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Tanay Singh Thakur October 2nd, 2024 7:35 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Goes a Little Easy on Select Entities for SMS Whitelisting Rules

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has decided to go a little easy on select entities for implementing its new SMS norms. For the unaware, the new norms direct business entities to register their message templates and their content (URLs, APK links, and OTT links) with the telcos before sending them to the customers. The rule has come into effect from October 1, 2024. Any entity which hasn't whitelisted... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 2nd, 2024 6:28 AM 4 COMMENTS

BSNL Bharat AirFiber Tariffs Pan-India

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has been offering AirFiber plans for several years. The state-run telco has been offering this service much before Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel launched their 5G FWA (Fixed-Wireless Access) service. BSNL's AirFiber is present in all parts of the country and was launched for areas where fiber deployment was difficult for the company. There are only three plans under the service that you can purchase.... Read More

Srikapardhi October 1st, 2024 9:24 PM 0 COMMENTS

Empire Access Expands Fiber Internet Services to Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Empire Access, a Northeast fiber-based internet service provider (ISP), has announced the availability of its high-speed internet services in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, a city located 40 miles south of Scranton. This expansion brings fiber connectivity to over 4,000 addresses for both residential and business customers in the area, the ISP said on Tuesday. Also Read: Empire Access Expands Fiber Network to Cortland, New York Expansion of Fiber Connectivity in Hazleton Empire... Read More

Kripa B October 1st, 2024 6:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

Microsoft, Dell, Google and Others Launch Initiatives to Propel AI Infrastructure and Innovation

Recent developments in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) landscape have seen leading companies make significant investments and partnerships aimed at enhancing AI infrastructure and capabilities. From BlackRock's ambitious USD 100 billion initiative to Microsoft’s investment in Brazil, these efforts underscore the growing importance of AI. Here’s a look at five major stories shaping the AI ecosystem: Also Read: AI Can Help You Be More Productive at Work, Says Microsoft CEO and... Read More

Srikapardhi October 1st, 2024 4:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telstra boosts Norfolk Island Connectivity with New Satellite Internet Service

Australian telecom company Telstra, the Australian government, and Norfolk Island Regional Council's Norfolk Telecom have collaborated to provide a satellite internet service that now delivers network speeds four times faster on Norfolk Island. Norfolk Telecom offers telecommunications services to the Norfolk Island community. Also Read: Telstra Completes Major Network Upgrade for King Island Significant Speed Boosts Norfolk Island, located 1,500 km east of mainland Australia, has significantly upgraded its internet... Read More

Tanuja K October 1st, 2024 2:57 PM 10 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea to Close Major Equipment Deal with Ericsson, Samsung Soon: Report

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, is going to close equipment deals with Ericsson and Samsung soon. This deal will be worth Rs 16,500 crore. Ericsson will get a Rs 13,200 crore order from Vi while Samsung will get a Rs 3300 crore deal. It is worth noting that Vi recently announced Nokia as its largest vendor partner and closed an equipment deal worth Rs... Read More

Kripa B October 1st, 2024 2:09 PM 6 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Enhances Network in Haryana with L900 and L2100 Spectrum Upgrades

Vodafone Idea (Vi) announced that it has enhanced indoor coverage and network capacity in Haryana by deploying an additional 5MHz in the L900 and L2100 bands. Specifically, Vi said it has doubled capacity in the 900 MHz band to 10 MHz across over 1,200 sites in more than 900 towns and increased the spectrum by 50 percent in the L2100 band, from 10MHz to 15MHz, across 1,000 sites in more... Read More

Tanuja K October 1st, 2024 1:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea ‘Game to Fame’ to Boost eSports in India

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has announced its first-ever grassroots eSports tournament - 'Vi Game to Fame'. This is not the first rodeo of the company in the world of gaming. Vi Games is already a platform integrated inside the Vi mobile app through which users can enjoy cloud gaming on the go. This eSports tournament will generate more traction for Vi as a brand and also promote the presence of... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 1st, 2024 1:12 PM 1 COMMENTS

Excitel Broadband Offering 3 Months of Free Service with 9 Months Plans

Excitel Broadband, a fast-growing internet service provider (ISP) has launched a new offer for customers. The company is offering three months of service with the 9-month plan. But this is only applicable to the company's 300 Mbps plan. There are OTT (over-the-top) benefits bundled with the plan too. Check the names of the OTT platforms and the overall details of the plan below. Read More - BSNL Upgrades Speed Benefits... Read More

Kripa B October 1st, 2024 12:24 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Launches 4G Network in Sri Vijaya Puram Formerly Port Blair

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest private telecommunications operator in India, today announced the launch of Vi GIGAnet (4G Network) in Sri Vijaya Puram, formerly known as Port Blair. Earlier in September 2024, the Government of India announced its decision to rename the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands from Port Blair to "Sri Vijaya Puram." During the announcement, the government said that while the earlier name had a colonial... Read More

Kripa B October 1st, 2024 11:04 AM 0 COMMENTS

AI Can Help You Be More Productive at Work, Says Microsoft CEO and More

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes an integral part of global business strategies, industry leaders are recognising the transformative potential of this technology. Recent insights from top executives at Oracle, HP, Meta, Nasscom, and Microsoft highlight a pivotal shift towards AI-driven solutions, particularly in India, which is rapidly emerging as a hub for AI talent and innovation. Let's check out the AI updates from different companies: AI can help you be... Read More

Srikapardhi October 1st, 2024 10:11 AM 0 COMMENTS

Verizon Strikes USD 3.3 Billion Tower Deal with Vertical Bridge

Verizon Communications (Verizon) has entered into a USD 3.3 billion agreement with Vertical Bridge to lease, operate, and manage 6,339 wireless towers across all 50 states and Washington, DC from subsidiaries of Verizon. The deal, structured as a prepaid lease, will provide Verizon with USD 2.8 billion in upfront cash, the companies announced on Monday. Also Read: Verizon and Vertical Bridge Collaborate to Expand 4G and 5G Across the US... Read More