telecom

India’s telecom user base crosses 1.33 billion in March

India’s telecommunications sector continued its steady expansion in March 2026, adding 9.28 million subscribers to take the total number of telephone users in the country to 1,330.58 million. The latest data reflects a monthly growth rate of 0.70 per cent, underlining the sector’s resilience and continued demand across both urban and rural marke...


Airtel

Airtel crosses 650mn global users, 368 mn in India

Bharti Airtel has crossed a major milestone of 650 million customers globally, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s largest telecom operators. The company, which operates across India and multiple African markets, credited this growth to its expanding digital services portfolio and continued investments in infrastructure. According ...


Airtel, Jio add users in Dec '25; Vi, BSNL continue to lose base

Airtel, Jio add users in Dec ’25; Vi, BSNL continue to lose base

India’s wireless subscriber base expanded in December 2025, but the gains were concentrated largely with Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, while Vodafone Idea Ltd and state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) continued to see subscriber erosion, according to operator-wise data released yesterday by the Telecom Regulato...


Airtel

Airtel names Gopal Vittal VC; Shashwat Sharma new CEO from Jan 2026

Bharti Airtel has announced a significant leadership transition as part of a long-term, structured succession plan, with Gopal Vittal set to move into the role of Executive Vice Chairman from January 1, 2026, while Shashwat Sharma will succeed him as Managing Director and CEO of Bharti Airtel India. According to an Airtel organisation announc...