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DIGIPIN Explained: What It Is, Benefits and How to Find Yours
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
DIGIPIN was introduced in India by the government in May this year for the simplification of location mapping, enhancing logistics and emergency response. The new digital platform, introduced in alignment with the National Geospatial Policy 2022, is said to ensure last-mile delivery, especially in rural areas. From information about DIGIPIN to a st...
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www.gadgets360.com
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BSNL Gains 2 Million Users While Vi Loses 3 Million Subscribers in October, TRAI Data Reveals
- Monday December 1, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
India’s telecom market saw a slight rise in wireless users in October, as per the latest TRAI data. Reliance Jio led growth once again with 1.997 million new additions. BSNL also reported gains, adding 0.269 million subscribers. Vodafone Idea, meanwhile, continued to struggle, losing 0.2083 million users during the month.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Starlink Ready For India, Will Help In Rural Connectivity: Elon Musk
- Sunday November 30, 2025
- World News | Edited by Srishti Kapoor
Starlink satellites orbit at about 550 kilometres, far lower than traditional geostationary satellites, making their faster response times more beneficial for disaster areas.
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www.ndtv.com
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Airtel Quietly Discontinues Rs 189 Voice-Only Plan in India, Rs 199 Becomes New Minimum Recharge
- Monday November 10, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Manas Mitul
Bharti Airtel has discontinued its Rs 189 voice-only prepaid plan, making Rs 199 the new minimum recharge option. The move reportedly reflects the telecom industry’s shift towards data-centric plans. The Rs 199 plan offers unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 2GB of data for 28 days, and perks like Hello Tunes and a Perplexity Pro AI subscription. W...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Maharashtra Becomes First Indian State to Partner With Elon Musk’s Starlink: 5 Things to Know
- Thursday November 6, 2025
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Maharashtra has signed a Letter of Intent with Starlink, becoming the first Indian state to formally partner with the SpaceX subsidiary for satellite-based internet services. The deployment will focus on remote districts, supporting government institutions and critical infrastructure that remain difficult to serve through fibre networks. The initia...
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www.gadgets360.com
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BSNL Bharat Fibre Plans 2025: Price and Benefits of Best Options With 1 Year Validity
- Friday October 10, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Rohan Pal
BSNL Bharat Fibre offers high-speed wired internet across India, including urban and rural areas, with plans valid for 12 months. Key options include Rural FTTH Voice Unlimited, FTTH Voice Unlimited, Fibre Rural Home Wi-Fi, Fibre Basic Neo, Fibre Basic OTT, Fibre Values Plus, and Super Star PremiumPlus, with prices ranging from Rs. 2,988 to Rs. 11,...
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www.gadgets360.com
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India Needs Satellite Internet, Telecom Minister Says in Boost to Elon Musk's Starlink
- Tuesday March 18, 2025
- Alisha Sachdev, Santosh Kumar and Debjit Chakraborty, Bloomberg News
India needs satellite internet especially in its rural areas, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said in an interview in New Delhi Tuesday. The minister’s remarks underscore the solid backing for these services from the Narendra Modi-led government.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Jio Partners With SpaceX to Offer Starlink Broadband Internet Services in India
- Wednesday March 12, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Jio Platforms Limited announced a strategic partnership with SpaceX on Wednesday, a move which will introduce Starlink broadband services in India. The Reliance Industry subsidiary says it will leverage the Elon Musk-owned company’s constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites to provide its customers with high-speed broadband services even in the...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Airtel Partners Elon Musk’s SpaceX to Bring Starlink Satellite Communications Services to India
- Tuesday March 11, 2025
- IANS
Airtel has announced a partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to deliver Starlink’s high-speed internet to its customers in India. This marks the first agreement in the country, pending SpaceX’s authorization to sell Starlink locally. The collaboration aims to offer Starlink equipment in Airtel stores, provide Starlink services to business clien...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Ishan Kishan Makes Surprise Appearance In Duleep Trophy, Leaves Internet Puzzled
- Thursday September 12, 2024
- NDTV Sports Desk
Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan made a surprise appearance for India C during the Duleep Trophy second round match against India B at Rural Development Trust Stadium B in Anantapur.
