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BSNL Will Improve Quality of Services Instead of Raising Tariffs: CMD Robert Ravi
Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) will not increase tariffs in the near term, the state-owned telecom operator’s Chairman and Managing Director reportedly announced on Tuesday. The official highlighted that BSNL will focus on improving its quality of services to retain the new consumers it gained following the price hike rolled out in India by telecom ...
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Fundraise Allowed Vodafone-Idea to Start Capex Cycle, Places Telco on Secure Footing: Kumar Mangalam Birla
The fundraise by Vodafone Idea enabled the telco to kick-start its capex cycle again, Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said on Tuesday. Birla exuded confidence that with continued support of the government, Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) will do its part in realising India's digital destiny.
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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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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Centre Provides Mobile Connectivity For Jawans At 16,000 Feet
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) shared an update on telecom infrastructure in Kargil to ensure seamless mobile connectivity for jawans stationed in the region.
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Chakshu Portal Launched by Government to Curb Cyber Fraud Committed via Phone Calls, SMS, and WhatsApp
Chakshu portal, a platform to report suspected communications of cyber fraud, was launched by the government of India on Monday. The portal was created alongside the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) which will be used for real-time intelligence sharing and coordination between all the stakeholders. The Chakshu portal can be used to report phone ...
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Government Planning New Regulations for Hosting Deepfakes: IT Minister
The government is planning new regulations that may impose penalties on both creator and platform hosting deepfakes as it looks to clamp down on what IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishaw described as "a threat to democracy". Vaishnaw said deepfake advertisements or misleading promotions are a threat that Indian society is facing currently.
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Google Pay Said to Begin Collecting Convenience Fee on Mobile Recharge Transactions
Google Pay has begun charging a convenience fee when users purchase a mobile recharge plan, according to user reports online. The company appears to have joined rival payment platforms Paytm and PhonePe that previously introduced a convenience fee when users make prepaid recharge payments. Google Pay has reportedly begun to charge up to Rs. 3 in co...
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Redmi Note 13R Pro Price, Specifications Tipped by Chinese Telecom Operator Ahead of Launch
Redmi Note 13R Pro is said to be in the works. Now, a listing on China Telecom's website, one of China's leading telecom operators, has indicated the full specifications and price of the Redmi Note 13R Pro.
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Delhi Advocate Loses Rs. 50 Lakh in SIM Swap Scam: What Happened and How to Be Safe
The latest to be a victim of the phone hacking fraud is an advocate in North Delhi who lost money from her bank account after having three missed calls from unknown numbers. The cyber unit of the Delhi police claims that the victim did not answer the phone or share an OTP.
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Vi Max Family Postpaid Users Get Data Sharing and Unlimited Data for the Night
Vi, on Tuesday, October 3, announced Data Sharing and Night-Time Unlimited Data features for the users of its Max Family postpaid plans. While the data-sharing feature will allow primary and secondary members of the family plan also to share the additional data quota, the night-time unlimited web browsing will benefit Max Family postpaid users usin...
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OTT Platforms in India Using 5G Networks Without Paying Up, Claims COAI DG
Cellular Operators Association of India Director General S P Kochhar on Thursday made a case for sharing profit between OTT players and telecom companies for using 5G networks. "While telcos carry their traffic of voice and data, majority of the use of these networks is done by OTT players who load these networks with massive amounts of data which...
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Telecom Subscriber Base in India Grew Marginally to 1,173.89 Million at June End: TRAI
Telecom subscriber base in the country grew marginally to 1,173.89 million at the end of June on account of new customer additions led by Reliance Jio, sector regulator TRAI said on Thursday. The subscriber base growth was driven by mobile telephony where Reliance Jio added over 2.27 million new customers and Bharti Airtel added 1.4 million custom...
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Ericsson Sued by 37 Shareholders for $170 Million: Report
Thirty-seven Ericsson shareholders are suing the Swedish telecoms company for a combined SEK 1.8 billion (roughly Rs. 1,405 crore), saying its CEO's disclosure of activities in Iraq depressed the stock, business daily Dagens Industri reported. The shareholders, including several investment firms and pension funds, have filed separate lawsuits.
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Sensex, Nifty Cut Short 2 Days Of Losses, Settle With Marginal Gains
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty cut short two days of losses and settled with marginal gains in a range-bound trade on Monday as IT, oil and gas and telecom shares advanced amid optimism in the global markets.
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TRAI Directs Telecom Providers to Set Up Digital Platform for Customer Consent to Curb Promotional Calls, Messages
In order to curb the menace of pesky calls and sms, telecom regulator Trai has directed service providers to develop a unified digital platform in two months to seek, maintain and revoke customers' consent for promotional calls and messages.
