How telecom giants are turning India’s mobile networks into AI distribution channels

Your monthly mobile phone bill is no longer just about paying for calls and internet data. It has become the new front door to artificial intelligence (AI). Telecom giants like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are completely changing how everyday people access the most advanced digital tools on the market.

To understand why this is happening, you have to look at the massive challenge both the technology and telecom industries are currently facing.

However, there is a catch. Asking everyday consumers in India to pay roughly Rs 1,700 every single month for a Perplexity subscription is a tough sell.