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A dispute has arisen between Boeing, the prominent US aircraft manufacturer, and Indian telecommunications companies over the implementation of 5G technology near airports. Boeing has expressed concerns regarding the current mitigation measures in place in India, stating that they are inadequate to ensure the safety of aircraft operations. The company … Read More
In a significant move to bolster the ‘Right to Repair’ initiative, the Telcom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) has announced a strategic partnership with Britco & Bridco, a skill-based organisation. Together, they have inaugurated a state-of-the-art Mega Centre of Excellence in Kerala, aimed at training youth in mobile handset repair courses. … Read More
The Indian telecom sector is very much looking forward to the Telecom Bill that the government is set to launch soon. In 2022, the government released a draft version of the telecom bill. The centre has been taking feedback and consultations from every possible stakeholder for the upcoming telecom bill. … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi), the struggling telecom operator in India, is trying to turn things around for itself with the help of the Indian government. But its promoter, Vodafone UK, seems to have stopped believing in the telco’s ability to make future payments. According to an ET report, Vodafone Group has … Read More
Lava, the renowned Indian smartphone manufacturer, has unveiled its latest offering, the Lava Agni 2 5G, which succeeds the previously launched Lava Agni 5G model. The smartphone, which had been extensively teased by the company, comes with impressive features, including a curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. With … Read More
India’s telecom regulator, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), has launched a comprehensive investigation into all past and current tariff plans of all telecom operators in the country, including their 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G plans, said a Financial Express report. The investigation aims to determine whether the telecom … Read More
SpaceX has launched a new batch of 56 Starlink broadband satellites into orbit, marking its 31st successful orbital mission this year. The launch took place early Sunday morning (May 14) at 1:03 a.m. EDT from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, with the Falcon 9 rocket lifting off … Read More
CEIR, the Central Equipment Identity Registry, will soon be rolled out across India to help combat mobile phone theft. This system was developed and is managed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and allows citizens to block their smartphones in case of theft. Once the mobile is blocked, the government … Read More
Despite tariff hikes, India’s direct-to-home (DTH) companies are expected to recover only 85% of their pre-pandemic revenue levels, according to a report by Crisil. The report (via TOI) highlights that the recent tariff hike by DTH operators is expected to contribute to a 6-8% growth in their revenue to approximately … Read More
Apple’s latest iPhone 14 is currently being offered at a discounted rate on various e-commerce platforms in India. Originally priced at Rs 79,900 for the 128GB variant, the device is now available at Rs 71,999. However, this price can be further reduced by using an HDFC card to get up … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is expected to submit a revival plan within a month following the Centre’s acquisition of equity in the struggling telecom company, according to India’s telecom secretary, K Rajaraman. In an interview with Livemint, he said that the return of Kumar Mangalam Birla to the board of the … Read More
India’s telecom companies are seeking a mechanism for OTT (over-the-top) apps to pay for the creation of digital infrastructure in the country. The telcos will highlight the current global debate regarding fair share principles for OTTs, particularly those generating the highest traffic, to make a contribution to necessary infrastructure investments. … Read More
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