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2021
Airtel and Invest India launch startup innovation challenge
Airtel announced the launch of the Airtel India Startup Innovation Challenge in partnership with Invest India, inviting early-stage technology companies to demonstrate solutions in areas including 5G, IoT and cloud communication.
2021
Airtel announces ₹6,000 smartphone cashback offer
Airtel announced a ₹6,000 cashback offer for customers purchasing eligible smartphones priced up to approximately ₹12,000 and maintaining qualifying prepaid recharges for 36 months. The cashback is paid in two installments.
2021
Airtel launches plans bundled with Disney+ Hotstar
Airtel launched new mobile prepaid and home broadband plans bundled with a free one-year Disney+ Hotstar subscription. The plans include Airtel mobile, postpaid and Xstream Fiber offerings.
2021
Airtel launches Airtel Office Internet
Bharti Airtel launched Airtel Office Internet, an enterprise-grade connectivity and productivity service for small businesses, SOHOs and early-stage technology start-ups in India. The service combines broadband, calling, conferencing and business productivity tools in one plan and bill, with plans starting at Rs 999 per month.
2021
Airtel announces higher entry-level prepaid pricing
Airtel announced revisions to its prepaid plans, raising entry-level pricing by nearly 60 per cent, effective July 29, 2021. The entry-level recharge was changed from Rs 49 to a Rs 79 smart recharge.
2021
Airtel announces partnership with Tata group for 5G network solutions
Airtel announced a partnership with the Tata group for 5G network solutions, with an initial rollout planned for India and subsequent exports.
2021
Airtel rolls out digital COVID-19 support initiatives
Bharti Airtel rolled out COVID-19 support initiatives on its digital platform, including Covid SOS resources in the Airtel Thanks app, vaccination-slot booking, and free employee helplines for businesses using Airtel IQ.
2021
Airtel announces Airtel IoT platform
Bharti Airtel announced a 5G-ready internet of things platform for enterprises, designed to connect and manage billions of devices and applications.
2021
Airtel launches Airtel IoT platform
Airtel launched Airtel IoT, an integrated platform for enterprises to connect and manage devices and applications, backed by Airtel's 5G-ready network.
2021
Consumer forum grants relief in Airtel billing dispute
A consumer forum told a customer not to pay an Airtel bill exceeding Rs 12 lakh and awarded him Rs 10,000 in compensation. The report says the forum questioned Airtel about the bill and its reduction, but does not specify the date of the decision.
2021
Airtel partners with Qualcomm for 5G rollout
Airtel partnered with Qualcomm for its 5G network rollout. The companies said Airtel would use Qualcomm 5G RAN platforms for virtualized and Open RAN-based 5G networks, and Qualcomm technology to enable fixed wireless access home broadband.
2021
Airtel launches two prepaid data add-on packs
Airtel launched Rs 78 and Rs 248 data add-on packs for prepaid customers in India, bundling them with Wynk Premium subscriptions.
2020
Airtel acquires a strategic stake in Voicezen
Bharti Airtel said it acquired a strategic stake in Voicezen, a startup focused on conversational AI technologies. The investment gives Airtel preferred access to Voicezen’s technologies.
2020
Airtel launches Work@Home enterprise solutions
Bharti Airtel launched Work@Home solutions for enterprises through its B2B arm. The service offers connectivity options, collaboration tools, and security solutions.
2020
Airtel and Nokia announce network partnership
Airtel announced a multi-year agreement with Nokia to deploy Nokia's Single Radio Access Network solution across nine circles in India, enhancing 4G connectivity and preparing for future 5G rollout. The deployment is expected to be completed by 2022.
2020
Airtel launches Rs 401 prepaid data pack with Disney+ Hotstar VIP
Airtel launched a Rs 401 prepaid data pack that includes 3GB of data per day for 28 days and a Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription valid for 365 days. The pack does not include voice calling or SMS benefits.
2020
Airtel acquires a strategic stake in Spectacom
Airtel acquired a strategic stake in Spectacom Global under its Start-up Accelerator Program.
2020
Airtel and Cisco announce network collaboration
Airtel announced a collaboration with Cisco to launch an integrated 5G-ready IP and optical network in India.
2020
Airtel introduces new international roaming features
Airtel introduced new international roaming features, including real-time pack usage tracking through the Airtel Thanks app, automatic barring of data services when pack benefits are exhausted, and app-based roaming controls for postpaid customers.
2020
HMD announces VoWi-Fi enablement on Nokia smartphones in India
HMD Global announced that VoWi-Fi was being enabled on a range of Nokia smartphones for Jio and Airtel users in India.