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Customers porting to BSNL after tariff hike: Vodafone Idea CEO
NEW DELHI: Many Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) customers are porting to the state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) following a tariff increase by telecom companies in July 2024, said Vodafone Idea's Chief Executive Officer, Akshaya…
I&B Ministry issues advisory to TV channels to show videos of calamities with time stamp
The advisory was issued because during continuous coverage of calamities for several days, the same footage is repeated instead of the real-time ground situation causing confusion among viewers.
Centre withdraws broadcasting bill draft amid backlash, to issue new one after ‘mass…
The latest version of the bill now withdrawn, is reported to have proposed comprehensive regulations on independent news creators or influencers on social media platforms.
Disconnect resources of entity caught engaging in spam activities: TRAI
NEW DELHI: In a bid to combat the rising menace of spam calls in the country, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) directed telecom service providers (TSPs) on Thursday to disconnect the telecom resources of any entity caught…
Consultation for satellite spectrum grant to begin
NEW DELHI: Citing the ongoing growth momentum led by government capex, deleveraged balance sheets of corporate quality banks’ assets, and a likely revival in private corporate capex, India Ratings has upped its growth forecast for the…
Early signs of tariff hike encouraging, no major impact on telecom users: Vittal
NEW DELHI: The early signs of the tariff hike by telecom service providers are encouraging, and it has not had a significant impact on telecom subscribers, said Gopal Vittal, managing director of Bharti Airtel, on Tuesday.
Vittal,…
Apple hits record $8 billion in sales in India
According to a recent report, Apple’s revenue in India surged by approximately 33% in the 12 months ending March, rising from $6 billion the previous year.
Scindia to meet advisory groups next week
According to a Department of Telecommunications (DoT) official, on July 15, the minister will engage with the Satellite Communication Ecosystem and Telecom Electronic Ecosystem groups.
India’s telecom manufacturing sales surpass Rs 50,000 crore under PLI scheme
The government launched the PLI scheme to enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities and make India a global hub for telecom equipment production.
Telecom tariff hikes comply with regulations: DoT
All three major private telecom service providers, Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone have announced tariff hikes ranging from 10% to 25% last week.
Airtel denies customer data compromise, calls it smear campaign
Phone numbers, emails, addresses, and Aadhaar numbers of 375 million Airtel customers were supposedly available for sale on the dark web.
Apple launches Vision Pro in China, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore
New Delhi: Apple on Friday launched its virtual reality (VR) headset Vision Pro in China, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore.
This marks the first time that the device has been officially available outside of the US.
"Apple Vision…
Rs 11,340 crore revenue received via auction of 141.4 MHz spectrum: Centre
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday said it received Rs 11,340 crore through auction of a total quantum of 141.4 MHz spectrum.
This year, auction has seen activity in 900MHz, 1800MHz, 2100MHz and 2500 MHz bands.
Bharti Airtel…
OnePlus launches Nord CE 4 Lite 5G with 50MP camera in India
New Delhi: Global technology brand OnePlus on Monday launched the new Nord CE4 Lite 5G, with a 50MP main camera, in India.
The device comes available in three colourways -- Super Silver, Mega Blue, and Ultra Orange and in two…
New Telecom Act: Centre can take control of telecom networks during emergency
New Delhi: The Centre on Saturday introduced the new Telecommunications Act, 2023 that will usher in the new era of connectivity from June 26, replacing century-old colonial laws.
The Section 20 of the 'Telecommunications Act 2023'…
Airtel pre-pays Rs 7,904 crore to clear deferred liabilities for spectrum
New Delhi: Bharti Airtel on Friday said it has prepaid Rs 7,904 crore to the Department of Telecom (DoT) to clear high-cost deferred liabilities for spectrum acquired in 2012 and 2015.
In a stock exchange filing, the company said…
Prioritise 6 GHz spectrum for 5G, roll out fair share data network usage norm: COAI to Centre
The apex telecom industry body has also requested the government to look at the industry's long-standing issues about spectrum pricing and related revenue concerns.
COAI announces new leadership, Abhijit Kishore appointed Chairperson
New Delhi: Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI), the apex industry association representing leading telecom, internet, technology, and digital services companies, on Tuesday announced its new leadership for the term 2024-25,…
India set to become global electronics manufacturing destination
New Delhi: India is poised to become a large-scale global electronics manufacturing destination in years to come under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman, India Cellular and Electronics…
Industry welcomes resolution of ambiguity on display assembly for mobile phones
New Delhi: The electronics industry stakeholders on Friday welcomed the government’s move to resolve ambiguity around the customs duty on display assembly of mobile phones.
The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) said that…