Mobile network services report
AI visibility and ranking report
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Sub-industry
- Mobile network services
- Country
- India
- Published
- Q3-CY26
- Categories
- 5
- Questions
- 25
- Citations
- 375
- Domains
- 172
Disclaimer: This is original research data created using AI simulations, so treat it as an opinion piece rather than a statement of fact. AI models can make mistakes, and the figures here reflect what engines returned on the run date. Do your own research before you make any decision based on it.
Executive summary
AI answer engines now help Indian households choose a mobile network, compare recharge plans, switch numbers, travel abroad and fight spam calls. We ran 25 questions across five categories with live web search. The run produced 375 citations from 172 unique domains.
Airtel leads on 53.6 percent and is named on 19 of 25 questions, ahead of Jio on 45.6 and Vi on 31.2. TRAI follows on 21.6. Jio has the most subscribers, about 508 million in August 2026, yet jio.com is never cited.
The sharper finding sits in the sources. telecomtalk.info supplies 48 citations. Vi's sites are cited 14 times, Airtel's twice and BSNL's never. Matrix, a travel SIM seller, leads the roaming category, and foreign operators answer the lost SIM and SIM swap questions.
Top 10 brands by AI visibility score
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Airtel | Telecom operator | 53.6% | |
| 2 | Jio | Telecom operator | 45.6% | |
| 3 | Vi | Telecom operator | 31.2% | |
| 4 | TRAI | Regulator | 21.6% | |
| 5 | Matrix | Travel SIM seller | 13.6% | |
| 6 | BSNL | Telecom operator | 11.2% | |
| 7 | DoT | Govt department | 10.4% | |
| 8 | Bajaj Finserv | NBFC | 9.6% | |
| 9 | Opensignal | Network analytics | 8.0% | |
| 10 | Prune | Travel SIM seller | 8.0% |
Visibility score method: each question ranks five entities. Rank one earns 1.00 point, rank two 0.80, down to 0.20 for rank five. Scores are totaled across 25 questions and divided by 25. Every entity named is ranked, whatever its type.
Type shows what kind of organization each entity is. AI engines name lenders, travel SIM sellers, money transfer firms, phone makers, foreign banks and two brands that no longer exist alongside Indian operators. All of them are ranked here, because all of them take up space in the answer.
Top 25 cited domains
The top 25 domains carry 51.2 percent of all citations. telecomtalk.info leads with 48, then myvi.in with 13, matrix.in with nine, and voicendata.com, prune.co.in, trai.gov.in and bajajfinserv.in with eight each. jio.com and bsnl.co.in are never cited.
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | telecomtalk.info | 48 | 12.8% | |
| 2 | myvi.in | 13 | 3.5% | |
| 3 | matrix.in | 9 | 2.4% | |
| 4 | bajajfinserv.in | 8 | 2.1% | |
| 5 | prune.co.in | 8 | 2.1% | |
| 6 | trai.gov.in | 8 | 2.1% | |
| 7 | voicendata.com | 8 | 2.1% | |
| 8 | community.iqoo.com | 7 | 1.9% | |
| 9 | gizbot.com | 7 | 1.9% | |
| 10 | moneylife.in | 7 | 1.9% | |
| 11 | shriramfinance.in | 7 | 1.9% | |
| 12 | wise.com | 7 | 1.9% | |
| 13 | calendar-uk.co.uk | 6 | 1.6% | |
| 14 | dot.gov.in | 6 | 1.6% | |
| 15 | tele.net.in | 6 | 1.6% | |
| 16 | mysmartprice.com | 5 | 1.3% | |
| 17 | digit.in | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 18 | insights.opensignal.com | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 19 | outlookmoney.com | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 20 | outlooktraveller.com | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 21 | thequint.com | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 22 | 91mobiles.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 23 | businesstoday.in | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 24 | croma.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 25 | eparlib.nic.in | 3 | 0.8% |
Categories and why we chose them
We chose five categories that follow a household using a mobile phone: choosing a network, comparing plans and recharges, getting a SIM or eSIM and switching networks, using a phone abroad, and dealing with spam, fraud and complaints.
| # | Category name | Reason for selection |
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| 1 | Choosing a mobile network | Choosing a network is the first decision every household makes, and most compare coverage before price. These questions ask which network is best, which has the best 5G, how Jio, Airtel and Vi compare, which works in villages and which drops fewer calls. |
| 2 | Plans, prices and recharges | Recharge plans are searched every month, and every operator competes on them. Questions on the cheapest unlimited plan, yearly plans, prepaid against postpaid, family plans and why prices rose force engines to name operators, plans and the sites that list them. |
| 3 | SIMs, eSIM and switching networks | Porting, eSIM, SIM limits, documents and lost SIMs are where households meet the rules, and where fraud risk starts. These questions test whether engines send people to operators, the government's Sanchar Saathi portal or third party guides. |
| 4 | International roaming and travel | More Indians travel abroad every year, and roaming packs are a high value product. Questions on the best packs, travel eSIMs, avoiding big bills, OTPs abroad and keeping a number active show whether operators or SIM sellers own the answer. |
| 5 | Spam, fraud and complaints | Spam calls and SIM fraud are among the most common phone complaints in India. Questions on blocking spam, reporting fraud, SIM swap fraud, complaints and customer service test who engines trust when something goes wrong. |
Category 1 of 5
Choosing a mobile network
Five questions about choosing a network: the best mobile network in India, the best 5G coverage and speed, Jio against Airtel against Vi, the best network for villages and rural areas, and the network with the fewest call drops.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Jio | Telecom operator | 64.0% | |
| 2 | Airtel | Telecom operator | 60.0% | |
| 3 | Opensignal | Network analytics | 40.0% | |
| 4 | Vi | Telecom operator | 32.0% | |
| 5 | TRAI | Regulator | 32.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | telecomtalk.info | 9 | 12.0% | |
| 2 | tele.net.in | 6 | 8.0% | |
| 3 | insights.opensignal.com | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 4 | voicendata.com | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 5 | telecomlead.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 6 | unusualnomad.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 7 | analyticsinsight.net | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | eparlib.nic.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | eparlib.sansad.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | indiasomeday.com | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 1.1 | Which is the best mobile network in India? |
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| 1.2 | Which network has the best 5G coverage and speed in India? |
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| 1.3 | Which is better, Jio, Airtel or Vi? |
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| 1.4 | Which mobile network works best in villages and rural areas? |
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| 1.5 | Which network has the fewest call drops and the best call quality? |
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Question 1.1
Which is the best mobile network in India?
Jio ranks first and Airtel second, with Opensignal, a network analytics firm, third through its award reports. Vi follows, and Tutela, a crowdsourced network data firm, ranks fifth through its own pages. Network test firms, not the operators, supply the evidence for best network.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Jio
- Rank 2Airtel
- Rank 3Opensignal
- Rank 4Vi
- Rank 5Tutela
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | totaltele.com | https://totaltele.com/indias-fastest-mobile-network-revealed/ | Click here |
| 2 | insights.opensignal.com | https://insights.opensignal.com/reports/2026/02/india/mobile-network-experience | Click here |
| 3 | tutela.com | https://www.tutela.com/announcements/airtel-continues-to-provide-the-best-mobile-network-quality-in-india | Click here |
| 4 | 91mobiles.com | https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/?p=326312 | Click here |
| 5 | tele.net.in | https://tele.net.in/jio-emerges-as-indias-fastest-mobile-network-provider-in-the-h2-2024-across-all-technologies-says-ookla/ | Click here |
| 6 | unusualnomad.com | https://unusualnomad.com/best-mobile-network-india/ | Click here |
| 7 | tutela.com | https://tutela.com/in-the-news/airtel-most-consistent-quality-network-in-six-most-populous-cities | Click here |
| 8 | totaltele.com | https://totaltele.com/reliance-jio-more-than-twice-as-fast-as-its-nearest-competitor-in-february/ | Click here |
| 9 | analyticsinsight.net | https://www.analyticsinsight.net/amp/story/telecom/top-cell-phone-carriers-in-india-for-best-coverage-speed-and-reliability-in-2026 | Click here |
| 10 | telecomlead.com | https://telecomlead.com/4g-lte/trai-drive-test-vodafone-idea-excels-in-coverage-reliance-jio-leads-5g-speeds-across-mumbai-mobile-networks-126820?amp=1 | Click here |
| 11 | myvi.in | https://www.myvi.in/blog/which-sim-card-is-best | Click here |
| 12 | myvi.in | https://www.myvi.in/blog/how-to-choose-best-sim-card-in-india | Click here |
| 13 | thequint.com | https://www.thequint.com/amp/story/tech-and-auto/opensignal-airtel-jio-network-experience | Click here |
| 14 | thequint.com | https://www.thequint.com/amp/story/tech-and-auto/tech-news/opensignal-report-2020-jio-tops-4g-coverage-airtel-best-for-video-experience | Click here |
| 15 | reuz.in | https://www.reuz.in/articles/best-cell-phone-carrier-coverage-india-2026/ | Click here |
Question 1.2
Which network has the best 5G coverage and speed in India?
