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India's mobile data costs plunge 97% since 2014 as internet users cross 105 crore
Mobile data costs have fallen by more than 97% since 2014, while internet connections have crossed 105 crore, and broadband subscriptions are nearing the 100-crore mark.
2 min read11 Jun 2026Trai quizzes Airtel over ‘fast lane’ 5G plans amid net neutrality concerns
Trai has sought clarity from Airtel on its Priority Postpaid service as the telecom industry debates whether premium 5G lanes could disadvantage prepaid users.
3 min read28 May 2026Jio’s 5G ‘faster lane’ service rollout hinges on policy clarity, demand
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd has clarified that it does not plan to introduce network slicing for routine mobile voice or data services at this stage.
4 min read26 Apr 2026Reliance Jio Q4 preview: subscriber additions seen steady, tariff delay may cap growth
Delayed tariff hikes and fewer days in the March quarter may cap Arpu expansion, with growth driven largely by 5G usage and FWA additions
2 min read23 Apr 2026Testing the waters? Why Airtel is raising the tariff of a high-value prepaid plan
The telecom major’s latest price tweak may be a calculated gamble to gauge subscriber ‘stickiness’ before broader, industry-wide hikes, experts told Mint.
3 min read20 Apr 2026India's average monthly mobile data consumption crossed 31 GB mark, 5G traffic grew by 70%: Report
The report also said that India has now the world's second-largest 5G subscriber base, 5G data consumption and 5G FWA user base, highlight strong momentum in 5G adoption in India.
2 min read31 Mar 2026Robot phones, foldables and ultra cameras: What stole the show at MWC 2026
Camera-first flagships, experimental hardware and new foldables dominated Mobile World Congress (MWC) this year, offering a glimpse of where the smartphone industry is heading next
5 min read7 Mar 2026Jio Plaforms Q3 preview: Monetization in focus as 5G buildout eases, Arpu gains steady
Analysts expect modest revenue growth, steady subscriber additions and incremental Arpu improvement in a consolidation quarter ahead of a potential 2026 listing
3 min read15 Jan 2026Small-cap IT stock jumps after BSNL's 5G network deal. Details here
Over the past three and five years, Blue Cloud Softech Solutions has emerged as a multibagger stock, surging 269% and 309%, respectively.
1 min read22 Dec 2025Mint Explainer: Who owns India's telecom spectrum?
An upcoming Supreme Court decision is expected to provide clarity on whether telecom spectrum — a natural resource and thus Constitutionally recognised as belonging to the citizens of India — can be liquidated under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code for lenders to recover their dues.
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