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TRAI Enforces New Porting Guidelines From July 1 to Curb Fraudulent SIM Replacements
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) announced new guidelines concerning the replacement of lost, damaged or stolen SIM cards on March 14. The rules come into effect starting today (July 1). As per the guidelines, mobile phone users must now wait for a specified period of time before they will be allowed to switch network providers.
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New Rules Set For SIM Card Replacement Under Mobile Number Portability From July 1
Amendments to Mobile Number Portability (MNP) regulations to check SIM swap and replacement fraudulent activities will come into force from July 1, The telecom regulatory body Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said.
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TRAI Introduces New Guidelines for Mobile Number Porting; to Come Into Effect From July 1
The telecom regulator TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) announced changes to its mobile number portability (MNP) rules last week. As per the latest amendment, if a SIM card has been swapped or replaced, the associated mobile number cannot be ported out to a different telecom operator for seven days. This is the ninth new amendment since ...
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One Charger For All Electric Devices: Centre To Meet Industry Heads
The government will hold a meeting with industry stakeholders on Wednesday to explore the option of adopting a common charger for mobile phones and other portable electronic devices.
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Google Probed By Italy's Competition Watchdog Over Data Portability
Italy's competition authority AGCM said on Thursday it has launched an investigation against Google over an alleged abuse of dominant position in data portability.
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Vi MiFi Portable 4G Wireless Router for Postpaid Users With 5 Hours Battery Backup Launched in India
Vodafone Idea has announced the launch of the Vi MiFi wireless router for postpaid customers. The wireless router is capable of delivering over 150Mbps internet speeds, and users can connect up to 10 devices simultaneously. The Vi MiFi is claimed to offer 5 hours of use on a single charge, according to the telecom operator.
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India Recorded 1 Billion Active Mobile Subscribers in December, Airtel Saw Most Active Users: TRAI
India recorded a billion active mobile subscriptions in December 2021, with Airtel recording the highest proportion of active mobile subscribers in the country, according to a report by TRAI. Meanwhile, a total of 8.54 million subscribers submitted requests for mobile number portability in December.
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TRAI Orders Non-Discrimination in MNP Offers, Asks Telcos to Not Introduce Differential Tariffs
TRAI has released a new order directing telecom service providers to ensure compliance of its regulations in respect to non-discrimination in tariff offerings. This comes after it received several complaints from MNPs regarding differential tariffs via MNP offers.
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Jio, Airtel, Vi No Longer Provide SMS Benefits With Low-Value Prepaid Recharge Plans
Jio, Airtel, and Vi (formerly Vodafone Idea) have updated their entry-level plans to no longer offer SMS benefits. It will be a major blow to low-paying customers for whom outgoing SMS messages meant easy access to facilities like mobile number portability (MNP), as well as SMS-based access to services including unified payments interface (UPI).
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How to Switch Airtel Numbers Interstate When Moving in India
Airtel provides services all over the country with a host of prepaid and postpaid connection options. In case you are moving to a different city within the country and want to switch your Airtel number to that city, you will need to physically go to the store.
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How to Port Your Existing Mobile Number From Jio to Airtel
Airtel is one of the largest telecom providers in the country. We have put together a step-by-step guide on how to port your existing Jio number to Airtel prepaid or postpaid service.
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How to Port Your Existing Mobile Number to Vi (Vodafone Idea)
Vi (Vodafone Idea) allows you to port your existing mobile number to its network using the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) facility. Here’s a step-by-step guide to let you know how to port your mobile number from your existing network to Vi prepaid or postpaid service.
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How to Port Your Existing Mobile Number to Jio
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to port your existing mobile number to Jio. You can port to Jio prepaid or postpaid, as per your preference.
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How to Port Your Existing Mobile Number to Airtel
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you port your existing mobile number to Airtel. You can port to Airtel prepaid or postpaid, depending on your preference.
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Farmer Protests Spark Telecom War, Jio Goes To Regulator Against Rivals
Reliance Jio Infocomm, promoted by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, on Monday wrote to the regulator Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) seeking action against Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel, amid the farmer protests in and around Delhi against farm laws. Jio highlighted an unethical and anti-competitive mobile number portability (MNP) campaign...
