India’s telecom market entered a new phase with Bharti Airtel’s launch of “Priority Postpaid”. It is a service powered by 5G network slicing technology that offers faster, reliable connectivity to premium users during peak network congestion. The progress marks the first commercial rollout of consumer-focused 5G
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper titled “Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in India", signalling a renewed push to expand the country’s public internet infrastructure. The paper takes a close look at the current regulatory framework and highlights the
With February 2026 closing, India’s telecom subscriber base has registered a sharp rise, reaching 1.32 billion. According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the growth is supported by continuous additions in the broadband segment. The sector added more than 7 million users during the
The Indian telecom sector has received a fresh policy update in the Union Budget 2026-27. The centre has proposed an expenditure of ₹73,990 crore for the telecom department. The move mirrors the government’s focus on network expansion, digital connectivity and revival of state-run operators. A significant