Bharti Airtel

In May 2023, Bharti Airtel announced its strategic partnership with Bridgepointe Technologies to bridge the gap between tech investments and business results.

In April 2023, Airtel and Secure Meters collaborated to deploy 1.3 million NB-IoT-powered smart meters in Bihar.

In March 2023, Bharti Airtel surpassed 1 million 5G users in Mumbai, and 10 million in India.

In February 2023, Airtel announces Strategic Partnership with Vultr to Deliver Cloud Solutions to Enterprises.

In December 2022, Telecom operator Bharti Airtel acquired a "strategic stake" in Lemnisk (Immensitas Private Limited) under its Start-Up Accelerator Programme.

In November 2022, Nxtra Data Limited (Nxtra) by Airtel commences construction of its largest Data Centre in East India.

In October 2022, OpenRAN will be ready to form a part of 5G network by the end of FY23 as the technology is still maturing and costs reduction will take time.

In March 2022, Bharti Airtel acquired 4.7% stake in Indus Towers from Vodafone Group for US$ 291,11 million (Rs. 2,388 crore).

In February 2022, Airtel acquires strategic stake in blockchain technology startup Aqilliz

In February 2022, Airtel joins SEA-ME-WE-6 undersea cable consortium to scale up high speed network for India’s emerging digital economy

In January 2022, Airtel and Google partner to help grow India’s digital ecosystem

In October 2021, Airtel conducted India's first 5G trial in rural geography.

In September 2021, the company announced to invest Rs. 5,000 crore (US$ 669 million) to set up new data centres in Chennai, Mumbai, Pune and Kolkata.

In June 2021, Bharti Airtel and Tata Group announced a strategic partnership to implement 5G network solutions across India. Airtel will pilot and deploy this indigenous solution as a part of its 5G roll-out plans in India. The company will start the pilot in January 2022, as per guidelines outlined by the Government of India.

In May 2021, the company deployed an additional 10MHz spectrum in the 2300MHz band, along with network software tools, in North Eastern India to enhance network capacity and coverage.

In May 2021, the company deployed the 5MHz spectrum in the 1800MHz band, along with network software tools, across its network in Tamil Nadu to enhance high-speed data capacity in the state.

In March 2021, Airtel acquired 355.45 MHz spectrum across sub GHz, mid band and 2,300 MHz bands for a total consideration of Rs. 18,699 crore (US$ 2.57 billion) in the latest spectrum auction that was conducted by the Department of Telecom, Government of India.

In February 2021, Airtel and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. collaborated to accelerate 5G network in India.

In January 2021, the company launched hyper-fast Wi-Fi experience through Airtel Xstream Fiber’s 1 Gbps broadband service.

In December 2020, Airtel launched the customer advisory board with an objective to make customers equal stakeholders in its product development journey.

In November 2020, Airtel, through its subsidiary Nxtra Data Limited (Nxtra), signed a memorandum of understanding with the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation to set up two new data centre campuses in the state.

In October 2020, Airtel marked its entry into the fast-growing cloud communications market with the launch of Airtel IQ.

Airtel launched a new ad campaign, ‘Sab Kuch Try Karo, Fir Sahi Chuno’ and rolled out a new campaign 'Open to Questions', highlighting its aim to resolve every single customer query, learn quickly from failures and ensure these are not repeated

In September 2020, Airtel launched Airtel Xstream Fiber with speeds up to 1 Gbps, to drive penetration of home broadband in India.

Airtel’s subsidiary, Bharti International (Singapore), bought an additional 6.3% stake in Robi Axiata from NTT Docomo

Airtel Payments Bank launched Bharosa savings account in which Rs. 500 (US$ 7.15) would be the minimum balance required. It also offered free accident cover of Rs. 5 lakh (US$ 7,154)

Airtel launched its broadband service Airtel Xtream Fibre at Rs. 3,999 (US$ 57.21)

Airtel upgraded its 4G network in Delhi NCR and deployed LTE 900 technology to boost indoor coverage

Received a 10-year license to provide inflight and maritime connectivity and broadband services from Department of Telecommunications

Ranked amongst top 100 firms in ‘The World’s Most Innovative Companies’ (2017) by Forbes

Launches digital platform to offer integrated solutions

Surpassed 300 million customers milestone

Airtel and Apple launched India’s first 4G on mobile

Announced partnership with Qualcomm for 4G

Launched 3G services in Mumbai

Changed its name from Bharti Tele-Ventures Ltd. to Bharti Airtel Ltd.

Airtel subscribers crossed 3 million mark

Became the first company in India to come out with 100% book building issue

Launched cellular services by the name 'Airtel' in Delhi

Incorporated on July 7, 1995 as a company with limited liability under the Companies Act