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TRAI Revamps MyCall App With Voice Call Ratings, Coverage Test Feature, More
TRAI has revamped its MyCall mobile app, which allows users to assess and rate the voice calling experience. It is currently available for Android users through the Google Play Store. The app now allows users to give an instant rating of voice calls through a simple 1-5 star feedback system. It also lets users report specific issues such as call dr...
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Government Bars Communication Infra Providers From Sharing Data Outside India
The government has barred communication infrastructure providers, including those involved in cloud-based networks for telecom services, mobile towers and satellite gateways, from sharing any data outside the country, according to an official notification.
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TRAI Confirms 1600 and 140 Series Phone Numbers Cannot Be Tagged, Filtered
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), in a recent press release, clarified the regulatory position of the 140 and 1600 series phone numbers mandate. TRAI said that it has mandated the use of 1600 series phone numbers for BFSI firms and for government-to-citizen communication. Hence, the 1600 series phone numbers cannot be blocked by pla...
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Centre Notifies New Telecom Rules, Ending Decades-Old Licensing System
The Centre has also notified the Telecom eServices Portal' that enables the digital implementation of the provisions of the Telecom Act.
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Airtel’s Priority Postpaid Service Reportedly Faces Regulatory Scrutiny Over Net Neutrality Concerns
Bharti Airtel’s new priority network service for postpaid users is said to have come under scrutiny. The service, launched in India earlier this week, aims to provide access to fast lane connectivity even in high traffic demand situations, leveraging 5G network slicing. According to a report, the Centre and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of Ind...
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Airtel Introduces Priority Postpaid With India's First 5G Network Slicing Starting at Rs. 449
Airtel, on Tuesday, introduced a new service for postpaid users aimed at providing uninterrupted and reliable connectivity. Dubbed Priority Postpaid, the new service leverages 5G network slicing to offer access to a fastlane connectivity even in high traffic demand situations. With the launch, the telecom service provider has become the first in In...
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US FCC Reportedly Moves to Bar Chinese Labs From Certifying US-Bound Devices Including Smartphones, Laptops
FCC reportedly voted unanimously to advance a proposal to bar all Chinese labs from testing electronic devices meant to be used in the US. About 75 percent of all US electronics are tested in China, and the agency wants to adopt a new approval process for devices tested in US labs or labs from other countries that are not seen as security ...
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Broadband Subscriber Base Crossed 1 Billion Mark In November: Centre
The broadband subscriber base in India crossed the 1 billion (100 crore) mark in the month of November, the government said on Wednesday.
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Jio Matching Number: What Is It and How to Get It?
A Jio matching number allows users to choose a mobile number that follows a familiar digit pattern, such as matching the last few digits of an existing number. Available through Jio’s online platforms and retail stores, the option is designed for convenience rather than exclusivity, with pricing depending on availability and demand.
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Sanchar Saathi Explained: What It Is And Why It Is Being Made Mandatory
Sanchar Saath's purpose is to help mobile users manage their digital identity, report suspicious activity, and safeguard their devices.
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Blocking Not Enough To Stop Spam Calls, Report On DND App: Telecom Regulator
Simply blocking phone numbers on mobile devices will not stop spam calls; instead, subscribers should report them through the Trai DND app, the telecom regulator said on Monday.
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SIM Holders May Be Held Accountable For Misuse, Warns Telecom Department
Mobile subscribers may be held liable if a SIM card procured in their name is found to have been misused for cyber fraud or other illegal activities, an official statement said on Monday.
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Apple, Amazon, Meta Among US Tech Giants Opposing Jio, Vi’s 6GHz Band Allocation Demand: Report
Various US-based tech companies, including Apple, Amazon, Meta, HP, Intel, and Cisco, are opposing the demand of Jio and Vodafone Idea (Vi) for the 6GHz spectrum allocation for phone services. The two Indian TSPs want the Indian government to start allocating the wider network band for phone service, while the US-based companies want the same for W...
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Indian-Origin CEO Faces $500-Million Fraud Allegations. Who Is He?
Indian-origin telecom executive Bankim Brahmbhatt has been accused of masterminding a loan scam that allegedly cost global investment firm BlackRock's private-credit arm and several other lenders over $500 million.
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Opinion | Inside India's Scariest Scam, And How To Stop It
On a hot and humid August morning last year, Biren Yadav was alone at his home in Gurugram, when his phone rang. The call was from a woman claiming to represent the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.
