Day: March 6, 2024
Vodafone Idea eSIM Available for Prepaid Users in Mumbai
Vodafone Idea unveiled eSIM services for its prepaid customers in Mumbai on Monday, marking a significant stride toward delivering seamless, expedited, and eco-friendly connectivity to millions of Indians, according to a statement released by Vi. The eSIM service, available to both iOS and Android users, is compatible with various handsets, including Apple iPhone XR and […]
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Undersea Cable Damage Disrupts India’s Telecom Connectivity
In recent days, three crucial undersea cables linking India to global telecom networks — Asia-Africa-Europe-1, Europe India Gateway, and Tata Global Network — have suffered damage, possibly due to targeted attacks. This development has compelled major telecom operators like Bharti Airtel Ltd., Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd., and Tata Communications Ltd. to redirect their traffic through […]
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Government Classifies Satellite Broadband as Telecom Service, Permits 100% FDI through Automatic Route
The government is poised to classify satellite broadband as a telecom service, making companies like Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb, Elon Musk’s Starlink, Jeff Bezos-led Amazon Kuiper, and Canada’s Telesat eligible for 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) through the automatic route, similar to telecom service providers, according to top lawyers and senior satellite industry executives. This move […]
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