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India’s Internet & Telecom FY25: 969M Users, 17% ARPU Growth, Rural Expansion

Tech News & Insight
July 9, 2025
Hema Kadia

India’s internet subscriber base hit 969.10 million in FY25, with broadband users rising 2.17% and narrowband shrinking. TRAI data shows wireless ARPU up 16.89%, strong wireline growth, rural connectivity gains, and Jio-Airtel dominance — while DTH shrinks and OTT rises.

Starlink Launches $10 Satellite Internet Plan in India

Tech News & Insight
June 2, 2025
Hema Kadia

Starlink plans to enter India’s broadband market with a $10/month satellite internet service, aiming to reach 10 million users. Backed by SpaceX, the offering challenges local 5G and FWA providers like Jio and Airtel while targeting underserved rural regions. Regulatory hurdles, hardware costs, and network capacity may influence its success.

5G, FWA, Monetization, Satellite & NTN, Security
Airtel, Eutelsat OneWeb, India, Jio, Starlink
Telecom

India’s Telecom Revenues to Surge 14% in FY25 on AI Adoption, Vodafone Tariff Hikes

Tech News & Insight
May 30, 2025
Hema Kadia

India’s telecom sector is forecasted to grow 12–14% in FY25, hitting ₹3 lakh crore in revenue, with AI adoption, Vodafone-led tariff hikes, and R&D investment driving momentum. AI is not just boosting efficiency—it’s reshaping the future of telecom jobs, infrastructure, and policy. Sunil Bharti Mittal called for stronger private R&D efforts and smarter policy frameworks to harness India’s demographic advantage and scale the next era of AI-powered telecom innovation.

5G, 6G, AI, Automation, Edge/MEC, Private Networks, Semiconductor, Sustainability, Towers & Cells
Airtel, Data Center, GenAI, India, Jio, Private 5G, Quantum Computing, Vodafone
Telecom

Airtel Acquires 400 MHz of 26 GHz mmWave 5G Spectrum from Adani to Boost mmWave Rollout

Tech News & Insight
April 26, 2025
Hema Kadia

Airtel has acquired 400 MHz of 26 GHz mmWave spectrum from Adani Data Networks, a move that strengthens its high-speed 5G offerings in urban and enterprise zones. The deal enhances Airtel’s ability to scale fixed wireless access, industrial 5G networks, and high-bandwidth consumer services. With India’s spectrum demand surging, this acquisition underscores the critical role of efficient spectrum use and signals a new phase of telecom consolidation.

5G, AR, Edge/MEC, FWA, IoT, Private Networks, VR
Airtel, Broadband, India, Jio, Private 5G, Spectrum, TRAI, Vodafone
Smart Cities

Indian Telecoms Join Tech Giants to Build Monetizable AI for India

Tech News & Insight
April 22, 2025
Hema Kadia

Indian telecom companies such as Jio and Airtel are moving beyond internal AI use cases to co-develop monetizable, India-focused AI applications in partnership with tech giants like Google, Nvidia, Cisco, and AMD. These collaborations are enabling sector-specific AI tools across healthcare, education, and agriculture, boosting operational efficiency, customer experience, and creating new revenue streams for telecom operators.

AI
Airtel, AMD, Cisco, Google, India, Jio, Nokia, Nvidia, TCS
Agriculture, Education, HealthCare, Retail

AI in Indian Telecom: Automation, 5G, and Future Growth

Tech News & Insight
April 1, 2025
Hema Kadia

India’s telecom sector is rapidly evolving with AI and automation enhancing network operations, customer service, and 5G deployment. With over 125 million 5G users and major investments from companies like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, AI technologies are proving essential for scalability and efficiency. Despite challenges like infrastructure integration and talent gaps, India’s growing AI ecosystem and government support are driving the future of smart telecom solutions.

5G, 6G, AI, Automation, Digital Twin, Security
Airtel, COAI, Customer Service, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, India, Investment, Jio, KPMG, OTT, TRAI, Vodafone
Telecom

OpenAI & Meta Eye Reliance for AI Growth in India

Tech News & Insight
March 27, 2025
Hema Kadia

OpenAI and Meta are eyeing partnerships with Reliance Industries to bring AI tools like ChatGPT and Llama to millions in India. By integrating with Reliance’s telecom and digital networks, these tech giants aim to make AI more accessible and affordable. Reliance’s reach, infrastructure, and government ties make it an ideal partner to scale AI adoption across diverse markets—from cities to rural India.

AI
Customer Service, India, Jio, Meta, OpenAI, Partnerships
Education, HealthCare, Retail, Telecom

India Approves Spectrum Refarming to Boost 5G and 6G Rollout

News
January 23, 2025
Hema Kadia

India approves 687 MHz of spectrum refarming to accelerate 5G rollout and lay the foundation for 6G services. This move increases total telecom spectrum to 1,587 MHz and addresses growing demands for mobile broadband, boosting innovations in edge computing and IoT while supporting telecom operators like Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea.

5G, 6G, Edge/MEC, IoT
Airtel, COAI, DoT, India, Jio, Spectrum, Vodafone

India’s Satellite Spectrum Policy Sparks Competition Between Musk and Ambani

Tech News & Insight
January 20, 2025
Hema Kadia

India’s new satellite spectrum allocation policy could reshape the telecom sector, attracting global players like Starlink and Amazon Kuiper while sparking competition with Reliance Jio. The administrative allocation model, which aligns with global trends, aims to expand connectivity in underserved regions. However, concerns about a level playing field and the limitations of satellite technology highlight the evolving challenges for India’s telecom ecosystem.

Satellite & NTN
Amazon, Amazon Kuiper, India, Jio, SpaceX, Spectrum, Starlink

Why Direct-to-Cell SATCOM Enhances Telco Networks Without Disruption

News
January 15, 2025
Hema Kadia

Direct-to-cell SATCOM technology is not a disruptor to telecom operators but a complementary tool. By addressing connectivity gaps in remote regions and during emergencies, SATCOM enhances existing 4G and 5G networks without competing with their core business models.

5G, Satellite & NTN, Sustainability
Airtel, Amazon, Eutelsat OneWeb, India, ISRO, Jio, LEO, LTE, SpaceX, Starlink, Vodafone

Jio AirFiber Expansion Powers 5G Monetisation Ahead of 2025 IPO

News
January 9, 2025
Hema Kadia

Reliance Jio is rapidly expanding its 5G-based AirFiber business to drive revenue growth and prepare for a potential IPO in late 2025. With plans to onboard one million customers monthly and an ARPU three times higher than mobile services, Jio is leveraging AirFiber to monetise its 5G investments. This strategy positions Jio for a historic IPO, projected to raise ₹42,100 crore and solidify its market dominance.

5G, FWA, Monetization
Fiber, Jio

Generative AI For Telecom and Technology

Article & Insights
December 31, 2024
Hema Kadia

In the latest edition of TeckNexus Magazine, explore how Generative AI is transforming the telecom industry. Dive into Jio’s JioBrain platform, the Supermicro-Nvidia partnership for scaling AI infrastructure, and Generative AI use cases for operators with insights from RADCOM. In an exclusive interview, Hardik Jain of GXC discusses integrating Generative AI with private 5G networks. Plus, gain insights from Eugina Jordan on Generative AI for business, Fiducia’s 5G and AI-driven stadium innovations, and strategies from 12 global operators on harnessing Generative AI for growth.