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.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has written to all state governments and Union Territories, urging them to prioritise the services of state-run telecom operators Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) for internet, broadband, landline, and leased line requirements. The move, citing national data security considerations, … Read More
Qualcomm is making significant strategic moves to expand its artificial intelligence and connectivity capabilities across key markets. Through a series of acquisitions and partnerships, the company is enhancing its presence in AI computing, automotive V2X communications, edge technologies, and next-generation data centers. Below are key developments driving innovation and connectivity. … Read More
ChatGPT maker OpenAI has partnered with IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India, to launch its first international education platform, OpenAI Academy India. The initiative, launched last Thursday, marks the first international expansion of OpenAI’s online learning platform aimed at broadening access to artificial intelligence … Read More
India added 3,299 new 5G base stations (BTS) in May 2025, lower than the number rolled out in previous months—April and March 2025. Vodafone Idea (Vi) claims to be in the process of rolling out 5G in 17 priority circles, where the telco has acquired 5G spectrum, by August 2025. … Read More
India’s progress in telecom infrastructure was highlighted by Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar. During the 11th BRICS Communications Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasilia, Brazil, India reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready digital development, according to the Ministry of Communications. Also Read: New … Read More
Reliance Jio has outlined its next phase of growth, placing artificial intelligence (AI), data, and 5G at the heart of its strategy. The telco added over six million new subscribers in the first quarter of 2025, taking its total subscriber base to 488.2 million. Average revenue per user (ARPU) rose … Read More
High spectrum costs are placing a growing burden on telecom operators and could hinder network investments, particularly in underserved regions, warned the GSMA, the global mobile industry association. In an interaction with ETTelecom, GSMA Director General Vivek Badrinath outlined the organisation’s strategic priorities, including closing the mobile usage gap, expanding … Read More
Taiwanese semiconductor firm MediaTek said that it would support millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum bands in India, positioning itself as a critical enabler for future 6G networks. The company said it is committed to working with Indian telecom operators Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, who are currently in the planning stages … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its Non-Stop Hero Plan to five more markets since the last time we reported the development in May 2025. The Vi Non-Stop Hero Plan is available in over 15 circles now, while Hero Unlimited is available in all the circles. These are various prepaid offerings … Read More
The technology industry has called on the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to revise proposed power levels for wireless devices operating in the delicensed 6 GHz spectrum band, warning that current limits may hinder the performance of next-generation applications and restrict consumer access to affordable, high-speed Wi-Fi. Also Read: Delicensing of … Read More
The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has called for uniform regulatory treatment of satellite and terrestrial telecom providers, arguing that similar services must be governed by the same legal, economic, and tax frameworks. GSMA’s newly appointed Director General, Vivek Badrinath, emphasised that such parity is not merely a … Read More
Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday announced that Starlink is set to become the third satellite internet service company to receive a license to operate in India, according to an ANI report. The license will be issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in the coming days. So … Read More
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