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Elon Musk's Starlink to Slow Down Internet Speeds, Introduces Daytime Data Caps With 1TB Fair Use Policy
Starlink will reportedly slow some users' internet speeds as part of a new fair use policy. Users who utilise too much Internet during a monthly billing cycle will have their speeds throttled, according to the company's updated fair usage policy.
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US FCC to Create Space Bureau to Address Growing Satellite Launches, Policy Issues
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that it plans to create a new space bureau by restructuring its International Bureau and creating a standalone Office of International Affairs. The telecom regulator wants the new Space Bureau to address the growing number of satellite launches and policy issues, and the decision comes af...
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Government Unveils Satcom Reforms for Faster 5G Deployment; Jio, OneWeb Get License Clearance
The government on Wednesday unveiled new policy reforms for satellite communications services to ease procedures and streamline clearance processes and nudged the telecom industry to substantially speed up the deployment of 5G towers. Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the current pace of tower deployment at only 2,500 per week for 5G is "...
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Winzo Sues Google To Stop New Gaming Policy, Calls It Discriminatory
The online gaming platform Winzo has sued Google to stop the tech giant from allowing real-money games for fantasy sports and rummy on its platform, saying that Google's doing so was discriminatory, a legal filing seen by Reuters showed.
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Net Neutrality: US Broadband Industry Accused in 'Fake' Comments on Rules
The broadband industry in 2017 funded a campaign that generated millions of fake comments to create the impression of grassroots opposition to net neutrality rules while the US Federal Communications Commission considered repealing the policy, New York state's attorney general said.
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Government Asks Facebook's WhatsApp To Withdraw Privacy Policy Update
The demand creates a new headache for WhatsApp and its US parent Facebook, which have placed big bets on India to expand their payments and other businesses
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Jio Fiber to Restrict Broadband Speed to 1Mbps if Users Cross Data Cap: Report
Jio Fiber users on the new “truly unlimited” plans will be switched to 1 Mbps speed upon reaching the commercial use policy of 3.3TB, according to a report. Reliance Jio brought its new broadband plans last week that start at Rs. 399 a month.
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Tata Sky Broadband Increases Post FUP Speed to 3 Mbps for All Unlimited Plans
Tata Sky Broadband has increased the post fair usage policy (FUP) speed to 3Mbps from the existing 2Mbps. This new change means that users who’ve exceeded the FUP limit will continue to receive Internet access at 3Mbps on their broadband connections.
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Vodafone Restricts Commercial Use of Unlimited RedX Postpaid Plan, Announces Rs. 3,000 Fine
Vodafone has introduced a new Commercial Usage Policy (CUP) for its postpaid plans that offer unlimited data and unlimited calling. Currently, only the Vodafone REDX postpaid plan priced at Rs. 1,099 offers unlimited benefits.
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Government Plans Tighter Controls Under New E-Commerce Policy: Report
The new policy will be the government's latest effort to tighten control over e-commerce and is likely to raise compliance worries for top firms such as Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart.
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Coronavirus Impact: ACT Fibernet Offers Speed Upgrades, Unlimited FUP to Support Work From Home
ACT Fibernet has started upgrading speeds of its broadband subscribers to as high as 300 Mbps and providing them with an unlimited fair usage policy (FUP) until March 31. The new move is to support work from home due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Tata Sky to Discontinue Multi-TV Policy from June 15, Asks Subscribers to Get Ready to Be Billed for Each Connection
Tata Sky has decided to discontinue its multi-TV policy just months after bringing benefits for its subscribers using multiple TV connections.
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Dish TV's New Multi-TV Policy to Offer Rs. 50 as NCF Charge for Second Connection
The new Dish TV multi-TV policy will allow users to mirror channels from primary connection or select different options as well.
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Huawei Says Received DoT Invite to Take Part in 5G Trials in India
Huawei said it received the DoT letter on September 27, within two days of the cabinet approving the new telecom policy, the National Digital Communications Policy 2018.
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Government Gives Nod to New Telecom Policy, Eyes Broadband for All
The new telecom policy aims to "provide broadband to all and create 40 lakh jobs."
