May 3rd, 2023 4:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Releases Consultation on Definition of International Traffic

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a Consultation Paper on the Definition of International Traffic on Tuesday, seeking recommendations from stakeholders on the matter. DoT requested TRAI's Recommendations The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) requested the TRAI's recommendations on the definition of International SMS and Domestic SMS through a reference dated August 30, 2022, under Section 11(1)(a) of TRAI Act, 1997 (as amended). Also Read: TRAI Releases Recommendations... Read More

April 12th, 2023 9:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

FCC Announces New Space Bureau and Office of International Affairs

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially launched its new Space Bureau and Office of International Affairs following the publication of the departments in the Federal Register. The move sees the International Bureau replaced by two new offices, which will focus on international telecommunications policies and the expanding field of space communications. It comes a few months after FCC drew up proposals to set up a Space Bureau to meet... Read More

February 24th, 2023 8:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

UPI Could Soon Reach these International Destinations

The impact of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system in India has been great over the last few years. The adoption of UPI has kept on growing, especially during the pandemic when a lot of users preferred cashless transactions. Now UPI could soon reach major international destinations such as Indonesia, UAE, and Mauritius. It is worth recalling that UPI has already reached Singapore, and now international money transfers to users... Read More

February 22nd, 2023 12:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

UPI and PayNow of Singapore Linked to Send Money Internationally

India's famous Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has been linked to Singapore's PayNow system. Both UPI and PayNow are built to help users send money in real time or instantly to other people. But what this integration between the two platforms would do is enable users to make international money transfers. Users in both countries would now be able to send money in real-time via a QR code or the mobile... Read More

February 20th, 2023 8:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

5G Roaming Subscribers to Drive Roaming Revenue Internationally

Telcos across the Globe are driving 5G deployments and exploring new use cases on how to make the most of 5G Technology from a business perspective. With 5G connectivity, users get access to high-speed data and more and more smart devices also get connected to the networks. 5G, along with eSIMs, drive the number of devices using connectivity, and this is where the flexibility of mobility and wireless connectivity comes... Read More

January 20th, 2023 9:25 AM 1 COMMENTS

In-Depth: Airtel, Jio and Vodafone Idea International Roaming Packs Analysed

If you are planning an International Holiday with family or friends or travelling for work, the definite concern of staying connected is one thing that arises while roaming abroad. But worry not, as Indian telecom operators Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea offer International Roaming (IR Packs) to stay connected while travelling overseas. If properly aware and aptly used, these plans and the benefits offered will save you from hefty mobile... Read More

December 12th, 2022 1:31 PM 1 COMMENTS

Airtel World Pass: International Roaming Packs Explained

As International Travel is beginning to witness a surge and the Holiday season is around, Bharti Airtel has taken this chance to revamp its International Roaming Packs (IR Packs) and launch a new product called 'World Pass' - one pack to travel across 184 countries. Read to know more about World Pass and how you can benefit from these packs per your travel needs. Airtel World Pass With Airtel World... Read More

November 18th, 2022 1:06 PM 8 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Launches 5G Plus at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi

Bharti Airtel, India's second-largest telecom operator, has launched 5G plus network services at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International airport, Varanasi. The announcement from the telco was made just a few minutes ago. This is the third airport that Airtel has reached with its 5G network services. The other two airports are - Bengaluru's new Terminal 2 and Pune Airport. Bharti Airtel is moving fast with its 5G network rollout and... Read More

September 3rd, 2022 2:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

Satcom Players Should Get Spectrum Based on Best International Practices: SIA India

The Satcom Industry Association of India (SIA-India) recently told DoT (Department of Telecommunications) that India should adopt international best practices for spectrum allocation. In simple words, that would mean that India should go ahead with the administrative allocation of spectrum to the satcom players. This is something that the telecom players can't wrap their heads around. Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio are very much against the notion of creating a... Read More

July 21st, 2022 10:08 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea to Get Refund for IGST Paid for International IIR and ILD Services

Vodafone Idea, the third-largest telco in the country, is going to get an Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) refund for the international Inbound Roaming Services (IIR) and International Long Distance (ILD) services. The decision was announced by the Bombay High Court, which ruled that the IRR and ILD services provided by Vodafone Idea are basically export of services. According to a Livelaw report, the bench consisting of Justices K.... Read More

July 6th, 2022 4:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Announces New Rule for International Calls

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has come up with a new rule for the international calls that Indian consumers receive. The telecom department has amended the clause in the unified license for TSPs (telecom service providers), which says that ILDOs (International Long-Distance Operators) need to stop any international call without or with improper caller line identification (CLI) from reaching the end customer. This move will up the security of Indian... Read More

May 23rd, 2022 4:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Affordable International Roaming Packs You Should Know About

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in India, offers a range of affordable international roaming packs to users. Vi has roaming arrangements with operators across the world, which will make the international travel experience for the users seamless and worry-free for its customers. What Do Vi International Roaming Packs Bring to the Table? With the Vi International Roaming packs, users can roam freely around the globe and get unlimited... Read More

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