Reliance Jio's average revenue per user (ARPU) figure rose from Rs 181.7 to Rs 195.1 QoQ in Q2 FY25. This happened because of the tariff hikes implemented early in the quarter. Jio hiked tariffs of its prepaid plans on July 3, 2024. The telco's ARPU was at a standstill for several quarters, while Bharti Airtel had seen impressive growth and was much ahead. Jio trailing behind Airtel had needed the... Read More
HFCL Limited has launched two new unlicensed band radios (UBR) on the opening day of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024. The newly launched 4G aand 5G backhauling solutions were unveiled by union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. The two new UBR solutions include the following: 1) 1 Gbps Small Form Factor 4G/5G Backhauling Radio offering unprecedented spectral and radio efficiency, and 2) Energy efficient 2 Gbps Point-to-Multipoint Rural connectivity UBR.... Read More
At the inauguration ceremony of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that there's a need for global standards in ethical AI (artificial intelligence) and data privacy. He said that just like the global standard for aviation frequencies, there's a need for global standards in ethical AI and data privacy. Globally, every country has to work together to make this possible. Read More - Akash Ambani Urges... Read More
French banking and financial services company BNP Paribas is ramping up its integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across its operations. The bank said its recently organised 7th AI Summer School was attended by over 4,000 employees from various divisions. In light of these numbers, the Chief Data Officer of BNP Paribas emphasised that AI has evolved into a cross-divisional priority, impacting teams such as Sales, Marketing, Compliance, Risk, and Legal. Also... Read More
Google has signed what it calls the world's first corporate agreement to purchase nuclear energy from multiple small modular reactors (SMRs), developed by Kairos Power, to generate the vast amounts of energy needed to support its artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. According to Google, this deal is part of its ongoing efforts to accelerate clean energy solutions and meet its ambitious 24/7 carbon-free energy goals. Also Read: Google Features Startups Using... Read More
"Since 1983, I have been a part of India's telecom story," said Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Airtel, during his inaugural speech at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024. "India has not only launched the fastest 5G networks in urban areas but is also extending coverage to villages and rural areas. More network rollouts are happening every day and every month. Within the next 12 to 18 months, every... Read More
Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel has reiterated its commitment to satellite communication (satcom) services to connect remote and underserved areas across the country. The company stressed that its stance remains unchanged, rejecting any claims of a policy shift. In a statement, Airtel emphasised its long-standing focus on using satcom technology to provide high-speed broadband connectivity in hard-to-reach areas, including maritime, aviation, defense, and disaster recovery. Also Read: Kia India Partners... Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is showcasing a suite of solutions aimed at transforming industries and enhancing everyday experiences through 5G and IoT (Internet of Things) technology on the opening day of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024. Vi said this year's IMC theme, "The Future is Now," resonates with its commitment to delivering immediate, technology-driven solutions. The company's presentation, "Future is Live," emphasises how these innovations are reshaping the ways people... Read More
Reliance Jio has launched two new affordable Jio Bharat phones namely JioBharat V3 and V4. This is a phone targeted to make 2G users upgrade to 4G for the first time. The device is very affordable and comes with many features such as JioPay, JioTV, JioChat, and more. It is priced very low. Jio said that this device gives a saving of almost 40% over other players. Both models will... Read More
Kia India has announced a strategic partnership with Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel, for its Kia Connect 2.0 platform, aiming to revolutionise the connected car experience in India. This collaboration focuses on five key pillars: Vehicle Management, AI Voice Command, Convenience, Remote Control, and Safety, Security, and Navigation. Airtel's nationwide communications network will power all connected car variants of Kia with real-time connectivity, enabling uninterrupted transfer of... Read More
Reliance Jio Infocomm Chairman Akash Ambani, on October 15, presented two suggestions for the kind consideration of the Prime Minister. He requested that India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urgently embrace AI. He also urged the Indian government to expedite the updating of the 2020 draft of the Data Center Policy so that "Indian data should remain in Indian data centers." Also Read: Reliance AGM 2024: Key... Read More
Business Finland and Cyient, an Indian engineering company, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing key technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability solutions, space technology, and robotics. The partnership aims to foster innovation by leveraging Cyient's strong presence in Europe, especially in Finland, along with Business Finland's platform to support startups and businesses in the region, according to an official statement. Also Read: SAP Expands... Read More
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