Airtel Vs BSNL INSANE Fight is Going ON! The 5G Mobile Data Race shorts [5lFmv9trW4X]
Airtel's Hotspot Policy Triggers User Backlash as BSNL Takes a Swipe Bharti Airtel is facing criticism from users after many subscribers discovered that its Unlimited 5G offer does not provide unlimited data when internet is shared through a mobile hotspot. According to the company's terms and conditions, the unlimited 5G benefit is intended for use only on the primary smartphone, while hotspot usage falls under the regular data allowance. The policy also mentions a fair usage limit of 300GB of high-speed 5G data in a billing cycle, after which speeds may be reduced. These conditions have sparked widespread debate on social media, with many users arguing that the word "unlimited" is misleading for customers who rely on hotspot connectivity for laptops, tablets and other devices. Several Airtel subscribers posted screenshots and videos on X, claiming that their unlimited 5G data stopped working as soon as they enabled the mobile hotspot feature. Many users said they had purchased premium recharge plans expecting to use hotspot data for work, online classes and gaming, only to find that the unlimited benefit did not apply in those situations. Airtel later clarified that its unlimited offer is primarily designed for smartphone usage, although the policy has continued to generate mixed reactions among customers. The controversy also created an opportunity for rival BSNL. The state-owned telecom operator joined the online conversation with a humorous social media post that many users interpreted as a dig at Airtel. Without directly naming its competitor, BSNL promoted its own data offerings and highlighted the absence of such hotspot restrictions, with the post quickly gaining traction among users frustrated by Airtel's policy. The exchange added a competitive twist to an already heated debate over mobile data transparency and consumer expectations. The episode has once again highlighted how telecom companies are balancing unlimited data marketing with network management policies. While Airtel maintains that the restrictions are part of its service terms, many customers are calling for clearer communication so users fully understand what "unlimited" includes before choosing a recharge plan. Subscribe to FactTechz In this video, the keychain that is kept behind me is Balaji Shyam Enterprises Funny Expression Keychain Rotating Face If you want to check it out, you can click on the Flipkart product tag affiliate sticker on this video.