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BSNL Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity Launch Announced by DoT
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the government-run telecom service provider, launched a direct-to-device satellite connectivity service on Wednesday. The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced the launch, calling it the “India’s first Satellite-to-Device service”. The Indian telecom developed this technology along with V...
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BSNL Launches Fibre-Based Intranet TV Service With Over 500 Live Channels in India
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced the launch of the first fibre-based intranet TV service in select regions in India. This service, dubbed IFTV, was first introduced last month alongside the unveiling of the state-owned telecommunications provider’s new logo and six other new facilities.
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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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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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Reliance Jio Introduces New ISD Minute Pack Recharge Plans Starting at Rs. 39
Reliance Jio announced new International Subscriber Dialing (ISD) recharge plans for 21 countries on Friday. The telecom service provider introduced new minute packs that offer dedicated on-call minutes on every recharge. The new ISD recharge plans start at Rs. 39 and go up to Rs. 99. These plans are available for both prepaid and postpaid subscrib...
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Bharti Airtel Reportedly in Negotiations to Acquire Loss-Making Tata Play DTH Business
Bharti Airtel is in talks to acquire Tata Play direct to home (DTH) service which is currently said to be a loss-making business, according to a report. This move will reportedly strengthen Airtel’s presence in the digital TV segment, facing competition from the likes of D2H and DishTV.
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Airtel Introduces Network-Based AI-Powered Spam Detection Tool in India
Airtel launched a network-based artificial intelligence (AI) solution on Wednesday that will automatically identify and detect spam calls and messages. The AI-powered spam detection tool is aimed at helping users know when a spammer is calling so that they can make an informed decision on whether to pick up the call or reject it. The telecom servic...
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Telecom Watchdog Directs Carriers To Stop Spam Calls, Blacklist Callers
India's telecom watchdog on Tuesday directed service providers to stop all promotional calls from unregistered callers and blacklist them as it looks to tackle a surge in spam and phishing calls that has seen people lose millions of rupees.
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BSNL Introduces 4G and 5G-Ready OTA, Universal SIM Platform in India for Better Service Quality
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced a new 4G and 5G-ready over-the-air (OTA) and Universal SIM (USIM) platform on Friday. With this move, the Indian state-owned telecommunications provider aims to improve its service quality and connectivity in line with the government’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative. The platform has been develop...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Introduces Prepaid Plans With Free Netflix Subscription: See Price, Validity
Vodafone Idea (Vi) introduced new prepaid plans that offer a free Netflix subscription on Wednesday. The telecom service provider is bundling a free Netflix Basic plan with specific prepaid recharges for the entire duration of the plan’s validity. The plans will also offer telecom benefits including daily internet data balance, free unlimited cal...
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Vodafone India (Vi) Guarantee Programme Offers 130GB of Extra Data for Free to 4G and 5G Users: How to Claim
Vodafone India (Vi) has launched the Vi Guarantee Programme which is offering eligible subscribers 130GB of free data. This is a limited-period offer for the prepaid users of the telecom service provider using a 5G-enabled or a new 4G smartphone. Under this programme, users will get 10GB of additional data in 13 consecutive tranches free of cost.
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Airtel Launches In-Flight Roaming Plans for Prepaid and Postpaid Users; Price, Validity
Airtel has announced new plans for its prepaid and postpaid users to let them stay connected when travelling on a flight. The plans will offer high-speed data, limited minutes of free calling, and a limited number of free SMS services, the telecom service provider stated. For those, who do not want to buy a separate plan, the service is also bundle...
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Google Enables eSIM Transfer Feature While Setting Up Android Smartphones: Report
Google is expanding support for eSIM transfers across Android smartphones, according a report. The setup process for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra prompts users to seamlessly transfer their SIM from their older smartphone. Previously, Google allowed Pixel 8 owners to transfer their eSIM from an older Pixel phone, and the feature is now available on ...
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Not Happy With WiFi Range, IAS Officer, Brother Beat 2 Airtel Employees
Two men working for a leading telecom service provider were allegedly thrashed by an IAS officer and his brother at the latter's residence in Navi Mumbai over an Internet router issue, police said on Wednesday.
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Parliament Passes Telecommunication Bill That Seeks Increased Government Control Over Telecom Sector
Parliament on Thursday passed a bill that seeks to allow the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security, and provide a non-auction route for the allocation of satellite spectrum.
