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Meghalaya Government Signs MoU With Starlink to Boost Connectivity in Region and Reduce Digital Divide
The Meghalaya government has signed an MoU with Starlink India to improve internet services across the state, especially in remote and difficult to reach areas. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma shared the news on social media, calling it a major step towards closing connectivity gaps. He said satellite-based technology will help overcome difficult te...
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Vi 5G Rollout: Telco Says It Will Expand 5G Coverage in 90 Cities Within Two Months
Vodafone Idea is expanding its 5G network in India. The company said on Monday it will launch 5G services in 90 more cities in the coming months. Coverage will improve in 15 circles, including major metro areas. The rollout targets locations with strong demand, as Vi works to catch up with rivals Airtel and Reliance Jio nationwide.
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BSNL Reportedly Begins CNAP Integration; Nationwide Caller ID Rollout Expected Soon
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is reportedly testing the integration of its caller name presentation (CNAP) service with private telecom operators. A nationwide rollout is expected in the near future. The CNAP, rolled out by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, allows users to see the names of unknown callers directly on their phones wit...
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Raghav Chadha Demands Mobile Data Rollover, Transfer Among Users
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Monday made a strong pitch for "regulation and rationalisation" of mobile data, demanding that the big telecom giants make adequate provisions for rollover of unused data and also i
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Jio Reportedly Offers Free Incoming SMS Over VoWiFi Without Roaming Pack for International Travellers
Reliance Jio is said to have announced a new benefit for international travellers. According to a report, the telecom service provider (TSP) now offers free incoming SMS support over Wi-Fi calling (VoWiFi) at no additional cost. Users can reportedly receive important messages abroad without requiring an active international roaming (IR) pack. The m...
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Researchers Discover 'Digital Lutera' Android Toolkit That Can Hijack UPI Accounts; NPCI Responds
The Government of India recently enforced a SIM binding policy for messaging and financial services with the aim of reducing digital fraud and misuse of identities. Cybersecurity experts, however, claim to have identified a toolkit that is aimed at evading these restrictions by directly targeting the Android operating system and accessing messages ...
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DoT's SIM Binding Rule Explained: What It Means for Messaging Apps and Users
India is shifting towards stricter verification for messaging platforms through a new SIM binding requirement announced by the Department of Telecommunications on December 1. Under the directive, messaging platforms were given a 90-day window to implement the changes. The rule aims to ensure that messaging app accounts remain linked to an active SI...
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Airtel Partners With Google to Offer AI-Powered Spam Protection for RCS Messaging in India
Bharti Airtel has partnered with Google to roll out secure RCS messaging in India to tackle spam and digital fraud. The service, available via the Google Messages app on Android, integrates Airtel’s AI-based spam detection with Google’s RCS platform. Airtel said its systems have blocked 71 billion spam calls and 2.9 billion SMS in 18 months, re...
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JioHome Cricket Offer Announced in India With Bundled OTT Apps, Cashback Benefits
Reliance Jio has announced a new limited-period JioHome Cricket Offer in India. It is aimed at the telecom service provider’s broadband and entertainment subscribers. The promotion bundles high-speed internet with access to live cricket streaming and targets users looking to upgrade their home connectivity during the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World C...
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Airtel Unveils AI-Powered System Designed to Warn Users About OTP-Related Bank Frauds
Airtel has unveiled a new Fraud Alert system to warn users about potential bank-related one-time passwords (OTP) scams, the telecom service provider (TSP) announced. The system will leverage AI to detect potentially risky incoming calls after an OTP has been received. The TSP will then send alerts to users, intervening and warning subscribers. This...
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Meghalaya Government Signs MoU With Starlink to Boost Connectivity in Region and Reduce Digital Divide
The Meghalaya government has signed an MoU with Starlink India to improve internet services across the state, especially in remote and difficult to reach areas. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma shared the news on social media, calling it a major step towards closing connectivity gaps. He said satellite-based technology will help overcome difficult te...
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Vi 5G Rollout: Telco Says It Will Expand 5G Coverage in 90 Cities Within Two Months
Vodafone Idea is expanding its 5G network in India. The company said on Monday it will launch 5G services in 90 more cities in the coming months. Coverage will improve in 15 circles, including major metro areas. The rollout targets locations with strong demand, as Vi works to catch up with rivals Airtel and Reliance Jio nationwide.
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BSNL Reportedly Begins CNAP Integration; Nationwide Caller ID Rollout Expected Soon
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is reportedly testing the integration of its caller name presentation (CNAP) service with private telecom operators. A nationwide rollout is expected in the near future. The CNAP, rolled out by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, allows users to see the names of unknown callers directly on their phones wit...
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Raghav Chadha Demands Mobile Data Rollover, Transfer Among Users
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Monday made a strong pitch for "regulation and rationalisation" of mobile data, demanding that the big telecom giants make adequate provisions for rollover of unused data and also i
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Jio Reportedly Offers Free Incoming SMS Over VoWiFi Without Roaming Pack for International Travellers
Reliance Jio is said to have announced a new benefit for international travellers. According to a report, the telecom service provider (TSP) now offers free incoming SMS support over Wi-Fi calling (VoWiFi) at no additional cost. Users can reportedly receive important messages abroad without requiring an active international roaming (IR) pack. The m...
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Researchers Discover 'Digital Lutera' Android Toolkit That Can Hijack UPI Accounts; NPCI Responds
The Government of India recently enforced a SIM binding policy for messaging and financial services with the aim of reducing digital fraud and misuse of identities. Cybersecurity experts, however, claim to have identified a toolkit that is aimed at evading these restrictions by directly targeting the Android operating system and accessing messages ...
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DoT's SIM Binding Rule Explained: What It Means for Messaging Apps and Users
India is shifting towards stricter verification for messaging platforms through a new SIM binding requirement announced by the Department of Telecommunications on December 1. Under the directive, messaging platforms were given a 90-day window to implement the changes. The rule aims to ensure that messaging app accounts remain linked to an active SI...
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Airtel Partners With Google to Offer AI-Powered Spam Protection for RCS Messaging in India
Bharti Airtel has partnered with Google to roll out secure RCS messaging in India to tackle spam and digital fraud. The service, available via the Google Messages app on Android, integrates Airtel’s AI-based spam detection with Google’s RCS platform. Airtel said its systems have blocked 71 billion spam calls and 2.9 billion SMS in 18 months, re...
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JioHome Cricket Offer Announced in India With Bundled OTT Apps, Cashback Benefits
Reliance Jio has announced a new limited-period JioHome Cricket Offer in India. It is aimed at the telecom service provider’s broadband and entertainment subscribers. The promotion bundles high-speed internet with access to live cricket streaming and targets users looking to upgrade their home connectivity during the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World C...
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Airtel Unveils AI-Powered System Designed to Warn Users About OTP-Related Bank Frauds
Airtel has unveiled a new Fraud Alert system to warn users about potential bank-related one-time passwords (OTP) scams, the telecom service provider (TSP) announced. The system will leverage AI to detect potentially risky incoming calls after an OTP has been received. The TSP will then send alerts to users, intervening and warning subscribers. This...
