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Sneha Bhardwaj May 13th, 2021 4:53 PM 0 COMMENTS

5G in India: GSA Supports Indian Operators Using 3GPP Approved Technologies For Trials

Global mobile Suppliers Association today welcomed the decision of India’s Department of Telecommunications to give the go-ahead for 5G spectrum and trials of 5G uses and applications in the country using 3GPP-compliant technologies. India’s four major mobile operators, between them, accounting for over 1.1 billion mobile subscribers, will join over 436 operators in 133 countries/territories that are investing in 3GPP-compliant 5G networks in the form of tests, trials, pilots, planned... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj May 13th, 2021 1:11 PM 2 COMMENTS

Nokia Becomes the Leading Optical Networks Provider in India

Nokia today announced that it has been ranked as the leader in optical networks in India by market share, according to Omdia, a leading independent global research firm. Nokia has differentiated itself by offering cutting-edge optical networks products for all segments of the communications network. Its extensive range of products also includes unique solutions for Data Center Interconnect (DCI) and the enterprise market. According to Omdia's market share analysis report,... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj March 29th, 2021 10:23 AM 0 COMMENTS

Realme 8 5G and Realme 8 Pro 5G Set to Launch in India, Company Confirms

Realme is adding 5G variants soon to the Realme 8 series in India, CEO Madhav Sheth has confirmed. The Realme 8 series was launched a week ago, on March 24. And now, the company has confirmed that they are working on 5G variants for the same. The 5G models are expected to come with an upgraded list of specifications. Apart from the company’s confirmation, the Realme 8 5G has also... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj June 17th, 2020 1:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

Jio Seeks DoT Nod to Test Own 5G Equipment

Reliance Jio has reportedly sought the Department of Telecommunications’ approval to conduct lab testing of 5G products that the Mukesh Ambani-led telco has developed on its own, Financial Express reported. Jio will be undertaking the whole process of setting up the network at its premises without the involvement of any third part vendor or technology provider. The DOT is yet to take a call on Jio’s application which was submitted... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj June 15th, 2020 1:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Payments Bank Launches Suraksha Salary Account for MSMEs

Airtel Payments Bank today announced the launch of 'Suraksha Salary Account,' which is an innovative salary account for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). Airtel Payments Bank made this announcement as India begins to open up following the COVID-19 lockdown. The payments bank company also stated that there are over 60 million units in India's MSME sector which accounts for 29% of India's GDP. Suraksha Salary account provides wide-range of... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj June 13th, 2020 11:00 PM 2 COMMENTS

Jio Platforms Gets New Investments from TPG and L Catterton: Everything You Need to Know

Reliance Industries Limited, today announced an investment of Rs 1894.50 crore by L Catterton, one of the world’s largest consumer focused private equity firms. This investment values Jio Platforms at an equity value of Rs 4.91 lakh crore and an enterprise value of Rs 5.16 lakh crore. L Catterton’s investment will translate into a 0.39% equity stake in Jio Platforms on a fully diluted basis. Besides L Catteron, TPG also... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj April 19th, 2020 7:11 AM 3 COMMENTS

Trai Tariff Amendments Fail to Get Response from Cable TV Operators Like Hathway and Den Networks

It has been more than a month since the implementation of Trai National Tariff Order 2.0 by DTH operators. However, the NTO 2.0 by Trai failed to get a proper response from Cable TV operators- even the major ones. For instance, Hathway which is one of the popular Cable TV service providers in the country is yet to implement the new rules by Trai. Similarly, other Cable TV operators like... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj April 16th, 2020 7:01 AM 2 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Introduces New Prepaid Plans for 2020: Brings Best 1.5GB Daily Data Recharges

Vodafone Idea is one of the leading telcos in India. Even though the company has seen some tough times, the lockdown period has benefitted it immensely. Vodafone and Idea merging allowed the telcos to combine their resources and create better technology and be more innovative with their operations. Now, Vodafone Idea introduced new plans for the year 2020. The telco is offering one of the best 1.5GB plans in the... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj April 8th, 2020 7:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

IMCL Introduces Special Plans for Cable TV Subscribers Amidst Lockdown Period

IndusInd Media and Communications Ltd (IMCL) has announced new innovative and low-cost packs to aid its Local Cable Operators (LCOs) amid the lockdown period. Not only this, but the new packs will also provide quality content to its millions of subscribers. Since the entire nation has been lockdown due to the outbreak of COVID-19, people have been relying on OTT and TV platforms for their entertainment. The introduction of special... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj April 8th, 2020 4:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Xstream to Provide Free Access to Premium Kids Content: Check Details

Airtel Xstream is one of the premium digital content platforms in India. The platform offers a wide variety of premium content to its customers from all segments. Recently, Bharti Airtel has been providing lucrative offers and benefits to its customers to keep them engaged in the lockdown period. To ensure that parents are relieved at homes, during the quarantine period, Bharti Airtel has announced that Airtel Thanks customers will get... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj April 8th, 2020 1:57 PM 6 COMMENTS

2G Subscribers Still Facing Connectivity and Recharge Issues: Trai

Trai has rounded up various telecom operators for extending the validity of prepaid plans for a specific group of subscribers. The telco list includes Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and the government-owned MTNL. Trai addressed the telecom operators and stated that 2G subscribers are still facing connectivity and recharge issues amid the lockdown period, reports ET Telecom. To ensure that telco users are connected in the difficult times, Trai... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj April 7th, 2020 4:43 PM 0 COMMENTS

WhatsApp Users Can Now Send Forwarded Messages to Only One Contact

WhatsApp is undoubtedly one of the most popular and demanding messaging platforms around the globe. The shareability of news and information on the instant messaging platform is one of the most intriguing features of the app. However, sometimes the Facebook-owned app is criticised as a chain of fake news and information take place in individual and group chats. To curb fake news and misinformation, WhatsApp has limited the frequency of... Read More