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BSNL Reduces Validity of Its Rs. 197 Prepaid Plan; Offers New Benefits
The government-owned TSP, BSNL has reduced the total validity of its Rs. 197 prepaid plan along with the plan’s benefits. With a recharge of Rs. 197, the TSP used to offer 70 days of validity, which it has now brought down by 16 days to only 54 days.
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Rolls Out Additional Benefits With Rs. 199, Rs. 179 Prepaid Plans: Report
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is said to be giving special offers to a select group of its prepaid subscribers. These customers can reportedly, with a recharge of Rs. 199, get 1GB of extra data per day, on top of the 2GB data that is available to them for the validity of the plan. The company is said to be also offering 4 days of extra service with its Rs. 17...
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Airtel Offers 12-Month Free Perplexity Pro Subscription to All Users: How to Get
Bharti Airtel announced a partnership with Perplexity on Thursday, under which all of its users will receive a free subscription to the AI platform’s paid tier. The telecom operator said access to the Perplexity Pro plan will be provided to its entire user base across mobile (prepaid and postpaid), Wi-Fi, and Direct-to-Home (DTH). The free subscr...
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US Aviation Body Not Considering Contracts With Musk's SpaceX Starlink
The Federal Aviation Administration told lawmakers it is not considering replacing its current telecommunication contracts it holds with L3Harris or Verizon Communications with Elon Musk's SpaceX's Starlink satellite unit.
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MTNL Defaults On Bank Loans Worth Nearly Rs 8,600 Crore
State-run telecom firm MTNL has defaulted on bank loans worth Rs 8,585 crore from seven public sector banks, the company said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday.
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Vivo Y50 5G, Vivo Y50m 5G Appear on China Telecom Site With MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery
The Vivo Y50 5G and Y50m 5G have been spotted on the China Telecom website. They feature similar designs with rectangular rear camera modules, flat 6.74-inch HD+ displays, and carry MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipsets, according to the listings. Both run Android 15, pack 6,000mAh batteries, and offer 13-megapixel rear and 5-megapixel front cameras. Th...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) 5G Services Rolled Out in Mysuru, Subscribers to Get Unlimited 5G Data on Some Plans
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has rolled out 5G services in Mysuru, following its Bengaluru launch last month. Mysuru subscribers with 5G smartphones can now access unlimited 5G data as part of an introductory offer. Vi partnered with Samsung for the deployment and confirmed it is working to enhance network coverage by deploying additional spectrum across var...
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Musk's Starlink Receives India's Final Regulatory Nod for Launch
The Elon Musk-led firm has been waiting since 2022 for licences to operate commercially in India. Last month, it received a key license from India's telecom ministry to launch, but has been waiting for a go-ahead from India's space regulator.
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Airtel Announces New Rs. 189 Plan For Prepaid Customers With Unlimited Calling: All Details
Airtel has listed a new recharge plan for its prepaid subscribers with unlimited calling, 1GB data, and 300 SMS. The new plan has a validity of 21 days. Moreover, the Indian telecom giant has set a limit of 100 SMS a day. As per the company website, this is now the cheapest unlimited prepaid plan that Airtel offers.
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Telecom Operators Could Hike Mobile Tariff Again as Active Subscribers Saw Sharp Growth: Report
Telecom operators in India could reportedly increase mobile tariffs by the end of the ongoing year. As per the report, the increase in pricing could go as high as 10 to 12 percent, however, companies might take a tiered approach this year. The new approach will reportedly be taken as Indian telecom operators raised base prices by 11 to 23 percent i...
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How to Upgrade to BSNL 4G/ 5G SIM Card Online: A Step-by-Step Guide
BSNL recently launched its 5G services in India, under the banner of Q-5G (short for Quantum 5G). The state-owned telecom operator is now offering subscribers a complimentary upgrade to its 4G/ 5G SIM card. They can upgrade from an existing BSNL 2G/ 3G SIM card by visiting a BSNL CSC or authorised retailer and take advantage of high-speed internet,...
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How to Get a 1GB Airtel Data Loan: A Step-by-Step Guide
Running out of prepaid mobile data during the day can be frustrating, but Airtel offers prepaid customers a quick fix. Subscribers can "borrow" up to 1GB of data without an upfront cost, and repay it later. Read on to know more about the 1GB Airtel data loan, and how to avail of the facility.
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"Try Basic Web Search": Jyotiraditya Scindia Jabs Mallikarjun Kharge Over Digital India
The minister said that at present when the world looks at India as a global leader in telecom, 5G, and satellite connectivity, it is the PM Modi government that made it possible.
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Guarantee Programme Brings Extra Validity for 2G Users
Vi announced its Guarantee Programme for 2G handset users on Tuesday. With Vi Guarantee, customers can avail 30 days of service validity instead of the usual 28 days with the recharge plan of Rs. 199 or more, allowing for just one recharge per month.
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SpaceX Clears Regulatory Hurdles In India To Launch Starlink. What It Means
Starlink has been trying to get an entry into India -- which is one of the world's biggest telecom markets and has nearly 100 crore users -- since 2021.
