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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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Vodafone Idea Partners With AST SpaceMobile to Bring Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity to India
Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with US-based satellite technology company AST SpaceMobile to introduce direct-to-device satellite broadband connectivity in India. With this move, the telecommunications provider aims to expand broadband-based cellular access at locations with challenging terrains where deployment ...
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BSNL to Reportedly Install One Lakh Additional 4G Towers Across India; Invites Public to Pitch Name for 5G Services
BSNL will install one lakh additional 4G towers in India, following upon the successful deployment of one lakh towers earlier this month. It aims to expand upon its 4G infrastructure which is currently undergoing optimisation to fix issues. Further, it is also inviting public suggestions for naming its 5G services before it commences trial.
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Announces Rollout of 5G Services in Bengaluru
Vi announced the rollout of its 5G services in Bengaluru. Vi users with 5G-supported smartphones can access the high-speed 5G network starting June 11. The carrier had rolled out 5G services in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Patna, and Chandigarh last month. As a launch offer, Vi is providing unlimited 5G data on prepaid plans starting at Rs. 299.
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DoT Reportedly Asks Telcos to Complete Caller ID System Trials, Submit Report by April 18
The Department of Telecom (DoT) has instructed India's top three telecom operators to complete inter-operator trials for the Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) feature. A new report reveals that the CNAP technology, requiring additional network infrastructure for older 2G networks, will be exclusive to 4G and 5G smartphone users when it is rolled out.
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Jio, Airtel and BSNL Subscribers Can Now Use DBN-Funded Mobile Towers to Make Calls With Intra Circle Roaming
The Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) at Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) funded 4G mobile sites was recently introduced in India by the Department of Telecommunications. The ICR initiative brings together three major telecommunications service providers in the country, including BSNL, Airtel, and Reliance Jio to "leverage each other's infrastructure at all DBN...
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Highly-Skilled Chinese Hackers Infiltrated Multiple US Telecom Firms
A group of highly skilled Chinese hackers linked to the Chinese government successfully infiltrated multiple US telecommunications firms in the last few months, CNN reported.
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How World Mobile Plans to Globalise Web3 Wireless Networks
The World Mobile Group is a London, UK-based company that has created a mobile network using blockchain as the foundational technology. It was launched in 2018 by Micky Watkins, who is the CEO of the company. The governance of this network is community driven.
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Setback For Telecom Firms, Top Court Rejects Plea On Adjusted Gross Revenue
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected telecom companies' plea to re-compute adjusted gross revenues, or AGRs, amid a long-standing dispute over payment of dues to the government.
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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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Centre To Play Key Role In Shaping 6G Networks Worldwide: Telecom Secretary
Centre will play a crucial role in shaping standards and infrastructure for 6G networks worldwide, Dr Neeraj Mittal, Secretary (Telecom), has said.
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Dhananjay Joshi Appointed Chairman Of Telecom Industry Body DIPA
Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) has appointed Dhananjay Joshi, MD and CEO of Summit Digitel, as the chairman.
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After Reliance, Tata Group Also Said to Announce AI Partnership With Nvidia
India's Tata Group is set to announce an AI partnership with US chip firm Nvidia, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. An announcement is expected later in the day, the source added. Meanwhile, India's Reliance and Nvidia said on Friday they have formed a partnership to create AI language models and generative apps for million...
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13 Banks, Telecom Infrastructure Company Face CBI Probe For Corruption
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against GTL Infrastructure Limited and officials of 13 banks, including SBI, ICICI, PNB and Axis Bank, for allegedly causing a loss of over Rs 1,400 crore to banks.
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India Has No Plans to Bring Any Law for Regulating AI Growth in the Country
The government is neither considering to bring any law nor has any plans to regulate the growth of artificial intelligence in the country, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written submission to the Lok Sabha said there are ethical concerns and risks around artificial intelligence, and the governmen...
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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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Vodafone Idea Partners With AST SpaceMobile to Bring Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity to India
Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with US-based satellite technology company AST SpaceMobile to introduce direct-to-device satellite broadband connectivity in India. With this move, the telecommunications provider aims to expand broadband-based cellular access at locations with challenging terrains where deployment ...
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BSNL to Reportedly Install One Lakh Additional 4G Towers Across India; Invites Public to Pitch Name for 5G Services
BSNL will install one lakh additional 4G towers in India, following upon the successful deployment of one lakh towers earlier this month. It aims to expand upon its 4G infrastructure which is currently undergoing optimisation to fix issues. Further, it is also inviting public suggestions for naming its 5G services before it commences trial.
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Announces Rollout of 5G Services in Bengaluru
Vi announced the rollout of its 5G services in Bengaluru. Vi users with 5G-supported smartphones can access the high-speed 5G network starting June 11. The carrier had rolled out 5G services in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Patna, and Chandigarh last month. As a launch offer, Vi is providing unlimited 5G data on prepaid plans starting at Rs. 299.
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DoT Reportedly Asks Telcos to Complete Caller ID System Trials, Submit Report by April 18
The Department of Telecom (DoT) has instructed India's top three telecom operators to complete inter-operator trials for the Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) feature. A new report reveals that the CNAP technology, requiring additional network infrastructure for older 2G networks, will be exclusive to 4G and 5G smartphone users when it is rolled out.
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Jio, Airtel and BSNL Subscribers Can Now Use DBN-Funded Mobile Towers to Make Calls With Intra Circle Roaming
The Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) at Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) funded 4G mobile sites was recently introduced in India by the Department of Telecommunications. The ICR initiative brings together three major telecommunications service providers in the country, including BSNL, Airtel, and Reliance Jio to "leverage each other's infrastructure at all DBN...
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Highly-Skilled Chinese Hackers Infiltrated Multiple US Telecom Firms
A group of highly skilled Chinese hackers linked to the Chinese government successfully infiltrated multiple US telecommunications firms in the last few months, CNN reported.
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How World Mobile Plans to Globalise Web3 Wireless Networks
The World Mobile Group is a London, UK-based company that has created a mobile network using blockchain as the foundational technology. It was launched in 2018 by Micky Watkins, who is the CEO of the company. The governance of this network is community driven.
-
Setback For Telecom Firms, Top Court Rejects Plea On Adjusted Gross Revenue
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected telecom companies' plea to re-compute adjusted gross revenues, or AGRs, amid a long-standing dispute over payment of dues to the government.
-
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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Centre To Play Key Role In Shaping 6G Networks Worldwide: Telecom Secretary
Centre will play a crucial role in shaping standards and infrastructure for 6G networks worldwide, Dr Neeraj Mittal, Secretary (Telecom), has said.
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Dhananjay Joshi Appointed Chairman Of Telecom Industry Body DIPA
Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) has appointed Dhananjay Joshi, MD and CEO of Summit Digitel, as the chairman.
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After Reliance, Tata Group Also Said to Announce AI Partnership With Nvidia
India's Tata Group is set to announce an AI partnership with US chip firm Nvidia, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. An announcement is expected later in the day, the source added. Meanwhile, India's Reliance and Nvidia said on Friday they have formed a partnership to create AI language models and generative apps for million...
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13 Banks, Telecom Infrastructure Company Face CBI Probe For Corruption
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against GTL Infrastructure Limited and officials of 13 banks, including SBI, ICICI, PNB and Axis Bank, for allegedly causing a loss of over Rs 1,400 crore to banks.
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India Has No Plans to Bring Any Law for Regulating AI Growth in the Country
The government is neither considering to bring any law nor has any plans to regulate the growth of artificial intelligence in the country, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written submission to the Lok Sabha said there are ethical concerns and risks around artificial intelligence, and the governmen...
