Airtel has suspended its airtime and data borrowing services, citing a need for regulatory alignment following a directive from the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The FCCPC, however, denied issuing an outright ban, instead blaming operators for service disruptions.
Bajaj Broking Research has recommended Bharti Airtel and Tata Power Company as top stocks to buy on March 6, 2026, with target prices expected to be hit within six months.
The move strengthens Airtel’s financial services business as it diversifies beyond telecom into areas such as data centres, cloud and enterprise services
Mobile operators Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea are opposing TRAI's plan to automatically block numbers flagged as spam by AI. They warn this could lead to genuine users being disconnected due to AI errors, causing significant inconvenience. The telcos advocate for broader consultations and structural fixes instead of immediate AI-driven blocking.
A modest Corporate Social Responsibility project by Airtel Nigeria has led to a significant transformation at the Tolu School Complex, turning it into a model educational institution for Lagos.
Indian telecom giants Jio, Airtel, and Vi have offered to install neutral telecommunications infrastructure in the underground sections of Mumbai's Metro 3 line, aiming to improve connectivity for passengers.
Airtel and Google have announced a partnership aimed at reducing spam in messages, particularly for enterprise communications, to build customer trust.
Airtel Africa has significantly expanded its network in Nigeria by deploying over 1,500 new base stations within a year, aiming to boost broadband capacity and extend connectivity to underserved regions.