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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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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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BSNL Teases Free Data, Broadband Deals and Discounts With Its Upcoming Flash Sale
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a flash sale in India. Teased via its social media handle, the sale is said to bring offers such as free data, broadband deals, and discounts. While the date remains under wraps, it is said to be "coming soon". Notably, it comes at a time when the state-owned telecom operator is losing subscriber mo...
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BSNL Launches Portal for Doorstep Delivery of SIM Cards With Self-KYC Verification: How to Get It
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has introduced a new service which enables home delivery of its SIM cards in India. The state-owned telecom operator has launched a new online portal which allows consumers to get SIM cards delivered to their home without leaving the premises. Consumers can choose between prepaid and postpaid SIM connection optio...
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BSNL Announces Q-5G Service in India, Launches SIM-Less Quantum 5G FWA for Enterprises in Select Circles
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced the name of its 5G service via its social media handle on Wednesday. It is dubbed Q-5G, short for Quantum 5G. This move comes nearly a week after the state-owned telecommunications provider invited public input for naming its 5G services before it commences trial. Further, BSNL has also launched the Q-5...
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Trump Family Lends Name To New Mobile Phone Venture
The Trump Organization announced it will launch a new mobile phone service, expanding the family's business empire while Donald Trump is president.
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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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Reliance Jio Leads April Subscriber Gains, BSNL Loses 1.8 Million Active Subscribers: TRAI Data
The telecom industry overall added 1.9 million subscribers in April. As per TRAI, Jio's subscriber additions improved from 2.2 million in March and 1.8 million in February to 2.6 million in April. The operator's active subscriber base also surged by 5.5 million, a sharp uptick from 5.0 million in March and only marginal gains in the two months befo...
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Jio vs Airtel: Best Prepaid Recharge Plans Under Rs. 500 Compared
Jio vs Airtel: Prepaid subscribers in India are almost spoilt for choice when it comes to affordable recharge packs. Telecom operators such as Jio and Airtel offer a variety of prepaid plans at different but affordable price points. While the basic and cheapest prepaid packs carry the basic necessities like calling, SMS, and internet access, severa...
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Reliance Jio Reportedly Seeks DoT Approval to Use 26GHz Band for Wi-Fi Services
Reliance Jio is said to have sought permission from the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) in a move geared towards the expansion of its Wi-Fi services. According to a report, the mobile operator has requested approval from the telecom watchdog to use a spectrum in the 26GHz band, which is designated for the potential large-scale deployment of 5...
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Reliance Jio Rolls Out Prepaid Gaming Plans With JioGames Cloud Access in India: Price, Benefits
Reliance Jio has introduced new gaming-centric recharge packs for its prepaid subscribers in India. Offered across various price points, the newly announced plans are gaming add-ons which means they do not come with any voice call or SMS benefits and need an active base subscription to work. The telecom operator bundles a complimentary subscription...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Rolls Out ‘Nonstop Hero’ Plan With Truly Unlimited Data, Calls in Kolkata and Other Circles
Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Tuesday announced a new recharge plan for its prepaid subscribers in Kolkata and select other circles. Dubbed ‘Nonstop Hero’, it offers truly unlimited data, unlimited voice calls, and other benefits — all bundled in a single package. The telecom operator has rolled out several variations of the Nonstop Hero prepaid rech...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Begins Trial of 5G Services in Delhi Ahead of Commercial Rollout
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded the availability of its 5G services to one more city in India. Following its introduction in Chandigarh and Patna last month, consumers in Delhi can now avail of Vi’s 5G services. This is said to be part of the initial 5G rollout phase and may only be available to select users as of now. Notably, the telecom operat...
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Reliance Jio Reportedly Halts Express Home Delivery of SIM Cards Following DoT Directive
Reliance Jio is said to have halted its plans of rolling out express home delivery of SIM cards in India. As per a report, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) intervened before the telecom operator’s initiative was publicly announced and objected to it, citing national security concerns. It has reportedly directed Jio, along with other ser...
