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OTP Delay From 1 December is Rumor, TRAI Assures No Delay in OTPs Amid New Rules
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has confirmed that essential Net Banking and Aadhaar OTP messages will continue to be delivered on time from December 1. This assurance follows rumors on social media suggesting potential delays. TRAI clarified that recent regulatory updates, designed to improve message traceability, will not impact the timely delivery of […]
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Indian Govt Won’t Interfere with Tariff Hikes from Jio, Airtel, and Vi
Private telecom operators in India, including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), have recently raised tariffs for prepaid and postpaid mobile plans by 11-25% across various offerings. This hike has also affected the base plans, making the minimum recharge plans required to keep SIMs active more expensive. Government’s Stance on Tariff Hikes […]
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Vodafone Idea Highlights 100 Towers Installation Every Hour
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has been installing 100 towers every hour following the successful completion of its follow-on public offering (FPO) earlier this year. In the second quarter of FY 2024-25, the telco added around 42,000 4G sites, marking its largest-ever quarterly increase in 4G infrastructure. As part of its revival efforts, Vi raised equity funding […]
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No OTP From December 1? TRAI Directs All Telcos
In a significant move to tackle spam SMS and curb phishing attacks, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has directed all telecom operators—including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and BSNL—to implement the traceability rule starting December 1, 2024. What Is the Traceability Rule? TRAI’s traceability rule requires that every SMS sent by […]
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Vodafone Executives Exit Indus Towers Board Following Bharti Airtel’s Majority Stake Acquisition
Executives from the UK’s Vodafone Group PLC, who served as non-executive directors on the board of Indus Towers, have resigned following Bharti Airtel’s increase in its stake to over 50 percent in the tower company. With the increased stake, Indus Towers is set to become a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel. Vodafone Executives Step Down from […]
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Delay in Vi’s ₹25,000 Crore Funding Worsens Financial Struggles
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is grappling with worsening financial challenges as its ₹25,000 crore debt-funding plan faces significant delays, casting doubt on its ability to achieve a turnaround. The setback follows the Supreme Court’s rejection of Vi’s curative petition to recalculate its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, which has further strained the company’s financial outlook. Analysts […]
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Best 2GB Daily Data Plans from Airtel, Vi, and Jio
Daily 2GB data plans are popular choices, especially for those looking for unlimited 5G. Both Jio and Airtel provide such plans, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) offers additional benefits in lieu of 5G, such as up to 130GB of bonus data through the Vi Guarantee and Vi Hero Unlimited benefits. Here’s a look at the most […]
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Cyclone Dana- Telcos Enable Intra-Circle Roaming Across Seven Odisha Districts Amid Cyclone Alert
Telecom service providers in Odisha have activated intra-circle roaming in seven districts under a red-warning alert for Cyclone Dana, as announced by State Electronics and IT Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Thursday. This arrangement enables telecom operators to share each other’s networks, ensuring uninterrupted service in Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, and Cuttack from 8 […]
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DoT Proposes Waiving Bank Guarantees for Spectrum Payments After Vodafone Idea’s Request: Report
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has drafted a cabinet note proposing to waive the requirement for bank guarantees (BGs) on deferred spectrum payments under certain conditions, responding to a request from Vodafone Idea (Vi). If approved, telecom companies would be exempt from providing BGs but would need to make an additional three months’ instalment annually, […]
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Vodafone Idea to Roll Out 5G Across 17 Circles by March 2025: Report
Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s third-largest private telecom operator, plans to begin its commercial 5G rollout by March 2025, starting with Delhi and Mumbai and expanding across 17 key circles. Vi aims to cover at least 90% of India’s population with 4G by June 2025, according to its Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Revival and Expansion Plan […]
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