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Jio OTT Pass Launched in India With Access to 12+ OTT Platforms, Live TV Channels and 30GB Data: Price, Benefits
Reliance Jio launched a new Jio OTT Pass in India on Wednesday. As per the telecom service provider (TSP), the new plan is offered as an all-in-one entertainment and connectivity offering. It combines OTT benefits, live television, and mobile data under a single 28-day pack. The company claims the bundled services are worth approximately Rs. 1,500 ...
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5G Network Slicing Explained: How Airtel Priority Is Offering Faster Connectivity to Postpaid Users
Earlier this week, Airtel released a first-of-its-kind service in India dubbed Priority Postpaid. The new service grants postpaid users uninterrupted, fast 5G connectivity even in crowded areas where network dips are typically observed. The telecom service provider said that the service is based on 5G network slicing, a new technology that creates ...
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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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Vi Expands 5G Network in West Bengal, Plans Rollout Across 10 Cities
Vodafone Idea has expanded its 5G network in eastern India and confirmed new deployments across West Bengal and neighbouring regions. The operator has launched 5G services in Malda, Haldia, and Berhampur, while Durgapur, Asansol, Habra-Ashoknagar, Burdwan, Kharagpur, Gangtok, and Darjeeling are expected to receive coverage by June. The rollout form...
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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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Airtel vs Jio: Best Prepaid Plans Under Rs 1,000 Compared
Airtel and Jio both offer several prepaid recharge plans under Rs. 1,000 with benefits such as OTT subscriptions, daily data, unlimited calls, and long validity periods. Airtel’s plans focus more on higher daily data and bundled services like Airtel Xstream Play, SonyLiv, and Apple Music. Jio, meanwhile, offers recharge packs with JioHotstar, Goo...
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WhatsApp Launches Prepaid Mobile Recharges for Users in India: How to Recharge Your Mobile Number
WhatsApp has integrated mobile recharges into the popular messaging app. The platform has collaborated with Dutch payments company PayU to enable the service in the country across WhatsApp for Android and iOS. With the latest update, Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea users can choose from a range of recharge plans and carry out recharges within a few...
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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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Jio OTT Pass Launched in India With Access to 12+ OTT Platforms, Live TV Channels and 30GB Data: Price, Benefits
Reliance Jio launched a new Jio OTT Pass in India on Wednesday. As per the telecom service provider (TSP), the new plan is offered as an all-in-one entertainment and connectivity offering. It combines OTT benefits, live television, and mobile data under a single 28-day pack. The company claims the bundled services are worth approximately Rs. 1,500 ...
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5G Network Slicing Explained: How Airtel Priority Is Offering Faster Connectivity to Postpaid Users
Earlier this week, Airtel released a first-of-its-kind service in India dubbed Priority Postpaid. The new service grants postpaid users uninterrupted, fast 5G connectivity even in crowded areas where network dips are typically observed. The telecom service provider said that the service is based on 5G network slicing, a new technology that creates ...
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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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Vi Expands 5G Network in West Bengal, Plans Rollout Across 10 Cities
Vodafone Idea has expanded its 5G network in eastern India and confirmed new deployments across West Bengal and neighbouring regions. The operator has launched 5G services in Malda, Haldia, and Berhampur, while Durgapur, Asansol, Habra-Ashoknagar, Burdwan, Kharagpur, Gangtok, and Darjeeling are expected to receive coverage by June. The rollout form...
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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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Airtel vs Jio: Best Prepaid Plans Under Rs 1,000 Compared
Airtel and Jio both offer several prepaid recharge plans under Rs. 1,000 with benefits such as OTT subscriptions, daily data, unlimited calls, and long validity periods. Airtel’s plans focus more on higher daily data and bundled services like Airtel Xstream Play, SonyLiv, and Apple Music. Jio, meanwhile, offers recharge packs with JioHotstar, Goo...
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WhatsApp Launches Prepaid Mobile Recharges for Users in India: How to Recharge Your Mobile Number
WhatsApp has integrated mobile recharges into the popular messaging app. The platform has collaborated with Dutch payments company PayU to enable the service in the country across WhatsApp for Android and iOS. With the latest update, Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea users can choose from a range of recharge plans and carry out recharges within a few...
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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...