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Elon Musk's Starlink to Slow Down Internet Speeds, Introduces Daytime Data Caps With 1TB Fair Use Policy
Starlink will reportedly slow some users' internet speeds as part of a new fair use policy. Users who utilise too much Internet during a monthly billing cycle will have their speeds throttled, according to the company's updated fair usage policy.
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US FCC to Create Space Bureau to Address Growing Satellite Launches, Policy Issues
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that it plans to create a new space bureau by restructuring its International Bureau and creating a standalone Office of International Affairs. The telecom regulator wants the new Space Bureau to address the growing number of satellite launches and policy issues, and the decision comes af...
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Government Unveils Satcom Reforms for Faster 5G Deployment; Jio, OneWeb Get License Clearance
The government on Wednesday unveiled new policy reforms for satellite communications services to ease procedures and streamline clearance processes and nudged the telecom industry to substantially speed up the deployment of 5G towers. Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the current pace of tower deployment at only 2,500 per week for 5G is "...
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Winzo Sues Google To Stop New Gaming Policy, Calls It Discriminatory
The online gaming platform Winzo has sued Google to stop the tech giant from allowing real-money games for fantasy sports and rummy on its platform, saying that Google's doing so was discriminatory, a legal filing seen by Reuters showed.
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Net Neutrality: US Broadband Industry Accused in 'Fake' Comments on Rules
The broadband industry in 2017 funded a campaign that generated millions of fake comments to create the impression of grassroots opposition to net neutrality rules while the US Federal Communications Commission considered repealing the policy, New York state's attorney general said.
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Government Asks Facebook's WhatsApp To Withdraw Privacy Policy Update
The demand creates a new headache for WhatsApp and its US parent Facebook, which have placed big bets on India to expand their payments and other businesses
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Jio Fiber to Restrict Broadband Speed to 1Mbps if Users Cross Data Cap: Report
Jio Fiber users on the new “truly unlimited” plans will be switched to 1 Mbps speed upon reaching the commercial use policy of 3.3TB, according to a report. Reliance Jio brought its new broadband plans last week that start at Rs. 399 a month.
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Tata Sky Broadband Increases Post FUP Speed to 3 Mbps for All Unlimited Plans
Tata Sky Broadband has increased the post fair usage policy (FUP) speed to 3Mbps from the existing 2Mbps. This new change means that users who’ve exceeded the FUP limit will continue to receive Internet access at 3Mbps on their broadband connections.
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Vodafone Restricts Commercial Use of Unlimited RedX Postpaid Plan, Announces Rs. 3,000 Fine
Vodafone has introduced a new Commercial Usage Policy (CUP) for its postpaid plans that offer unlimited data and unlimited calling. Currently, only the Vodafone REDX postpaid plan priced at Rs. 1,099 offers unlimited benefits.
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Government Plans Tighter Controls Under New E-Commerce Policy: Report
The new policy will be the government's latest effort to tighten control over e-commerce and is likely to raise compliance worries for top firms such as Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart.
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Coronavirus Impact: ACT Fibernet Offers Speed Upgrades, Unlimited FUP to Support Work From Home
ACT Fibernet has started upgrading speeds of its broadband subscribers to as high as 300 Mbps and providing them with an unlimited fair usage policy (FUP) until March 31. The new move is to support work from home due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Tata Sky to Discontinue Multi-TV Policy from June 15, Asks Subscribers to Get Ready to Be Billed for Each Connection
Tata Sky has decided to discontinue its multi-TV policy just months after bringing benefits for its subscribers using multiple TV connections.
-
Dish TV's New Multi-TV Policy to Offer Rs. 50 as NCF Charge for Second Connection
The new Dish TV multi-TV policy will allow users to mirror channels from primary connection or select different options as well.
-
Huawei Says Received DoT Invite to Take Part in 5G Trials in India
Huawei said it received the DoT letter on September 27, within two days of the cabinet approving the new telecom policy, the National Digital Communications Policy 2018.
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Government Gives Nod to New Telecom Policy, Eyes Broadband for All
The new telecom policy aims to "provide broadband to all and create 40 lakh jobs."
