CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Gopal Vittal, MD & CEO (India & South Asia), Bharti Airtel, said, “Airtel’s continued focus on strengthening its 4G capabilities across multiple spectrum bands will be complemented with the BWA spectrum acquisition from Tikona.

Detailed explanation-2: -Following the acquisition by Airtel, Tikona will now be called Bharti Digital Networks. Telecom firm Bharti Airtel Ltd. on Wednesday said it has completed the merger of Bharti Digital Networks Pvt.

Detailed explanation-3: -Introduction of 4G services in India Airtel was the first company to have launched 4G services using TD-LTE technology in Kolkata in 2012.It was followed by the launch of 4G in Bangalore, Pune, Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula. Later, 4G services in India was launched by Aircel, Vodafone and RJIO.

Detailed explanation-4: –Company has changed its name from Bharti Tele-Ventures Ltd. to Bharti Airtel Ltd.-Bharti Airtel, telecom major, has come out with a slew of initiatives including buying out SingTel’s 50 per cent stake in joint venture under sea cable company Network i2i for $110 million.