The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has become super common within India. From street vendors to five star hotels or even car showrooms, you can make payments via UPI anywhere. You just need an active internet connection to do so. There are many platforms that have integrated UPI such as GPay, PhonePe, CRED, and more. However, these are platforms that you can use within India to make payments. When you go... Read More
Bharti Airtel boosted network connectivity in Gujarat. The telco added 2367 towers in total across Gujarat between December 2022 aand March 2024. We don't have the data for whether new towers were added in FY25. Airtel's focused on boosting network connectivity not only in urban areas but also rural. The telco wants a better network experience for its customers when they travel and also wants to ensure that in new... Read More
Luxembourg-based satellite operator SES is awaiting final security approvals from the Indian government to commercially launch its satellite-based broadband services in partnership with Reliance Jio. The company's medium Earth orbit (MEO) communications satellite system, O3b mPOWER, will deliver enterprise-grade connectivity and support 5G backhaul infrastructure in remote and underserved areas across India. SES's newly inducted O3b mPOWER satellites will enable Jio's satellite broadband offering for enterprises in the country. Also... Read More
In a telecom industry laser focused on 5G rollouts and headline grabbing data speeds, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has quietly pulled off a different kind of win one rooted in real world performance and the basics of mobile connectivity. According to the June 2025 Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) across the UP West service area, Vodafone Idea emerged as the clear leader in... Read More
Realme 15 series has just launched in India. The Realme 15 series has two devices - Realme 15 and Realme 15 Pro. Both are 5G phones and available in multiple colour options. The Realme 15 Pro is more expensive and packs more features and power for the users. Realme 15 is way more affordable and brings in a value experience for the users. Both devices pack huge battery and support... Read More
Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services in Sonipat, effective Friday, July 25. Vi stated on Thursday that this expansion is part of its phased 5G rollout across 23 cities within its 17 priority telecom circles, where the company holds 5G spectrum. Also Read: Vodafone Idea to Launch 5G in 23 More Cities, Enhances 4G Network Coverage Vi 5G to Goe Live in... Read More
iQOO Z10R has finally launched in India. It sits in the same price range around iQOO Z10. This phone will be available in two colour options. The phone is powered by a MediaTek chipset and it comes with a dual-camera setup at the rear. The phone has a 50MP main sensor and a 32MP selfie sensor at the front. Let's take a look at the complete list of specifications and... Read More
The Indian government has released the new draft national telecom policy 2025 (NTP-25). The policy aims to boost investments in the field of telecom massively. There's a push for skilling and upskilling, universal 4G coverage by 2030, 90% 5G coverage population and more by 2030. The government, through this policy, wants to bring in about Rs 1 lakh crore (about USD $12.1 billion) every year in investments for the sector.... Read More
HMD has reaffirmed its commitment to the Indian market, calling it the company's largest in terms of financial contribution and manufacturing strength. The handset maker—known for its Nokia-branded feature phones and smartphones—is now focusing on expanding its HMD-branded portfolio and digital presence in the country. Also Read: Lava, HMD Partner Tejas Networks, FreeStream to Launch Direct-to-Mobile Devices in India Plans to Launch New Affordable 5G Smartphone "For us, India remains... Read More
Vivo, a Chinese smartphone maker, is going to launch a new smartphone in India called the Y400 5G. The device has been spotted on both the BIS and Bluetooth SIG certification. The exact launch date has not been confirmed by the brand. However, the launch date of the device is somewhere around in August. The alleged pricing and colour options of the device have been confirmed. Now, the device has... Read More
AppleCare One, a new extension to the AppleCare+ is here. Currently, with AppleCare+, you need to purchase different plans for different products. Now that is changing. AppleCare One will allow users to add three devices on the go for protection/coverage. It will now also include the Apple Watch and iPad coverage (wasn't available till now). AppleCare One is bascially a bundled coverage plan for multiple products. In case you have... Read More
Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, has only select prepaid plans for people who want annual recharges. Before July 2024 (the month where tariffs were hiked), Jio had plenty of these plans in its portfolio. However, not so anymore. This is a way for the telecom operator to maximise profits. Reliance Jio's cheapest annual plan today costs Rs 3,599. This is a plan that the company doesn't offer with any... Read More
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Since last year only, but it is not supported in older phones.
