Telecom Industry
BSNL 4G Sim Upgradation: BSNL Offers Free Data to Encourage SIM Upgrade
As part of its efforts to promote the adoption of the latest technology, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is offering additional data benefits to users who upgrade their old BSNL 2G/3G SIMs to a BSNL 4G SIM. BSNL’s Andhra Pradesh division has announced that users who switch to a 4G SIM will receive 4GB of […]
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Why Vodafone Idea, Airtel, Reliance Jio Express National Security Concerns Regarding Amazon, Microsoft, and Enterprise Messages
Amazon’s switch from SMS to WhatsApp for order delivery updates and similar shifts in enterprise messaging methods have raised concerns within the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), representing Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone-Idea. In a letter to telecom secretary Neeraj Mittal, the COAI has accused global tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon of potentially […]
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Airtel’s Expansion of 30,000 Network Sites to Revolutionize Rural Connectivity
During the recent earnings call for the second quarter ending on September 30, 2023, Gopal Vittal, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bharti Airtel, provided valuable insights into the company’s ambitious 5G strategy, 4G network rollout plans, and customer-centric approach. Airtel’s leadership shared key perspectives on these aspects: 5G Strategy: A Bold Move […]
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Deactivated or Subscriber-Requested Disconnected Mobile Numbers Remain Inactive for Minimum 90 Days
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has informed the Supreme Court that mobile phone numbers, once deactivated due to non-usage or upon subscriber request for disconnection, are not assigned to new subscribers for a minimum of 90 days. The Supreme Court was addressing a petition expressing concerns about potential data misuse after a mobile […]
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BSNL Diwali Offers Gives Extra Benefits To Subscribers
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), in the spirit of the Festival of Lights, is making this Diwali special for its users by providing additional benefits and exclusive discounts. Check out the benefits that BSNL is offering to its users during the Diwali Offer. To elaborate, BSNL is offering two different benefits as a festive treat. […]
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RailTel Anticipates Strong Growth in Railway Signaling Segment and Pursues New Orders
RailTel Corporation of India, a significant player in India’s telecommunications and railway infrastructure sector, is expecting a substantial boost in its railway signaling division, along with a surge in new orders. Sanjai Kumar, CMD of RailTel, noted that the company’s existing order book is valued at ₹5,000 crore and expressed optimism regarding the potential to […]
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Telecom Operators Advocate Uniform Regulatory Principles for OTT Apps Such as WhatsApp and Telegram
In their ongoing struggle against over-the-top (OTT) companies, telecommunications operators have put forth a demand for the regulation of such apps, urging their inclusion within the framework of telecommunications services in the forthcoming telecom bill. In a recent communication to the government, the operators emphasized the necessity of adopting the “same-service-same-rules” principle to govern OTT […]
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C-DoT Aims to Roll Out Homegrown 5G System in BSNL Network within 6-8 Months
C-DoT, a state-run organization, anticipates deploying domestically developed 5G telecom equipment within the BSNL network over the next 6-8 months, according to a senior official. CEO Rajkumar Upadhyay of the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) revealed that the company, in collaboration with startups Wisig and VVDN Technologies, has created an entire 5G network, including […]
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Vodafone Idea WiFi Calling Available in These New Regions
Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s 3rd largest operator is still working to roll out its Wi-Fi calling services in different parts of the country. The telco has also worked diligently to prepare its core network for 5G, confirmed Kumar Mangalam Birla at the recently concluded India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2023. Vi customers in many parts of […]
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Airtel Joins Forces with Microsoft to Boost Enterprise Communication
Bharti Airtel has unveiled a strategic alliance with Microsoft, bringing calling services through Microsoft Teams to Indian organizations via integration with Airtel IQ. The collaboration, under the banner ‘Airtel IQ for Microsoft Teams,’ empowers enterprises with the ability to connect with customers across India through fixed-line internet, significantly elevating their communication capabilities. Revolutionizing Business Communication […]
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