India: 5G FWA & Wireless Growth Trends in June 2025
India's wireless subscribers, including 5G FWA, reached 1170.88 million in June 2025. Urban growth drives expansion, while rural areas see decline. Mobile tele-density increased slightly.
BSNL to Install 4,000 Mobile Towers in Chhattisgarh
BSNL plans to install 4,000 mobile towers in Naxal-affected Chhattisgarh to enhance data connectivity. This initiative aims to boost rural development and empower women through self-employment opportunities.
HPE Networking: Ablett Leads Asia Pacific & Japan, AI-Native Focus
Mark Ablett leads HPE Networking in Asia Pacific & Japan, focusing on AI-native networking and business impact post-Juniper acquisition. He aims to drive growth and customer success in the region.
Jio Dominates Wireless Subscriber Growth: TRAI Data
Jio leads in wireless subscribers, adding over twice as many as Airtel in June. Overall wireless subscribers increased to 1163 million. 5G FWA users rose to 7.85 million. Vi & BSNL lost ground.
India’s Spectrum Allocation for Satellite Communication Services
India is finalizing spectrum allocation for satellite communication, enabling Starlink, Eutelsat Oneweb, and Jio SES to deploy services. Spectrum fees are set at 4% of adjusted gross revenue.
OmniVista Terra: On-Premises Network Management with AI
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches OmniVista Terra, an on-premises network management system with AI, offering advanced control, security, and analytics for industries with strict regulatory needs. Complements OmniVista Cirrus.
AI Magic: Chatbot Automation for Small Business
AI Magic simplifies chatbot creation, enabling small businesses to automate customer service across platforms like WhatsApp and TikTok. It uses AI to build tailored bots from simple prompts in minutes, reducing reliance on manual scripting.
Trai, Telemarketers, and Spam: Regulatory Loopholes
Trai's current regulations hold telecom operators accountable for spam, but telemarketers remain largely unregulated, creating loopholes. The DoT seeks to change this, but challenges persist in establishing a regulatory framework.
NYC’s Freedom Link: Affordable Wi-Fi for Working-Class Families
NYC launches "Freedom Link," a $3.2M program providing low-cost/free Wi-Fi to 2,200 homes in Manhattan & Bronx via CARES Act funds. Aims to bridge digital divide for working-class families.
Vantiq & Argosy Allies: AI Deployment in Southeast Asia
Vantiq partners with Argosy Allies to accelerate real-time AI deployment in Southeast Asia, focusing on public safety, healthcare, and smart cities. The collaboration aims to reduce deployment time and enhance operational efficiency.
LIC, SBI, and RCom: Updates on Finance and Insolvency
Updates on LIC's Bima Sakhis, SBI classifying RCom and Anil Ambani as fraudulent, and government support for farmers through credit and insurance schemes. RCom's insolvency resolution awaits NCLT approval.
Airtel Offers Free Perplexity Pro: AI Access for Users
Airtel partners with Perplexity to offer free Perplexity Pro subscriptions to its mobile, Wi-Fi, and DTH users. This gives 360 million Airtel customers access to advanced AI tools and enhanced search capabilities.
Jio’s Growth: 5G, Broadband, and Financial Performance
Jio hits 212M 5G users & 20M broadband links. JioAirFiber leads FWA with 7.4M subs. 'Unlimited Offer' extended with JioHotstar & JioFiber/AirFiber trials. Q1 income surged 19%.
BSNL 4G Delays Hit Tejas Networks & TCS Profits
Tejas Networks & TCS profits decline due to delays in BSNL 4G task order. Revenue impacted significantly due to slowed implementation timelines. Tata Group firms heavily reliant on BSNL contract.
DroneShield Expands: Counter-Drone Tech & Global Growth
DroneShield expands manufacturing & R&D for counter-drone tech, driven by global demand & major contracts. New facilities increase capacity, targeting $2.4B annually. Focus on sovereign capabilities & global presence.
Jambi City: Smart Water Metering for Efficiency & Conservation
Jambi City partners with Canada to introduce smart water metering, enhancing efficiency, conservation, and reducing water loss. The AMI 2.0 pilot project aims for sustainable water management and improved customer service.
BSNL/MTNL Land Monetization: PSU Asset Transfer to Government
Surplus land & buildings from BSNL/MTNL/ITI are transferred to central govt entities without auction. Govt gets 90 days priority, then PSUs sell to non-govt buyers at market price.
Juniper Leads Gartner Magic Quadrant with AI-Native Networking
Juniper maintains leadership in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for enterprise networking, recognized for vision and execution with its AI-native networking and AIOps solutions for complex infrastructures.
Satellite vs. Telcos: Spectrum Allocation Dispute
Satellite companies and telcos clash over spectrum allocation, particularly for backhaul and shared bands. Jio opposes range management. Airtel, Vodafone Idea seek administrative microwave spectrum allocation.
Zoom AI Friend: Boosts Productivity with Enhanced Integrations
Zoom AI Friend enhances productivity by integrating with Asana, Jira, ServiceNow, and more. It summarizes meetings, tracks edits, and manages projects across platforms, streamlining workflows and boosting collaboration.
India: Mobile Tariffs Hike Expected by Year-End
Mobile tariffs in India may rise 10-12% by year-end, impacting mid- and higher-paying customers due to increased active users. Experts suggest tiered pricing strategies.
Pre-owned Smartphone Sales Decline Expected in 2025
India's pre-owned smartphone market faces its first sales decline in 2025 due to supply constraints. Offline sales divert trade-ins to the unorganized sector, impacting refurbished brands and overall supply.
India IoT: SIM/eSIM Export Rules & Activation Challenges
TRAI explores new service authorization for foreign SIMs/eSIMs in M2M/IoT exports. Current rules hinder in-India activation for testing. Streamlining compliance is crucial for India's IoT growth.
SBI Reverses ‘Scam’ Tag on RCom After High Court Order
SBI reversed RCom's 'scam' tag following a High Court order. Accusations against others were dropped after RBI guidelines. Anil Ambani's lawyers cite outdated notices and insufficient forensic audit access.
Indian Firm to Offer Satcom Services, Competing with Starlink
Ananth Technologies, an Indian firm, will offer satcom services via a local GEO satellite by 2028, challenging Starlink and OneWeb. This ₹3,000 crore project marks a significant step in India's space reforms.
RCom: SBI reverses ‘fraud’ tag, then re-initiates fraud recognition
SBI reversed its 'fraud' tag on RCom, then re-initiated fraud recognition due to diversion of funds and misutilisation. RCom is undergoing insolvency resolution since 2019.
India Mobile Services: 5G Growth & Market Trends
India's mobile market sees 5G surpassing 4G by 2029, driving data revenue growth. Voice revenue declines due to internet-based services. Overall mobile service revenue to reach $39.3B by 2029.
India Fiber Broadband Growth: FWA & FTTH Surge
India's fiber broadband market is booming, driven by FWA and FTTH adoption. Revenue is expected to reach $16.5B by 2029, with fiber optic lines dominating. Jio leads the market.