Jio ranks first and Airtel second. Opensignal's February 2026 report gave Jio the download and 5G download awards and Airtel the upload awards. Samsung ranks fourth through its own community pages on 5G SIMs, and Ookla fifth. tele.net.in supplies four sources.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Jio
- Rank 2Airtel
- Rank 3Opensignal
- Rank 4Samsung
- Rank 5Ookla
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | insights.opensignal.com | https://insights.opensignal.com/reports/2024/10/india/mobile-network-experience | Click here |
| 2 | tele.net.in | https://tele.net.in/airtel-tops-5g-experience-metrics-in-india-says-opensignal-report/ | Click here |
| 3 | telecomreviewasia.com | https://telecomreviewasia.com/news/industry-news/4110-reliance-jio-bharti-airtel-reportedly-boost-india-to-top-15-for-5g-speeds | Click here |
| 4 | tele.net.in | https://tele.net.in/?p=160330 | Click here |
| 5 | community.iqoo.com | https://community.iqoo.com/in/thread/84854 | Click here |
| 6 | tele.net.in | https://tele.net.in/5g-experience-operator-rankings-and-performance-outcomes-across-key-metrics/ | Click here |
| 7 | gizchina.newsifier.com | https://gizchina.newsifier.com/news/here-are-the-indian-cities-with-the-fastest-5g-network | Click here |
| 8 | telecomlead.com | https://telecomlead.com/5g/india-5g-network-report-jio-named-best-network-with-download-speed-of-107-3-mbps-124405?amp=1 | Click here |
| 9 | voicendata.com | https://www.voicendata.com/5g-download-speeds-in-india-topped-500-mbps-on-test-networks-ookla | Click here |
| 10 | outlookbusiness.com | https://www.outlookbusiness.com/news/jio-installs-1-lakh-towers-to-roll-out-india-s-fastest-deepest-penetration-5g-network-news-273190 | Click here |
| 11 | tele.net.in | https://tele.net.in/5g-download-speeds-reach-500-mbps-on-test-networks-in-india-says-ookla-study/ | Click here |
| 12 | insights.opensignal.com | https://insights.opensignal.com/india?page=2 | Click here |
| 13 | rcrwireless.com | https://www.rcrwireless.com/20260219/5g/india-1-billion-5g | Click here |
| 14 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/vodafone-idea-updates-5g-network-deployment-map/1012137/ | Click here |
| 15 | gizbot.com | https://www.gizbot.com/amphtml/telecom/features/jio-vs-airtel-5g-download-speeds-compared-083033.html | Click here |
Question 1.3
Which is better, Jio, Airtel or Vi?
Jio, Airtel and Vi rank in that order, as the question names all three. Prune, a travel SIM seller, ranks fourth with two of its own comparison pages, and BSNL fifth. None of the three operators' own sites appears among the 15 sources.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Jio
- Rank 2Airtel
- Rank 3Vi
- Rank 4Prune
- Rank 5BSNL
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | calendar-uk.co.uk | https://www.calendar-uk.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions/is-vi-better-or-jio | Click here |
| 2 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=514057 | Click here |
| 3 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=519743 | Click here |
| 4 | prune.co.in | https://prune.co.in/resources/blog/airtel-vs-jio-vs-vi-new-prepaid-plan-compare | Click here |
| 5 | unusualnomad.com | https://unusualnomad.com/best-mobile-network-india/ | Click here |
| 6 | navbharatlive.com | https://navbharatlive.com/technology/airtel-jio-and-vi-annual-prepaid-plans-which-plan-is-best-for-you-1432179.html | Click here |
| 7 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=505191 | Click here |
| 8 | analyticsinsight.net | https://www.analyticsinsight.net/amp/story/entertainment/airtel-vs-jio-vs-vi-best-ott-plans-with-free-netflix-hotstar-and-prime-in-2026 | Click here |
| 9 | us.smartprix.com | https://us.smartprix.com/bytes/reliance-jio-vs-airtel-vs-vi-2gb-day-recharges-compared/ | Click here |
| 10 | voicendata.com | https://www.voicendata.com/telecom-services/how-jio-airtel-and-vi-compare-on-their-rs-799-prepaid-plans-10904361 | Click here |
| 11 | newsable.asianetnews.com | https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/technology/jio-airtel-vi-unlimited-prepaid-plans-compared-data-ott-unique-benefits-gcw-ssh26c9 | Click here |
| 12 | indiasomeday.com | https://indiasomeday.com/en/best-mobile-networks-in-india-for-foreigners/ | Click here |
| 13 | delivery.prune.co.in | https://delivery.prune.co.in/blog/airtel-vs-vi-vs-jio-vs-bsnl-finding-the-perfect-prepaid-plan-in-india-2024 | Click here |
| 14 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=1004260 | Click here |
| 15 | oga-prod.angelone.in | https://oga-prod.angelone.in/news/stocks/bharti-airtel-vs-reliance-jio-who-has-a-better-q3fy26-report-card | Click here |
Question 1.4
Which mobile network works best in villages and rural areas?
Lok Sabha ranks first through four parliamentary question records, ahead of BSNL, TRAI and USOF, the rural telecom fund now called Digital Bharat Nidhi. Vi ranks fifth. Government answers on rural coverage supply the evidence, and no operator's own coverage map is cited.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Lok Sabha
- Rank 2BSNL
- Rank 3TRAI
- Rank 4USOF
- Rank 5Vi
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | currentaffairs.adda247.com | https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/department-of-posts-and-trai-launch-indias-largest-village-level-telecom-network-performance-survey/ | Click here |
| 2 | flux.ai | https://www.flux.ai/vi-vs-bsnl-which-budget-network-wins-for-rural-data-users | Click here |
| 3 | eparlib.nic.in | https://eparlib.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/804316/1/AU3625.pdf | Click here |
| 4 | eparlib.sansad.in | https://eparlib.sansad.in/bitstream/123456789/1467916/1/AU2499.pdf | Click here |
| 5 | eparlib.nic.in | https://eparlib.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/530471/1/30892.pdf | Click here |
| 6 | indiasomeday.com | https://indiasomeday.com/en/best-mobile-networks-in-india-for-foreigners/ | Click here |
| 7 | gsma.com | https://www.gsma.com/mobilefordevelopment/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Rural_coverage_strategies_for_sustainability.pdf | Click here |
| 8 | convergenceindia.org | https://convergenceindia.org/industry-news/telecom/4g-network-coverage-across-indian-villages-achieves-the-96-percent-mark-by-september-2024-118825 | Click here |
| 9 | usof.gov.in | https://usof.gov.in/en/saturation-of-4g-mobile-services | Click here |
| 10 | business.outlookindia.com | https://business.outlookindia.com/news/bsnl-4g-service-to-reach-over-24-600-villages-by-december-2023-news-237710 | Click here |
| 11 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=699777 | Click here |
| 12 | eparlib.sansad.in | https://eparlib.sansad.in/bitstream/123456789/1470469/1/AU1121.pdf | Click here |
| 13 | prune.co.in | https://prune.co.in/resources/blog/how-to-choose-the-best-sim-card-in-india | Click here |
| 14 | test.uniindia.com | https://test.uniindia.com/how-to-check-bsnl-network-coverage-like-a-pro/press-releases/news/3504708.html | Click here |
| 15 | unusualnomad.com | https://unusualnomad.com/best-esim-himalayas-remote-india/ | Click here |
Question 1.5
Which network has the fewest call drops and the best call quality?
