TRAI seeks 'authorised firm' status under the IT Act to regulate call management applications and ensure government/regulated entity calls aren't blocked. The IT Ministry (MeitY) is reviewing TRAI's request for governing jurisdiction, focusing on broader regulatory power.
esmo expands its global footprint with new facilities in China, Taiwan, and Germany, enhancing semiconductor test and handling systems. The company focuses on AI and high-performance computing solutions, celebrating 25 years of engineering excellence and strategic investment in technology and global presence.
Gartner recognizes CUBIG's AI-ready data operating layer, which boosts AI accuracy by up to 200% for enterprise data. CUBIG's Syntitan addresses critical gaps in data traceability & governance for scalable AI operations, crucial for regulated industries.
India's telecom regulator, TRAI, wants IT Act powers to act against apps like Truecaller that block legitimate commercial calls (1400/1600) as spam. This hinders businesses and government initiatives. The IT ministry reportedly agrees.
Indian telecom operators anticipate single-digit Q2 earnings growth due to subscriber additions and premiumization. Experts predict tariff hikes of 10-20% in the coming months, with a shift towards 'pay as you use' data models.
MobileCorp, an Australian-owned business with over 37 years of experience, has been recognized by Nextivity as an Elite Partner. This partnership focuses on delivering innovative in-building coverage services, integrating mobile connectivity with sensor networks to boost productivity and operational efficiency for businesses.
Rising DRAM costs (RAMaggedon) are escalating smartphone BoM expenses, especially for low-end devices, threatening to widen the digital divide. Device financing emerges as a key solution to maintain accessibility by spreading costs into manageable payments.
The Bombay High Court cancelled ₹23,600 crore in retrospective spectrum charges levied on Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea for 2008-2012. The ruling eliminates economic uncertainty, fostering future telecom investments in India, and affirmed DoT lacked legal authority for the retrospective imposition.
Broadcasters minimize latency for real-time sports streaming by optimizing infrastructure and partnerships. This involves capturing high-res feeds, managing data sovereignty, and using colocation/cloud for content management.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs has blocked Starlink's final clearance, citing concerns over geopolitical influence and past use of terminals in conflicts. Domestic competitors also face scrutiny. Starlink awaits resolution on compliance with Indian security demands.
India's V2X deployment faces a major roadblock due to a dispute between telecom operators and auto/tech firms over licensing, spectrum, and testing, delaying life-saving road safety technology.
BEYOND Expo united over 500 global organizations, media, and leaders to showcase AI advancements, startups, and tech. Featuring a unique AI Hack Day and product launches, it highlighted the convergence of digital and physical tech.
Zoom enhances its Earnings Accelerator with an MCP connector for AI assistants, providing insights from sales calls. It also introduces a plugin for OpenAI Codex to query sales data via natural language.
Vontier divests Teletrac Navman, a fleet management software provider, to Resida Capital. The deal aims to simplify Vontier's business and focus on core operations, retaining a minority stake for future returns.
India's government and Trai are investigating Airtel's new 5G network slicing service. The service prioritizes postpaid customers, raising concerns about net neutrality and potential harm to prepaid users' service quality. While Airtel claims it improves overall network experience, critics and regulators are examining compliance with non-discrimination norms.
Telarix and Telesmart partner to enhance cloud number services, offering clients increased operational control over telecom numbers through an integrated, API-enabled platform. This expands management, provisioning, and compliance, addressing evolving software-driven telecom models.
Bharti Airtel introduces Priority Postpaid 5G plans using network slicing for faster, reliable service during peak times. This innovation aims to enhance user experience for priority customers.
