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Reliance Jio No Longer Offers Complimentary JioCinema Subscription With Prepaid Recharge Plans
Reliance Jio has quietly removed an OTT benefit from its prepaid mobile recharge plans. The telecommunications service provider no longer bundles JioCinema as an add-on benefit with recharges. This move is said to be enforced following the introduction of JioHotstar, the streaming service launched as a result of the amalgamation of JioCinema and Di...
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Vivo Y300i Design, Key Features Surface Online via China's Telecom Website
Vivo Y300i is expected to launch soon as a successor to the Vivo Y200i, which was unveiled in China in April 2024. Details about the purported smartphone have started surfacing online. The phone was recently listed on the China Telecom website hinting at its moniker, design and expected key features. The RAM and storage configurations of the hands...
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Jio Platforms, AMD, Cisco and Nokia Announce Open Telecom AI Platform at MWC 2025
Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), along with AMD, Cisco, and Nokia announced a partnership on Monday at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. The partnership revealed a new initiative dubbed the Open Telecom AI Platform. In a joint statement, the entities said that the initiative is aimed at co-developing and co-commercialising real-world artif...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Reportedly Begins 5G Trial in Mumbai; Said to Offer Unlimited Data
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is reportedly conducting the trial phase of its 5G rollout in Mumbai ahead of its scheduled launch. As per the report, several users of the telecom operator have shared screenshots of 5G activation messages, in-app confirmation, as well as the 5G network icon enabled on their smartphones. This comes just weeks after the company...
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Qualcomm to Showcase 6G Vision, AI-Powered Wireless Advancements at MWC 2025
Qualcomm on Wednesday announced its plans for the development of 6G wireless technology, with several of the innovations set to be showcased at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. The company says it will commence standardisation of 6G cellular technology this year by increasing the spectral efficiency and improving coverage across a...
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Reliance Jio Introduces Rs. 195 Prepaid Recharge Plan With JioHotstar Subscription, Cricket Data Pack: Benefits
Reliance Jio has introduced a new recharge plan for prepaid mobile users which bundles benefits targeted towards ICC Men's Champions Trophy viewers in India. It offers a complimentary subscription to JioHotstar, the streaming service recently launched as a result of the amalgamation of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, enabling customers to stream the...
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Airtel and Apple Partner to Bring Apple TV+, Apple Music Services to Postpaid and Wi-Fi Users
Bharti Airtel announced a strategic partnership with Apple on Monday to bring access to Apple TV+ to its home Wi-Fi and postpaid users. The telecom service provider said that all Airtel Xstream Fiber users and postpaid mobile users can now access the entire content library of the Apple TV+ on opting for plans starting at Rs. 999.
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UK Presents Honorary Knighthood Medal To Sunil Bharti Mittal
The doyen of the telecom industry was presented the medal at a special investiture ceremony in the presence of friends and family at the British High Commissioneras residence in New Delhi.
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DMRC Signs Agreement to Improve Internet Connectivity Across All Corridors
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has signed an agreement with Beckhaul Digital Technologies Pvt Ltd to enhance internet connectivity across its corridors. The telecommunication company will lay 700km of fibre optic cables along all metro lines, including the Airport Line. The rollout will occur in phases, starting with the Pink and Magenta L...
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Reliance Jio Offers Complimentary JioHotstar Subscription With Rs. 949 Prepaid Recharge Plan
Reliance Jio now offers a complimentary subscription to JioHotstar with one of its prepaid recharge plans. The new streaming platform was created by bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar and was launched by JioStar last week. It combines the content library of the two over-the-top (OTT) platforms, in addition to hosting content from vario...
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JioTele OS Smart TV Operating System With AI-Powered Content Recommendations Launched
JioTele OS has been announced as a new operating system for smart TVs. Positioned as an alternative platform for connected TV households in India, it offers AI-powered content recommendations. JioTele OS supports popular OTT apps, and Jio promises global and regional content integration. The telecom operator hasn't specified if JioTele OS is based ...
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TRAI Amends Spam Call Rules to Ease Reporting, Enforce Compliance; COAI Slams Penalties for Operators
TRAI recently amended its regulations to curb unsolicited spam calls and promotional messages from unregistered telemarketers (UTMs) and increase penalties for spammers and non-compliant operators. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has criticised the updated rules, including penalties on service providers.
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How to Activate Vodafone Idea (Vi) SIM Card: A Step-by-Step Guide
Activating a Vodafone Idea (Vi) SIM is a straightforward process, whether you're setting up a new SIM, switching to an eSIM, or reactivating a deactivated number. A new Vi SIM can be activated via SMS, a call to 59059, or by visiting a Vi store with valid ID proof. eSIM users can activate digitally by requesting a QR code via SMS and scanning it on...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Message Centre Number: List of all State-wise Numbers, How to Change Message Centre, and More
Experiencing issues with sending or receiving SMS on your Vi network? It might be due to an incorrect Message Centre Number. The Vi Message Centre (SMSC) number is essential for routing text messages correctly. If the wrong number is set, messages may fail to send. This guide provides a complete state-wise list of Vi Message Centre Numbers and step...
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Telcos To Face Fines Up To Rs 10 Lakh Over Spam Calls: Regulator
Telecom regulator TRAI on Wednesday intensified its crackdown on pesky calls and messages with new rules that prescribe fines ranging from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 10 lakh for recurring and repeated instances of violation.
