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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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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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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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Airtel Reportedly Partners With Google to Launch RCS Messaging for Users in India
Bharti Airtel has reportedly partnered with Google to roll out RCS messaging on its network. According to a report, Airtel will soon offer RCS using Google’s platform and has agreed to a revenue-sharing model. Under this deal, Airtel will charge Rs. 0.11 per RCS message, with an 80:20 revenue share agreement between Airtel and Google.
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Nokia Shares Jump 20% After Nvidia Announces $1 Billion Investment
US chip giant Nvidia will take a 2.9 per cent stake in Finnish telecoms equipment maker Nokia for $1 billion, Nokia said Tuesday, sending its share price soaring almost 20 per cent.
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"No Reason Centre Can't Reconsider": Supreme Court Relief For Vodafone Over AGR
"No Reason Centre Can't Reconsider": Supreme Court Relief For Vodafone Over AGR
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eSIM Mobile Fraud: I4C Warns Users of eSIM Scams, Shares Tips to Stay Safe
The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) recently blacklisted between 3,00,000 to 4,00,000 SIM cards that were allegedly being used to commit financial fraud, as per a report. Now, another government agency, the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) has issued a warning regarding an e-SIM fraud, where...
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Google Fined $36 Million Over Anti-Competitive Deals With Australia Telcos
Google has agreed to pay a Aus$55 million (US$36 million) penalty for striking "anti-competitive" deals to pre-install only its own search engine on Android mobile phones sold by two leading Australian telecoms firms.
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Vodafone Idea Rolls Out New Max Family Plan with Bundled Netflix Subscription: Price, Benefits
Vodafone Idea has rolled out the Rs. 871 Vi Max Family Plan in India, which is a postpaid option for two users. The plan includes a Netflix Basic subscription, access to other OTT platforms, and 120GB of shared monthly data with rollover benefits. The plan also offers unlimited 5G in select cities and additionally allows users to choose one enterta...
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Reliance, Airtel Group Challenges 'Low' India Satcom Fee Which Can Help Starlink
A telecom group representing Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel has raised concerns that artificially low satellite spectrum pricing in India could negatively impact their operations. Indian telecom giants, through this group, have said that low spectrum rates could give foreign players like Starlink an unfair advantage.
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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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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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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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Airtel Reportedly Partners With Google to Launch RCS Messaging for Users in India
Bharti Airtel has reportedly partnered with Google to roll out RCS messaging on its network. According to a report, Airtel will soon offer RCS using Google’s platform and has agreed to a revenue-sharing model. Under this deal, Airtel will charge Rs. 0.11 per RCS message, with an 80:20 revenue share agreement between Airtel and Google.
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Nokia Shares Jump 20% After Nvidia Announces $1 Billion Investment
US chip giant Nvidia will take a 2.9 per cent stake in Finnish telecoms equipment maker Nokia for $1 billion, Nokia said Tuesday, sending its share price soaring almost 20 per cent.
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"No Reason Centre Can't Reconsider": Supreme Court Relief For Vodafone Over AGR
"No Reason Centre Can't Reconsider": Supreme Court Relief For Vodafone Over AGR
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eSIM Mobile Fraud: I4C Warns Users of eSIM Scams, Shares Tips to Stay Safe
The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) recently blacklisted between 3,00,000 to 4,00,000 SIM cards that were allegedly being used to commit financial fraud, as per a report. Now, another government agency, the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) has issued a warning regarding an e-SIM fraud, where...
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Google Fined $36 Million Over Anti-Competitive Deals With Australia Telcos
Google has agreed to pay a Aus$55 million (US$36 million) penalty for striking "anti-competitive" deals to pre-install only its own search engine on Android mobile phones sold by two leading Australian telecoms firms.
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Vodafone Idea Rolls Out New Max Family Plan with Bundled Netflix Subscription: Price, Benefits
Vodafone Idea has rolled out the Rs. 871 Vi Max Family Plan in India, which is a postpaid option for two users. The plan includes a Netflix Basic subscription, access to other OTT platforms, and 120GB of shared monthly data with rollover benefits. The plan also offers unlimited 5G in select cities and additionally allows users to choose one enterta...
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Reliance, Airtel Group Challenges 'Low' India Satcom Fee Which Can Help Starlink
A telecom group representing Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel has raised concerns that artificially low satellite spectrum pricing in India could negatively impact their operations. Indian telecom giants, through this group, have said that low spectrum rates could give foreign players like Starlink an unfair advantage.
