti Airtel, especially at a time when tariff hikes have not rolled in as expected. Airtel’s continued expansion of 5G services across the country is expected to drive up data usage, leading to premiumisation.
Rounak Jain
Bharti Airtel Q3 net profit jumps 91% to ₹1,588 crore, misses estimates
India’s second largest telecom company Bharti Airtel reported a 91% year-on-year (YoY) rise in its Q3 net profit to ₹1,588 crore, but still significantly lower than the average analyst estimates of ₹2,673 crore. On a sequential basis, however, the telco reported a 26% decline in its net profit. Airtel’s revenue came in slightly higher than analyst estimates of ₹35,299 crore during the quarter. The telco reported a 20% YoY growth in its revenue to ₹35,804 crore, beating analyst estimates by a thin margin.
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