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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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Zoom Expands Phone Service to Six Telecom Circles, Zoom Contact Centre Launched in India
Zoom Communications expanded its Phone service in India to four more circles on Wednesday. With this expansion, Zoom Phone is now available in Mumbai, Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), Karnataka, and the Andhra Pradesh & Telangana telecom circles. It was previously available in two circles. Notably, the service is licenced by the Department of T...
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Starlink to Launch in India With Rs. 33,000 Setup Kit, Unlimited Data Plans Starting at Rs. 3,000: Report
Starlink is expected to introduce its satellite communication services in India soon. Ahead of the anticipated launch, a report has shed light on its expected pricing. It may price the Standard kit, which is required for setup, at Rs. 33,000. Meanwhile, its unlimited data plans may be priced between Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 4,200 per month in India.
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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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Starlink Reportedly Nears India Launch With DoT Approval for GMPCS License Expected Soon
Starlink is said to have moved a step closer towards its launch in India. According to a report, the Elon Musk-owned company is soon expected to receive the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). This license grants permission to satellite-based network service providers fo...
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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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Airtel Reportedly Approached Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi) to Propose a Joint Initiative Against Fraud and Scam
Airtel has reportedly approached Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea (Vi) to propose a joint initiative against fraud and scams. As per the report, Airtel has also informed the government, as well as the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), about approaching the two major telecom service providers. The company highlighted the rising instances o...
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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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Airtel vs Jio vs Vodafone Idea (Vi): Most Affordable Prepaid Plan With OTT Benefits
Major telecom providers such as Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) offer a variety of affordable recharge packs for prepaid subscribers in India. Several prepaid recharge plans by Airtel, Jio, and Vi bundle free access to over-the-top (OTT) platforms such as JioHotstar, enabling subscribers to watch films, shows, and live sports on...
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Spain Now Hit With Network Outage, Weeks After Nationwide Blackout
The outage also had serious implications for emergency services, disrupting access to the EU-wide emergency number 112 in several regions. Authorities quickly responded by issuing alternative contact numbers to ensure public safety.
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Airtel Down: Airtel Services Restored After Suffering Brief Outage in Several Parts of India
Airtel services suffered a brief outage on the evening of Tuesday in various parts of India. Many Airtel users took to social media to complain about the interruption of service and highlighted the issues they were facing. According to a downtime tracking website, the outage was first reported after 7:00pm on May 13, and it continued till 11:35pm.
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Airtel Black Rs. 399 Plan Now Includes IPTV Services Alongside Existing Broadband, DTH Benefits
Airtel Black has made changes to one of its existing plans for broadband, landline, and DTH customers in India. Priced at Rs. 399, the bundled plan now includes Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) services alongside other existing benefits such as broadband services and direct-to-home (DTH) benefits. With the inclusion of IPTV, Airtel Black’s mos...
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TRAI Recommends Five-Year Satellite Spectrum Allocation as Starlink Nears Entry
TRAI has recommended allotting satellite spectrum for commercial communication services for five years. The recommendations come as Elon Musk is working towards launching Starlink in India.
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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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Elon Musk's Starlink Gets DoT Nod to Offer Satcom Services in India
Starlink has been cleared by the Department of Telecom (DoT) to offer satcom services in India. Unlike conventional satellite services that rely on distant geostationary satellites, Starlink utilises the world's largest low Earth orbit or LEO constellation (550 km above Earth).
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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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Zoom Expands Phone Service to Six Telecom Circles, Zoom Contact Centre Launched in India
Zoom Communications expanded its Phone service in India to four more circles on Wednesday. With this expansion, Zoom Phone is now available in Mumbai, Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), Karnataka, and the Andhra Pradesh & Telangana telecom circles. It was previously available in two circles. Notably, the service is licenced by the Department of T...
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Starlink to Launch in India With Rs. 33,000 Setup Kit, Unlimited Data Plans Starting at Rs. 3,000: Report
Starlink is expected to introduce its satellite communication services in India soon. Ahead of the anticipated launch, a report has shed light on its expected pricing. It may price the Standard kit, which is required for setup, at Rs. 33,000. Meanwhile, its unlimited data plans may be priced between Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 4,200 per month in India.
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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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Starlink Reportedly Nears India Launch With DoT Approval for GMPCS License Expected Soon
Starlink is said to have moved a step closer towards its launch in India. According to a report, the Elon Musk-owned company is soon expected to receive the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). This license grants permission to satellite-based network service providers fo...
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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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Airtel Reportedly Approached Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi) to Propose a Joint Initiative Against Fraud and Scam
Airtel has reportedly approached Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea (Vi) to propose a joint initiative against fraud and scams. As per the report, Airtel has also informed the government, as well as the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), about approaching the two major telecom service providers. The company highlighted the rising instances o...
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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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Airtel vs Jio vs Vodafone Idea (Vi): Most Affordable Prepaid Plan With OTT Benefits
Major telecom providers such as Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) offer a variety of affordable recharge packs for prepaid subscribers in India. Several prepaid recharge plans by Airtel, Jio, and Vi bundle free access to over-the-top (OTT) platforms such as JioHotstar, enabling subscribers to watch films, shows, and live sports on...
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Spain Now Hit With Network Outage, Weeks After Nationwide Blackout
The outage also had serious implications for emergency services, disrupting access to the EU-wide emergency number 112 in several regions. Authorities quickly responded by issuing alternative contact numbers to ensure public safety.
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Airtel Down: Airtel Services Restored After Suffering Brief Outage in Several Parts of India
Airtel services suffered a brief outage on the evening of Tuesday in various parts of India. Many Airtel users took to social media to complain about the interruption of service and highlighted the issues they were facing. According to a downtime tracking website, the outage was first reported after 7:00pm on May 13, and it continued till 11:35pm.
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Airtel Black Rs. 399 Plan Now Includes IPTV Services Alongside Existing Broadband, DTH Benefits
Airtel Black has made changes to one of its existing plans for broadband, landline, and DTH customers in India. Priced at Rs. 399, the bundled plan now includes Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) services alongside other existing benefits such as broadband services and direct-to-home (DTH) benefits. With the inclusion of IPTV, Airtel Black’s mos...
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TRAI Recommends Five-Year Satellite Spectrum Allocation as Starlink Nears Entry
TRAI has recommended allotting satellite spectrum for commercial communication services for five years. The recommendations come as Elon Musk is working towards launching Starlink in India.
-
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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Elon Musk's Starlink Gets DoT Nod to Offer Satcom Services in India
Starlink has been cleared by the Department of Telecom (DoT) to offer satcom services in India. Unlike conventional satellite services that rely on distant geostationary satellites, Starlink utilises the world's largest low Earth orbit or LEO constellation (550 km above Earth).
