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Telcos Can Claim Tax Credit For Duties Paid On Towers, Others: Supreme Court
In a relief to mobile service providers, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the telecom companies can take the benefit of CENVAT credit for payment of service tax on the output services rendered by them.
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Reliance Jio True 5G Network Extends Battery Life by Up to 40 Percent, Claims Official
Reliance Jio’s True 5G network can improve the smartphone’s battery life by up to 40 percent, a company official highlighted during the company’s earnings call for the second quarter (Q2) of FY25. The telecommunications provider leverages a standalone (SA) architecture along with other technical features for its 5G services in India and assig...
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Reliance Jio IPO Said to Launch in 2025, Retail Unit Listing Slated for Much Later
Mukesh Ambani targets a 2025 Mumbai listing for his telecom business Jio, valued by analysts at over $100 billion (roughly Rs. 8,41,090 crore). Reliance Industries' boss Ambani hasn't updated his IPO timelines after saying in 2019 that Reliance Jio and Reliance Retail would "move towards" a listing within five years.
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OTPs For Transactions Likely To Be Affected From November 1. Here's Why
Leading telecom companies are raising concerns that important messages may not reach customers as the TRAI’s new rule on message traceability comes into effect from November 1
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BSNL Rolls Out Spam Protection and Other New Services, Introduces New Logo Ahead of Commercial 4G Launch
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is gearing up to launch its commercial 4G services in India. Ahead of that anticipated introduction, the state-owned telecommunications provider has unveiled a new logo which showcases the company’s three key goals: to provide services securely, affordably and reliably. It has also introduced seven new services...
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IMC 2024: Over 950 Million Internet Users in India; 5G Coverage Expanded to All Districts, PM Modi Says
India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA) 2024. The Prime Minister highlighted several achievements in mobile network connectivity, broadband adoption, and the expansion of optical fibre networks in the country.
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How World Mobile Plans to Globalise Web3 Wireless Networks
The World Mobile Group is a London, UK-based company that has created a mobile network using blockchain as the foundational technology. It was launched in 2018 by Micky Watkins, who is the CEO of the company. The governance of this network is community driven.
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SoftBank to Invest $500 Million in OpenAI: Report
OpenAI's latest funding round has attracted Japanese telecom company SoftBank's Vision Fund, that will invest $500 million (roughly Rs. 4,190 crore) in the AI firm. The deal represents SoftBank's first investment in the Sam Altman-led firm.
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Vodafone-Idea Concludes Network Equipment Deal With Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung Worth $3.6 Billion
India's Vodafone Idea has finalised a $3.6 billion (roughly Rs. 30,066 crore) deal with Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung for supply of equipment over the period of three years. Supplies under the new contract will start arriving in the coming quarter, Vodafone Idea said, adding that its top priority remains to expand the 4G coverage.
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Supreme Court Rejects Telcos' Plea on AGR Dues Owed to Government
The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea from telecom companies to reassess the dues they owe the government, resulting in a decline in the stock prices of Vodafone Idea and its counterparts. Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel are facing a combined debt of Rs. 1 lakh crore in outstanding dues, encompassing spectrum charges and licensing fees.
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Qualcomm's Antitrust Fine Confirmed by EU Court With Minor Reduction
Europe's second-highest court upheld an antitrust fine against Qualcomm, reducing it marginally. The fine was levied by the European Commission in 2019, which accused Qualcomm of selling chipsets below cost from 2009 to 2011, to undermine British phone software company Icera.
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Setback For Telecom Firms, Top Court Rejects Plea On Adjusted Gross Revenue
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected telecom companies' plea to re-compute adjusted gross revenues, or AGRs, amid a long-standing dispute over payment of dues to the government.
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Brazil Telecom Regulator Threatens Sanctions Against Elon Musk's Starlink After X Ban
Brazil's telecoms regulator threatened to sanction Elon Musk's satellite broadband company Starlink hours after its top court stood behind a controversial decision to ban social network X from the country. The development has stirred tensions between Brazil and Starlink chief Musk.
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Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 With QRNG Chipset Launched: Price, Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 was unveiled in the company's home country. The new handset is an enhanced version of the Galaxy A55 smartphone with AI functions and quantum cryptography security. The Galaxy Quantum 5 boasts a metal flat frame and is offered in three colourways. The latest Samsung handset made in collaboration with South Korean telecom ca...
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Reliance Announces JioTV OS With Hello Jio AI Assistant, JioHome App, JioTV+, JioPhonecall AI, and More
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) held its 47th annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday. During the conference, RIL Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani addressed the stakeholders of the company. Ambani spoke about the advancements the company is making in the fields of 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence, the growth of its telecommun...
