Month: March 2024
+ 92 Country Code WhatsApp Call Should Not be Received, Says DoT
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a warning to mobile users regarding the receipt of calls from foreign origin numbers, such as those starting with +92, on WhatsApp. Additionally, the DoT clarified on 29th Mar 2024 that users should exercise caution and refrain from sharing any personal information if they receive calls where the […]
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BSNL BharatNet III Tender: Domestic Telcos Equipment Makers Express Concerns
Homegrown telecom equipment companies, represented by a local industry group, have expressed concerns regarding the bidding conditions for the BharatNet phase III initiative, arguing that the mandated 50% value addition of active and passive components locally could hinder India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) goals. RK Bhatnagar, director general of Voice of Indian Communication Technology Enterprises […]
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Indian Government Initiates Geotagging Telecom Infrastructure
The Indian government is embarking on a comprehensive initiative to geotag all telecommunications infrastructure across the country, commencing with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and subsequently extending to private telecom players. This strategic decision aims to enhance resource utilization efficiency, particularly during natural disasters. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) aims to geotag key telecom infrastructure, […]
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Rise of Ambient IoT in 5G Advanced Era
As the transition towards 5G Advanced approaches, projected around 2026 or 2027, one of the prominent technologies expected to gain momentum is ambient IoT, according to insights shared by Kathiravan Kandasamy, Vice President of Product Management at Syniverse. What Is Ambient IoT Ambient IoT, initially conceptualized by the 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project), describes an […]
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Starlink Broadband India Faces Delay
The introduction of Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite broadband service, in India may encounter delays due to the need to obtain approvals from national security agencies and India’s Ministry of Home Affairs. These additional approvals are required in addition to the necessary nods from IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) and the Telecom Department. […]
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5G Is Must for Smart Mobile Robots, Verizon
Verizon showcased the integration of 5G connectivity, specifically over Wi-Fi, for its newly introduced autonomous mobile robots navigating factory floors. During a demonstration at Verizon’s 5G day in Basking Ridge, N.J., Bill Stafford, associate director of robotics in the emerging technology solutions group at Verizon, emphasized the advantage of cellular technology over Wi-Fi for mobile […]
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IoT SIM Card Meaning | Everything About IoT SIM Card | M2M Sim Card
IoT SIM Card / M2M SIM Card Meaning: The Internet of Things (IoT) SIM card, also known as an M2M (Machine-to-Machine) SIM card or simply IoT SIM, is a specialized type of subscriber identity module (SIM) card designed specifically for IoT devices. These SIM cards facilitate the connectivity of various IoT devices to cellular networks, […]
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TDSAT Urges DoT, TRAI, and BSNL to Collaborate on Spare Capacity Utilization for Virtual Networks
Officials from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), and state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) are set to meet on 27th Mar 2024 to discuss the utilization of BSNL’s spare infrastructure capacity for virtual networks following a directive from the Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT). According to a […]
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Telcos Struggling to Monetize 5G Amid Incomplete Rollouts
Telcos worldwide are facing a similar challenge as India when it comes to the deployment of 5G technology. Nitin Soni, senior director (corporates) at Fitch, notes that in countries like South Korea, Singapore, and Japan, the introduction of 5G has not led to significant increases in telco ARPU (average revenue per user), with growth remaining […]
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5G Use Case Workshop by DoT at IIT Gandhinagar
The National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation, and Training (NTIPRIT), operating under the Department of Telecommunications (DOT), organized a two-day workshop at IIT Gandhinagar aimed at raising awareness about the diverse applications of 5G technology across industries. Titled “5G Use Case Labs: Awareness and Pre-Commissioning Readiness,” the workshop focused on fostering innovation in 5G […]
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