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Reliance Jio No Longer Offers Complimentary JioCinema Subscription With Prepaid Recharge Plans
Reliance Jio has quietly removed an OTT benefit from its prepaid mobile recharge plans. The telecommunications service provider no longer bundles JioCinema as an add-on benefit with recharges. This move is said to be enforced following the introduction of JioHotstar, the streaming service launched as a result of the amalgamation of JioCinema and Di...
-
Vivo Y300i Design, Key Features Surface Online via China's Telecom Website
Vivo Y300i is expected to launch soon as a successor to the Vivo Y200i, which was unveiled in China in April 2024. Details about the purported smartphone have started surfacing online. The phone was recently listed on the China Telecom website hinting at its moniker, design and expected key features. The RAM and storage configurations of the hands...
-
Jio Platforms, AMD, Cisco and Nokia Announce Open Telecom AI Platform at MWC 2025
Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), along with AMD, Cisco, and Nokia announced a partnership on Monday at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. The partnership revealed a new initiative dubbed the Open Telecom AI Platform. In a joint statement, the entities said that the initiative is aimed at co-developing and co-commercialising real-world artif...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Reportedly Begins 5G Trial in Mumbai; Said to Offer Unlimited Data
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is reportedly conducting the trial phase of its 5G rollout in Mumbai ahead of its scheduled launch. As per the report, several users of the telecom operator have shared screenshots of 5G activation messages, in-app confirmation, as well as the 5G network icon enabled on their smartphones. This comes just weeks after the company...
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Qualcomm to Showcase 6G Vision, AI-Powered Wireless Advancements at MWC 2025
Qualcomm on Wednesday announced its plans for the development of 6G wireless technology, with several of the innovations set to be showcased at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. The company says it will commence standardisation of 6G cellular technology this year by increasing the spectral efficiency and improving coverage across a...
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Reliance Jio Introduces Rs. 195 Prepaid Recharge Plan With JioHotstar Subscription, Cricket Data Pack: Benefits
Reliance Jio has introduced a new recharge plan for prepaid mobile users which bundles benefits targeted towards ICC Men's Champions Trophy viewers in India. It offers a complimentary subscription to JioHotstar, the streaming service recently launched as a result of the amalgamation of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, enabling customers to stream the...
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Airtel and Apple Partner to Bring Apple TV+, Apple Music Services to Postpaid and Wi-Fi Users
Bharti Airtel announced a strategic partnership with Apple on Monday to bring access to Apple TV+ to its home Wi-Fi and postpaid users. The telecom service provider said that all Airtel Xstream Fiber users and postpaid mobile users can now access the entire content library of the Apple TV+ on opting for plans starting at Rs. 999.
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UK Presents Honorary Knighthood Medal To Sunil Bharti Mittal
The doyen of the telecom industry was presented the medal at a special investiture ceremony in the presence of friends and family at the British High Commissioneras residence in New Delhi.
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DMRC Signs Agreement to Improve Internet Connectivity Across All Corridors
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has signed an agreement with Beckhaul Digital Technologies Pvt Ltd to enhance internet connectivity across its corridors. The telecommunication company will lay 700km of fibre optic cables along all metro lines, including the Airport Line. The rollout will occur in phases, starting with the Pink and Magenta L...
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Reliance Jio Offers Complimentary JioHotstar Subscription With Rs. 949 Prepaid Recharge Plan
Reliance Jio now offers a complimentary subscription to JioHotstar with one of its prepaid recharge plans. The new streaming platform was created by bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar and was launched by JioStar last week. It combines the content library of the two over-the-top (OTT) platforms, in addition to hosting content from vario...
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JioTele OS Smart TV Operating System With AI-Powered Content Recommendations Launched
JioTele OS has been announced as a new operating system for smart TVs. Positioned as an alternative platform for connected TV households in India, it offers AI-powered content recommendations. JioTele OS supports popular OTT apps, and Jio promises global and regional content integration. The telecom operator hasn't specified if JioTele OS is based ...
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TRAI Amends Spam Call Rules to Ease Reporting, Enforce Compliance; COAI Slams Penalties for Operators
TRAI recently amended its regulations to curb unsolicited spam calls and promotional messages from unregistered telemarketers (UTMs) and increase penalties for spammers and non-compliant operators. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has criticised the updated rules, including penalties on service providers.
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How to Activate Vodafone Idea (Vi) SIM Card: A Step-by-Step Guide
Activating a Vodafone Idea (Vi) SIM is a straightforward process, whether you're setting up a new SIM, switching to an eSIM, or reactivating a deactivated number. A new Vi SIM can be activated via SMS, a call to 59059, or by visiting a Vi store with valid ID proof. eSIM users can activate digitally by requesting a QR code via SMS and scanning it on...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Message Centre Number: List of all State-wise Numbers, How to Change Message Centre, and More
Experiencing issues with sending or receiving SMS on your Vi network? It might be due to an incorrect Message Centre Number. The Vi Message Centre (SMSC) number is essential for routing text messages correctly. If the wrong number is set, messages may fail to send. This guide provides a complete state-wise list of Vi Message Centre Numbers and step...
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Telcos To Face Fines Up To Rs 10 Lakh Over Spam Calls: Regulator
Telecom regulator TRAI on Wednesday intensified its crackdown on pesky calls and messages with new rules that prescribe fines ranging from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 10 lakh for recurring and repeated instances of violation.
