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Kripa B February 14th, 2025 7:17 PM 18 COMMENTS

BSNL Reports Rs 262 Crore Profit in Q3, Marking First Profit Since 2007

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) reported a profit of Rs 262 crore in the third quarter of the financial year, marking its first return to profitability since 2007. The state-run telecom company attributed this turnaround to its focus on innovation, customer-centric service improvements, aggressive network expansion, and cost optimisation measures. Also Read: BSNL Provides Free SIM Cards to Pilgrims, Strengthens Infrastructure at Mahakumbh 2025 Revenue Growth Across Key Segments "We... Read More

Tanuja K February 14th, 2025 4:39 PM 4 COMMENTS

DoT to Deactivate 27 Lakh SIM Cards in Bihar: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is planning to disconnect over 27 lakh SIM cards. This is for the Bihar License Service Area (LSA). Amongst the 27 lakh SIM cards, over 3 lakh SIMs have been issued by the state-run telecom company (BSNL), while the remaining have been issued by the private telcos including Airtel, Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi). This crackdown is primarily for customers who have more than nine SIM... Read More

Tanuja K February 14th, 2025 4:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Apple Announces New Event, Check Date and Details

Apple has just announced a new launch event. Tim Cook shared the event teaser video saying, "Get ready to meet the newest member of the family." Of course, the launch event is expected to unveil Apple's latest iPhone - iPhone SE 4. Apple could also bring new Mac products during the launch event. Many industry insiders have already said that the iPhone SE 4 will launch in the coming week.... Read More

Srikapardhi February 14th, 2025 3:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

Virgin Media O2 Activates 5G Standalone Network for UK Businesses

Virgin Media O2 has officially launched its 5G Standalone (SA) network for large enterprises, SMEs, and public sector customers across the UK. Now live in 500 towns and cities, this network promises enhanced coverage, higher bandwidth, and lower latency for businesses on eligible tariffs using compatible devices and SIMs, according to the UK's telecom service provider. Also Read: Virgin Media O2 Brings Mobile Coverage to Craster with New 4G Mast... Read More

Tanuja K February 14th, 2025 3:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

JioHotstar Free Premium Subscription Available for Select Users

JioHotstar is offering free premium subscription to select users. This is not an offer for everyone, as mentioned. JioHotstar was just announced and the app as well as the web platform are now live for the users. JioHotstar Premium subscription which costs Rs 499 for 3 months and Rs 1499 for an year is currently being offered for free. JioCinema Premium users, who have paid for the susbcription already, have... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 14th, 2025 12:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

JioHotstar Subscription Plans Start at Just Rs 149: Details Here

JioHotstar platform has been officially announced. The app has already been updated for the users and is now available to be downloaded from the App Store and Play Store. For users who already had the Disney+ Hotstar app downloaded, they will see their app name and logo changed to JioHotstar. It is advised that users update their app right away for a smooth experience. Here are all the plans of... Read More

Kripa B February 14th, 2025 12:20 PM 3 COMMENTS

JioStar Launches OTT Platform JioHotstar, Merging JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar

JioStar, the joint venture between Viacom18 and Star India, announced the launch of JioHotstar on February 14, bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. This merger creates a streaming platform offering 3 lakh hours of content and live sports coverage, with a user base of over 50 crore. The company said the coming together of the two brands will "unlock infinite possibilities" for the audiences and JioHotstar is set to "redefine... Read More

Tanuja K February 14th, 2025 12:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vi, Airtel AGR Dues Will Not be Recalculated: Report

Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Bharti Airtel are not going to see any reductions in the AGR (adjusted gross revenue) dues that they need to pay to the DoT (Department of Telecommunications). The two telcos had moved to the Supreme Court (SC) and filed review petitions to overturn the SC's earlier order in 2021 which refused the AGR amount to be corrected or changed because of an alleged miscalculation of the... Read More

Kripa B February 14th, 2025 11:25 AM 0 COMMENTS

Viavi Validates Nokia’s Massive MIMO Radio in Upper 6 GHz Band for 5G-Advanced and 6G

Viavi Solutions today announced that it has validated the over-the-air (OTA) performance of Nokia's Massive MIMO radio operating in the upper 6 GHz spectrum range, a band that will add crucial capacity to existing cell sites to support 5G-Advanced and 6G networks. Also Read: Viavi Launches AI-Powered Automation Management and Orchestration Platform, Vamos Addressing Spectrum Constraints Viavi states that as mobile networks face increasing spectrum constraints, the upper 6 GHz... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 14th, 2025 7:03 AM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel’s 1.5GB Daily Data Plans for Customers

Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator in the country, has six prepaid plans on offer that bundle 1.5GB of daily data along with service validity. All of these plans are under Rs 1000. The reason why Airtel has likely stopped offering 1.5GB daily data plans for longer-term is to focus on improving the average revenue per user (ARPU) figure. These plans start at Rs 349 and range up to Rs... Read More

Srikapardhi February 13th, 2025 10:53 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ooredoo Qatar Selects Nokia 5G Standalone Core for Network Slicing and AI Integration

Ooredoo Qatar has selected Nokia to modernise its core network to enable the delivery of more advanced services using network slicing and the integration of AI and machine learning capabilities. The upgrade will support Ooredoo's transition to a 5G standalone (5G SA) network, unlocking new business opportunities and revenue streams. Also Read: Ooredoo Qatar Selects Ericsson to Enhance Network with Advanced 5G Features Key Technologies of Nokia The deal includes... Read More

Kripa B February 13th, 2025 7:53 PM 7 COMMENTS

Jio Launches 50-Days Free Trial Offer for New and Existing Users

Reliance Jio is back again with a free trial offer for its Jio Fiber and AirFiber services, which the company calls its 'Zero-Risk Trial' offer. The 50-day free trial offer is available for both new and existing subscribers, according to information shared by users on social media. As a limited-time offer valid until February 28, 2025, this exclusive offer for select buildings enables users to enjoy 50 days of free... Read More