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BSNL Will Improve Quality of Services Instead of Raising Tariffs: CMD Robert Ravi
Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) will not increase tariffs in the near term, the state-owned telecom operator’s Chairman and Managing Director reportedly announced on Tuesday. The official highlighted that BSNL will focus on improving its quality of services to retain the new consumers it gained following the price hike rolled out in India by telecom ...
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Fundraise Allowed Vodafone-Idea to Start Capex Cycle, Places Telco on Secure Footing: Kumar Mangalam Birla
The fundraise by Vodafone Idea enabled the telco to kick-start its capex cycle again, Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said on Tuesday. Birla exuded confidence that with continued support of the government, Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) will do its part in realising India's digital destiny.
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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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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Centre Provides Mobile Connectivity For Jawans At 16,000 Feet
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) shared an update on telecom infrastructure in Kargil to ensure seamless mobile connectivity for jawans stationed in the region.
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Chakshu Portal Launched by Government to Curb Cyber Fraud Committed via Phone Calls, SMS, and WhatsApp
Chakshu portal, a platform to report suspected communications of cyber fraud, was launched by the government of India on Monday. The portal was created alongside the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) which will be used for real-time intelligence sharing and coordination between all the stakeholders. The Chakshu portal can be used to report phone ...
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Government Planning New Regulations for Hosting Deepfakes: IT Minister
The government is planning new regulations that may impose penalties on both creator and platform hosting deepfakes as it looks to clamp down on what IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishaw described as "a threat to democracy". Vaishnaw said deepfake advertisements or misleading promotions are a threat that Indian society is facing currently.
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Google Pay Said to Begin Collecting Convenience Fee on Mobile Recharge Transactions
Google Pay has begun charging a convenience fee when users purchase a mobile recharge plan, according to user reports online. The company appears to have joined rival payment platforms Paytm and PhonePe that previously introduced a convenience fee when users make prepaid recharge payments. Google Pay has reportedly begun to charge up to Rs. 3 in co...
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Redmi Note 13R Pro Price, Specifications Tipped by Chinese Telecom Operator Ahead of Launch
Redmi Note 13R Pro is said to be in the works. Now, a listing on China Telecom's website, one of China's leading telecom operators, has indicated the full specifications and price of the Redmi Note 13R Pro.
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Delhi Advocate Loses Rs. 50 Lakh in SIM Swap Scam: What Happened and How to Be Safe
The latest to be a victim of the phone hacking fraud is an advocate in North Delhi who lost money from her bank account after having three missed calls from unknown numbers. The cyber unit of the Delhi police claims that the victim did not answer the phone or share an OTP.
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Vi Max Family Postpaid Users Get Data Sharing and Unlimited Data for the Night
Vi, on Tuesday, October 3, announced Data Sharing and Night-Time Unlimited Data features for the users of its Max Family postpaid plans. While the data-sharing feature will allow primary and secondary members of the family plan also to share the additional data quota, the night-time unlimited web browsing will benefit Max Family postpaid users usin...
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OTT Platforms in India Using 5G Networks Without Paying Up, Claims COAI DG
Cellular Operators Association of India Director General S P Kochhar on Thursday made a case for sharing profit between OTT players and telecom companies for using 5G networks. "While telcos carry their traffic of voice and data, majority of the use of these networks is done by OTT players who load these networks with massive amounts of data which...
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Telecom Subscriber Base in India Grew Marginally to 1,173.89 Million at June End: TRAI
Telecom subscriber base in the country grew marginally to 1,173.89 million at the end of June on account of new customer additions led by Reliance Jio, sector regulator TRAI said on Thursday. The subscriber base growth was driven by mobile telephony where Reliance Jio added over 2.27 million new customers and Bharti Airtel added 1.4 million custom...
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Ericsson Sued by 37 Shareholders for $170 Million: Report
Thirty-seven Ericsson shareholders are suing the Swedish telecoms company for a combined SEK 1.8 billion (roughly Rs. 1,405 crore), saying its CEO's disclosure of activities in Iraq depressed the stock, business daily Dagens Industri reported. The shareholders, including several investment firms and pension funds, have filed separate lawsuits.
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Sensex, Nifty Cut Short 2 Days Of Losses, Settle With Marginal Gains
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty cut short two days of losses and settled with marginal gains in a range-bound trade on Monday as IT, oil and gas and telecom shares advanced amid optimism in the global markets.
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TRAI Directs Telecom Providers to Set Up Digital Platform for Customer Consent to Curb Promotional Calls, Messages
In order to curb the menace of pesky calls and sms, telecom regulator Trai has directed service providers to develop a unified digital platform in two months to seek, maintain and revoke customers' consent for promotional calls and messages.
