Telecom & Digital Infrastructure

Deal, if confirmed, would add to CEO K. Krithivasan’s run of billion-dollar contracts

The tie-up turns parts of Airtel’s network into programmable services, giving developers subscription-based access to infrastructure and performance data.

The reversal follows days of protests over privacy risks, constitutional rights and the prospect of a non-removable state app on every handset.

Telecom operators say parental-consent mandates, age checks and overlapping compliance frameworks could slow digital access and complicate telecom operations.

Tech Mahindra is teaming with French device maker Crosscall to sell carrier-approved rugged phones and edge AI safety tools to oil rigs, factory floors and telecom field crews across the US and Canada.