TRAI ranks first through its drive test reports on call quality, ahead of Opensignal. Airtel, Vi and Jio follow, ranked mostly through news of those tests. Trade sites such as TelecomTalk and Voice&Data supply five of the 15 sources.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1TRAI
- Rank 2Opensignal
- Rank 3Airtel
- Rank 4Vi
- Rank 5Jio
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | voicendata.com | https://www.voicendata.com/news/vodafone-idea-tops-trai-delhi-test-on-call-drop-rate-11156899 | Click here |
| 2 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=149208 | Click here |
| 3 | indianinfrastructure.com | https://indianinfrastructure.com/2016/02/21/quality-concerns/ | Click here |
| 4 | voicendata.com | https://www.voicendata.com/news/rjio-airtel-lead-in-trais-independent-drive-test-report-on-quality-of-service-8712259 | Click here |
| 5 | cbinsights.com | https://www.cbinsights.com/company/reliance-telecommunications | Click here |
| 6 | moneylife.in | https://moneylife.in/article/telecom-operators-not-meeting-call-drop-norms-says-trai/45323.html | Click here |
| 7 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=1004676 | Click here |
| 8 | trai.gov.in | https://www.trai.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-06/PR_No.47of2025.pdf | Click here |
| 9 | opensignal.com | https://opensignal.com/reports/2022/04/india/mobile-network-experience | Click here |
| 10 | telecomlead.com | https://telecomlead.com/?p=127107 | Click here |
| 11 | insights.opensignal.com | https://insights.opensignal.com/reports/2019/10/india/mobile-network-experience | Click here |
| 12 | tele.net.in | https://tele.net.in/trai-releases-report-on-independent-drive-tests-conducted-in-new-delhi-jaipur-ahmednagar-and-hyderabad/ | Click here |
| 13 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=536297 | Click here |
| 14 | tribuneindia.com | https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/89-telecom-users-face-call-drop-issue-survey-641471/amp | Click here |
| 15 | meatechwatch.com | https://meatechwatch.com/2025/12/30/trai-drive-test-in-baddi-reveals-5g-and-4g-network-performance-gaps-across-operators/ | Click here |
Category 2 of 5
Plans, prices and recharges
Five questions about money: the cheapest prepaid plan with unlimited calls and data, the best yearly recharge plan, whether to choose prepaid or postpaid, the best family postpaid plan, and why mobile recharge prices have gone up.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Airtel | Telecom operator | 72.0% | |
| 2 | Jio | Telecom operator | 72.0% | |
| 3 | Vi | Telecom operator | 44.0% | |
| 4 | BSNL | Telecom operator | 28.0% | |
| 5 | Prune | Travel SIM seller | 20.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | telecomtalk.info | 23 | 30.7% | |
| 2 | myvi.in | 5 | 6.7% | |
| 3 | shriramfinance.in | 5 | 6.7% | |
| 4 | bajajfinserv.in | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 5 | prune.co.in | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 6 | businesstoday.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | gizbot.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | indiatvnews.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | remitbee.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | thequint.com | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 2.1 | What is the cheapest prepaid plan with unlimited calls and data in India? |
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| 2.2 | Which is the best yearly recharge plan in India? |
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| 2.3 | Should I choose prepaid or postpaid? |
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| 2.4 | Which is the best family postpaid plan in India? |
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| 2.5 | Why have mobile recharge prices gone up in India? |
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Question 2.1
What is the cheapest prepaid plan with unlimited calls and data in India?
Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL rank in that order, and Cashify, a phone resale firm, takes fifth through its own plan list. telecomtalk.info supplies eight of the 15 sources, so one site's plan tables largely decide which cheap plan engines name.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Jio
- Rank 2Airtel
- Rank 3Vi
- Rank 4BSNL
- Rank 5Cashify
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/vodafone-idea-offering-unlimited-data-at-just/1010374/ | Click here |
| 2 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=490729 | Click here |
| 3 | voicendata.com | https://www.voicendata.com/bsnl-cheapest-unlimited-data-rs-47 | Click here |
| 4 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/airtel-entry-level-unlimited-plans-august-2026/1010873/ | Click here |
| 5 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/vodafone-idea-cheapest-84-day-pack-with/1009680/ | Click here |
| 6 | indiatvnews.com | https://www.indiatvnews.com/technology/news/this-jio-recharge-offers-28-day-validity-under-rs-190-with-unlimited-calling-2026-05-15-1041258 | Click here |
| 7 | thequint.com | https://www.thequint.com/amp/story/news/india/compare-rs-249-plans-from-reliance-jio-vodafone | Click here |
| 8 | businesstoday.in | https://www.businesstoday.in/amp/technology/news/story/reliance-jio-introduces-most-affordable-recharge-plan-with-unlimited-5g-data-price-benefits-validity-442172-2024-08-20 | Click here |
| 9 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/vodafone-idea-prepaid-plans-1gb-daily-data/1010742/ | Click here |
| 10 | cashify.in | https://www.cashify.in/best-jio-high-data-prepaid-recharge-plans | Click here |
| 11 | shriramfinance.in | https://www.shriramfinance.in/bbps/articles/top-2026-mobile-recharge-plans-jio-airtel-vi | Click here |
| 12 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=175640 | Click here |
| 13 | techradar.com | https://www.techradar.com/news/best-prepaid-voice-and-data-plans-under-rs-500 | Click here |
| 14 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=1008195 | Click here |
| 15 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=980359 | Click here |
Question 2.2
Which is the best yearly recharge plan in India?
Airtel ranks first, ahead of Jio, BSNL and Vi. Bajaj Finserv, a lender, ranks fifth with two of its own recharge pages, and Shriram Finance, another lender, supplies two more. Only one operator page, from Vi, is cited.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Airtel
- Rank 2Jio
- Rank 3BSNL
- Rank 4Vi
- Rank 5Bajaj Finserv
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | gizbot.com | https://www.gizbot.com/amphtml/telecom/features/best-annual-recharge-plans-2026-122000.html | Click here |
| 2 | 91mobiles.com | https://www.91mobiles.com/hub/?p=495994 | Click here |
| 3 | bajajfinserv.in | https://www.bajajfinserv.in/vi-yearly-recharge-plan | Click here |
| 4 | bajajfinserv.in | https://www.bajajfinserv.in/bsnl-yearly-recharge-plan | Click here |
| 5 | indiatvnews.com | https://www.indiatvnews.com/technology/news/this-airtel-recharge-plan-comes-with-365-day-validity-unlimited-calling-and-30gb-of-data-rs-2249-2026-02-24-1031545 | Click here |
| 6 | shriramfinance.in | https://www.shriramfinance.in/bbps/articles/top-2026-mobile-recharge-plans-jio-airtel-vi | Click here |
| 7 | businesstoday.in | https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/jios-rs3599-anniversary-plan-vs-airtel-and-vi-which-annual-recharge-offers-the-most-value-553579-2026-09-07 | Click here |
| 8 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=912968 | Click here |
| 9 | myvi.in | https://www.myvi.in/blog/vi-long-validity-prepaid-plans | Click here |
| 10 | shriramfinance.in | https://www.shriramfinance.in/bbps/articles/how-to-choose-the-right-mobile-recharge-plan-for-your-needs | Click here |
| 11 | digit.in | https://www.digit.in/news/telecom/bsnl-recharge-plan-get-600gb-unlimited-calling-and-more-for-rs-1999.html | Click here |
| 12 | gizbot.com | https://www.gizbot.com/amphtml/telecom/news/bsnl-annual-recharge-plans-2026-announced-price-benefits-validity-more-011-122927.html | Click here |
| 13 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=691427 | Click here |
| 14 | finder.com.au | https://finder.com.au/mobile-plans/prepaid-plans/best-long-expiry-prepaid-plans | Click here |
| 15 | prabhatkhabar.com | https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/technology/best-mobile-recharge-plans-2026-jio-airtel-bsnl-list | Click here |
Question 2.3
Should I choose prepaid or postpaid?
No Indian operator ranks. Prune, a travel SIM seller, ranks first, then Remitbee, a Canadian money transfer firm, Efani of the US, Shriram Finance and Circles.Life of Singapore. Answers on prepaid against postpaid come largely from foreign blogs written for other markets.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Prune
- Rank 2Remitbee
- Rank 3Efani
- Rank 4Shriram Finance
- Rank 5Circles.Life
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | prune.co.in | https://prune.co.in/blog/prepaid-Vs-postpaid-sim-card | Click here |
| 2 | efani.com | https://www.efani.com/blog/prepaid-vs-postpaid | Click here |
| 3 | remitbee.com | https://www.remitbee.com/blog/topping-up-prepaid-vs-postpaid-mobile-plans-in-india-making-the-right-choice | Click here |
| 4 | remitbee.com | https://www.remitbee.com/blog/finances/bill-payments/topping-up-prepaid-vs-postpaid-mobile-plans-in-india-making-the-right-choice | Click here |
| 5 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=172612 | Click here |
| 6 | prune.co.in | https://prune.co.in/blog/postpaid-vs-prepaid-mobile-plans-choose-the-best-for-you | Click here |
| 7 | shriramfinance.in | https://www.shriramfinance.in/financial-faq-what-is-the-difference-between-prepaid-and-postpaid-mobile-plans | Click here |
| 8 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=1007435 | Click here |
| 9 | dodo.com.au | https://Dodo.com.au/mobile/sim-only-plans | Click here |
| 10 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=294682 | Click here |
| 11 | communicationstoday.co.in | https://www.communicationstoday.co.in/?p=416265 | Click here |
| 12 | myvi.in | https://www.myvi.in/blog/is-postpaid-better-than-prepaid | Click here |
| 13 | shriramfinance.in | https://www.shriramfinance.in/financial-faq-can-i-switch-from-prepaid-to-postpaid-or-vice-versa | Click here |
| 14 | actcorp.in | https://www.actcorp.in/blog/prepaid-vs-postpaid-connection-which-better | Click here |
| 15 | circles.life | https://www.circles.life/sg/blog/information-guide-difference-between-a-postpaid-and-prepaid-sim-only-plan-singapore/ | Click here |
Question 2.4
Which is the best family postpaid plan in India?
