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About the author: Kirpa B is passionate about the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence technologies and has a keen interest in telecom. In her free time, she enjoys gardening or diving into insightful articles on AI.

Kripa B March 24th, 2025 11:59 PM 4 COMMENTS

Airtel FWA, Jio Focus on AI, FWA and 6G, Vodafone Idea’s High-Quality User Experience on 5G: Report

Bharti Airtel, BSNL, Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi), GSMA, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Nokia India, Ericsson India, MeitY, and Ministry of Communications executives and senior officials shared updates on telecom and technology in India while speaking at the eighth edition of the ETTelecom 5G Congress 2025 on Monday, March 24, 2025. The event was presented by Ericsson and other partners included Nokia... Read More

Kripa B March 24th, 2025 8:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Govt Not Keen to Raise Its Stake in Vodafone Idea, Asks to First Raise Investments: Report

The Indian government is not keen to raise its stake in the financially beleaguered telecom operator Vodafone Idea (VIL) and wants the company to first raise investments on its own. The government will study the matter of further converting Vodafone Idea's dues into equity only if no other options are available, Business Standard reported, citing officials. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Says It Can’t Furnish Rs 6,051 Crore BG: Report CEO... Read More

Kripa B March 24th, 2025 6:41 PM 1 COMMENTS

Govt to Waive Spectrum Usage Charges for Pre-2021 Auctions: Report

The government is set to waive Spectrum Usage Charge (SUC) for airwaves acquired through auctions before September 2021, providing telecom operators with relief worth thousands of crores. The decision is expected to help Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel, and Reliance Jio conserve cash as they expand 5G services and strengthen their networks, an official source told The Times of India. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Says It Can’t Furnish Rs 6,051 Crore... Read More

Kripa B March 24th, 2025 3:52 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel’s Gopal Vittal Elected Chairman of GSMA Board Until 2026

The GSMA Board of Directors has elected Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman and MD of Bharti Airtel, as its new Chairman until the end of 2026. Vittal, who was serving as the Acting Chair, will now formally oversee the strategic direction of GSMA, a global body representing over 1,000 telecom and technology companies. Also Read: Bharti Airtel’s Gopal Vittal Appointed Acting Chairman of GSMA Strengthening Airtel's Global Influence With this appointment,... Read More

Kripa B March 23rd, 2025 6:32 PM 3 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Says It Can’t Furnish Rs 6,051 Crore BG: Report

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has appealed to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) secretary, stating that its current financial position does not allow it to furnish a Rs 6,090.7 crore bank guarantee (BG) or make a cash payment of Rs 5,493.2 crore towards a shortfall in the 2015 spectrum auction. Under these circumstances, the company has asked the DoT not to take "any coercive action" against the company, ET has reported, citing... Read More

Kripa B March 23rd, 2025 10:15 AM 0 COMMENTS

OpenAI, Meta in Talks with Reliance for AI Expansion in India: Report

OpenAI and Meta Platforms have held separate discussions with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) for potential AI partnerships in India, according to a report by The Information. Bloomberg and Reuters also reported the story. Earlier reports indicate that Reliance is working closely with Nvidia to democratise AI in India, as it did with high-speed data. Also Read: The Internet or Just Cached Data: What Are Users Actually Using? Multiple Discussions with... Read More

Kripa B March 22nd, 2025 4:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

Breaking: Reliance Jio Starts Offering 50GB JioAICloud Storage with Prepaid and Postpaid Plans

Reliance Jio has officially started offering its Jio AI-Cloud storage with AI-powered features to users on its prepaid and postpaid plans. Initially announced during the 2024 AGM, this offer is part of Jio's broader vision of "AI Everywhere for Everyone" and aims to make cloud storage and AI services accessible to all. Previously, in November 2024, Jio announced the rollout of up to 100GB of free AI cloud storage with... Read More

Kripa B March 22nd, 2025 11:05 AM 10 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Seeks Further Government Support Amid AGR Dues Pressure: Report

Indian telecom service provider Vodafone Idea (VIL) has sought additional relief from the government as it faces mounting financial pressure to repay its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) and spectrum dues, NDTV Profit reported. Also Read: Govt Drops AGR Dues Waiver Plan, Deems Relief to Private Firms Unjust: Report In a letter to Telecom Secretary Neeraj Mittal on March 11, VIL requested a further conversion of its dues into equity. If... Read More

Kripa B March 21st, 2025 10:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

AI: Meta AI in Europe, SoftBank to Acquire Ampere, xAI Vercel Partnership, Microsoft Inait Digital Brain AI

Tech giants and AI innovators continue to expand their influence, with major developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor industries. Meta is rolling out its AI chat tool across Europe, while SoftBank is acquiring Ampere to strengthen its AI computing capabilities. Additionally, xAI has partnered with Vercel, and Inait has teamed up with Microsoft to advance AI technology. Check out the developments in detail. Also Read: AI: Google Health AI... Read More

Kripa B March 21st, 2025 6:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

Cable Landing Station to Be Set Up in Puri, Odisha: Report

The Odisha government plans to establish a Cable Landing Station (CLS) in Puri, positioning the state as a key player in the global digital economy. The initiative, led by the Electronics and IT Department, is expected to enhance digital infrastructure, attract technology investments, and generate employment opportunities. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Lands SEA-ME-WE 6 Submarine Cable in Chennai Chief Secretary Reviews Project Progress Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja reviewed the Detailed... Read More

Kripa B March 21st, 2025 5:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

Supreme Court of India Expands AI Use in Case Management

The Supreme Court of India is deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) based tools to enhance judicial efficiency, according to a written statement by Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, March 20. Also Read: Relying on AI for Legal Research Risky, Says SC Justice: Report AI in Court Operations AI-assisted tools are being used to transcribe oral arguments in Constitution Bench hearings, with... Read More

Kripa B March 21st, 2025 3:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

What’s Driving Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea to Launch Special Cricket Data Packs?

Indian telecom companies Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) started launching special cricket data packs just ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, set to begin on Saturday, March 22. This is mainly due to the massive popularity of cricket in India, especially during tournaments, and telcos want to capitalise on the opportunity that cricket fever provides. Also Read: Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea: Data Usage Trends... Read More