Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Transaction Network Services (TNS), among others.
Jio Combines 5G and Wi-Fi 6 to Improve Indoor Connectivity
Reliance Jio has introduced an integrated indoor small cell combining 5G New Radio (NR) and Wi-Fi 6 in a single device, targeting improved connectivity across offices, hospitals, factories, convention centres and campuses. The solution is designed to serve cellular and Wi-Fi users simultaneously, increasing indoor network capacity while simplifying infrastructure deployment. Jio says its optimised radio-frequency and antenna design can improve coverage efficiency and support a near-gigabit user experience in high-density environments. By integrating both technologies, the device could reduce the need for separate small cells and Wi-Fi access points, helping organisations simplify installation, centralised management and maintenance costs.
Indian Telecom Operators Face Subscriber Churn After Tariff and Plan Changes
India’s leading telecom operators are expected to experience the financial effects of recent pricing changes and subscriber movements in the September 2026 quarter. Bharti Airtel’s removal of lower-value prepaid plans could increase average revenue per user (ARPU) by 1.5–2 percent, although customer churn remains a concern. Reliance Jio’s ARPU is projected to rise 3–4 percent, supported by subscriber additions and growing home broadband adoption. Vodafone Idea is expected to report modest revenue growth while continuing to incur substantial losses, with ARPU estimated at Rs 177–181. Analysts anticipate that an industry-wide tariff increase may be delayed until the June quarter of fiscal 2028, making customer retention and revenue growth important priorities.
TNS Showcases Network Modernisation Solutions as Telecom Operators Retire Legacy Systems
Transaction Network Services (TNS) will present network modernisation solutions at the INCOMPAS Show in Nashville, Tennessee, from November 1–3, 2026, as communications providers prepare to retire legacy time-division multiplexing (TDM) infrastructure. The company will participate in a November 2 panel examining the Federal Communications Commission’s transition to Internet Protocol-based voice networks and the implications for interconnection costs, network planning and competition. TNS will showcase managed, cloud-based solutions, including Voice Transit, Hosted Cloud Connect and Telecom Routing Administration. These services support simplified interconnection, secure voice connectivity, call authentication, fraud mitigation and alternative IP routing. The initiative aims to help operators modernise infrastructure, reduce operating complexity and maintain service continuity.
