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.
Bharti Airtel has announced the launch of new All-in-One entertainment packs for its prepaid customers, offering access to more than 25 leading over-the-top (OTT) platforms. With this move, Airtel becomes the only telecom operator in the country to offer such an extensive digital entertainment offering under a single plan, according … Read More
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is considering a review of the pricing methodology for backhaul spectrum, a move that could ease the financial burden on telecom operators, particularly the financially stressed Vodafone Idea. TRAI will soon release a consultation paper to seek inputs from stakeholders on the potential … Read More
Amid growing concerns over the sustainability of telecom network investments, the GSMA has urged global regulators to establish a level-playing field and facilitate infrastructure deployment in the wake of surging data usage driven by over-the-top (OTT) or mobile app-based services, according to a top GSMA executive. Also Read: Indian Telcos … Read More
The Indian government is fast-tracking the establishment of a Rs 930 crore satellite communication (satcom) monitoring facility to oversee both Indian and foreign satellites operating over Indian airspace. Approved by the Digital Communications Commission (DCC), the facility aims to mitigate interference and enhance coordination among satellites, ensuring secure and efficient … Read More
Bharti Airtel has reached out to rival telecom operators Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea with a proposal to launch a joint initiative aimed at curbing the rising menace of telecom frauds and scams. The telco has also informed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India … Read More
Reliance Jio has approached the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) seeking approval to deploy its 26 GHz 5G spectrum for WiFi-based broadband services in a move that could redefine spectrum usage strategy in India. The request has been made under Clause 2.3 of the Notice Inviting Application (NIA) for the July … Read More
The Tamil Nadu government is set to launch a large-scale initiative to provide high-speed internet connectivity to one crore rural households per year. The project is being implemented under the Central government’s BharatNet programme, which aims to bridge the digital divide across rural India, according to an IANS report. Also … Read More
Satellite communication providers such as Starlink are likely to launch their services in India at a promotional price point of less than USD 10 (approximately Rs 840) per month for unlimited data plans. The move is aimed at rapidly scaling the user base to as much as 10 million subscribers … Read More
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani said at the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 event that Reliance Jio has already covered 90 percent of the population in Northeast India, with over 5 million 5G subscribers, and aims to double that number this year. Also Read: Jio … Read More
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is set to start charging telecom operators for the use of high-frequency radio bands—spectrum currently essential for tower-to-tower communication—marking a key policy shift aimed at monetising India’s wireless infrastructure, NDTV Profit reported, citing sources. Also Read: Telcos to Oppose DoT’s Move to Delicense Lower 6GHz … Read More
The Supreme Court of India on Monday dismissed petitions filed by Vodafone Idea (Vi), Bharti Airtel (Airtel), and Tata Telecom (which formerly operated telecom services under the brand Docomo), seeking a waiver of interest, penalties, and interest on penalties on their adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. A Bench of Justices … Read More
Less than 25 percent of mobile users in India have registered their preferences to control commercial communications, leaving the vast majority open to unsolicited calls and messages, a senior official from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) reportedly said. Out of nearly 1.15 billion mobile consumers, only 280 million … Read More
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