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Kripa B December 4th, 2024 6:17 PM 1 COMMENTS

Vodafone Group to Exit Indus Towers by Offloading Remaining 3 Percent Stake

UK's Vodafone Group Plc (Vodafone) announced on Wednesday, December 4, that it plans to sell its remaining 3 percent stake in Indus Towers. In a statement, the company said it has launched a placing of its remaining 79.2 million shares in Indus Towers Limited (Indus), representing 3 percent of Indus's total share capital, through an accelerated book-building offering. This divestment of shares marks Vodafone's complete exit from the telecom infrastructure... Read More

Kripa B December 4th, 2024 5:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

Google AI Innovations: Key Announcements From October and November 2024

Google has been upgrading its products and services by infusing artificial intelligence (AI) into them to deliver a better experience for its users. Whenever such an upgrade happens, Google announces it so that customers can make the best use of its AI-powered products or services. In fact, Google states that the company is working to unlock AI's benefits in fields as wide-ranging as healthcare, crisis response, and education. Also Read:... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 4th, 2024 4:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

Apple Watch for Free Under offer from HDFC Ergo and Zopper

If you have ever wanted an Apple Watch, now would be a great time to consider one. This is because if you live in India, you can get one for free. HDFC Ergo has partnered with Zopper, an insurance distribution platform to make the Apple Watch completely free for users. However, there's a saying - "there are no free lunches." It is true in this case also. If you don't... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 4th, 2024 2:26 PM 0 COMMENTS

No Special Mobile Phone Plan for Non-Smartphone Users: Government

The Indian government has said that it doesn't plan to force telcos to bring special mobile plans for non-smartphone users. At the moment, with almost every private telecom operator, if you need basic service validity, you need to spend close to Rs 200. Yes, this does bring unlimited voice calling and some amount of data, but it still doesn't suit every consumer in the country. When asked about special mobile... Read More

Tanuja K December 4th, 2024 1:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 Could Feature 20% Performance Gains: Report

Qualcomm's latest flagship chipset for premium smartphones - Snapdragon 8 Elite is already shipping with some of the prominent devices from different brands including OnePlus, Xiaomi, Asus, and more. Samsung will also likely include the chipset in the upcoming Galaxy S25 series in India and the global markets. Qualcomm is reportedly working on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chipset which will have about 20% performance gains over its predecessor.... Read More

Kripa B December 4th, 2024 1:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

Kaynes Technology Acquires Austria’s Sensonic to Enhance Railway Solutions Using AI

Mysore-based integrated electronics manufacturer Kaynes Technology India Limited has acquired a 54 percent controlling stake in Austria-based company Sensonic GmbH through its wholly owned subsidiary, Kaynes Holding Pte Limited (Kaynes Singapore). The transaction, finalised after regulatory approvals, strengthens Kaynes Technology's position in the global infrastructure technology market, according to an exchange filing. Also Read: Philips Unveils AI-Powered CT 5300 System for CT Imaging at RSNA 2024 Integrates AI, ML, and... Read More

Srikapardhi December 4th, 2024 12:23 PM 3 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Extends Multi-Year Deal with Ericsson for 4G and 5G Network Upgrade

Bharti Airtel has awarded a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar extension deal to Ericsson to enhance its 4G and 5G networks. As part of the agreement, Ericsson will deploy centralised RAN and Open RAN-ready solutions, transforming Airtel's network to enhance coverage and capacity. The deal also includes software upgrades for Airtel's existing 4G radios to improve customer experience, the company said in a joint statement on Wednesday. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Awards 5G... Read More

Srikapardhi December 4th, 2024 11:03 AM 0 COMMENTS

Zain Group Acquires Full Stake in IHS Kuwait

Zain Group, a telecom operator in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire IHS Holding Limited's 70 percent stake in IHS Kuwait Limited. This acquisition will increase Zain's ownership in the independent tower company to 100 percent, giving it complete ownership. Also Read: Ooredoo, Zain and TASC Towers to Create Tower Company in MENA Region Key Details of the Acquisition Agreement Under the terms of... Read More

Srikapardhi December 4th, 2024 9:29 AM 0 COMMENTS

Orange and SETAR Launch CELIA-CETC Cable Project in the Caribbean

Orange and SETAR have announced the construction of the CELIA-CETC (Caribbean ELIte Alliance - Caribbean European Territories Cable), a new high-capacity "express" fiber optic system in the Caribbean. This undersea cable will connect Aruba and Martinique to Florida (US), enhancing digital connectivity across the region as part of the broader CELIA cable system. Also Read: US FCC Launches Comprehensive Review of Submarine Cable Licensing Rules Digital Connectivity Across the Caribbean... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 4th, 2024 6:52 AM 0 COMMENTS

Jio AirFiber 100 Mbps Plan Best Offers Detailed

Jio AirFiber, the 5G FWA (Fixed-Wireless Access) service from Reliance Jio is now available in almost all parts of the country. It has been giving offers to customers since Diwali, wherein the company has waived the installation fee of Rs 1,000 on the three-month validity plans. While we have discussed the 30 Mbps 3-month offer, we will today look at the 100 Mbps plan offer from the company. 100 Mbps... Read More

Kripa B December 3rd, 2024 11:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nebius Raises USD 700 Million to Accelerate AI Infrastructure Expansion, Backed by Nvidia

AI infrastructure company Nebius Group (Nebius) announced on Monday that it has entered into an agreement to raise USD 700 million in private placement financing from investors, including Nvidia, Accel, and certain accounts managed by Orbis Investments. The financing aims to accelerate Nebius’ previously announced plans to expand its AI infrastructure, encompassing large-scale GPU clusters, data centers, and tools and services for developers. The funds will also support the Nebius AI Studio, which offers affordable... Read More

Srikapardhi December 3rd, 2024 7:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

Italy Completes Fiber Network Project Connecting 21 Small Islands

Italy's infrastructure agency, Infratel, has announced the completion of a project to bring high-speed broadband infrastructure to 21 of the country's small island communities. With this achievement, Italy has reached a significant milestone by completing the "Minor Islands Connection" Plan, connecting its smaller islands to a fiber-optic network. The EUR 45 million project, financed through PNRR funds, was implemented by Infratel Italia SpA and executed by Orange's subsidiary, Elettra Tlc... Read More