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sports.ndtv.com
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Amazon Seeks Regulatory Approval to Launch Project Kuiper Satellite Internet Services in India: Report
- Thursday October 12, 2023
- Written by David Delima, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Amazon's Project Kuiper could be launched in India in the coming months, as the US based company has applied for approval to operate its satellite-based broadband internet services in the country. Amazon's Kuiper Systems will rely on a constellation of 3,236 satellites that are located in low Earth orbit (LEO) to provide access to low-latency and...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Big Change In BharatNet Project For Last-Mile Broadband Connectivity: Sources
- Sunday August 6, 2023
- India News | Written by Vasudha Venugopal
The Narendra Modi cabinet on Friday has approved Rs 1.39 lakh crore for the BharatNet Project, its biggest rural telecom project to enhance the country's rural internet connectivity.
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www.ndtv.com
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Airtel Surpasses 2 Million 5G Customers in Tamil Nadu; 5G Services Available in Over 500 Towns in State
- Thursday May 18, 2023
- ANI
Leading telecommunications services provider Bharti Airtel on Thursday, announced that it surpassed the 2 million 5G user mark on its network in Tamil Nadu.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Airtel to Complete 5G Rollout in Urban Areas in 2023; Expects Network Investment to Be Around Rs. 28,500 Crore
- Thursday May 18, 2023
- Press Trust of India
Bharti Airtel expects to complete the 5G rollout in urban areas and some key rural pockets this year and expects the investment in networks to hover around Rs. 28,500 crore, a senior official of the company said on Wednesday.
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www.gadgets360.com
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"India Has More Rural Internet Users Than Urban": PM Modi
- Saturday April 8, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
India has more rural internet users than urban users and the nation is the world's number one in digital transactions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Saturday, inaugurating several projects in the road and railway sectors.
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www.ndtv.com
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DIGIPIN Explained: What It Is, Benefits and How to Find Yours
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
DIGIPIN was introduced in India by the government in May this year for the simplification of location mapping, enhancing logistics and emergency response. The new digital platform, introduced in alignment with the National Geospatial Policy 2022, is said to ensure last-mile delivery, especially in rural areas. From information about DIGIPIN to a st...
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www.gadgets360.com
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BSNL Gains 2 Million Users While Vi Loses 3 Million Subscribers in October, TRAI Data Reveals
- Monday December 1, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
India’s telecom market saw a slight rise in wireless users in October, as per the latest TRAI data. Reliance Jio led growth once again with 1.997 million new additions. BSNL also reported gains, adding 0.269 million subscribers. Vodafone Idea, meanwhile, continued to struggle, losing 0.2083 million users during the month.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Starlink Ready For India, Will Help In Rural Connectivity: Elon Musk
- Sunday November 30, 2025
- World News | Edited by Srishti Kapoor
Starlink satellites orbit at about 550 kilometres, far lower than traditional geostationary satellites, making their faster response times more beneficial for disaster areas.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Airtel Quietly Discontinues Rs 189 Voice-Only Plan in India, Rs 199 Becomes New Minimum Recharge
- Monday November 10, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Manas Mitul
Bharti Airtel has discontinued its Rs 189 voice-only prepaid plan, making Rs 199 the new minimum recharge option. The move reportedly reflects the telecom industry’s shift towards data-centric plans. The Rs 199 plan offers unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, 2GB of data for 28 days, and perks like Hello Tunes and a Perplexity Pro AI subscription. W...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Maharashtra Becomes First Indian State to Partner With Elon Musk’s Starlink: 5 Things to Know
- Thursday November 6, 2025
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Maharashtra has signed a Letter of Intent with Starlink, becoming the first Indian state to formally partner with the SpaceX subsidiary for satellite-based internet services. The deployment will focus on remote districts, supporting government institutions and critical infrastructure that remain difficult to serve through fibre networks. The initia...
