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MTNL Defaults On Bank Loans Worth Nearly Rs 8,600 Crore
State-run telecom firm MTNL has defaulted on bank loans worth Rs 8,585 crore from seven public sector banks, the company said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday.
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Vivo Y50 5G, Vivo Y50m 5G Appear on China Telecom Site With MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery
The Vivo Y50 5G and Y50m 5G have been spotted on the China Telecom website. They feature similar designs with rectangular rear camera modules, flat 6.74-inch HD+ displays, and carry MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipsets, according to the listings. Both run Android 15, pack 6,000mAh batteries, and offer 13-megapixel rear and 5-megapixel front cameras. Th...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) 5G Services Rolled Out in Mysuru, Subscribers to Get Unlimited 5G Data on Some Plans
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has rolled out 5G services in Mysuru, following its Bengaluru launch last month. Mysuru subscribers with 5G smartphones can now access unlimited 5G data as part of an introductory offer. Vi partnered with Samsung for the deployment and confirmed it is working to enhance network coverage by deploying additional spectrum across var...
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Musk's Starlink Receives India's Final Regulatory Nod for Launch
The Elon Musk-led firm has been waiting since 2022 for licences to operate commercially in India. Last month, it received a key license from India's telecom ministry to launch, but has been waiting for a go-ahead from India's space regulator.
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Airtel Announces New Rs. 189 Plan For Prepaid Customers With Unlimited Calling: All Details
Airtel has listed a new recharge plan for its prepaid subscribers with unlimited calling, 1GB data, and 300 SMS. The new plan has a validity of 21 days. Moreover, the Indian telecom giant has set a limit of 100 SMS a day. As per the company website, this is now the cheapest unlimited prepaid plan that Airtel offers.
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Telecom Operators Could Hike Mobile Tariff Again as Active Subscribers Saw Sharp Growth: Report
Telecom operators in India could reportedly increase mobile tariffs by the end of the ongoing year. As per the report, the increase in pricing could go as high as 10 to 12 percent, however, companies might take a tiered approach this year. The new approach will reportedly be taken as Indian telecom operators raised base prices by 11 to 23 percent i...
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How to Upgrade to BSNL 4G/ 5G SIM Card Online: A Step-by-Step Guide
BSNL recently launched its 5G services in India, under the banner of Q-5G (short for Quantum 5G). The state-owned telecom operator is now offering subscribers a complimentary upgrade to its 4G/ 5G SIM card. They can upgrade from an existing BSNL 2G/ 3G SIM card by visiting a BSNL CSC or authorised retailer and take advantage of high-speed internet,...
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How to Get a 1GB Airtel Data Loan: A Step-by-Step Guide
Running out of prepaid mobile data during the day can be frustrating, but Airtel offers prepaid customers a quick fix. Subscribers can "borrow" up to 1GB of data without an upfront cost, and repay it later. Read on to know more about the 1GB Airtel data loan, and how to avail of the facility.
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"Try Basic Web Search": Jyotiraditya Scindia Jabs Mallikarjun Kharge Over Digital India
The minister said that at present when the world looks at India as a global leader in telecom, 5G, and satellite connectivity, it is the PM Modi government that made it possible.
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Guarantee Programme Brings Extra Validity for 2G Users
Vi announced its Guarantee Programme for 2G handset users on Tuesday. With Vi Guarantee, customers can avail 30 days of service validity instead of the usual 28 days with the recharge plan of Rs. 199 or more, allowing for just one recharge per month.
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SpaceX Clears Regulatory Hurdles In India To Launch Starlink. What It Means
Starlink has been trying to get an entry into India -- which is one of the world's biggest telecom markets and has nearly 100 crore users -- since 2021.
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Announces Rollout of 5G Services in 23 More Indian CIties
Vi announced that it is rolling out 5G services in 23 more Indian cities, including Ahmedabad, Agra, Aurangabad, Kozhikode, Cochin, Dehradun, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Malappuram, Meerut, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, Rajkot, Sonepat, Surat, Siliguri, Trivandrum, Vadodara and Vizag. The rollout will happen in phases. Vi 5G network was alre...
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Govt Tests Emergency Alert System On Phones: What Is Cell Broadcast And Why It Matters
On June 28, 2025, the Department of Telecom sent out a test emergency alert via the Cell Broadcast Alert System to Android and iOS users across India.
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BSNL Teases Free Data, Broadband Deals and Discounts With Its Upcoming Flash Sale
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a flash sale in India. Teased via its social media handle, the sale is said to bring offers such as free data, broadband deals, and discounts. While the date remains under wraps, it is said to be "coming soon". Notably, it comes at a time when the state-owned telecom operator is losing subscriber mo...