Jio ranks first, ahead of Airtel and Vi, with BSNL fourth and Netflix fifth as the streaming app bundled with family plans. Vi's own site supplies three sources, and telecomtalk.info seven. Jio and Airtel's own family plan pages are not cited.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Jio
- Rank 2Airtel
- Rank 3Vi
- Rank 4BSNL
- Rank 5Netflix
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/these-pricey-family-postpaid-plans-offer-significant/513248/ | Click here |
| 2 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=1003725 | Click here |
| 3 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=511720 | Click here |
| 4 | mysmartprice.com | https://www.mysmartprice.com/gear/telecom/telecom-features/airtel-family-postpaid-plans/ | Click here |
| 5 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/elite-family-postpaid-plans-from-jio-airtel/496734/ | Click here |
| 6 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=496734 | Click here |
| 7 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/airtel-postpaid-march2026-plan-details-data-benefits/183947/ | Click here |
| 8 | myvi.in | https://www.myvi.in/blog/vi-postpaid-family-vs-individual-plans | Click here |
| 9 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=533984 | Click here |
| 10 | newsable.asianetnews.com | https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/technology/jio-449-family-plan-4-sims-75gb-data-91yixm9 | Click here |
| 11 | thequint.com | https://thequint.com/tech-and-auto/tech-news/airtel-postpaid-plans-netflix-amazon-prime-disney-hotstar-free-subscriptions | Click here |
| 12 | bajajfinserv.in | https://www.bajajfinserv.in/hindi/jio-family-postpaid-plan | Click here |
| 13 | bajajfinserv.in | https://www.bajajfinserv.in/jio-family-postpaid-plan | Click here |
| 14 | myvi.in | https://www.myvi.in/blog/add-family-members-vi-postpaid-plan | Click here |
| 15 | myvi.in | https://www.myvi.in/blog/best-family-postpaid-plans | Click here |
Question 2.5
Why have mobile recharge prices gone up in India?
Airtel, Jio and Vi rank first to third through news of the July 2024 tariff hike, the last headline increase, with more expected. iQOO ranks fourth through a community thread, and Paytm fifth through a headline about recharge charges. News sites supply almost every source.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Airtel
- Rank 2Jio
- Rank 3Vi
- Rank 4iQOO
- Rank 5Paytm
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | english.bhaskardigital.com | https://english.bhaskardigital.com/mobile-recharge-hike-is-your-%e2%82%b9299-plan-slowly-becoming-a-%e2%82%b9349-habit/ | Click here |
| 2 | community.iqoo.com | https://community.iqoo.com/in/thread/124575 | Click here |
| 3 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=1007563 | Click here |
| 4 | lightreading.com | https://www.lightreading.com/services/indian-telcos-explore-price-rises | Click here |
| 5 | freepressjournal.in | https://freepressjournal.in/tech/reliance-jio-airtel-vi-may-raise-mobile-tariffs-by-12-15-in-india-over-next-three-to-four-months | Click here |
| 6 | business-standard.com | https://www.business-standard.com/amp/article/companies/telecom-tariff-hike-expected-to-benefit-sector-boost-its-financials-119120201373_1.html | Click here |
| 7 | medianama.com | https://www.medianama.com/2021/11/223-airtel-increasing-tariffs-mobile-prepaid-plans/ | Click here |
| 8 | zeenews.india.com | https://zeenews.india.com/tamil/technology/mobile-recharge-price-hike-in-india-public-demand-old-plans-back-614141 | Click here |
| 9 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/jio-airtel-vodafone-idea-unlikely-to-hike/1008440/ | Click here |
| 10 | in.benzinga.com | https://in.benzinga.com/content/38808391/phone-bills-will-get-25-more-expensive-after-elections-heres-why | Click here |
| 11 | storyboard18.com | https://www.storyboard18.com/brand-marketing/mobile-tariffs-likely-to-rise-15-in-june-after-two-year-gap-report-87311.htm | Click here |
| 12 | moneylife.in | https://moneylife.in/article/after-tariff-hike-telcos-arpu-to-cross-a-decadehigh-of-rs225-in-fy2526-report/74676.html | Click here |
| 13 | prune.co.in | https://prune.co.in/resources/blog/jio-airtel-raise-tariffs-affordability-concerns | Click here |
| 14 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=525900 | Click here |
| 15 | multibagg.ai | https://www.multibagg.ai/market-pulse/articles/indian-telecom-tariff-hike-2026-prices-cmo9oadyzug1hph0jbgloei2r | Click here |
Category 3 of 5
SIMs, eSIM and switching networks
Five questions about SIMs: how to port a number to another network, how to get an eSIM and which phones support it, how to check SIMs registered in your name, the documents for a new SIM, and replacing a lost SIM.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airtel | Telecom operator | 56.0% | |
| 2 | DoT | Govt department | 40.0% | |
| 3 | Jio | Telecom operator | 36.0% | |
| 4 | Vi | Telecom operator | 32.0% | |
| 5 | Sanchar Saathi | Govt portal | 24.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | dot.gov.in | 5 | 6.7% | |
| 2 | myvi.in | 5 | 6.7% | |
| 3 | community.iqoo.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 4 | smartprix.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 5 | airtel.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 6 | bajajfinserv.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | bytesim.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | croma.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | digit.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | gizbot.com | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 3.1 | How do I port my mobile number to another network in India? |
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| 3.2 | How do I get an eSIM in India, and which phones support it? |
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| 3.3 | How can I check how many SIM cards are registered in my name? |
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| 3.4 | What documents do I need to buy a new SIM card in India? |
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| 3.5 | How do I get a replacement SIM if my phone or SIM is lost? |
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Question 3.1
How do I port my mobile number to another network in India?
Jio, Airtel and Vi rank first to third, and Prune and TRAI follow. The process is to text PORT to 1900 for a porting code, and TRAI rules since July 2024 withhold that code for seven days after a SIM swap.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Jio
- Rank 2Airtel
- Rank 3Vi
- Rank 4Prune
- Rank 5TRAI
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | croma.com | https://croma.com/unboxed/mobile-number-portability-guide-how-to-port-your-mobile-number-to-jio-airtel-or-vodafone-idea | Click here |
| 2 | discourse.weareopen.coop | https://discourse.weareopen.coop/news/how-to-port-airtel-to | Click here |
| 3 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=178696 | Click here |
| 4 | community.iqoo.com | https://community.iqoo.com/in/thread/99221 | Click here |
| 5 | prune.co.in | https://prune.co.in/blog/how-to-port-your-sim-online/ | Click here |
| 6 | seabase.core.cli.mbl.edu | https://seabase.core.cli.mbl.edu/beta-stats/porting-from-ipisim-to-jio-a-simple-guide-1767648478 | Click here |
| 7 | trai.gov.in | https://www.trai.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notice_10122019.pdf | Click here |
| 8 | hdfc.bank.in | https://www.hdfc.bank.in/blogs/payzapp/how-to-port-your-mobile-number-payzapp | Click here |
| 9 | gizbot.com | https://www.gizbot.com/amphtml/how-to/how-to-port-one-mobile-network-to-another-mobile-network.html | Click here |
| 10 | acefone.com | https://www.acefone.com/blog/mobile-number-portability-trai-guidelines | Click here |
| 11 | myvi.in | https://www.myvi.in/blog/how-to-port-mobile-number | Click here |
| 12 | bajajfinserv.in | https://bajajfinserv.in/how-to-port-mobile-number-to-jio | Click here |
| 13 | as.pinguzo.com | https://as.pinguzo.com/index.php/mobile/other-services/mnp | Click here |
| 14 | write2kill.in | https://write2kill.in/blog/the-a-to-z-the-pros-and-cons-of-mobile-number-portability | Click here |
| 15 | myvi.in | https://www.myvi.in/blog/number-to-port-sim | Click here |
Question 3.2
How do I get an eSIM in India, and which phones support it?