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www.gadgets360.com
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BSNL Bharat Fibre Plans 2025: Price and Benefits of Best Options With 1 Year Validity
- Friday October 10, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Rohan Pal
BSNL Bharat Fibre offers high-speed wired internet across India, including urban and rural areas, with plans valid for 12 months. Key options include Rural FTTH Voice Unlimited, FTTH Voice Unlimited, Fibre Rural Home Wi-Fi, Fibre Basic Neo, Fibre Basic OTT, Fibre Values Plus, and Super Star PremiumPlus, with prices ranging from Rs. 2,988 to Rs. 11,...
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www.gadgets360.com
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India Needs Satellite Internet, Telecom Minister Says in Boost to Elon Musk's Starlink
- Tuesday March 18, 2025
- Alisha Sachdev, Santosh Kumar and Debjit Chakraborty, Bloomberg News
India needs satellite internet especially in its rural areas, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said in an interview in New Delhi Tuesday. The minister’s remarks underscore the solid backing for these services from the Narendra Modi-led government.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Jio Partners With SpaceX to Offer Starlink Broadband Internet Services in India
- Wednesday March 12, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Jio Platforms Limited announced a strategic partnership with SpaceX on Wednesday, a move which will introduce Starlink broadband services in India. The Reliance Industry subsidiary says it will leverage the Elon Musk-owned company’s constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites to provide its customers with high-speed broadband services even in the...
-
www.gadgets360.com
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Airtel Partners Elon Musk’s SpaceX to Bring Starlink Satellite Communications Services to India
- Tuesday March 11, 2025
- IANS
Airtel has announced a partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to deliver Starlink’s high-speed internet to its customers in India. This marks the first agreement in the country, pending SpaceX’s authorization to sell Starlink locally. The collaboration aims to offer Starlink equipment in Airtel stores, provide Starlink services to business clien...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Ishan Kishan Makes Surprise Appearance In Duleep Trophy, Leaves Internet Puzzled
- Thursday September 12, 2024
- NDTV Sports Desk
Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan made a surprise appearance for India C during the Duleep Trophy second round match against India B at Rural Development Trust Stadium B in Anantapur.
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sports.ndtv.com
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Amazon Seeks Regulatory Approval to Launch Project Kuiper Satellite Internet Services in India: Report
- Thursday October 12, 2023
- Written by David Delima, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Amazon's Project Kuiper could be launched in India in the coming months, as the US based company has applied for approval to operate its satellite-based broadband internet services in the country. Amazon's Kuiper Systems will rely on a constellation of 3,236 satellites that are located in low Earth orbit (LEO) to provide access to low-latency and...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Big Change In BharatNet Project For Last-Mile Broadband Connectivity: Sources
- Sunday August 6, 2023
- India News | Written by Vasudha Venugopal
The Narendra Modi cabinet on Friday has approved Rs 1.39 lakh crore for the BharatNet Project, its biggest rural telecom project to enhance the country's rural internet connectivity.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Airtel Surpasses 2 Million 5G Customers in Tamil Nadu; 5G Services Available in Over 500 Towns in State
- Thursday May 18, 2023
- ANI
Leading telecommunications services provider Bharti Airtel on Thursday, announced that it surpassed the 2 million 5G user mark on its network in Tamil Nadu.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Airtel to Complete 5G Rollout in Urban Areas in 2023; Expects Network Investment to Be Around Rs. 28,500 Crore
- Thursday May 18, 2023
- Press Trust of India
Bharti Airtel expects to complete the 5G rollout in urban areas and some key rural pockets this year and expects the investment in networks to hover around Rs. 28,500 crore, a senior official of the company said on Wednesday.
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www.gadgets360.com
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"India Has More Rural Internet Users Than Urban": PM Modi
- Saturday April 8, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
India has more rural internet users than urban users and the nation is the world's number one in digital transactions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Saturday, inaugurating several projects in the road and railway sectors.
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www.ndtv.com