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Apple to Invest Up to $1.5 Billion in Globalstar for Satellite Coverage Expansion
Apple is set to invest as much as $1.5 billion in Globalstar, as the iPhone maker looks to enhance the satellite communication services available on its smartphones. The agreement includes a $1.1 billion cash investment by Apple, along with a $400 million purchase for a 20% equity stake in Globalstar. The satellite firm plans to allocate some of th...
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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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Highly-Skilled Chinese Hackers Infiltrated Multiple US Telecom Firms
A group of highly skilled Chinese hackers linked to the Chinese government successfully infiltrated multiple US telecommunications firms in the last few months, CNN reported.
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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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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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After Airtel Deal, Apple Set For Music, TV Streaming War In India
Apple's partnership with India's second-biggest telecoms firm will give the iPhone maker a sorely needed boost in a content market where it lags far behind the likes of Spotify and Walt Disney.
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Brazil Telecom Regulator Moves to Block Access to Elon Musk's X After Court Order
Brazil telecommunications regulator Anatel announced on Friday that it was moving to block access to Elon Musk's X microblogging platform, in adherence to a directive from a judge after X missed a deadline to pick a legal representative for the firm in the country.
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Cyber Outage Hits Government, Media And Telcos In Australia, New Zealand
A cyber outage related to an issue at global cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike and Microsoft hit media, retailers, banks, airlines and telecoms companies across Australia and New Zealand on Friday.
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Crypto Wallets Grab Vodafone’s Attention as Telco Looks to Integrate Blockchain in Operations
David Palmer, the lead of Blockchain initiatives at Vodafone has hinted about the company’s Web3 plans during a recent interview. Palmer hinted that blockchain networks, crypto wallets, smartphones, and SIM cards may all come together for a big Web3 twist to Vodafone’s services around the world.
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2G Spectrum Case: Centre Moves Supreme Court Seeking Modification Of 2012 Verdict
In its judgement delivered on February 2, 2012, the Supreme Court had quashed 2G spectrum licences given to various firms during the tenure of A Raja as the telecom minister in January 2008.
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Vodafone Idea Launches Cloud Play, a Cloud Gaming Service for iOS and Android
Vodafone Idea has launched Cloud Play, a cloud gaming service for mobile platforms, promising premium mobile games like Asphalt 9, Modern Combat 5, Shadow Fight and more. The service, introduced in partnership with Paris-based cloud gaming firm CareGame, will be subscription based, with prices starting at Rs. 100 per month.
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Electoral Bonds: Infra Firm, Mining, Telecom Giant Are BJP's Largest Donors
The Bharatiya Janata Party was the largest beneficiary of electoral bonds between April 2019 and January 2024 - companies donated Rs 5,594 crore in that period - the Election Commission of India said this week.
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High Court Admits CBI's Appeal Challenging Acquittal Of A Raja In 2G Scam Case
The Delhi High Court today admitted the CBI's appeal challenging acquittal of former telecom minister A Raja, firms and others in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case.
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"I Couldn't Move": Japanese Male Office Workers Experience Simulated Menstrual Pain
Male office workers at a telecoms firm in Tokyo have experienced simulated menstrual pain to help them become more sympathetic toward female colleagues ahead of International Women's Day on Friday.
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TRAI Aims to Tackle Call Drops Issue With Regulations; Improve Connectivity Inside Buildings
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will tackle call drops in the country and aid in the growth of the telecom sector in the country, the regulator's newly appointed Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said on Wednesday. Lahoti's predecessor, PD Vaghela, retired last September after completing his two-year term.
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Apple to Invest Up to $1.5 Billion in Globalstar for Satellite Coverage Expansion
Apple is set to invest as much as $1.5 billion in Globalstar, as the iPhone maker looks to enhance the satellite communication services available on its smartphones. The agreement includes a $1.1 billion cash investment by Apple, along with a $400 million purchase for a 20% equity stake in Globalstar. The satellite firm plans to allocate some of th...
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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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Highly-Skilled Chinese Hackers Infiltrated Multiple US Telecom Firms
A group of highly skilled Chinese hackers linked to the Chinese government successfully infiltrated multiple US telecommunications firms in the last few months, CNN reported.
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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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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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After Airtel Deal, Apple Set For Music, TV Streaming War In India
Apple's partnership with India's second-biggest telecoms firm will give the iPhone maker a sorely needed boost in a content market where it lags far behind the likes of Spotify and Walt Disney.
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Brazil Telecom Regulator Moves to Block Access to Elon Musk's X After Court Order
Brazil telecommunications regulator Anatel announced on Friday that it was moving to block access to Elon Musk's X microblogging platform, in adherence to a directive from a judge after X missed a deadline to pick a legal representative for the firm in the country.
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Cyber Outage Hits Government, Media And Telcos In Australia, New Zealand
A cyber outage related to an issue at global cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike and Microsoft hit media, retailers, banks, airlines and telecoms companies across Australia and New Zealand on Friday.
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Crypto Wallets Grab Vodafone’s Attention as Telco Looks to Integrate Blockchain in Operations
David Palmer, the lead of Blockchain initiatives at Vodafone has hinted about the company’s Web3 plans during a recent interview. Palmer hinted that blockchain networks, crypto wallets, smartphones, and SIM cards may all come together for a big Web3 twist to Vodafone’s services around the world.
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2G Spectrum Case: Centre Moves Supreme Court Seeking Modification Of 2012 Verdict
In its judgement delivered on February 2, 2012, the Supreme Court had quashed 2G spectrum licences given to various firms during the tenure of A Raja as the telecom minister in January 2008.
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Vodafone Idea Launches Cloud Play, a Cloud Gaming Service for iOS and Android
Vodafone Idea has launched Cloud Play, a cloud gaming service for mobile platforms, promising premium mobile games like Asphalt 9, Modern Combat 5, Shadow Fight and more. The service, introduced in partnership with Paris-based cloud gaming firm CareGame, will be subscription based, with prices starting at Rs. 100 per month.
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Electoral Bonds: Infra Firm, Mining, Telecom Giant Are BJP's Largest Donors
The Bharatiya Janata Party was the largest beneficiary of electoral bonds between April 2019 and January 2024 - companies donated Rs 5,594 crore in that period - the Election Commission of India said this week.
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High Court Admits CBI's Appeal Challenging Acquittal Of A Raja In 2G Scam Case
The Delhi High Court today admitted the CBI's appeal challenging acquittal of former telecom minister A Raja, firms and others in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case.
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"I Couldn't Move": Japanese Male Office Workers Experience Simulated Menstrual Pain
Male office workers at a telecoms firm in Tokyo have experienced simulated menstrual pain to help them become more sympathetic toward female colleagues ahead of International Women's Day on Friday.
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TRAI Aims to Tackle Call Drops Issue With Regulations; Improve Connectivity Inside Buildings
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will tackle call drops in the country and aid in the growth of the telecom sector in the country, the regulator's newly appointed Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said on Wednesday. Lahoti's predecessor, PD Vaghela, retired last September after completing his two-year term.