Airtel ranks first, ahead of Jio and Vi, all of which offer eSIM, as BSNL has since its 2025 national rollout. Bajaj Finserv ranks fourth through its own guide, and Bytesim, a Hong Kong eSIM seller, fifth with two pages. Phone makers barely rank.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Airtel
- Rank 2Jio
- Rank 3Vi
- Rank 4Bajaj Finserv
- Rank 5Bytesim
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | bytesim.com | https://bytesim.com/blogs/reviews/esim-in-india-for-iphone-guide | Click here |
| 2 | bbs.vivo.com | https://bbs.vivo.com/in/thread/135923 | Click here |
| 3 | smartprix.com | https://www.smartprix.com/mobiles/esim_support-tag/exclude_global-stock | Click here |
| 4 | bajajfinserv.in | https://www.bajajfinserv.in/esim-supported-phones | Click here |
| 5 | myvi.in | https://www.myvi.in/blog/how-to-get-esim | Click here |
| 6 | knowroaming.com | https://www.knowroaming.com/esims/india | Click here |
| 7 | bytesim.com | https://bytesim.com/blogs/travel-esim/how-to-activate-and-set-up-esims-on-your-devices-in-india | Click here |
| 8 | smartprix.com | https://smartprix.com/mobiles/esim-support-phones-list | Click here |
| 9 | prune.co.in | https://prune.co.in/resources/blog/how-to-convert-physical-sim-to-esim | Click here |
| 10 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=343449 | Click here |
| 11 | gizbot.com | https://www.gizbot.com/amphtml/how-to/how-to-get-esim-services-from-airtel-reliance-jio-and-vi-070778.html | Click here |
| 12 | myvi.in | https://www.myvi.in/blog/esim-phones-2026 | Click here |
| 13 | id.world | https://id.world/en/esim/countries/in | Click here |
| 14 | airtel.in | https://www.airtel.in/blog/prepaid/how-to-convert-esim-card-to-physical-sim/ | Click here |
| 15 | techlusive.in | https://www.techlusive.in/telecom/how-to-easily-activate-esim-on-iphone-pixel-and-samsung-phones-in-india-complete-process-to-convert-physical-sim-to-esim-step-by-step-guide-1604566/amp/ | Click here |
Question 3.3
How can I check how many SIM cards are registered in my name?
Sanchar Saathi, the government portal that lists connections in a person's name, ranks first, ahead of DoT and Vikaspedia. Its own site is not among the 15 sources. Since August 2026 operators must refuse a tenth SIM, or a seventh in Jammu and Kashmir and the North East.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Sanchar Saathi
- Rank 2DoT
- Rank 3Vikaspedia
- Rank 4iQOO
- Rank 5Airtel
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | community.iqoo.com | https://community.iqoo.com/in/thread/98609 | Click here |
| 2 | ujjivansfb.bank.in | https://www.ujjivansfb.bank.in/banking-blogs/personal-finance/kyc-process-sim-cards-linked-to-aadhaar | Click here |
| 3 | digit.in | https://www.digit.in/how-to/general/is-someone-using-a-sim-card-in-your-name-follow-these-quick-steps-to-find-out.html/amp/?p=930397 | Click here |
| 4 | en.vikaspedia.in | https://en.vikaspedia.in/e-governance/mobile-governance/sanchar-saathi-portal | Click here |
| 5 | bankbazaar.com | https://www.bankbazaar.com/banks/how-to-report-unauthorise-sim-cards-through-tafcop.html | Click here |
| 6 | mysmartprice.com | https://www.mysmartprice.com/gear/?p=232904 | Click here |
| 7 | newsbytesapp.com | https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/dot-enforces-sim-limits-from-aug-24-regional-caps-apply/tldr | Click here |
| 8 | zoop.one | https://www.zoop.one/blog/aadhaar-linking-with-mobile-number | Click here |
| 9 | sschittorgarh.com | https://www.sschittorgarh.com/?p=4957 | Click here |
| 10 | egovernance.vikaspedia.in | https://egovernance.vikaspedia.in/viewcontent/e-governance/mobile-governance/sanchar-saathi-portal?lgn=en | Click here |
| 11 | digit.in | https://www.digit.in/how-to/general/is-someone-using-a-sim-card-in-your-name-follow-these-quick-steps-to-find-out.html | Click here |
| 12 | godigit.com | https://www.godigit.com/aadhaar-card/how-to-find-out-which-mobile-number-is-linked-with-aadhaar.amp.html | Click here |
| 13 | outlookmoney.com | https://www.outlookmoney.com/personal-finance/aadhaar-linked-mobile-numbers-how-to-check-for-unauthorised-connections | Click here |
| 14 | techenclave.com | https://techenclave.com/goto/post?id=2509903 | Click here |
| 15 | deccanherald.com | https://deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/2-95l-block-requests-since-start-of-sim-misuse-check-service-3028702 | Click here |
Question 3.4
What documents do I need to buy a new SIM card in India?
DoT ranks first with four of its own pages on customer verification, ahead of Airtel, Saily, a Lithuanian eSIM seller, Vi and Sanchar Saathi. Aadhaar based paperless verification is the usual route, and dealers have had to be verified since October 2023.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1DoT
- Rank 2Airtel
- Rank 3Saily
- Rank 4Vi
- Rank 5Sanchar Saathi
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dot.gov.in | https://dot.gov.in/node/20275 | Click here |
| 2 | latestly.com | https://www.latestly.com/india/information/aadhaar-not-required-for-buying-new-sim-card-here-are-the-alternative-identification-documents-that-can-be-used-233473.html/amp | Click here |
| 3 | community.iqoo.com | https://community.iqoo.com/in/thread/64129 | Click here |
| 4 | dot.gov.in | https://dot.gov.in/node/13064 | Click here |
| 5 | smartprix.com | https://www.smartprix.com/bytes/new-sim-card-rules-in-india/ | Click here |
| 6 | immihelp.com | https://www.immihelp.com/how-can-nris-get-a-phone-number-in-india | Click here |
| 7 | dot.gov.in | https://dot.gov.in/node/20211 | Click here |
| 8 | sancharsaathi.gov.in | https://www.sancharsaathi.gov.in/SancharSaathiDocuments/ImportantDocuments/DoT instructions on Verification of New Mobile Subscribers - dated 09-08-2012.pdf | Click here |
| 9 | kaashivinfotech.com | https://www.kaashivinfotech.com/tutorial/?p=1073 | Click here |
| 10 | cms.thewire.in | https://cms.thewire.in/politics/government/new-rule-by-government-says-any-id-proof-is-valid-for-new-sim-card | Click here |
| 11 | dot.gov.in | https://dot.gov.in/node/13234 | Click here |
| 12 | nriinformation.com | https://nriinformation.com/faq/1281 | Click here |
| 13 | myvi.in | https://myvi.in/blog/new-sim-card-rules | Click here |
| 14 | esimcard.com | https://esimcard.com/blog/sim-card/india-sim-card/ | Click here |
| 15 | saily.com | https://saily.com/en/blog/india-sim-card/ | Click here |
Question 3.5
How do I get a replacement SIM if my phone or SIM is lost?
Not one Indian operator ranks. Public Mobile of Canada, EE of the UK, Vodafone's UK and Czech pages and Jawwy of Saudi Arabia fill the top four through community forums. DoT ranks fifth. Indian rules block SMS for 24 hours after a SIM replacement.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Public Mobile
- Rank 2EE
- Rank 3Vodafone Europe
- Rank 4Jawwy
- Rank 5DoT
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca | https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Get-Support/Lost-SIM-In-India/td-p/1286071 | Click here |
| 2 | productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca | https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Get-Support/Lost-SIM-In-India/m-p/1286074/highlight/true | Click here |
| 3 | mobile-help.talkhome.co.uk | https://mobile-help.talkhome.co.uk/support/solutions/articles/101000421117-i-lost-my-sim-can-i-get-the-same-number-again- | Click here |
| 4 | forum.vodafone.co.uk | https://forum.vodafone.co.uk/t5/Off-topic/Vodafone-India-Sim-Card-Lost/m-p/2635422/highlight/true | Click here |
| 5 | community.ee.co.uk | https://community.ee.co.uk/t5/SIM-cards-Porting/Lost-sim/m-p/1224577/highlight/true | Click here |
| 6 | vodafone.cz | https://www.vodafone.cz/pece/en/otazky/blocking1/sim-card-and-telephone-get-lost/ | Click here |
| 7 | nobroker.in | https://www.nobroker.in/forum/i-lost-my-old-sim-card-how-to-get-a-new-sim/ | Click here |
| 8 | cscoe.itewb.gov.in | https://cscoe.itewb.gov.in/upload/advisory-n/Advisory_on_Stolen_Mobile.pdf | Click here |
| 9 | dot.gov.in | https://dot.gov.in/node/21542 | Click here |
| 10 | mysmartprice.com | https://mysmartprice.com/gear/?p=403950 | Click here |
| 11 | moneylife.in | https://moneylife.in/article/gujarat-it-secretary-asks-vodafone-idea-to-pay-penalty-of-rs20-lakh-the-money-lost-by-customer-in-sim-swap-fraud/70902.html | Click here |
| 12 | community.jawwy.sa | https://community.jawwy.sa/t5/Help-and-be-helped/Lost-my-sim/m-p/49334 | Click here |
| 13 | giznext.com | https://www.giznext.com/news/lost-vi-sim-heres-how-to-block-your-vodafone-sim/?amp=1 | Click here |
| 14 | croma.com | https://croma.com/unboxed/how-to-track-and-block-lost-or-stolen-smartphone-with-sanchar-saathi-portal | Click here |
| 15 | airtel.in | https://www.airtel.in/blog/postpaid/secure-your-connection-how-to-block-a-sim-card-on-airtel/ | Click here |
Category 4 of 5
International roaming and travel
Five questions about travel: the best international roaming packs from Indian operators, whether a travel eSIM is cheaper, how to avoid huge roaming bills, receiving OTPs abroad, and how NRIs can keep an Indian number active cheaply.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Matrix | Travel SIM seller | 68.0% | |
| 2 | Airtel | Telecom operator | 44.0% | |
| 3 | Jio | Telecom operator | 32.0% | |
| 4 | Vi | Telecom operator | 28.0% | |
| 5 | TRAI | Regulator | 28.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | matrix.in | 9 | 12.0% | |
| 2 | telecomtalk.info | 8 | 10.7% | |
| 3 | wise.com | 7 | 9.3% | |
| 4 | calendar-uk.co.uk | 5 | 6.7% | |
| 5 | outlooktraveller.com | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 6 | trai.gov.in | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 7 | getroamify.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | mobigyaan.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | shriramfinance.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | 91mobiles.com | 1 | 1.3% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 4.1 | Which Indian mobile network has the best international roaming packs? |
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| 4.2 | Is a travel eSIM cheaper than an international roaming pack? |
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| 4.3 | How do I avoid huge roaming bills when travelling abroad? |
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| 4.4 | Can I receive OTPs on my Indian number while I am abroad? |
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| 4.5 | How can NRIs keep their Indian mobile number active cheaply? |
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Question 4.1
Which Indian mobile network has the best international roaming packs?