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BSNL Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity Launch Announced by DoT
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the government-run telecom service provider, launched a direct-to-device satellite connectivity service on Wednesday. The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced the launch, calling it the “India’s first Satellite-to-Device service”. The Indian telecom developed this technology along with V...
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BSNL Launches Fibre-Based Intranet TV Service With Over 500 Live Channels in India
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced the launch of the first fibre-based intranet TV service in select regions in India. This service, dubbed IFTV, was first introduced last month alongside the unveiling of the state-owned telecommunications provider’s new logo and six other new facilities.
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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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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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Reliance Jio Introduces New ISD Minute Pack Recharge Plans Starting at Rs. 39
Reliance Jio announced new International Subscriber Dialing (ISD) recharge plans for 21 countries on Friday. The telecom service provider introduced new minute packs that offer dedicated on-call minutes on every recharge. The new ISD recharge plans start at Rs. 39 and go up to Rs. 99. These plans are available for both prepaid and postpaid subscrib...
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Bharti Airtel Reportedly in Negotiations to Acquire Loss-Making Tata Play DTH Business
Bharti Airtel is in talks to acquire Tata Play direct to home (DTH) service which is currently said to be a loss-making business, according to a report. This move will reportedly strengthen Airtel’s presence in the digital TV segment, facing competition from the likes of D2H and DishTV.
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Airtel Introduces Network-Based AI-Powered Spam Detection Tool in India
Airtel launched a network-based artificial intelligence (AI) solution on Wednesday that will automatically identify and detect spam calls and messages. The AI-powered spam detection tool is aimed at helping users know when a spammer is calling so that they can make an informed decision on whether to pick up the call or reject it. The telecom servic...
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Telecom Watchdog Directs Carriers To Stop Spam Calls, Blacklist Callers
India's telecom watchdog on Tuesday directed service providers to stop all promotional calls from unregistered callers and blacklist them as it looks to tackle a surge in spam and phishing calls that has seen people lose millions of rupees.
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BSNL Introduces 4G and 5G-Ready OTA, Universal SIM Platform in India for Better Service Quality
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced a new 4G and 5G-ready over-the-air (OTA) and Universal SIM (USIM) platform on Friday. With this move, the Indian state-owned telecommunications provider aims to improve its service quality and connectivity in line with the government’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative. The platform has been develop...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Introduces Prepaid Plans With Free Netflix Subscription: See Price, Validity
Vodafone Idea (Vi) introduced new prepaid plans that offer a free Netflix subscription on Wednesday. The telecom service provider is bundling a free Netflix Basic plan with specific prepaid recharges for the entire duration of the plan’s validity. The plans will also offer telecom benefits including daily internet data balance, free unlimited cal...
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Vodafone India (Vi) Guarantee Programme Offers 130GB of Extra Data for Free to 4G and 5G Users: How to Claim
Vodafone India (Vi) has launched the Vi Guarantee Programme which is offering eligible subscribers 130GB of free data. This is a limited-period offer for the prepaid users of the telecom service provider using a 5G-enabled or a new 4G smartphone. Under this programme, users will get 10GB of additional data in 13 consecutive tranches free of cost.
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Airtel Launches In-Flight Roaming Plans for Prepaid and Postpaid Users; Price, Validity
Airtel has announced new plans for its prepaid and postpaid users to let them stay connected when travelling on a flight. The plans will offer high-speed data, limited minutes of free calling, and a limited number of free SMS services, the telecom service provider stated. For those, who do not want to buy a separate plan, the service is also bundle...
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Google Enables eSIM Transfer Feature While Setting Up Android Smartphones: Report
Google is expanding support for eSIM transfers across Android smartphones, according a report. The setup process for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra prompts users to seamlessly transfer their SIM from their older smartphone. Previously, Google allowed Pixel 8 owners to transfer their eSIM from an older Pixel phone, and the feature is now available on ...
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Not Happy With WiFi Range, IAS Officer, Brother Beat 2 Airtel Employees
Two men working for a leading telecom service provider were allegedly thrashed by an IAS officer and his brother at the latter's residence in Navi Mumbai over an Internet router issue, police said on Wednesday.
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Parliament Passes Telecommunication Bill That Seeks Increased Government Control Over Telecom Sector
Parliament on Thursday passed a bill that seeks to allow the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security, and provide a non-auction route for the allocation of satellite spectrum.
