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Kripa B January 1st, 2025 9:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Rolls Out In-Flight Wi-Fi Service on Select Aircraft

Indian private airline Air India announced on Wednesday the rollout of Wi-Fi internet connectivity services on its domestic and international flights. The service is available on its widebody Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9, and select Airbus A321neo aircraft. This makes Air India the first to offer in-flight Wi-Fi internet connectivity on flights within India, the airline said. Also Read: In-Flight Wi-Fi Access Now Linked to Device Usage Permission, Not Just Altitude:... Read More

Kripa B January 1st, 2025 3:52 PM 0 COMMENTS

Global AI-Dentistry Alliance Formed with Launch of Dental AI Association

The Dental AI Association (DAIA) has officially launched as the first global organisation uniting artificial intelligence (AI) and dentistry. Supported by the Global Summits Institute (GSI) through its World's Top Doctors initiative, DAIA aims to enhance dental care worldwide by integrating AI into diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient management. Also Read: Healwell AI to Acquire Orion Health and Strengthen AI-Driven Healthcare Solutions Global Expansion and Vision of DAIA Additionally, DAIA... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 1st, 2025 1:15 PM 1 COMMENTS

Best Mid-Range 5G Smartphones in India in January 2025

Firstly, let us clear up the term mid-range for you guys. The mid-range is a segment where you are likely looking for devices in the Rs 20,000 - 30,000 figure. Anything above that till Rs 40,000 is semi-premium and above Rs 40,000 is premium. So let's take a look at the characteristics of devices that are in the range of Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000. These devices are geared towards... Read More

Srikapardhi January 1st, 2025 12:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

T2 Readies Telecom Infrastructure for New Moscow Metro Stations

Russian mobile operator T2, a subsidiary of the national operator Rostelecom, announced that it has completed the installation of telecom infrastructure for three upcoming stations on the Troitskaya metro line in southern Moscow. The new stations—Kornilovskaya, Kommunarka, and Novomoskovskaya—are equipped with 3G and 4G coverage, with the network already active before their official opening, T2 said. Also Read: T2 Russia Launches VoLTE Services on Domestic Technology Infrastructure for New Metro Stations... Read More

Srikapardhi January 1st, 2025 11:16 AM 0 COMMENTS

Turk Telekom Pilots 5G Smart Agriculture Project

Turk Telekom has announced the launch of a pilot 5G network in the town of Corum to develop digital agriculture applications, enabling transformative advancements in the agricultural sector. The project, developed in collaboration with ZTE, utilises drones to monitor crops and farming installations, collecting data to support automated irrigation and fertilisation. The project integrates advanced technologies, including drones and smart agricultural machinery, with a high-speed, low-latency 5G network, the company... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 1st, 2025 7:07 AM 1 COMMENTS

Jio Affordable Data Packs for 2025

Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, has the most affordable data vouchers amongst private telecom operators. The telco recently made changes to its Rs 19 and Rs 29 data vouchers. In a way, the validity of these vouchers was reduced. Today, we will look at the list of affordable data packs for 2025. These packs cost Rs 11, Rs 19, Rs 29, and Rs 49. These data vouchers are available... Read More

Srikapardhi January 1st, 2025 12:00 AM 12 COMMENTS

Airtel, BSNL, Jio, and Vodafone Idea Step into 2025 with Growth Optimism

As the clock strikes 00:00 on January 1, 2025, and we step into a new year, the Indian telecom industry stands on the cusp of remarkable transformation. It is looking forward to monetising telecom services to support substantial investments in networks and technology, while striving to sustain this cycle through further investments. From 5G rollouts and network densification to AI-driven solutions, 2024 witnessed significant developments. The industry is now in... Read More

Kripa B December 31st, 2024 6:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

OpenAI Announcements in December 2024: From ChatGPT Pro to Sora

Artificial Intelligence (AI) company OpenAI, just ahead of the holiday season, announced several updates through its "12 Days of OpenAI," a series it began on December 5, 2024. On December 4, OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman revealed that the company would demo or launch a new product or feature every weekday from December 5 onward. Accordingly, OpenAI hosted a 12-day live-stream series, unveiling new AI tools, features, updates, and... Read More

Tanuja K December 31st, 2024 3:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

iPhone 17: Apple will Finally Give 120Hz Displays on Standard Models too

Apple, the Cupertino tech giant, will finally bring high-refresh rate on all iPhone models in the iPhone 17 series. With the recently launched iPhone 16 series, the high-refresh rate or the 120Hz displays are reserved for the Pro models. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus continue to offer standard 60Hz displays. However, a popular tipster that goes by the name Digital Chat Station (DCS) on Weibo said that all... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 31st, 2024 1:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea to Benefit in Debt Fundraising after BG Waiver: Citi

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator, will benefit from the government's decision to waive bank guarantees (BGs) for spectrum auctions since 2012. Vi (Vodafone Idea) would be required to pay around Rs 24,800 crore in BGs had this decision not been made. According to Citi Research, this decision from the government will aid the telco in raising funds via debt. Vi has previously said that it is looking... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 31st, 2024 1:15 PM 5 COMMENTS

BSNL Employees Stand Against VRS 2.0

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) board has decided to go for the implementation of VRS (Voluntary Retirement Scheme) 2.0, as per media reports. However, this hasn't bode well with the telco's employees. In a letter to BSNL Chairman and Managing Director, Robert J Ravi, BSNLEU, a representative employee union of BSNL employees, said that they are against VRS 2.0. The telco's board wants to reduce expenses toward employees with VRS... Read More

Srikapardhi December 31st, 2024 12:33 PM 0 COMMENTS

Gilat Satellite Networks Secures Over USD 18 Million in IFC Orders

Gilat Satellite Networks announced it has secured over USD 18 million in orders for inflight connectivity (IFC) services, primarily for Gilat SkyEdge platforms, related services, and SSPAs, with delivery expected over the next year. "The equipment and services are scheduled for delivery within the next 12 months," Gilat said on December 30. Also Read: Gilat’s DataPath Secures USD 5 Million Deal with US Defense Department Order for Inflight Connectivity Services... Read More