Airtel ranks first, ahead of Jio and Vi. Wise, a money transfer firm, ranks fourth with four of its own pages comparing roaming packs, and Prune, a travel SIM seller, fifth. telecomtalk.info supplies four sources, and operators' own pack pages supply none.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Airtel
- Rank 2Jio
- Rank 3Vi
- Rank 4Wise
- Rank 5Prune
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | wise.com | https://wise.com/in/blog/international-roaming-sim-india | Click here |
| 2 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=658799 | Click here |
| 3 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/airtel-jio-vodafone-idea-international-roaming-packs/658799/ | Click here |
| 4 | gizbot.com | https://www.gizbot.com/amphtml/telecom/features/jio-vodafone-airtel-international-prepaid-roaming-plans-benefits-055969.html | Click here |
| 5 | prune.co.in | https://prune.co.in/resources/blog/jio-vs-vi-vs-airtel-vs-bsnl-prepaid-international-roaming-packs-compared | Click here |
| 6 | voicendata.com | https://www.voicendata.com/airtels-new-international-roaming-voice-packs-prepaid-customers-better-jio | Click here |
| 7 | wise.com | https://wise.com/in/blog/vodafone-international-roaming | Click here |
| 8 | wise.com | https://wise.com/in/blog/airtel-international-roaming | Click here |
| 9 | wise.com | https://wise.com/in/blog/jio-international-roaming | Click here |
| 10 | mysmartprice.com | https://www.mysmartprice.com/gear/?p=305815 | Click here |
| 11 | businesstoday.in | https://businesstoday.in/technology/story/vodafone-idea-introduces-new-international-roaming-packs-check-out-the-list-334796-2022-05-24 | Click here |
| 12 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=1004138 | Click here |
| 13 | 91mobiles.com | https://91Mobiles.com/recharge-plans/airtel-prepaid-roaming-international | Click here |
| 14 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=980523 | Click here |
| 15 | nsearchives.nseindia.com | https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/BHARTIARTL_25042025105129_PRApr25Roas.pdf | Click here |
Question 4.2
Is a travel eSIM cheaper than an international roaming pack?
Matrix, an Indian travel SIM seller, ranks first with four of its own pages, ahead of Roamify of Canada and Truely of Singapore, both eSIM sellers. Airtel and Jio follow. Sellers of the alternative write most of the answer on whether eSIM beats roaming.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Matrix
- Rank 2Roamify
- Rank 3Truely
- Rank 4Airtel
- Rank 5Jio
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | outlooktraveller.com | https://www.outlooktraveller.com/News/india-gets-its-first-travel-esim-heres-all-about-it | Click here |
| 2 | happyfares.in | https://happyfares.in/blog/international-esim-india-travellers-guide/ | Click here |
| 3 | matrix.in | https://matrix.in/blogs/news/best-and-cheapest-way-for-indians-to-use-internet-abroad | Click here |
| 4 | matrix.in | https://matrix.in/blogs/news/travel-esim-indian-travelers-avoid-roaming-charges | Click here |
| 5 | outlooktraveller.com | https://www.outlooktraveller.com/whats-new/india-gets-its-first-travel-esim-heres-all-about-it | Click here |
| 6 | outlooktraveller.com | https://www.outlooktraveller.com/amp/story/News/india-gets-its-first-travel-esim-heres-all-about-it | Click here |
| 7 | matrix.in | https://matrix.in/hi/blogs/news/tagged/avoid-roaming-charges | Click here |
| 8 | matrix.in | https://matrix.in/blogs/news/best-esim-for-indian-travelers-going-abroad | Click here |
| 9 | getroamify.com | https://www.getroamify.com/hr/blog/best-esim-for-india-travel-in-2026-coverage-plans-and-activation/ | Click here |
| 10 | bikago.truely.com | https://bikago.truely.com/blog/data-roaming-in-india | Click here |
| 11 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/roamingabroad-india2026-jio-airtel-vi-packs-esims/1010320/ | Click here |
| 12 | outlooktraveller.com | https://www.outlooktraveller.com/amp/story/whats-new/india-gets-its-first-travel-esim-heres-all-about-it | Click here |
| 13 | getroamify.com | https://www.getroamify.com/en/blogs/best-esim-for-india-travel-in-2026-coverage-plans-and-activation/ | Click here |
| 14 | wise.com | https://wise.com/in/blog/international-roaming-sim-india | Click here |
| 15 | tin.media | https://tin.media/news/details/india-gets-its-first-ever-esim-to-simplify-international-travel | Click here |
Question 4.3
How do I avoid huge roaming bills when travelling abroad?
Matrix ranks first again, ahead of Vi, Nomad, a US eSIM seller, TRAI and Airtel. Sources are spread across 14 different sites, many of them US, UK and Australian guides, so Indian roaming rules get little space in the answer.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Matrix
- Rank 2Vi
- Rank 3Nomad
- Rank 4TRAI
- Rank 5Airtel
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | matrix.in | https://matrix.in/blogs/news/tagged/travel-esim-for-indian-travelers | Click here |
| 2 | testvil.myvi.in | https://testvil.myvi.in/content/vodafoneideadigital/in/en/vil-homepage/international-roaming/International_Roaming_FAQs.html | Click here |
| 3 | techradar.com | https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-to-avoid-roaming-charges-here-are-top-tips-to-cut-your-phone-bill-when-abroad | Click here |
| 4 | matrix.in | https://matrix.in/blogs/news/travel-esim-indian-travelers-avoid-roaming-charges | Click here |
| 5 | foxnews.com | https://www.foxnews.com/travel/10-tips-for-saving-on-roaming-charges-while-overseas | Click here |
| 6 | komonews.com | https://komonews.com/news/consumer/cell-phone-services-how-to-avoid-a-big-bill-when-traveling-abroad-att-t-mobile-tmobile-verizon-googlefi-xfinity-boost-mobile-consumer-cellular-mint-mobile-phones | Click here |
| 7 | ding.com | https://www.ding.com/community/how-to-avoid-international-roaming-charges | Click here |
| 8 | holidaysafe.co.uk | https://www.holidaysafe.co.uk/general-travel-advice/guide-to-avoiding-huge-mobile-phone-bills-abroad/ | Click here |
| 9 | nomadesim.com | https://www.nomadesim.com/blog/how-to-avoid-international-roaming-charges | Click here |
| 10 | trai.gov.in | https://www.trai.gov.in/sites/default/files/2024-10/Regulation_30092020.pdf | Click here |
| 11 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=273928 | Click here |
| 12 | mobigyaan.com | https://www.mobigyaan.com/tips-for-international-travellers-to-save-money-on-international-roaming | Click here |
| 13 | consumersfederation.org.au | https://consumersfederation.org.au/dont-get-trapped-by-high-roaming-charges/ | Click here |
| 14 | gigago.com | https://gigago.com/roaming-india/ | Click here |
| 15 | moneytothemasses.com | https://moneytothemasses.com/quick-savings/travel-quick-savings/how-to-avoid-a-large-phone-bill-on-your-summer-holiday | Click here |
Question 4.4
Can I receive OTPs on my Indian number while I am abroad?
