Author: Bharatnet
Telecom Scams in India: Daily 12 Fraud Messages, Total 93k Scams Reported
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, has revealed that 93,081 telecommunication scam cases have been reported across India to date, signaling a sharp rise in fraudulent communication incidents. These scams involve deceptive messages related to bank accounts, payment wallets, SIM cards, gas or electricity connections, KYC updates, expiration notices, government impersonation, sextortion, and […]
Read More
Lalbaugcha Raja Live Darshan & Immersion on Airtel Xstream Play
Bharti Airtel’s OTT platform, Airtel Xstream Play, will broadcast the 10-day festivities of Shri Lalbaugcha Raja, one of Mumbai’s most iconic Ganesh idols, live from September 7 to 17. Devotees across India can experience the darshan and final immersion into the Arabian Sea via the Airtel Xstream Play app or website. Lalbaugcha Raja Live Streaming […]
Read More
Jio Anniversary Offer on Completion of 8 Years
Reliance Jio celebrated its 8th anniversary on Thursday by offering special deals on select recharge plans. As per the details on Jio’s website, users recharging between September 5 and September 10 can avail benefits worth Rs 700 on quarterly plans of Rs 899 and Rs 999, as well as the annual plan priced at Rs […]
Read More
OneWeb Ready to Launch Satellite Services
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is unlikely to grant provisional or interim spectrum to companies like Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio for the commercial rollout of satellite internet services in India, according to informed sources. The government intends to wait for the recommendations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) before making any decisions on […]
Read More
Starlink Mini Is Easier to Carry Than You Think
SpaceX has launched its eagerly awaited Starlink Mini, now available across the U.S. The compact antenna is priced at $599, with monthly subscriptions ranging from $50 to $150. With no long-term contracts, users can start and stop service at any time, and a 30-day trial is included. The Starlink Mini, roughly the size of a […]
Read More
BSNL 4G News- Centre to Allocate 6000 crore for Network Equipment
The government is poised to allocate an additional Rs 6,000 crore to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for acquiring the remaining 4G network equipment needed for 100,000 sites. Earlier, on May 19, 2023, an Advance Purchase Order (APO) worth Rs 19,000 crore was issued for 10,000 4G sites, based on an indigenously designed stack. Of […]
Read More
6G Rollout to Propel Growth Toward Developed Nation Status, Says Neeraj Mittal
India is now preparing for the rollout of 6G technology, a move that Telecom Secretary Neeraj Mittal believes will drive the growth needed to achieve developed nation status. Speaking on Wednesday, Mittal highlighted that the government has replaced the 150-year-old Telegraph Act with a new Telecommunications Act, designed to be relevant for the next 20-30 […]
Read More
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 […]
Read More
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 […]
Read More
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 […]
Read More