Telecom Industry
Airport Authority Opposes Telecom Industry’s Spectrum Allocation Proposal
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has raised objections to a proposal from the telecom industry, submitted to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), seeking permission to use the 2700-2900 MHz spectrum band for wireless broadband services, according to sources. This spectrum is currently allocated for AAI’s aeronautical radio navigation services, which are essential for aircraft […]
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Mumbai Metro 3 Gets Vodafone Idea Connectivity
Vodafone Idea has successfully deployed its 4G network along the entire Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey stretch of Mumbai Metro Line 3, a key infrastructure project inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. “As Mumbai prepares to commute on this new metro route, Vi is pleased to announce the completion of its network […]
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Vodafone Idea Aims to Boost 4G Subscriber Base through Gaming and Entertainment: Report
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is intensifying its efforts to grow gaming and entertainment as key service categories to boost data consumption and attract new customers, according to Chief Marketing Officer Avneesh Khosla. As Vi continues to expand its 4G network, these digital services are seen as a strategic opportunity for monetization through partnerships, Khosla noted in […]
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After Airtel, BSNL to Launch AI, ML-Based Spam Detection Tool
State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is preparing to launch an AI/ML-driven solution to combat spam communications on its mobile network. Announced via a tweet, the technology is in the final stages of development and will soon be able to detect, neutralize, and eliminate scams before they reach users. BSNL announced that it […]
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Vodafone Idea WiFi Calling Service Availability List
Vodafone Idea’s Wi-Fi calling services are currently available in 17 circles, according to the company’s website, with no updates made in the past year. Wi-Fi calling is especially useful in areas with weak indoor coverage. However, unlike its competitors Jio and Airtel, which have rolled out Wi-Fi calling across nearly all telecom circles, Vodafone Idea […]
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Airtel Launches AI Powered Spam Detection
Bharti Airtel has launched India’s first AI-powered network-based spam detection solution, designed to tackle the issue of spam calls and messages for its customers. This innovative tool, a first-of-its-kind by a telecom service provider in India, alerts users in real time to suspected spam calls and SMS. We are India's first SPAM fighting network and […]
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35000 4G Sites in India by BSNL, Says Jyotiraditya Scindia
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched 35,000 4G sites across India, with plans to deploy 100,000 sites by mid-2025. India’s Union Telecom Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia, confirmed that BSNL has already rolled out 35,000 4G sites and aims to reach its 1 lakh target by June 2025. "4G सेवा के लिए #BSNL द्वारा 35,000 टावर […]
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Government to Transfer 3,000 MTNL Employees to BSNL as Financial Crisis Deepens
With state-owned Mahanagar Telecom Nigam (MTNL) facing a financial crisis, the government has initiated steps to transfer over 3,000 employees to Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Officials familiar with the matter have also indicated that the government is considering offering employees a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS). The move aims to […]
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BSNL Emerges as the Only Telecom Operator to Gain Users in July 2024 Amid Tariff Hikes
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the struggling Indian telecom operator, was the only company to gain users in July 2024, while other major players such as MTNL, Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Reliance Jio saw customer losses due to recent tariff hikes. BSNL added 2.97 million new customers, bucking the industry trend. Vodafone Idea’s CEO, […]
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Jio Network Down Issue, Social Media Reacts
Reliance Jio users nationwide have experienced a network outage on Tuesday morning, leading to a surge of complaints on social media. Numerous users have reported connectivity issues across various platforms. According to Down Detector, the number of reported problems peaked around noon, with 10,522 users highlighting network errors at approximately 12:05 PM on September 17, […]
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