Matrix ranks first, ahead of AmigoSIM, an eSIM seller, Airtel, Jio and EE of the UK. A UK calendar website supplies five of the 15 sources, off topic for an Indian traveler waiting abroad for a bank OTP.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Matrix
- Rank 2AmigoSIM
- Rank 3Airtel
- Rank 4Jio
- Rank 5EE
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | calendar-uk.co.uk | https://www.calendar-uk.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions/can-we-get-otp-in-usa-from-india | Click here |
| 2 | calendar-uk.co.uk | https://www.calendar-uk.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions/how-do-i-get-otp-when-i-am-abroad | Click here |
| 3 | amigosim.com | https://www.amigosim.com/blog/how-keep-indian-number-active-for-otps-while-using-a-travel-esim | Click here |
| 4 | community.goniyo.com | https://community.goniyo.com/t/about-student-living-abroad/7230 | Click here |
| 5 | calendar-uk.co.uk | https://www.calendar-uk.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions/can-i-get-otp-outside-india | Click here |
| 6 | calendar-uk.co.uk | https://www.calendar-uk.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions/how-can-i-get-otp-abroad-in-airtel | Click here |
| 7 | mobigyaan.com | https://www.mobigyaan.com/jio-sms-receive-otp-international-roaming | Click here |
| 8 | matrix.in | https://matrix.in/blogs/news/best-esim-for-indian-travelers-going-abroad | Click here |
| 9 | deccanherald.com | https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/story/business%2Fgovt-makes-otp-verification-optional-for-foreigners-seeking-mobile-connection-in-india-3133280 | Click here |
| 10 | wise.com | https://wise.com/in/blog/mtnl-international-roaming | Click here |
| 11 | calendar-uk.co.uk | https://www.calendar-uk.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions/is-incoming-messages-free-in-roaming | Click here |
| 12 | bharti.com | https://bharti.com/press-release-2016-2017-airtel-declares-war-on-roaming.html | Click here |
| 13 | matrix.in | https://matrix.in/blogs/news/how-to-use-matrix-esim-with-your-indian-sim-for-international-travel | Click here |
| 14 | community.ee.co.uk | https://community.ee.co.uk/t5/Mobile-Services/India-Roaming/td-p/1394602 | Click here |
| 15 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=157482 | Click here |
Question 4.5
How can NRIs keep their Indian mobile number active cheaply?
TRAI ranks first. Its guidance keeps a number active for at least 90 days without a recharge, after which a small balance deduction can extend it. Shriram Finance, a lender, ranks second with its own FAQ pages, then Wise, Matrix and Jio.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1TRAI
- Rank 2Shriram Finance
- Rank 3Wise
- Rank 4Matrix
- Rank 5Jio
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | trai.gov.in | https://www.trai.gov.in/sites/default/files/2024-11/Sidhu_0.pdf | Click here |
| 2 | wise.com | https://wise.com/in/blog/international-roaming-sim-india | Click here |
| 3 | shriramfinance.in | https://www.shriramfinance.in/financial-faq-what-is-the-cheapest-plan-to-just-keep-my-number-active | Click here |
| 4 | cal1.lr.ggtyler.dev | https://cal1.lr.ggtyler.dev/r/nri/comments/1hb67hd/otp_mayhem_need_guidance | Click here |
| 5 | immihelp.com | https://www.immihelp.com/how-can-nris-get-a-phone-number-in-india | Click here |
| 6 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=96575 | Click here |
| 7 | dot.gov.in | https://dot.gov.in/node/15821 | Click here |
| 8 | nriinformation.com | https://nriinformation.com/nri-info/staying-on-the-grid-in-india | Click here |
| 9 | simcorner.com | https://simcorner.com/blogs/sim-card/best-sim-card-for-india | Click here |
| 10 | matrix.in | https://matrix.in/pages/sim-binding-whatsapp-while-travelling-matrix-esim | Click here |
| 11 | community.iqoo.com | https://community.iqoo.com/in/thread/80206 | Click here |
| 12 | business-standard.com | https://www.business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/trai-new-rules-jio-airtel-vi-bsnl-sim-to-stop-working-after-this-period-nc-125012001030_1.html | Click here |
| 13 | shriramfinance.in | https://www.shriramfinance.in/financial-faq-what-happens-if-i-do-not-recharge-for-2-to-3-months | Click here |
| 14 | trai.gov.in | https://www.trai.gov.in/sites/default/files/2024-11/AUSPI_12.pdf | Click here |
| 15 | outlookmoney.com | https://www.outlookmoney.com/amp/story/banking/nris-can-now-use-their-international-mobile-numbers-to-make-upi-payments-how-nris-can-use-upi | Click here |
Category 5 of 5
Spam, fraud and complaints
Five questions about problems: how to stop spam calls and SMS, how to report a fraud call or SMS, what to do after a suspected SIM swap fraud, how to complain about poor network or overcharging, and which operator has the best service.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | TRAI | Regulator | 44.0% | |
| 2 | Bajaj Finserv | NBFC | 36.0% | |
| 3 | Airtel | Telecom operator | 36.0% | |
| 4 | Jio | Telecom operator | 24.0% | |
| 5 | Vi | Telecom operator | 20.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | telecomtalk.info | 6 | 8.0% | |
| 2 | moneylife.in | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 3 | quickheal.co.in | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 4 | trai.gov.in | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 5 | bajajfinserv.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 6 | beebom.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | fonearena.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | governancenow.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | outlookmoney.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | r2.community.samsung.com | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 5.1 | How do I stop spam calls and SMS on my phone in India? |
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| 5.2 | How do I report a fraud call or SMS in India? |
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| 5.3 | What should I do if my SIM suddenly stops working and I suspect SIM swap fraud? |
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| 5.4 | How do I complain about poor network or overcharging by my mobile operator? |
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| 5.5 | Which mobile operator has the best customer service in India? |
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Question 5.1
How do I stop spam calls and SMS on my phone in India?
Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL rank first to fourth, mostly through tech sites explaining each operator's spam settings, and TRAI ranks fifth. TRAI rules amended in February 2025 let a person report spam through 1909 or the DND app within seven days.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Jio
- Rank 2Airtel
- Rank 3Vi
- Rank 4BSNL
- Rank 5TRAI
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | team-bhp.com | https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadgets-computers-software/266687-advanced-guide-reducing-unwanted-spam-calls-drastically-android-phones.html | Click here |
| 2 | croma.com | https://www.croma.com/unboxed/how-to-block-spam-calls-on-iphones | Click here |
| 3 | beebom.com | https://beebom.com/how-activate-dnd-jio-airtel-vi-bsnl-india/amp/ | Click here |
| 4 | razorpay.com | https://razorpay.com/learn/potential-spam-call/ | Click here |
| 5 | voicendata.com | https://www.voicendata.com/dnd-reliance-jio-airtel-vodafone-idea-steps-inside | Click here |
| 6 | moneylife.in | https://www.moneylife.in/article/spam-calls-sms-menace-148bn-promotional-calls-73bn-sms-blocked-in-june-quarter-as-govt-tightens-enforcement/81255.html | Click here |
| 7 | myvi.in | https://myvi.in/help-support/faqs/what-is-vi-dnd-number | Click here |
| 8 | gizbot.com | https://www.gizbot.com/amphtml/how-to/how-to-block-spam-calls-on-reliance-jio-airtel-and-vi-network-073453.html | Click here |
| 9 | upstox.com | https://upstox.com/news/business-news/latest-updates/only-16-of-indians-have-enabled-this-feature-to-block-spam-calls/article-198119/ | Click here |
| 10 | beebom.com | https://beebom.com/how-block-spam-calls-android/amp/ | Click here |
| 11 | businessinsider.in | https://www.businessinsider.in/how-to-activate-dnd-in-airtel/articleshow/69711099.cms | Click here |
| 12 | indiantelevision.com | https://indiantelevision.com/regulators/trai-blocks-148-crore-spam-calls-in-q1-through-dnd-verification/ | Click here |
| 13 | techstory.in | https://techstory.in/how-to-stop-spam-calls-on-android/ | Click here |
| 14 | tax2win.in | https://tax2win.in/tax-glossary/ndnc-registry | Click here |
| 15 | fonearena.com | https://www.fonearena.com/blog/27331/trai-issues-new-regulations-for-unsolicited-tele-marketing-calls-and-sms.html/amp | Click here |
Question 5.2
How do I report a fraud call or SMS in India?