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BSNL Reduces Validity of Its Rs. 197 Prepaid Plan; Offers New Benefits
The government-owned TSP, BSNL has reduced the total validity of its Rs. 197 prepaid plan along with the plan’s benefits. With a recharge of Rs. 197, the TSP used to offer 70 days of validity, which it has now brought down by 16 days to only 54 days.
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Rolls Out Additional Benefits With Rs. 199, Rs. 179 Prepaid Plans: Report
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is said to be giving special offers to a select group of its prepaid subscribers. These customers can reportedly, with a recharge of Rs. 199, get 1GB of extra data per day, on top of the 2GB data that is available to them for the validity of the plan. The company is said to be also offering 4 days of extra service with its Rs. 17...
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Airtel Offers 12-Month Free Perplexity Pro Subscription to All Users: How to Get
Bharti Airtel announced a partnership with Perplexity on Thursday, under which all of its users will receive a free subscription to the AI platform’s paid tier. The telecom operator said access to the Perplexity Pro plan will be provided to its entire user base across mobile (prepaid and postpaid), Wi-Fi, and Direct-to-Home (DTH). The free subscr...
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US Aviation Body Not Considering Contracts With Musk's SpaceX Starlink
The Federal Aviation Administration told lawmakers it is not considering replacing its current telecommunication contracts it holds with L3Harris or Verizon Communications with Elon Musk's SpaceX's Starlink satellite unit.
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MTNL Defaults On Bank Loans Worth Nearly Rs 8,600 Crore
State-run telecom firm MTNL has defaulted on bank loans worth Rs 8,585 crore from seven public sector banks, the company said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday.
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Vivo Y50 5G, Vivo Y50m 5G Appear on China Telecom Site With MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery
The Vivo Y50 5G and Y50m 5G have been spotted on the China Telecom website. They feature similar designs with rectangular rear camera modules, flat 6.74-inch HD+ displays, and carry MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipsets, according to the listings. Both run Android 15, pack 6,000mAh batteries, and offer 13-megapixel rear and 5-megapixel front cameras. Th...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) 5G Services Rolled Out in Mysuru, Subscribers to Get Unlimited 5G Data on Some Plans
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has rolled out 5G services in Mysuru, following its Bengaluru launch last month. Mysuru subscribers with 5G smartphones can now access unlimited 5G data as part of an introductory offer. Vi partnered with Samsung for the deployment and confirmed it is working to enhance network coverage by deploying additional spectrum across var...
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Musk's Starlink Receives India's Final Regulatory Nod for Launch
The Elon Musk-led firm has been waiting since 2022 for licences to operate commercially in India. Last month, it received a key license from India's telecom ministry to launch, but has been waiting for a go-ahead from India's space regulator.
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Airtel Announces New Rs. 189 Plan For Prepaid Customers With Unlimited Calling: All Details
Airtel has listed a new recharge plan for its prepaid subscribers with unlimited calling, 1GB data, and 300 SMS. The new plan has a validity of 21 days. Moreover, the Indian telecom giant has set a limit of 100 SMS a day. As per the company website, this is now the cheapest unlimited prepaid plan that Airtel offers.
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Telecom Operators Could Hike Mobile Tariff Again as Active Subscribers Saw Sharp Growth: Report
Telecom operators in India could reportedly increase mobile tariffs by the end of the ongoing year. As per the report, the increase in pricing could go as high as 10 to 12 percent, however, companies might take a tiered approach this year. The new approach will reportedly be taken as Indian telecom operators raised base prices by 11 to 23 percent i...
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How to Upgrade to BSNL 4G/ 5G SIM Card Online: A Step-by-Step Guide
BSNL recently launched its 5G services in India, under the banner of Q-5G (short for Quantum 5G). The state-owned telecom operator is now offering subscribers a complimentary upgrade to its 4G/ 5G SIM card. They can upgrade from an existing BSNL 2G/ 3G SIM card by visiting a BSNL CSC or authorised retailer and take advantage of high-speed internet,...
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How to Get a 1GB Airtel Data Loan: A Step-by-Step Guide
Running out of prepaid mobile data during the day can be frustrating, but Airtel offers prepaid customers a quick fix. Subscribers can "borrow" up to 1GB of data without an upfront cost, and repay it later. Read on to know more about the 1GB Airtel data loan, and how to avail of the facility.
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"Try Basic Web Search": Jyotiraditya Scindia Jabs Mallikarjun Kharge Over Digital India
The minister said that at present when the world looks at India as a global leader in telecom, 5G, and satellite connectivity, it is the PM Modi government that made it possible.
-
Vodafone Idea (Vi) Guarantee Programme Brings Extra Validity for 2G Users
Vi announced its Guarantee Programme for 2G handset users on Tuesday. With Vi Guarantee, customers can avail 30 days of service validity instead of the usual 28 days with the recharge plan of Rs. 199 or more, allowing for just one recharge per month.
-
SpaceX Clears Regulatory Hurdles In India To Launch Starlink. What It Means
Starlink has been trying to get an entry into India -- which is one of the world's biggest telecom markets and has nearly 100 crore users -- since 2021.
