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BharatNet Phase III Project BSNL Forms Committee for Bid Evaluation
Broadband

BharatNet Phase III Tender: BSNL Forms Committee for Bid Evaluation

Committees formed by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for the technical evaluation of bids under the BharatNet Phase III tender are set to submit their final reports by September 10, 2024. According to an August 14, 2024 letter, the Committee for Evaluation of Tender (CET) for each package will deliver its report, clearly outlining recommendations […]

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TRAI Blacklists 50 Entities and 2.74 Lakhs Numbers Disconnected
Regulatory

TRAI Blacklists 50 Entities and 2.74 Lakhs Numbers Disconnected

In the past two weeks, telecom service providers have blacklisted over 50 entities and disconnected more than 2.75 lakh mobile numbers and telecom resources following a strict crackdown on spam calls and messages by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).  TRAI begins its crackdown on Spam Calls ❌50+ entities blacklisted ❌2.75 lakh disconnections pic.twitter.com/zyFuE63HvV […]

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Jio iActivate Service- Now Activate SIM Cards with Ease
Telecom Industry

Jio iActivate Service- Now Activate SIM Cards with Ease

Reliance Jio has launched its iActivate service, offering customers the convenience of activating their SIM cards without needing assistance from a Jio executive. With iActivate, users can activate their SIMs anywhere, anytime, through a few simple steps. This adds to Jio’s existing free home delivery service for SIM cards, giving users even greater control over […]

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Maharashtra Chief Minister inaugurates 27th National Conference on e-Governance
Inauguration of the 27th National Conference on e-Governance hosted at Mumbai
Regulatory

Maharashtra Chief Minister inaugurates 27th National Conference on e-Governance

Mumbai Sept 3, 2024 Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde lauded the winners of the National e-Governance Awards, calling them revolutionaries who are significantly simplifying the lives of citizens across India. His remarks were made during the inauguration of the 27th National Conference on e-Governance in Mumbai. The event, spanning two days, focuses on the theme […]

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BSNL Launches 4G in Visakhapatnam
5G/6G

BSNL Launches 4G in Visakhapatnam

BSNL officially launched 4G services in Visakhapatnam on August 29, with the rollout beginning in the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) cluster. The coverage extends to the RINL administrative area, plant, and residential quarters, with the launch event held at Ukkunagaram. Principal GM of Visakhapatnam Telecom District, Paul William, announced that the Centre has allocated an […]

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Vodafone Idea Penalized with Rs 73 Crore GST
Telecom Industry

Vodafone Idea Penalized with Rs 73 Crore GST

Debt-laden telecom firm Vodafone Idea (VIL) has been hit with demand orders from multiple GST offices, totaling over ₹73 crore in tax dues, penalties, and interest, according to a regulatory filing. The company received nine separate orders, primarily for alleged short payment of taxes and excessive claims of input tax credit (ITC).  The largest penalty, […]

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HFCL upgrades BSNL Network to Speed Up Data Service
Broadband

HFCL upgrades BSNL Network to Speed Up Data Service

HFCL Limited has successfully completed one of the largest global deployments of Control and User Plane Separation (CUPS) architecture-based Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). Valued at approximately ₹390 crore, the project began in October 2022. At 2:15 pm, HFCL’s shares were trading at ₹146.59 on the NSE, up by ₹0.23 […]

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Airtel Netflix Plan for Prepaid & Postpaid Customers
Tariff Plans

Airtel Netflix Plan for Prepaid & Postpaid Customers

Airtel India offers Netflix as part of its rewards program, bundled with select prepaid and postpaid mobile plans. If you’re seeking entertainment perks, particularly Netflix, along with your mobile services as we head into September 2024, this guide will help you find the right plan. Let’s explore Airtel’s offerings that include Netflix as an additional […]

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BSNL Entry Level Plan Upgraded With Speed Benefits
Broadband

BSNL Entry Level Plan Upgraded With Speed Benefits

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has quietly upgraded the speeds of its entry-level broadband plans, although the data limits remain unchanged. Previously, BSNL’s basic plans offered minimal speeds with limited data. However, while the speed has been increased, the data caps have not been adjusted. The plans that received these speed boosts are priced at […]

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New Rules for Digital Bharat Nidhi In Effect
Regulatory

New Rules for Digital Bharat Nidhi In Effect

India has introduced the Telecommunications (Administration of Digital Bharat Nidhi) Rules, 2024, under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. These rules are designed to expand telecommunications services in underserved regions and communities across the country.  The Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), replacing the Universal Service Obligation Fund established under the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885, has been updated […]

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