Chakshu, the fraud reporting feature on Sanchar Saathi since March 2024, ranks first, ahead of Bajaj Finserv, DoT, Tata Capital and Quick Heal. Lenders and a security software firm explain reporting, and financial fraud goes to the 1930 helpline and cybercrime.gov.in.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Chakshu
- Rank 2Bajaj Finserv
- Rank 3DoT
- Rank 4Tata Capital
- Rank 5Quick Heal
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | bajajfinserv.in | https://www.bajajfinserv.in/how-to-report-fraud-calls-in-india | Click here |
| 2 | retirement.outlookindia.com | https://retirement.outlookindia.com/plan/financial-planning/how-to-report-suspected-fraud-communication-via-dots-chakshu-facility | Click here |
| 3 | community.iqoo.com | https://community.iqoo.com/in/thread/54763 | Click here |
| 4 | outlookmoney.com | https://www.outlookmoney.com/retirement/financial-planning/how-to-report-suspected-fraud-communication-via-dots-chakshu-facility | Click here |
| 5 | quickheal.co.in | https://www.quickheal.co.in/knowledge-centre/a-step-by-step-guide-to-online-fraud-reporting/ | Click here |
| 6 | tatacapital.com | https://www.tatacapital.com/blog/generic/what-is-kyc-fraud/ | Click here |
| 7 | mysmartprice.com | https://www.mysmartprice.com/gear/?p=387111 | Click here |
| 8 | digit.in | https://www.digit.in/how-to/general/how-to-report-spam-calls-and-messages-online-in-india.html/amp/ | Click here |
| 9 | moneylife.in | https://moneylife.in/article/govt-launches-chakshu-portal-to-fight-frauds-through-spam-calls-messages/73597.html | Click here |
| 10 | iasgyan.in | https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/smishing | Click here |
| 11 | tribuneindia.com | https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/dial-1930-to-report-financial-frauds-punjab-police-384126/amp | Click here |
| 12 | yourstory.com | https://yourstory.com/2024/07/report-sms-scams-india-chakshu | Click here |
| 13 | ps.keralapolice.gov.in | https://ps.keralapolice.gov.in/malappuramcyberps-ps/notifications/WHAT-TO-DO-IF-YOU-ARE-A-VICTIM-OF-CYBER-FRAUD-3541 | Click here |
| 14 | sbi.bank.in | https://sbi.bank.in/web/yono/blog/phishing-attacks-how-to-spot-scams-and-protect-yourself | Click here |
| 15 | factly.in | https://factly.in/explainer-government-launches-chakshu-to-report-sms-call-or-whatsapp-messages-attempting-to-commit-fraud | Click here |
Question 5.3
What should I do if my SIM suddenly stops working and I suspect SIM swap fraud?
Bajaj Finserv ranks first and Quick Heal second, then three foreign names: Mediobanca, an Italian bank, AirTalk Wireless of the US and NatWest of the UK. No Indian operator or regulator ranks on what to do after a SIM swap fraud.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Bajaj Finserv
- Rank 2Quick Heal
- Rank 3Mediobanca
- Rank 4AirTalk Wireless
- Rank 5NatWest
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | bajajfinservmarkets.in | https://www.bajajfinservmarkets.in/discover/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sim-swap-fraud | Click here |
| 2 | quickheal.co.in | https://www.quickheal.co.in/knowledge-centre/?p=6177 | Click here |
| 3 | outlookmoney.com | https://www.outlookmoney.com/amp/story/news/sim-swap-scam-hijacks-your-phone-know-how-you-can-protect | Click here |
| 4 | bajajfinserv.in | https://www.bajajfinserv.in/sim-card-swap-fraud | Click here |
| 5 | mediobanca.com | https://www.mediobanca.com/en/sim-swap.html | Click here |
| 6 | indianpaycalculator.in | https://indianpaycalculator.in/govt-news/sim-swap-fraud-no-otp-bank-empty-how-to-stop-2026 | Click here |
| 7 | publicservicesmap.in | https://www.publicservicesmap.in/cyber-safety/sim-swap-scam | Click here |
| 8 | selectra.co.uk | https://selectra.co.uk/mobile/news/sim-swap-sudden-loss-of-signal-what-to-do | Click here |
| 9 | quickheal.co.in | https://www.quickheal.co.in/media/documents/media/2026/your-phone-says-no-service-minutes-later-your-savings-could-be-gone.pdf | Click here |
| 10 | ulsterbank.co.uk | https://www.ulsterbank.co.uk/business/security/sim-swap-fraud.html | Click here |
| 11 | natwest.com | https://www.natwest.com/business/security/sim-swap-fraud.html | Click here |
| 12 | airtalkwireless.com | https://airtalkwireless.com/blog/how-to-check-if-someone-is-using-my-sim-card | Click here |
| 13 | r2.community.samsung.com | https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Tech-Talk/What-is-SIM-Swap-Attack-Fraud-Scam-How-to-protect-yourself-from/m-p/14046353/highlight/true | Click here |
| 14 | thebetterindia.com | https://www.thebetterindia.com/168638/mumbai-call-sim-card-fraud-details-protection/ | Click here |
| 15 | udayavani.com | https://www.udayavani.com/english-news/udupi-sim-card-ported-without-customers-knowledge-fraud-suspected | Click here |
Question 5.4
How do I complain about poor network or overcharging by my mobile operator?
TRAI ranks first, then Lok Sabha through parliamentary question records, and Airtel, Vi and Jio. TRAI does not handle individual complaints; the route is the operator's complaint center, then its appellate authority. moneylife.in and telecomtalk.info supply two sources each.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1TRAI
- Rank 2Lok Sabha
- Rank 3Airtel
- Rank 4Vi
- Rank 5Jio
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | thebetterindia.com | https://www.thebetterindia.com/218594/trai-mobile-network-complaint-call-drops-airtel-jio-bsnl-india/ | Click here |
| 2 | trai.gov.in | https://trai.gov.in/sites/default/files/2026-06/Frog_Innovations_12062026.pdf | Click here |
| 3 | blog.ipleaders.in | https://blog.ipleaders.in/erroneous-postpaid-bills-provisions-available-consumers/ | Click here |
| 4 | taxguru.in | https://taxguru.in/?p=28977 | Click here |
| 5 | slideshare.net | https://www.slideshare.net/InstaRemedy/procedure-for-filing-complaint-with-trai | Click here |
| 6 | moneylife.in | https://www.moneylife.in/article/telecom-users-can-now-approach-consumer-courts-directly/3300.html | Click here |
| 7 | eparlib.nic.in | https://eparlib.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/623775/1/124718.pdf | Click here |
| 8 | thewire.in | https://thewire.in/business/alongside-modis-digital-india-mounting-pile-unanswered-network-quality-complaints | Click here |
| 9 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=97863 | Click here |
| 10 | dailypioneer.com | https://www.dailypioneer.com/2020/state-editions/consumer-forum-finds-telecom-company-negligent.html | Click here |
| 11 | lawrato.com | https://lawrato.com/consumer-court-legal-advice/what-action-can-be-taken-for-poor-quality-of-service-by-company-25483 | Click here |
| 12 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=58992 | Click here |
| 13 | moneylife.in | https://moneylife.in/article/ahmedabad-consumer-court-orders-vodafone-idea-to-refund-excess-charges-pay-compensation/78427.html | Click here |
| 14 | citizen.complainthub.org | https://citizen.complainthub.org/t/vodafone-idea-vi-official-grievance-redressal-escalation-protocol/30410 | Click here |
| 15 | governancenow.com | https://www.governancenow.com/gov-next/egov/trai-launches-consumer-complaint-monitoring-system | Click here |
Question 5.5
Which mobile operator has the best customer service in India?
TRAI ranks first through old service quality reports, then Tata Tele and Vodafone India, two brands that no longer exist: Tata's consumer mobile business merged into Airtel in 2019 and Vodafone India became Vi in 2020. Samsung and Airtel complete the five.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1TRAI
- Rank 2Tata Tele
- Rank 3Samsung
- Rank 4Airtel
- Rank 5Vodafone India
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | rcrwireless.com | https://www.rcrwireless.com/?p=136941 | Click here |
| 2 | fonearena.com | https://www.fonearena.com/blog/4515/tata-tele-orissa-circle-tops-customer-satisfaction-survey.html/amp | Click here |
| 3 | voicendata.com | https://www.voicendata.com/satisfying-saarc | Click here |
| 4 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=10421 | Click here |
| 5 | governancenow.com | https://www.governancenow.com/gov-next/egov/airtel-tops-list-cos-facing-maximum-consumer-complaints | Click here |
| 6 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=527620 | Click here |
| 7 | trai.gov.in | https://www.trai.gov.in/sites/default/files/delhi.pdf | Click here |
| 8 | 247gap.truely.com | https://247gap.truely.com/blog/best-india-prepaid | Click here |
| 9 | team-bhp.com | https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadgets-computers-software/109913-mobile-operators-india-plans-pricing-services.html | Click here |
| 10 | r2.community.samsung.com | https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Tech-Talk/Best-SIMs-in-INDIA/m-p/12839822/highlight/true | Click here |
| 11 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=166876 | Click here |
| 12 | telecoms.com | https://telecoms.com/7982/indias-mobile-operators-failing-to-please-survey/ | Click here |
| 13 | indianinfrastructure.com | https://indianinfrastructure.com/2017/08/12/telecom-operators-failed-to-meet-consumer-satisfaction-level-says-trai/ | Click here |
| 14 | trai.gov.in | https://trai.gov.in/sites/default/files/updatedprGujarat8sep.pdf | Click here |
| 15 | telecomtalk.info | https://telecomtalk.info/?p=106061 | Click here |
Conclusion
This report is a snapshot. AI engines refresh their sources every week, and the brands that move first tend to hold the top spot. telecomtalk.info supplies 48 citations. Vi's sites are cited 14 times, Airtel's twice and BSNL's never. Matrix, a travel SIM seller, leads the roaming category, and foreign operators answer the lost SIM and SIM swap questions.
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