Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel, has leveraged newage cybersecurity solutions from Fortinet, a global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, to launch 'Airtel Secure Internet' ' a new-age internet security solution offering a robust and fully-managed defence against cyber threats. The unique solution is designed specifically to enhance security over Internet Lease Line (ILL) circuits, combining Airtel's trusted internet connectivity with Fortinet's next-generation firewall. It offers comprehensive, end-to-end protection through Airtel's state-of-the-art Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Fortinet's Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platform, ensuring robust management and defence against cyber threats. 'Airtel Secure Internet' will address the ever-increasing cybersecurity challenges faced by businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) including limited expertise, fragmented support and high capital expenditure (capex) for security equipment. Many enterprises also lack basic protection and the expertise to manage security across multiple locations while maintaining technology investments, leaving them exposed to internet-based attacks. Enterprises can also opt for Airtel's next-gen iSOC, which is a state-of-the-art cyber defense centre, offering a large portfolio of security services. The 'Airtel Secure Internet' service model is designed to protect against technology obsolescence, ensuring businesses remain future-proof while reducing capex expenses. The service allows for seamless upgrades or downgrades as needed, ensuring businesses always stay ahead of emerging security challenges. Airtel's SOC utilises advanced orchestration tools with AI and ML algorithms to automate threat mitigation, providing robust, proactive defence. With Airtel Secure Internet, businesses benefit from Airtel's pan-India connectivity to link all their locations ' headquarters, regional offices, data centres and remote sites. Bundling Fortinet's Next Generation Firewall ensures holistic security, while Airtel's intelligent Security Operations Centre iSOC manages the entire setup with its certified and trained resources, delivering continuous protection and peace of mind. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Bharti Airtel announced that its commuters can enjoy uninterrupted and seamless connectivity on the newly inaugurated North-South Corridor of the Pune metro. This makes Airtel the first operator to offer connectivity across the complete stretch, spanning from PCMC to Swargate, including new stations Shivaji Nagar, District court, Kasba Peth, Mandai and Swargate. Airtel has upgraded significant number of sites along the 17.4 km route to enhance 5G capabilities. Furthermore, the company has deployed dedicated in-building solutions in the metro stations for consistent coverage within the 6 km underground metro stretch. This will ensure that commuters can enjoy blazing 5G speeds, uninterrupted voice calls and data transmission allowing them to stay connected and productive throughout their travel.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Bharti Airtel announced that it has completed the deployment of the additional spectrum it acquired in July 2024. The deployment of additional 5MHz on the 2100 band and additional 3.8 MHz on the 900 band will give a boost to Airtel's 5G/4G network capacities which, in turn, will improve and enhance data speeds and provide significantly better coverage inside homes and buildings both in urban and rural areas. The deployment of additional spectrum is now complete and as a result customers across Jammu, Srinagar & Leh Ladakh etc. will enjoy an elevated quality of service both on voice and data. The deployment will also allow Airtel to offer wider coverage along the highways and rail routes as well as increase its footprint in rural areas as the demand for connectivity continues to rise exponentially. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Bharti Airtel has prepaid Rs. 8,465 crores to the Department of Telecom (Government of India) against spectrum acquired in 2016. These liabilities carried an interest rate of 9.3%. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Bharti Airtel launched India's first network-based, AI-powered spam detection solution that will significantly solve the issue of spam calls and messages for its customers. A first-of-its-kind solution by a telecom service provider in the country, the tool will alert customers in real-time to all suspected spam calls and SMSes. The solution is free of cost and will get auto-activated for all Airtel customers without them having to raise a service request or download an app. Developed in-house by Airtel's data scientists, the AI-powered solution uses a proprietary algorithm to identify and classify calls and SMSes as Suspected SPAM. The network powered by state-of-the-art AI algorithm analyses various parameters such as the caller or sender's usage patterns, call/SMS frequency, call duration amongst several others, on a real time basis. By crossreferencing this information against known spam patterns, the system flags suspected spam calls and SMSes accurately. Additionally, the solution also alerts customers to malicious links received via SMS. For this, Airtel has built a centralised database of blacklisted URLs and every SMS is scanned in real time by a state-of-the-art AI algorithm to caution users from accidently clicking on suspicious links. The solution can also detect anomalies such as frequent IMEI changes - a typical indicator of fraudulent behavior. By layering these protective measures, the company is ensuring its customers receive maximum level of defense against the evolving landscape of spam and fraud threats.