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Srikapardhi February 17th, 2025 1:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Lands SEA-ME-WE 6 Submarine Cable in Chennai

Indian telecom service provider Bharti Airtel has landed the SEA-ME-WE 6 (Southeast Asia-Middle East-West Europe-6, or SMW6) submarine cable in Chennai, following an earlier landing in Mumbai on December 30, 2024. The cable landings were executed by SubCom, a subsea fiber optic solutions provider. Also Read: Airtel Business Secures Additional Capacity with Sparkle on Blue-Raman Cable SMW6 Submarine Cable System The 21,700 Rkm SMW6 cable connects India with Singapore and... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 17th, 2025 12:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vivo V50 Launched in India: Check Price and Specifications

Vivo, a Chinese smartphone maker, has launched the Vivo V50 in India. Vivo V50 has cameras co-engineered with ZEISS. The device has important IP ratings and supports AI (artificial intelligence) features. Apart from the camera and the AI features, there's a huge battery that you should pay attention too. One highlight of the phone is that it is the slimmest phone with a 6000mAh battery, which means a sleeker look.... Read More

Kripa B February 17th, 2025 12:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

Anthropic Partners With UK Government to Explore How AI Can Enhance Public Services

Artificial Intelligence company Anthropic has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the UK's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to explore how advanced AI can improve public services. The collaboration will focus on integrating Anthropic’s AI model, Claude, to enhance how UK citizens access government information and services online. Also Read: Anthropic Unveils New AI Model with Computer Use Capability Anthropic and DSIT Sign AI Collaboration The partnership... Read More

Kripa B February 17th, 2025 11:13 AM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat OneWeb Pushes for Early DoT Nod to Offer Satellite Broadband Services: Report

Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb has sought fast-track approval from India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to deploy its twin Earth station gateways in India, allowing them to connect with its low-Earth orbit (LEO) global satellite constellation and deliver satellite broadband services to customers in South Asia, excluding Pakistan and China, according to an ET report. Also Read: Airtel Satellite Telecom Services Ready for Rollout in India: Report Eutelsat OneWeb Seeks DoT Approval... Read More

Kripa B February 17th, 2025 10:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

Dell Nears USD 5 Billion AI Server Deal with xAI: Report

Dell Technologies (Dell) is finalising a deal worth over USD 5 billion to supply Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, with servers optimised for artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. Dell is expected to deliver servers equipped with Nvidia's GB200 semiconductors to xAI this year, Bloomberg News reported on February 15, 2025, citing sources. Also Read: xAI Raises USD 6 Billion in Series C Funding AI Chips to Power xAI’s Expansion Some details... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 17th, 2025 6:55 AM 0 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Recharge Plans with JioHotstar Subscription

Reliance Jio only has one prepaid recharge plan with which users will get JioHotstar. This plan costs Rs 949. This is not a new plan, just the benefit of Disney+ Hotstar has changed to JioHotstar. For the unaware, JioStar recently unveiled the JioHotstar platform. This is a new merged platform which brings JioCinema's premium and Disney+ Hotstar's premium content under a single roof. We have already detailed out the plans... Read More

Kripa B February 16th, 2025 10:37 PM 11 COMMENTS

Has Postpaid Lost Its Appeal in India’s Telecom Industry?

In the good old days, postpaid service in India meant a premium customer experience, special attention, privileges, and loyalty. The longer you were associated with an operator, the higher your customer value (credit limit) and service. However, today, postpaid users receive little to no added value in terms of customer service or experience. In most cases, it makes no difference whether you are on a prepaid or postpaid plan. With... Read More

Kripa B February 16th, 2025 6:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Armis Integrates Nvidia AI Technologies to Enhance Critical Infrastructure Security

Armis, the cyber exposure management and security company, announced that its Armis Centrix platform will be powered by Nvidia BlueField-3 data processing units (DPUs) and, in the future, the Nvidia Morpheus cybersecurity AI framework to protect critical infrastructure while maintaining operational continuity. These integrations provide a secure, isolated environment for critical infrastructure sectors without impacting performance or operations, Armis said in a statement on February 12, 2025. Also Read: Cerence... Read More

Kripa B February 16th, 2025 2:25 PM 3 COMMENTS

Govt Looking to Ensure 100 Mbps Per Customer With 6G: Report

India is set to surpass Japan and Germany to become the world's third-largest economy by 2027. The digital highway in India is the most advanced following the 5G rollout in 22 months, among the fastest in the world, covering 99 percent of the country's districts and 82 percent of the population, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said, according to an ET report. Also Read: India Set to Become a Global Leader... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 16th, 2025 9:14 AM 1 COMMENTS

Airtel Recharge Plans with JioHotstar Subscription

Bharti Airtel, India's second-largest telecom operator, is now offering prepaid plans bundled with JioHotstar. Don't worry, if you are confused, these are actually the same plans that bundled Disney+ Hotstar. The Disney+ Hotstar platform has now been revamped as JioHotstar and features the content from both Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema. This means that titles like Game of Thrones, House of the Dragons, and more have returned to the Hotstar platform.... Read More

Srikapardhi February 15th, 2025 6:55 PM 1 COMMENTS

Meta Unveils 50,000 Km Waterworth Subsea Cable Project to Boost AI and Global Connectivity

Meta has announced Project Waterworth, which the American company calls its most ambitious subsea cable endeavour. Once completed, the cable, using the highest-capacity technology available, is set to become the world's longest, spanning over 50,000 km—longer than the Earth's circumference. This project will connect five major continents, including the US, India, Brazil, and South Africa, the company said on Friday, February 14, 2025. Also Read: Meta Plans USD 10 Billion... Read More

Kripa B February 15th, 2025 2:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Trials IPTV Entertainment Service in India with Black Plans

Bharti Airtel has launched, or perhaps we can say soft-launched, its IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) services bundled with Airtel Black plans in select circles. Airtel Black is Airtel's premium postpaid offering that bundles Mobile, Digital TV, and Fiber services. Customers can combine any two or more services into one plan under the Airtel Black offering and enjoy Airtel services. Also Read: Airtel 2GB Per Day Prepaid Plans With Unlimited 5G... Read More