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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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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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BSNL Teases Free Data, Broadband Deals and Discounts With Its Upcoming Flash Sale
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a flash sale in India. Teased via its social media handle, the sale is said to bring offers such as free data, broadband deals, and discounts. While the date remains under wraps, it is said to be "coming soon". Notably, it comes at a time when the state-owned telecom operator is losing subscriber mo...
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BSNL Launches Portal for Doorstep Delivery of SIM Cards With Self-KYC Verification: How to Get It
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has introduced a new service which enables home delivery of its SIM cards in India. The state-owned telecom operator has launched a new online portal which allows consumers to get SIM cards delivered to their home without leaving the premises. Consumers can choose between prepaid and postpaid SIM connection optio...
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BSNL Announces Q-5G Service in India, Launches SIM-Less Quantum 5G FWA for Enterprises in Select Circles
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced the name of its 5G service via its social media handle on Wednesday. It is dubbed Q-5G, short for Quantum 5G. This move comes nearly a week after the state-owned telecommunications provider invited public input for naming its 5G services before it commences trial. Further, BSNL has also launched the Q-5...
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Trump Family Lends Name To New Mobile Phone Venture
The Trump Organization announced it will launch a new mobile phone service, expanding the family's business empire while Donald Trump is president.
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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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Reliance Jio Leads April Subscriber Gains, BSNL Loses 1.8 Million Active Subscribers: TRAI Data
The telecom industry overall added 1.9 million subscribers in April. As per TRAI, Jio's subscriber additions improved from 2.2 million in March and 1.8 million in February to 2.6 million in April. The operator's active subscriber base also surged by 5.5 million, a sharp uptick from 5.0 million in March and only marginal gains in the two months befo...
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Jio vs Airtel: Best Prepaid Recharge Plans Under Rs. 500 Compared
Jio vs Airtel: Prepaid subscribers in India are almost spoilt for choice when it comes to affordable recharge packs. Telecom operators such as Jio and Airtel offer a variety of prepaid plans at different but affordable price points. While the basic and cheapest prepaid packs carry the basic necessities like calling, SMS, and internet access, severa...
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Reliance Jio Reportedly Seeks DoT Approval to Use 26GHz Band for Wi-Fi Services
Reliance Jio is said to have sought permission from the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) in a move geared towards the expansion of its Wi-Fi services. According to a report, the mobile operator has requested approval from the telecom watchdog to use a spectrum in the 26GHz band, which is designated for the potential large-scale deployment of 5...
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Reliance Jio Rolls Out Prepaid Gaming Plans With JioGames Cloud Access in India: Price, Benefits
Reliance Jio has introduced new gaming-centric recharge packs for its prepaid subscribers in India. Offered across various price points, the newly announced plans are gaming add-ons which means they do not come with any voice call or SMS benefits and need an active base subscription to work. The telecom operator bundles a complimentary subscription...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Rolls Out ‘Nonstop Hero’ Plan With Truly Unlimited Data, Calls in Kolkata and Other Circles
Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Tuesday announced a new recharge plan for its prepaid subscribers in Kolkata and select other circles. Dubbed ‘Nonstop Hero’, it offers truly unlimited data, unlimited voice calls, and other benefits — all bundled in a single package. The telecom operator has rolled out several variations of the Nonstop Hero prepaid rech...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Begins Trial of 5G Services in Delhi Ahead of Commercial Rollout
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded the availability of its 5G services to one more city in India. Following its introduction in Chandigarh and Patna last month, consumers in Delhi can now avail of Vi’s 5G services. This is said to be part of the initial 5G rollout phase and may only be available to select users as of now. Notably, the telecom operat...
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Reliance Jio Reportedly Halts Express Home Delivery of SIM Cards Following DoT Directive
Reliance Jio is said to have halted its plans of rolling out express home delivery of SIM cards in India. As per a report, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) intervened before the telecom operator’s initiative was publicly announced and objected to it, citing national security concerns. It has reportedly directed Jio, along with other ser...
