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Now, Platform To Shut out Pesky Promotional Messages On Your Phone
Cellphone users will soon be allowed to view and revoke the promotional messages they had agreed to receive earlier from banks and businesses.
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Oppo Reno 15C Key Specifications, Launch Date Revealed via Certification Listing: Report
Oppo Reno 15 series, including the Reno 15 Pro and Reno 15, was launched in China in November. During the launch event, the smartphone maker had also teased that it would launch an entry-level model as part of the lineup in the country in December, dubbed Oppo Reno 15C. While only the design and two colourways of the phone were teased at the time, ...
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Starlink Executive Clarifies: India Pricing Was a 'Glitch', Still Awaiting Launch Approval
Starlink, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elon Musk's SpaceX, recently updated its website the reveal the prices of its Residential subscription in India. Soon after the revelation, the satcom firm received flak for relatively high pricing. Now, Lauren Dreyer, the Vice President of Business Operations at Starlink, has clarified in a post on X that the...
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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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Starlink Subscription Price in India Revealed as Elon Musk-Led Firm Prepares for Imminent Launch
Starlink, the satellite internet provider, has revealed the monthly residential subscription price in India. The wholly-owned subsidiary of the Elon Musk-led SpaceX, Starlink, claims that the subscription fee will include the cost of the hardware, including the satellite receiver, ground wires, and terminals. This comes shortly after the parent com...
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How to Find SIM Number on Android: A Step-by-Step Guide
The ICCID number is a unique number, and it acts like a serial identifier for your SIM card. You can check your SIM number through the Settings app or by physically removing the SIM card to read the number printed on it. Here's a guide to help you find it in under a minute.
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Airtel Discontinues Two Prepaid Recharge Packs in India With Data Benefits, Free Airtel Xtreme Play Subscription
Bharti Airtel has quietly discontinued two prepaid recharge packs in India. Priced at Rs. 121 and Rs. 181, the plans offered high-speed data benefits for a period of 30 days. It also included complimentary access to Airtel Xtreme Play Premium, the telecom operator’s subscription service that bundles content from over 25 OTT streaming platforms, i...
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ACT Fibernet Launches Revamped Broadband Plans Starting at Rs. 499
ACT Fibernet has launched revamped broadband plans in more than 30 indian cities. The plans start from Rs. 499. The value plan comes with access to essential OTT platforms. It costs Rs. 749 in cities like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur, and Lucknow. It offers Prime Video, JioHotstar, Zee5, SunNXT, and Yupp TV subscriptions alongside a...
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Check Airtel Call History Using Airtel Thanks App: A Step-By-Step Guide
Airtel prepaid or postpaid subscribers who are wondering how to get access to your detailed call history, can download the Airtel Thanks app and send a brief message to the telecom operator. The telecom service provider's app is available for download on the Google Play Store for Android users and on Apple's App Store for iPhone owners. You will ne...
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Government Removes Sanchar Saathi Pre-Installation Mandate After Pushback
The Government of India's Ministry of Communications announced on Wednesday that it is withdrawing the mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app. The ministry said that the popularity of the app is growing. Hence, the mandate is now rendered moot. The decision comes soon after a report suggested that Apple plans to push back against the ...
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NHAI Inks MoU With Jio To Roll Out Telecom Alerts For Accident Zones, Fog, Cattle On Highways
NHAI said that using Jio's existing 4G and 5G network, travellers will receive warnings on their mobile phones as they approach identified risk locations.
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Sanchar Saathi Explained: What It Is And Why It Is Being Made Mandatory
Sanchar Saath's purpose is to help mobile users manage their digital identity, report suspicious activity, and safeguard their devices.
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BSNL Gains 2 Million Users While Vi Loses 3 Million Subscribers in October, TRAI Data Reveals
India’s telecom market saw a slight rise in wireless users in October, as per the latest TRAI data. Reliance Jio led growth once again with 1.997 million new additions. BSNL also reported gains, adding 0.269 million subscribers. Vodafone Idea, meanwhile, continued to struggle, losing 0.2083 million users during the month.
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Centre Orders Preloading Smartphones With This App For Cybersecurity: Report
India's telecom ministry has privately asked all smartphone makers to preload all new devices with a state-owned cybersecurity app, a government order showed, a move set to spark a tussle with Apple, which typically dislikes such directives.
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Airtel Ramps Up Xstream Fiber Rollout Amid Surge in India’s Connected Homes
Airtel announced that its Xstream Fiber network has grown rapidly, recording over 50 percent year-on-year growth in home passes and surpassing 500,000 km of fibre. The company said rising connected device adoption is boosting broadband demand and highlighted the expanding Xstream ecosystem, which brings broadband, TV and OTT content together.
