Bharti Airtel penalized for subscriber verification violations

Bharti Airtel has agreed to pay a ₹2.14 lakh penalty imposed by the Department of Telecommunications in Karnataka. The regulatory action follows an audit of Customer Application Forms, which identified violations of subscriber verification requirements. The company has decided not to contest the penalty, noting that the financial impact is limited.

In Malaysia, Maxis and U Mobile have reportedly resumed merger discussions. The potential transaction could create the country’s largest wireless operator by market value, challenging established rival CelcomDigi as both companies seek to expand 5G connectivity and network infrastructure.