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Bharti Airtel announced that it has made a concerted effort to bolster its network infrastructure across the western state of Gujarat. Over the past seven months, the Company has undertaken a massive deployment initiative, erecting more than 1,700 new cellular towers throughout the region. This equates to a remarkable pace of over 8 new towers being installed on a daily basis. With this enhanced infrastructure, the Company aims to empower residents and businesses to seamlessly access Airtel's suite of cutting-edge voice, data, and digital services. Airtel has been focusing on enhancing its rural network in Gujarat, one of its key markets. Through this initiative, the Company will expand its coverage to 7,000 villages across the state, impacting over 5 million people. Airtel's network now provides connectivity in urban, semi-urban, and rural areas, including highways, tourist destinations, and trade centers, ensuring comprehensive coverage in the region. Airtel's latest ad campaign celebrates its milestone achievements with popular Gujarati folk singer Aditya Gadhvi, known for his hit Khalasi from Coke Studio Bharat. The ad showcases Gadhvi's surprise at Airtel's rapid network improvements, highlighting high-speed connectivity in even the most remote areas of Gujarat. This campaign underscores Airtel's commitment to enhancing its network across the region.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel (Airtel), and Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, today, launched Airtel Software-Defined (SD) Branch ' a simple, secure, cloud-based, end-to-end-managed network solution for enterprises. Powered by the Cisco Meraki cloud-first platform, Airtel SD-Branch will enable the unified management of networks across LAN, WAN, security and connectivity over multiple branch locations, helping enterprises to simplify their network management, enhance application performances and provide greater flexibility and control over the entire branch network infrastructure. Airtel SD-Branch is designed to meet the diverse network infrastructure needs of enterprises in sectors such as retail, education, banking and healthcare. It will transform how businesses manage their complex network requirements with simplified provisioning, helping build robust and efficient connectivity across branch locations. With Airtel's extensive connectivity solutions and advanced network management capabilities and Cisco's expertise in secure networking, this solution delivers a unified, centralised platform for the network needs of organisations, making network management more efficient. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Airtel Digital TV has joined hands with Amazon Prime to offer live TV and Prime Lite benefits as part of its new Ultimate and Amazon Prime Lite plan. Subscribers of the plan can enjoy unparalleled entertainment from Prime Video on 2 devices in HD quality, in addition to enjoying linear TV channels. Prime Lite subscription also includes other Prime benefits like free unlimited same-day delivery on over 10 Lakh products and next-day delivery on 40 Lakh+ products on Amazon, early access to sale events & Lightning Deals and 5% cashback on purchases on Amazon.in with Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel (Airtel), signed an agreement with Sparkle, the first international service provider in Italy and a top global operator, for additional capacity on a diversified low latency route between Asia and Europe. Under the agreement, Airtel will take capacity from Sparkle on the Blue']Raman Submarine Cable Systems, which will connect India to Italy. With this additional capacity, Airtel will further diversify its global network across multiple international submarine cable systems to serve the growing demand for data services in India and neighbouring countries.   The two companies will also work together on the development of new business opportunities and projects in the Indian sub']continent, leveraging their respective cable infrastructures.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Bharti Airtel has completed the deployment of the additional spectrum it acquired in July 2024. The deployment of additional 5Mhz on the 1800 band will give a boost to Airtel's 4G network capacities which, in turn, will improve and enhance data speeds and provide significantly better coverage inside homes and buildings both in urban and rural areas.   The deployment of additional spectrum is now complete and as a result customers across Chandigarh and Punjab. will enjoy an elevated quality of service both on voice and data. The deployment will also allow Airtel to offer wider coverage along the highways and rail routes as well as increase its footprint in rural areas as the demand for connectivity continues to rise exponentially. Powered by Capital Market - Live