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2024


Reliance Jio’s cloud storage offer could undercut Google One and iCloud pricing

Reliance Jio’s cloud storage offer could undercut Google One and iCloud pricing

"Jio has brought a very lucrative proposition for an average phone user in India who struggles to upgrade memory because of paid storage," said Neil Shah, founding partner of technology consulting firm Counterpoint Research.


Vodafone Idea slapped with Rs 73-cr GST demand, penalty orders

Vodafone Idea slapped with Rs 73-cr GST demand, penalty orders

Noida GST office has ordered Vodafone Idea (VIL) to pay "penalty of Rs 26,89,94,489 along with demand and interest as applicable" on September 1 for alleged "excess availment of ITC and short tax paid for FY 2019-20" by the company.


Trai plans more action to check spam callers

Trai plans more action to check spam callers

“In view of this, a need is felt to review and put in place provisions, including regulating tariff for SMS and Voice calls beyond a certain limit, to curb UCC (unsolicited commercial communication) from UTMs using 10-digit numbers (p2p).”


Enforce traceability, user privacy norms on internet calling and messaging apps: COAI

Enforce traceability, user privacy norms on internet calling and messaging apps: COAI

New Delhi: The government should enforce traceability and user privacy rules on WhatsApp, Telegram, Google Meet as well as other calling and messaging apps along with telecom operators as such platforms provide similar services using internet network, industry body COAI said.


India on the cusp of a new revolution in telecom, can lead the world in 6G: Jyotiraditya Scindia

India on the cusp of a new revolution in telecom, can lead the world in 6G: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Speaking with Kiran Rathee and Romit Guha, Scindia, also the minister of development of north eastern region (DoNER), said the government has fixed no timeline to sell its stake in Vodafone Idea but is also unconcerned about the day-to-day operations of the professionally-run company.


There is no need for voice or SMS-only packs, say telecom companies

There is no need for voice or SMS-only packs, say telecom companies

“The plans today are simplified, straightforward and easy-to-understand with an all-inclusive bundled voice, data, and SMS packages, preferred by elderly consumers,” Airtel wrote in its submission to an industry consultation paper published by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai).


Digital Bharat Nidhi to fund provisioning of telecom services in urban areas now

Digital Bharat Nidhi to fund provisioning of telecom services in urban areas now

The former Universal Services Obligation Fund has been expanded to support innovation, research, and green technologies, furthering India's mission of becoming digitally connected and self-reliant by 2047.


Equity funding helps Vi clear its entire ₹700 cr statutory dues for Q1

Equity funding helps Vi clear its entire ₹700 cr statutory dues for Q1

Bolstered by the recent equity funding, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has paid its entire statutory dues of about ₹700 crore for the April-June quarter, including the licence fee and spectrum charges, on time to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), a first for the beleaguered telecom operator in more than two years.


No deal: Nokia denies mobile networks business sale to Samsung

No deal: Nokia denies mobile networks business sale to Samsung

A Bloomberg report – citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter – suggested that Nokia has explored various scenarios, including selling part or all of the division, spinning it off, or merging with a competitor.


How 5G could transform the gaming landscape

How 5G could transform the gaming landscape

Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.


Omdia: Telcos face AI adoption regulatory minefield

Omdia: Telcos face AI adoption regulatory minefield

“While the use of AI creates many benefits such as improved customer service, optimised network operations, detecting new business opportunities, cost savings, and process automation, there are also numerous risks and challenges to be aware of,” explained Sarah McBride, Principal Analyst of Regulation at Omdia.


Korean telcos unite to standardise network APIs

Korean telcos unite to standardise network APIs

SK Telecom, for instance, is actively engaging with international operators like Deutsche Telekom to drive service innovation based on common standards through its Global Telco AI Alliance.