June 6th, 2023 1:08 PM 1 COMMENTS

BBK Electronics Restructures India Operations, Separates Oppo, OnePlus, and Realme

China's leading smartphone manufacturer, BBK Electronics Corp, has implemented a strategic restructuring of its operations in India. According to an ET report, the company has transformed three of its major brands - Oppo, OnePlus, and Realme - into independent entities with their own sales accounting. The primary objective behind this move is to mitigate potential risks associated with government actions targeting Chinese companies. By establishing separate legal entities for OnePlus... Read More

June 6th, 2023 11:54 AM 0 COMMENTS

iOS 17: Take a Look at the Cool New Things

Apple has been an excellent company in rolling out new operating system versions over the years. This is because of its zeal to keep things simple but innovative. On day 1 of the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple announced the iOS 17. This is the latest operating system for iPhones that is likely going to start rolling out post the launch of the iPhone 15 series. There are many... Read More

June 6th, 2023 11:29 AM 15 COMMENTS

Government Considers Shutting Down MTNL and Transferring Operations to BSNL: Report

The Indian government is contemplating the closure of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) and the subsequent transfer of its operations and staff to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL). This decision marks the abandoning of an earlier plan to merge the two state-run telecom companies, according to a Livemint report. The move comes as MTNL grapples with financial challenges, including increasing debts and persistent losses. The report quoted two government officials... Read More

June 6th, 2023 8:21 AM 0 COMMENTS

Orange Belgium to Discontinue 3G Network Starting January 2024

Orange Belgium has revealed its plans to gradually sunset its 3G network in response to the declining number of 3G device users and the underutilization of network capacity. This move follows the global trend of mobile operators discontinuing their 3G networks to make room for more advanced technologies such as 4G and 5G. Also Read: Orange Belgium Completes Acquisition of 74 Percent Controlling Stake in VOO SA Steady Decline in... Read More

June 6th, 2023 7:04 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Short-Term Lump Sum Data Prepaid Plans

Bharti Airtel offers a ton of short-term lump-sum data prepaid plans. The beauty of lump-sum data prepaid plans is that they allow you to consume as much data as you want in a given day. Of course, the amount of data that you are consuming can't be more than the FUP (fair usage policy) data bundled with the pack. Most users in India currently use prepaid plans, which come with... Read More

June 5th, 2023 6:14 PM 2 COMMENTS

Jio Reduces Data Offered with Rs 61 Plan to Previous Limit

Reliance Jio has reduced the amount of data that the Rs 61 plan came with for about two weeks. A couple of days back, Jio silently increased the amount of data it offered with the Rs 61 plan to 10GB. This is the 5G upgrade plan offered by the telco to customers who have recharged with denominations lower than Rs 239. With the help of this plan, customers living under... Read More

June 5th, 2023 4:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

ESB Networks and Sigma Wireless to Deploy National LTE Private Mobile Network in Ireland

ESB Networks, the leading energy company in Ireland, has awarded a contract to Sigma Wireless Communications and Nokia for the development of a mission-critical private mobile network. The partnership aims to drive renewable energy integration, decarbonization, and the electrification of various sectors. Over the course of three years, Nokia and Sigma Wireless will collaborate to install an advanced LTE-based private wireless system. Also Read: Ericsson Upgrades Its Private 5G Network... Read More

June 5th, 2023 11:37 AM 6 COMMENTS

TRAI Directs Access Providers to Develop DCA Facility in 2 Months

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) continues its efforts to combat the issue of unsolicited commercial communication (UCC) by introducing new measures. In recent times, TRAI has undertaken initiatives to clean data related to PE Headers and message content templates, as well as tagging variables in the message content. As a continuation of these actions, TRAI has now issued a directive to all Access Providers to develop and deploy... Read More

June 5th, 2023 11:04 AM 4 COMMENTS

Major U.S. Wireless Carriers Deny Talks with Amazon for Low-Cost Wireless Services

In a recent development, major U.S. wireless carriers have refuted claims of being in talks with Amazon.com Inc to offer low-cost wireless services to its Prime members. Shares of wireless carriers experienced a decline following a report by Bloomberg News suggesting that Amazon was negotiating partnerships, including a potential tie-up with Dish Network, to provide wireless plans for as low as $10 a month to Prime members, leveraging the lowest... Read More

June 5th, 2023 7:10 AM 2 COMMENTS

BSNL vs Vodafone Idea Rs 1999 Plan

When it comes to long-term prepaid plans, both BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) and Vodafone Idea (Vi) offer competitive options for customers. Let's compare the features and benefits of the Rs 1999 prepaid plans from these two telecom operators. It is worth noting that the two telecom operators are struggling to add subscribers, even though Vi has 4G networks across the nation. Also, Vi's Rs 1999 prepaid plan was added... Read More

June 4th, 2023 9:41 PM 0 COMMENTS

CelcomDigi Embarks on Full-Scale Programme to Build Malaysia’s Future Digital Network

CelcomDigi Berhad (CelcomDigi), the Malaysian telco, has announced the commencement of a full-scale program to build the country's future digital network. CelcomDigi says this initiative involves integrating and modernising Malaysia's largest 4G network with the latest LTE and 5G-ready technologies. The project follows the successful merger of Celcom and Digi in December 2022 and is set to be one of the largest network deployment projects in the country. Also Read:... Read More

June 4th, 2023 9:20 AM 0 COMMENTS

Globe Expands Network With 220 New Cell Towers and 3,000 LTE Upgrades

Filipino operator Globe says it has made significant strides in network expansion and operational efficiency to provide reliable and high-quality connectivity services. During the first quarter of the year, Globe Telecom constructed 220 new cell towers and upgraded over 3,000 mobile sites to LTE, ensuring a robust network infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of its customers. Also Read: Globe Builds Over 2200 New 5G Sites in 2022 FTTH Expansion... Read More

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