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TRAI Revamps MyCall App With Voice Call Ratings, Coverage Test Feature, More
TRAI has revamped its MyCall mobile app, which allows users to assess and rate the voice calling experience. It is currently available for Android users through the Google Play Store. The app now allows users to give an instant rating of voice calls through a simple 1-5 star feedback system. It also lets users report specific issues such as call dr...
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Government Bars Communication Infra Providers From Sharing Data Outside India
The government has barred communication infrastructure providers, including those involved in cloud-based networks for telecom services, mobile towers and satellite gateways, from sharing any data outside the country, according to an official notification.
-
TRAI Confirms 1600 and 140 Series Phone Numbers Cannot Be Tagged, Filtered
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), in a recent press release, clarified the regulatory position of the 140 and 1600 series phone numbers mandate. TRAI said that it has mandated the use of 1600 series phone numbers for BFSI firms and for government-to-citizen communication. Hence, the 1600 series phone numbers cannot be blocked by pla...
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Centre Notifies New Telecom Rules, Ending Decades-Old Licensing System
The Centre has also notified the Telecom eServices Portal' that enables the digital implementation of the provisions of the Telecom Act.
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Airtel’s Priority Postpaid Service Reportedly Faces Regulatory Scrutiny Over Net Neutrality Concerns
Bharti Airtel’s new priority network service for postpaid users is said to have come under scrutiny. The service, launched in India earlier this week, aims to provide access to fast lane connectivity even in high traffic demand situations, leveraging 5G network slicing. According to a report, the Centre and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of Ind...
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Airtel Introduces Priority Postpaid With India's First 5G Network Slicing Starting at Rs. 449
Airtel, on Tuesday, introduced a new service for postpaid users aimed at providing uninterrupted and reliable connectivity. Dubbed Priority Postpaid, the new service leverages 5G network slicing to offer access to a fastlane connectivity even in high traffic demand situations. With the launch, the telecom service provider has become the first in In...
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US FCC Reportedly Moves to Bar Chinese Labs From Certifying US-Bound Devices Including Smartphones, Laptops
FCC reportedly voted unanimously to advance a proposal to bar all Chinese labs from testing electronic devices meant to be used in the US. About 75 percent of all US electronics are tested in China, and the agency wants to adopt a new approval process for devices tested in US labs or labs from other countries that are not seen as security ...
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Broadband Subscriber Base Crossed 1 Billion Mark In November: Centre
The broadband subscriber base in India crossed the 1 billion (100 crore) mark in the month of November, the government said on Wednesday.
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Jio Matching Number: What Is It and How to Get It?
A Jio matching number allows users to choose a mobile number that follows a familiar digit pattern, such as matching the last few digits of an existing number. Available through Jio’s online platforms and retail stores, the option is designed for convenience rather than exclusivity, with pricing depending on availability and demand.
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Sanchar Saathi Explained: What It Is And Why It Is Being Made Mandatory
Sanchar Saath's purpose is to help mobile users manage their digital identity, report suspicious activity, and safeguard their devices.
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Blocking Not Enough To Stop Spam Calls, Report On DND App: Telecom Regulator
Simply blocking phone numbers on mobile devices will not stop spam calls; instead, subscribers should report them through the Trai DND app, the telecom regulator said on Monday.
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SIM Holders May Be Held Accountable For Misuse, Warns Telecom Department
Mobile subscribers may be held liable if a SIM card procured in their name is found to have been misused for cyber fraud or other illegal activities, an official statement said on Monday.
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Apple, Amazon, Meta Among US Tech Giants Opposing Jio, Vi’s 6GHz Band Allocation Demand: Report
Various US-based tech companies, including Apple, Amazon, Meta, HP, Intel, and Cisco, are opposing the demand of Jio and Vodafone Idea (Vi) for the 6GHz spectrum allocation for phone services. The two Indian TSPs want the Indian government to start allocating the wider network band for phone service, while the US-based companies want the same for W...
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Indian-Origin CEO Faces $500-Million Fraud Allegations. Who Is He?
Indian-origin telecom executive Bankim Brahmbhatt has been accused of masterminding a loan scam that allegedly cost global investment firm BlackRock's private-credit arm and several other lenders over $500 million.
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Opinion | Inside India's Scariest Scam, And How To Stop It
On a hot and humid August morning last year, Biren Yadav was alone at his home in Gurugram, when his phone rang. The call was from a woman claiming to represent the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.
