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Tanuja K December 23rd, 2024 10:32 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Imposes Additional Fines on Telcos for Failing to Stop Spam Calls: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has imposed additional fines on the telcos for failing to stop the spam calls made to the customers on their network. TRAI has gotten very strict when it comes to matters such as spam or fraudulent communications. Under the Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), TRAI has imposed these financial penalties on the telcos. But the telcos don't believe they should be... Read More

Kripa B December 23rd, 2024 8:28 AM 0 COMMENTS

Google AI Powers Over 300 Real-World Gen AI Use Cases: December 2024 Edition

Google released its new AI model, Gemini 2.0, this month, marking a significant step into the agentic era. The model features advanced multimodality capabilities, such as native image and audio output, as well as native tool use, enabling the creation of universal AI agents. Gemini 2.0 can process images, audio, video, and text inputs, and generate text, images, and multilingual text-to-speech outputs. It supports advanced multimodal reasoning and long-context understanding.... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 23rd, 2024 6:50 AM 1 COMMENTS

BSNL Considering Feasibility of Offering Netflix/Prime Bundled Mobile Plans

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is the only Indian telecom operator which isn't offering prepaid plans either bundled with Netflix or Amazon Prime. Both of these platforms are very major entertainment destinations for Indians. Netflix is the most premium OTT (over-the-top) platform in the country as it costs way more than any other platform. Amazon Prime subscription is fairly cheaper compared to Netflix, yet very valuable for customers in India... Read More

Srikapardhi December 22nd, 2024 6:39 PM 4 COMMENTS

Airtel CEO Says ARPU Drivers Remain Intact Post Tariff Revision

Indian telecommunications service provider Bharti Airtel has reported the highest industry ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) of Rs 233 in Q2FY25, compared to Rs 211 in Q1, maintaining its industry-leading growth. With the industry-wide tariff revision by private operators effective July 2024, Airtel says it is on track to achieve its immediate ARPU target of Rs 300. However, in the mobile segment, "the full benefit of tariff repair will be... Read More

Kripa B December 22nd, 2024 2:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Teases Launch of AI Magic Soon With JioCloud

Reliance Jio started rolling out its JioCloud Welcome Offer in November, offering up to 100GB of AI Cloud Storage, along with early access to new AI (artificial intelligence) features. If you're among the users who have received access to the JioCloud Welcome Offer, you are likely already experiencing the features offered by the platform. However, here's an update from India's largest telecom operator as it teases the upcoming launch of... Read More

Srikapardhi December 22nd, 2024 11:28 AM 0 COMMENTS

Swisscom Secures Approval for Vodafone Italia Acquisition

Swisscom has received regulatory approval to acquire Vodafone Italia, marking a major step towards establishing a converged telecom operator in Italy. The deal was approved by the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) on December 20, 2024, and the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT) on December 19, 2024. Also Read: Swisscom Expands Data Centre Capacity in Western Switzerland with Bonvillars Acquisition Commitments by Swisscom The AGCM's approval is contingent... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 22nd, 2024 10:57 AM 3 COMMENTS

BSNL eSIM to be Available by March 2025

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom company, is soon going to launch eSIM services. eSIM services are currently offered by Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi). eSIM market in India is still very small as not every phone supports it. Regardless, the higher-end phones of today have support for eSIMs and those customers have started opening up to the possibility of keeping eSIM as their... Read More

Kripa B December 22nd, 2024 10:02 AM 0 COMMENTS

Returned.com Streamlines Online Returns with New Voice AI Feature

Returned.com, an AI-powered returns management technology company for online shopping, has launched a voice AI feature that eliminates wait times for customer service calls. The company says its AI Return Agent, BoughtBot, combines chat and voice capabilities to handle returns automatically. Also Read: Meesho Launches Gen AI-Powered Voice Bot for Customer Support AI Return Agent The new capability allows users to skip hold times, navigate complex phone menus, communicate with... Read More

Kripa B December 21st, 2024 11:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

Leap Financial Raises USD 3.5 Million to Enhance Cross-Border Payments with AI

Miami-based AI-powered fintech startup Leap Financial has secured USD 3.5 million in a seed funding round led by Fuel Venture Capital, with additional support from Ascendo Venture Capital. Leap says it provides a service that allows financial and non-financial institutions to participate in cross-border money flows, eliminating inefficiencies and helping immigrants send money home. The company specialises in embedded remittances and embedded payments, offering AI-enhanced engagement, cross-border transactions, and integrated... Read More

Kripa B December 21st, 2024 10:51 PM 38 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea’s Superior 4G Experience, Aggressive Plans Winning Subscribers Back: Report

Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s third-largest telecommunications service provider, has reportedly been making waves in the telecom industry. Its recent recognition for having a Superior 4G Network in India highlights its commitment to enhancing its network and providing top-notch services to customers, according to a Deccan Chronicle report. Anand Dani, Cluster Business Head for Andhra Pradesh (AP), Telangana, and Karnataka, reportedly discussed Vi's vision to continue the momentum. He emphasised that Vi's aggressive plans,... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 21st, 2024 4:18 PM 11 COMMENTS

BSNL to Launch VoWi-Fi Service PAN-India Soon

At present, only Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel offer their customers VoWi-Fi (voice over Wi-Fi) service PAN-India. While Vodafone Idea (Vi) also offers VoWi-Fi or Wi-Fi calling service to its customers, it is restricted to select circles. But very soon, BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited), a state-run Indian telecom operator, is planning to launch Wi-Fi calling services for its customers. This will likely happen once 4G is available in most... Read More

Kripa B December 21st, 2024 12:26 PM 0 COMMENTS

Netflix Secures US Streaming Rights for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 and 2031

Netflix has acquired exclusive US streaming rights for the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031, marking the first time the tournament will air on a streaming platform. The 2027 edition, hosted by Brazil, will feature 32 teams competing across 12 cities from June 24 to July 25. The 2031 host nation will be announced later, Netflix announced Saturday. Also Read: Airtel Wi-Fi Plans Rs 699 and Above Now... Read More