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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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MTNL Defaults On Bank Loans Worth Nearly Rs 8,600 Crore
State-run telecom firm MTNL has defaulted on bank loans worth Rs 8,585 crore from seven public sector banks, the company said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday.
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Vivo Y50 5G, Vivo Y50m 5G Appear on China Telecom Site With MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery
The Vivo Y50 5G and Y50m 5G have been spotted on the China Telecom website. They feature similar designs with rectangular rear camera modules, flat 6.74-inch HD+ displays, and carry MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipsets, according to the listings. Both run Android 15, pack 6,000mAh batteries, and offer 13-megapixel rear and 5-megapixel front cameras. Th...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) 5G Services Rolled Out in Mysuru, Subscribers to Get Unlimited 5G Data on Some Plans
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has rolled out 5G services in Mysuru, following its Bengaluru launch last month. Mysuru subscribers with 5G smartphones can now access unlimited 5G data as part of an introductory offer. Vi partnered with Samsung for the deployment and confirmed it is working to enhance network coverage by deploying additional spectrum across var...
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Musk's Starlink Receives India's Final Regulatory Nod for Launch
The Elon Musk-led firm has been waiting since 2022 for licences to operate commercially in India. Last month, it received a key license from India's telecom ministry to launch, but has been waiting for a go-ahead from India's space regulator.
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Airtel Announces New Rs. 189 Plan For Prepaid Customers With Unlimited Calling: All Details
Airtel has listed a new recharge plan for its prepaid subscribers with unlimited calling, 1GB data, and 300 SMS. The new plan has a validity of 21 days. Moreover, the Indian telecom giant has set a limit of 100 SMS a day. As per the company website, this is now the cheapest unlimited prepaid plan that Airtel offers.
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Telecom Operators Could Hike Mobile Tariff Again as Active Subscribers Saw Sharp Growth: Report
Telecom operators in India could reportedly increase mobile tariffs by the end of the ongoing year. As per the report, the increase in pricing could go as high as 10 to 12 percent, however, companies might take a tiered approach this year. The new approach will reportedly be taken as Indian telecom operators raised base prices by 11 to 23 percent i...
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How to Upgrade to BSNL 4G/ 5G SIM Card Online: A Step-by-Step Guide
BSNL recently launched its 5G services in India, under the banner of Q-5G (short for Quantum 5G). The state-owned telecom operator is now offering subscribers a complimentary upgrade to its 4G/ 5G SIM card. They can upgrade from an existing BSNL 2G/ 3G SIM card by visiting a BSNL CSC or authorised retailer and take advantage of high-speed internet,...
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How to Get a 1GB Airtel Data Loan: A Step-by-Step Guide
Running out of prepaid mobile data during the day can be frustrating, but Airtel offers prepaid customers a quick fix. Subscribers can "borrow" up to 1GB of data without an upfront cost, and repay it later. Read on to know more about the 1GB Airtel data loan, and how to avail of the facility.
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"Try Basic Web Search": Jyotiraditya Scindia Jabs Mallikarjun Kharge Over Digital India
The minister said that at present when the world looks at India as a global leader in telecom, 5G, and satellite connectivity, it is the PM Modi government that made it possible.
-
Vodafone Idea (Vi) Guarantee Programme Brings Extra Validity for 2G Users
Vi announced its Guarantee Programme for 2G handset users on Tuesday. With Vi Guarantee, customers can avail 30 days of service validity instead of the usual 28 days with the recharge plan of Rs. 199 or more, allowing for just one recharge per month.
-
SpaceX Clears Regulatory Hurdles In India To Launch Starlink. What It Means
Starlink has been trying to get an entry into India -- which is one of the world's biggest telecom markets and has nearly 100 crore users -- since 2021.
-
Vodafone Idea (Vi) Announces Rollout of 5G Services in 23 More Indian CIties
Vi announced that it is rolling out 5G services in 23 more Indian cities, including Ahmedabad, Agra, Aurangabad, Kozhikode, Cochin, Dehradun, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Malappuram, Meerut, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, Rajkot, Sonepat, Surat, Siliguri, Trivandrum, Vadodara and Vizag. The rollout will happen in phases. Vi 5G network was alre...
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Govt Tests Emergency Alert System On Phones: What Is Cell Broadcast And Why It Matters
On June 28, 2025, the Department of Telecom sent out a test emergency alert via the Cell Broadcast Alert System to Android and iOS users across India.
-
BSNL Teases Free Data, Broadband Deals and Discounts With Its Upcoming Flash Sale
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a flash sale in India. Teased via its social media handle, the sale is said to bring offers such as free data, broadband deals, and discounts. While the date remains under wraps, it is said to be "coming soon". Notably, it comes at a time when the state-owned telecom operator is losing subscriber mo...
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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...
