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DoT Allows Licence-Free Use of Lower 6GHz Spectrum for Wi-Fi Routers, Sets Power Limits
- Thursday January 22, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
The Department of Telecommunications has opened 500MHz of spectrum in the lower 6GHz band for licence-free Wi-Fi, a move aimed at improving indoor connectivity and enabling Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7. The new framework allows low-power indoor and very low-power outdoor devices to operate in the 5925–6425MHz range under defined power and emission limits...
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BSNL Finally Launches VoWiFi Service in West, South Zone Circles; 4G Services Rolled Out in Mumbai
- Friday October 3, 2025
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
BSNL has soft launched Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) service for customers in west and south zone circles. The service allows users to make and receive voice calls using a Wi-Fi network instead of their mobile carrier's cellular network. The company has also launched its 4G services in Mumbai. It has also started offering eSIM services across India.
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Government Issues New Rule for In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity on Indian Domestic Airlines
- Thursday November 7, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced a new rule for in-flight and maritime Wi-Fi connectivity recently. With the new rules, the government department has specified the criteria under which travellers will be allowed to access Internet connectivity. It is believed that with this rule change, Indian airlines such as Air India, ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Meta's Express Wi-Fi Affordable Internet Service to Shut Down in India and Other Regions After Six Years
- Tuesday February 1, 2022
- David Delima
Meta has announced the shutdown of its affordable Internet access program Express Wi-Fi, which was introduced back in 2016. The service partnered with local Internet service providers and mobile operators to provide cheaper Internet to underserved regions. Meta has not provided a reason for winding down the service in over 30 countries.
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www.gadgets360.com
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What is Wi-Fi Calling? How to Enable it on iPhones, Android Smartphones
- Thursday September 30, 2021
- Tasneem Akolawala
Wi-Fi calling service enables users to make regular calls using the Wi-Fi network. Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea all offer support for Wi-Fi calling without any additional cost. Compatible phones can enable the Wi-Fi Calling option in Settings.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Jio Wi-Fi Calling Service: How to Enable the New Experience on Your Android Smartphone, iPhone
- Friday January 10, 2020
- Jagmeet Singh
Jio WiFi calling service has been launched with support for over 150 handset models. The service is set to reach pan-India until January 16. Here, we are detailing the steps through which you can avail Jio Wi-Fi calling on your Android smartphone or iPhone.
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www.gadgets360.com
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TRAI to Release In-Flight Connectivity Recommendations by Month-End
- Wednesday December 13, 2017
- Indo-Asian News Service
"Recommendations on in-flight connectivity to come out by year end or next 15 days," TRAI Chairman R.S. Sharma said.
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www.gadgets360.com
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TRAI Floats Consultation Paper for In-Flight Connectivity Services
- Friday September 29, 2017
- Indo-Asian News Service
The TRAI consultation paper has sought written comments from stakeholders by October 27, and counter-comments by November 3, 2017.
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www.gadgets360.com
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DoT Allows Licence-Free Use of Lower 6GHz Spectrum for Wi-Fi Routers, Sets Power Limits
- Thursday January 22, 2026
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
The Department of Telecommunications has opened 500MHz of spectrum in the lower 6GHz band for licence-free Wi-Fi, a move aimed at improving indoor connectivity and enabling Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7. The new framework allows low-power indoor and very low-power outdoor devices to operate in the 5925–6425MHz range under defined power and emission limits...
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www.gadgets360.com
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BSNL Finally Launches VoWiFi Service in West, South Zone Circles; 4G Services Rolled Out in Mumbai
- Friday October 3, 2025
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
BSNL has soft launched Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) service for customers in west and south zone circles. The service allows users to make and receive voice calls using a Wi-Fi network instead of their mobile carrier's cellular network. The company has also launched its 4G services in Mumbai. It has also started offering eSIM services across India.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Government Issues New Rule for In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity on Indian Domestic Airlines
- Thursday November 7, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced a new rule for in-flight and maritime Wi-Fi connectivity recently. With the new rules, the government department has specified the criteria under which travellers will be allowed to access Internet connectivity. It is believed that with this rule change, Indian airlines such as Air India, ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Meta's Express Wi-Fi Affordable Internet Service to Shut Down in India and Other Regions After Six Years
- Tuesday February 1, 2022
- David Delima
Meta has announced the shutdown of its affordable Internet access program Express Wi-Fi, which was introduced back in 2016. The service partnered with local Internet service providers and mobile operators to provide cheaper Internet to underserved regions. Meta has not provided a reason for winding down the service in over 30 countries.
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www.gadgets360.com
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What is Wi-Fi Calling? How to Enable it on iPhones, Android Smartphones
- Thursday September 30, 2021
- Tasneem Akolawala
Wi-Fi calling service enables users to make regular calls using the Wi-Fi network. Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea all offer support for Wi-Fi calling without any additional cost. Compatible phones can enable the Wi-Fi Calling option in Settings.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Jio Wi-Fi Calling Service: How to Enable the New Experience on Your Android Smartphone, iPhone
- Friday January 10, 2020
- Jagmeet Singh
Jio WiFi calling service has been launched with support for over 150 handset models. The service is set to reach pan-India until January 16. Here, we are detailing the steps through which you can avail Jio Wi-Fi calling on your Android smartphone or iPhone.
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www.gadgets360.com
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TRAI to Release In-Flight Connectivity Recommendations by Month-End
- Wednesday December 13, 2017
- Indo-Asian News Service
"Recommendations on in-flight connectivity to come out by year end or next 15 days," TRAI Chairman R.S. Sharma said.
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www.gadgets360.com
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TRAI Floats Consultation Paper for In-Flight Connectivity Services
- Friday September 29, 2017
- Indo-Asian News Service
The TRAI consultation paper has sought written comments from stakeholders by October 27, and counter-comments by November 3, 2017.
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www.gadgets360.com