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Now, Platform To Shut out Pesky Promotional Messages On Your Phone
Cellphone users will soon be allowed to view and revoke the promotional messages they had agreed to receive earlier from banks and businesses.
-
Oppo Reno 15C Key Specifications, Launch Date Revealed via Certification Listing: Report
Oppo Reno 15 series, including the Reno 15 Pro and Reno 15, was launched in China in November. During the launch event, the smartphone maker had also teased that it would launch an entry-level model as part of the lineup in the country in December, dubbed Oppo Reno 15C. While only the design and two colourways of the phone were teased at the time, ...
-
Starlink Executive Clarifies: India Pricing Was a 'Glitch', Still Awaiting Launch Approval
Starlink, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elon Musk's SpaceX, recently updated its website the reveal the prices of its Residential subscription in India. Soon after the revelation, the satcom firm received flak for relatively high pricing. Now, Lauren Dreyer, the Vice President of Business Operations at Starlink, has clarified in a post on X that the...
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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.
-
Starlink Subscription Price in India Revealed as Elon Musk-Led Firm Prepares for Imminent Launch
Starlink, the satellite internet provider, has revealed the monthly residential subscription price in India. The wholly-owned subsidiary of the Elon Musk-led SpaceX, Starlink, claims that the subscription fee will include the cost of the hardware, including the satellite receiver, ground wires, and terminals. This comes shortly after the parent com...
-
How to Find SIM Number on Android: A Step-by-Step Guide
The ICCID number is a unique number, and it acts like a serial identifier for your SIM card. You can check your SIM number through the Settings app or by physically removing the SIM card to read the number printed on it. Here's a guide to help you find it in under a minute.
-
Airtel Discontinues Two Prepaid Recharge Packs in India With Data Benefits, Free Airtel Xtreme Play Subscription
Bharti Airtel has quietly discontinued two prepaid recharge packs in India. Priced at Rs. 121 and Rs. 181, the plans offered high-speed data benefits for a period of 30 days. It also included complimentary access to Airtel Xtreme Play Premium, the telecom operator’s subscription service that bundles content from over 25 OTT streaming platforms, i...
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ACT Fibernet Launches Revamped Broadband Plans Starting at Rs. 499
ACT Fibernet has launched revamped broadband plans in more than 30 indian cities. The plans start from Rs. 499. The value plan comes with access to essential OTT platforms. It costs Rs. 749 in cities like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur, and Lucknow. It offers Prime Video, JioHotstar, Zee5, SunNXT, and Yupp TV subscriptions alongside a...
-
Check Airtel Call History Using Airtel Thanks App: A Step-By-Step Guide
Airtel prepaid or postpaid subscribers who are wondering how to get access to your detailed call history, can download the Airtel Thanks app and send a brief message to the telecom operator. The telecom service provider's app is available for download on the Google Play Store for Android users and on Apple's App Store for iPhone owners. You will ne...
-
Government Removes Sanchar Saathi Pre-Installation Mandate After Pushback
The Government of India's Ministry of Communications announced on Wednesday that it is withdrawing the mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app. The ministry said that the popularity of the app is growing. Hence, the mandate is now rendered moot. The decision comes soon after a report suggested that Apple plans to push back against the ...
-
NHAI Inks MoU With Jio To Roll Out Telecom Alerts For Accident Zones, Fog, Cattle On Highways
NHAI said that using Jio's existing 4G and 5G network, travellers will receive warnings on their mobile phones as they approach identified risk locations.
-
Sanchar Saathi Explained: What It Is And Why It Is Being Made Mandatory
Sanchar Saath's purpose is to help mobile users manage their digital identity, report suspicious activity, and safeguard their devices.
-
BSNL Gains 2 Million Users While Vi Loses 3 Million Subscribers in October, TRAI Data Reveals
India’s telecom market saw a slight rise in wireless users in October, as per the latest TRAI data. Reliance Jio led growth once again with 1.997 million new additions. BSNL also reported gains, adding 0.269 million subscribers. Vodafone Idea, meanwhile, continued to struggle, losing 0.2083 million users during the month.
-
Centre Orders Preloading Smartphones With This App For Cybersecurity: Report
India's telecom ministry has privately asked all smartphone makers to preload all new devices with a state-owned cybersecurity app, a government order showed, a move set to spark a tussle with Apple, which typically dislikes such directives.
-
Airtel Ramps Up Xstream Fiber Rollout Amid Surge in India’s Connected Homes
Airtel announced that its Xstream Fiber network has grown rapidly, recording over 50 percent year-on-year growth in home passes and surpassing 500,000 km of fibre. The company said rising connected device adoption is boosting broadband demand and highlighted the expanding Xstream ecosystem, which brings broadband, TV and OTT content together.