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Telcos Can Claim Tax Credit For Duties Paid On Towers, Others: Supreme Court
In a relief to mobile service providers, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the telecom companies can take the benefit of CENVAT credit for payment of service tax on the output services rendered by them.
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Reliance Jio True 5G Network Extends Battery Life by Up to 40 Percent, Claims Official
Reliance Jio’s True 5G network can improve the smartphone’s battery life by up to 40 percent, a company official highlighted during the company’s earnings call for the second quarter (Q2) of FY25. The telecommunications provider leverages a standalone (SA) architecture along with other technical features for its 5G services in India and assig...
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Reliance Jio IPO Said to Launch in 2025, Retail Unit Listing Slated for Much Later
Mukesh Ambani targets a 2025 Mumbai listing for his telecom business Jio, valued by analysts at over $100 billion (roughly Rs. 8,41,090 crore). Reliance Industries' boss Ambani hasn't updated his IPO timelines after saying in 2019 that Reliance Jio and Reliance Retail would "move towards" a listing within five years.
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OTPs For Transactions Likely To Be Affected From November 1. Here's Why
Leading telecom companies are raising concerns that important messages may not reach customers as the TRAI’s new rule on message traceability comes into effect from November 1
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BSNL Rolls Out Spam Protection and Other New Services, Introduces New Logo Ahead of Commercial 4G Launch
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is gearing up to launch its commercial 4G services in India. Ahead of that anticipated introduction, the state-owned telecommunications provider has unveiled a new logo which showcases the company’s three key goals: to provide services securely, affordably and reliably. It has also introduced seven new services...
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IMC 2024: Over 950 Million Internet Users in India; 5G Coverage Expanded to All Districts, PM Modi Says
India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA) 2024. The Prime Minister highlighted several achievements in mobile network connectivity, broadband adoption, and the expansion of optical fibre networks in the country.
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How World Mobile Plans to Globalise Web3 Wireless Networks
The World Mobile Group is a London, UK-based company that has created a mobile network using blockchain as the foundational technology. It was launched in 2018 by Micky Watkins, who is the CEO of the company. The governance of this network is community driven.
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SoftBank to Invest $500 Million in OpenAI: Report
OpenAI's latest funding round has attracted Japanese telecom company SoftBank's Vision Fund, that will invest $500 million (roughly Rs. 4,190 crore) in the AI firm. The deal represents SoftBank's first investment in the Sam Altman-led firm.
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Vodafone-Idea Concludes Network Equipment Deal With Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung Worth $3.6 Billion
India's Vodafone Idea has finalised a $3.6 billion (roughly Rs. 30,066 crore) deal with Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung for supply of equipment over the period of three years. Supplies under the new contract will start arriving in the coming quarter, Vodafone Idea said, adding that its top priority remains to expand the 4G coverage.
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Supreme Court Rejects Telcos' Plea on AGR Dues Owed to Government
The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea from telecom companies to reassess the dues they owe the government, resulting in a decline in the stock prices of Vodafone Idea and its counterparts. Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel are facing a combined debt of Rs. 1 lakh crore in outstanding dues, encompassing spectrum charges and licensing fees.
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Qualcomm's Antitrust Fine Confirmed by EU Court With Minor Reduction
Europe's second-highest court upheld an antitrust fine against Qualcomm, reducing it marginally. The fine was levied by the European Commission in 2019, which accused Qualcomm of selling chipsets below cost from 2009 to 2011, to undermine British phone software company Icera.
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Setback For Telecom Firms, Top Court Rejects Plea On Adjusted Gross Revenue
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected telecom companies' plea to re-compute adjusted gross revenues, or AGRs, amid a long-standing dispute over payment of dues to the government.
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Brazil Telecom Regulator Threatens Sanctions Against Elon Musk's Starlink After X Ban
Brazil's telecoms regulator threatened to sanction Elon Musk's satellite broadband company Starlink hours after its top court stood behind a controversial decision to ban social network X from the country. The development has stirred tensions between Brazil and Starlink chief Musk.
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Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 With QRNG Chipset Launched: Price, Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 was unveiled in the company's home country. The new handset is an enhanced version of the Galaxy A55 smartphone with AI functions and quantum cryptography security. The Galaxy Quantum 5 boasts a metal flat frame and is offered in three colourways. The latest Samsung handset made in collaboration with South Korean telecom ca...
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Reliance Announces JioTV OS With Hello Jio AI Assistant, JioHome App, JioTV+, JioPhonecall AI, and More
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) held its 47th annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday. During the conference, RIL Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani addressed the stakeholders of the company. Ambani spoke about the advancements the company is making in the fields of 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence, the growth of its telecommun...