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TRAI Enforces New Porting Guidelines From July 1 to Curb Fraudulent SIM Replacements
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) announced new guidelines concerning the replacement of lost, damaged or stolen SIM cards on March 14. The rules come into effect starting today (July 1). As per the guidelines, mobile phone users must now wait for a specified period of time before they will be allowed to switch network providers.
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New Rules Set For SIM Card Replacement Under Mobile Number Portability From July 1
Amendments to Mobile Number Portability (MNP) regulations to check SIM swap and replacement fraudulent activities will come into force from July 1, The telecom regulatory body Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said.
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TRAI Introduces New Guidelines for Mobile Number Porting; to Come Into Effect From July 1
The telecom regulator TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) announced changes to its mobile number portability (MNP) rules last week. As per the latest amendment, if a SIM card has been swapped or replaced, the associated mobile number cannot be ported out to a different telecom operator for seven days. This is the ninth new amendment since ...
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One Charger For All Electric Devices: Centre To Meet Industry Heads
The government will hold a meeting with industry stakeholders on Wednesday to explore the option of adopting a common charger for mobile phones and other portable electronic devices.
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Google Probed By Italy's Competition Watchdog Over Data Portability
Italy's competition authority AGCM said on Thursday it has launched an investigation against Google over an alleged abuse of dominant position in data portability.
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Vi MiFi Portable 4G Wireless Router for Postpaid Users With 5 Hours Battery Backup Launched in India
Vodafone Idea has announced the launch of the Vi MiFi wireless router for postpaid customers. The wireless router is capable of delivering over 150Mbps internet speeds, and users can connect up to 10 devices simultaneously. The Vi MiFi is claimed to offer 5 hours of use on a single charge, according to the telecom operator.
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India Recorded 1 Billion Active Mobile Subscribers in December, Airtel Saw Most Active Users: TRAI
India recorded a billion active mobile subscriptions in December 2021, with Airtel recording the highest proportion of active mobile subscribers in the country, according to a report by TRAI. Meanwhile, a total of 8.54 million subscribers submitted requests for mobile number portability in December.
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TRAI Orders Non-Discrimination in MNP Offers, Asks Telcos to Not Introduce Differential Tariffs
TRAI has released a new order directing telecom service providers to ensure compliance of its regulations in respect to non-discrimination in tariff offerings. This comes after it received several complaints from MNPs regarding differential tariffs via MNP offers.
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Jio, Airtel, Vi No Longer Provide SMS Benefits With Low-Value Prepaid Recharge Plans
Jio, Airtel, and Vi (formerly Vodafone Idea) have updated their entry-level plans to no longer offer SMS benefits. It will be a major blow to low-paying customers for whom outgoing SMS messages meant easy access to facilities like mobile number portability (MNP), as well as SMS-based access to services including unified payments interface (UPI).
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How to Switch Airtel Numbers Interstate When Moving in India
Airtel provides services all over the country with a host of prepaid and postpaid connection options. In case you are moving to a different city within the country and want to switch your Airtel number to that city, you will need to physically go to the store.
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How to Port Your Existing Mobile Number From Jio to Airtel
Airtel is one of the largest telecom providers in the country. We have put together a step-by-step guide on how to port your existing Jio number to Airtel prepaid or postpaid service.
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How to Port Your Existing Mobile Number to Vi (Vodafone Idea)
Vi (Vodafone Idea) allows you to port your existing mobile number to its network using the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) facility. Here’s a step-by-step guide to let you know how to port your mobile number from your existing network to Vi prepaid or postpaid service.
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How to Port Your Existing Mobile Number to Jio
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to port your existing mobile number to Jio. You can port to Jio prepaid or postpaid, as per your preference.
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How to Port Your Existing Mobile Number to Airtel
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you port your existing mobile number to Airtel. You can port to Airtel prepaid or postpaid, depending on your preference.
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Farmer Protests Spark Telecom War, Jio Goes To Regulator Against Rivals
Reliance Jio Infocomm, promoted by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, on Monday wrote to the regulator Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) seeking action against Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel, amid the farmer protests in and around Delhi against farm laws. Jio highlighted an unethical and anti-competitive mobile number portability (MNP) campaign...
