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“As We Move Toward 6G, the Industry Must Not Let Hype Create an Expectation Mismatch,” Warns Nokia India's CTO at CI 2025
By Kumar Harshit on April 16, 2025
Mr. Manoj Gurnani says that the industry needs to fix the definition of monetization, and these things take time to...
Airtel Partners with Blinkit to Deliver SIM Cards to Doorsteps in 10 Minutes Across 16 Cities—Is Yours on the List?
By Kumar Harshit on April 15, 2025
The quick delivery facility by Blinkit will be available for the customers at a nominal fee of Rs 49, while...
“IN-SPACe Is Actively Promoting Indian Businesses and Startups to Enter the Satcom Industry,” Says Sonali Nanda of IN-SPACe
By Kumar Harshit on April 11, 2025
Sonali Nanda says that IN-SPACe aims to protect India’s satellite capacity while preventing foreign entities from taking over its orbital...
As Telcos Release Coverage Maps, You Can Finally Gain Clarity and Control
By Kumar Harshit on April 10, 2025
The maps published on the sites have been color-coded to identify the network type and also allow for enabling GPS...
"I am looking for Elon Musk in India," says Lt Gen AK Bhatt, DG of ISpA at CI 2025
By Kumar Harshit on April 10, 2025
As per Gen. AK Bhatt, the average loss due to the unavailability of Satcom in India amounts to around 1.5–2...
India Poised to Lead 6G Race Through Remarkable Unified Effort of Academics, Industry, and the Government: Dr. R.K. Upadhyay at CI 2025
By Kumar Harshit on April 9, 2025
The government has set aside INR 10,000 crore for 6G R&D with 111 projects already being approved and around 400...
GSMA Board Elects Ralph Mupita As New Deputy Chair
By Kumar Harshit on April 3, 2025
Mr. Ralph Mupita will be assisting the Chair and the BoD at GSMA in defining its strategic direction as the...
Massive Spam Crackdown: DoT Blocks Over 3 Crore Mobile Numbers, 20K Bulk SMS Senders
By Kumar Harshit on March 24, 2025
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has blocked over 319,000 IMEI mobile handsets to combat spam calls....
How Airtel Plans to Accelerate AI Adoption in Manufacturing Industries with Ericsson and Volvo
By Kumar Harshit on March 18, 2025
The collaboration will explore cutting-edge industrial metaverse applications, focusing on seamless interaction and collaboration between humans and machines....
How the Scam Se Bacho Campaign by Meta and DoT Can Keep You Safe from Frauds
By Kumar Harshit on March 18, 2025
The initiative will train DoT officials, Sanchar Mitras, Telecom Service Providers (TSPs), and field units to enhance digital safety and...
Is India’s Satcom Market Turning into a Monopoly as Starlink Partners with Jio and Airtel?
By Kumar Harshit on March 12, 2025
Starlink's partnership with India’s two largest telcos provides a strategic edge, enabling it to shape connectivity while staying behind the...
Bhubaneswar Residents, Find Out the Best Network Provider in Your City—TRAI’s Latest Trials Reveal!
By Kumar Harshit on March 10, 2025
In the latest tests conducted by the TRAI, Vodafone-Idea ranks highest in call setup success rate, while Reliance Jio ranks...
Jio, AMD, Cisco & Nokia Join Forces to Develop an Open Telecom AI Platform—How It Can Benefit You
By Kumar Harshit on March 9, 2025
The Open Telecom AI Platform will integrate AI and automation into every layer of network operations....
India’s Telecom Manufacturing Sector Soars on PLI, Records Net Sales Over Rs 75,000 Crore
By Kumar Harshit on March 8, 2025
The Production Linked Incentive has helped India achieve self-reliance in 60 percent of its telecom equipment needs....
Inclusivity and Trust Guide India’s Tech Governance, Says Telecom Minister at MWC 2025, Barcelona
By Kumar Harshit on March 6, 2025
Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted India’s strides in the telecom landscape, including 5G rollout, lowest data tariffs, and indigenous 4G/5G stacks....
Convergence India 2025: Driving Innovation in Telecom & ICT
By Kumar Harshit on March 4, 2025
Convergence India Expo, 2025 will showcase cutting-edge advancements in telecom, ICT, and digital infrastructure with a dynamic lineup of expert-led...
India Tests Innovative, Plug-and-Play Hydrogen Fuel Cells to Empower Telecom Towers With Renewable Energy
By Kumar Harshit on March 4, 2025
The Mobile setup of Hydrogen Fuel Cells allows a shared power source for multiple telecom towers, facilitating backup power to...
Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia to Represent India’s Rise on the Global Stage at Mobile World Congress 2025
By Kumar Harshit on March 3, 2025
Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia will unveil the curtain raiser of India Mobile Congress 2025 and inaugurate the ‘Bharat Pavilion’ at the...
Jyotiraditya Scindia Inaugurates C-DOT's 5G Lab at Gauhati University
By Indrani Priyadarshini on March 2, 2025
Gauhati University enhances 5G research capabilities with the inauguration of C-DOT's 5G Lab by Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia....
How will ITU’s new Declaration on Submarine Telecom Cables boost the Global Connectivity Landscape?
By Kumar Harshit on February 28, 2025
The international agency calls upon the global community for global cooperation and shared efforts to preserve the worldwide infrastructure of...
Bharti Airtel Ropes in Ericsson to Deploy High-Performing 5G Core Equipment on Its Network
By Kumar Harshit on February 25, 2025
The new agreement with Ericsson will enable a fully commercial and full-fledged 5G standalone network for Airtel, also enabling it...
India and the UK Collaborate on 5G Open RAN and AI in 4G and 5G
By Kumar Harshit on February 21, 2025
The agreement between India and the UK focuses on 5G Open Radio Access Network (RAN) and Artificial Intelligence in 4G/5G....
Elon Musk’s Starlink Moves Closer to Securing Satcom License in India
By Kumar Harshit on February 19, 2025
Starlink has agreed to comply with the data and security norms to obtain the Satcom license while also appealing for...
BSNL Registers a Net Profit of Rs 262 Crore- Don’t Miss out on the Reasons!
By Kumar Harshit on February 19, 2025
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) registers a growth of 15, 18, and 14 percent in Mobility, FTTH, and Leased Lines...
India and ITU Sign Letter of Intent: How Will It Drive India’s Telecom Ambitions?
By Kumar Harshit on February 18, 2025
The LoU signed between India and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) aims to transform the global telecom space with future-ready...
Why Airtel’s Landing of the SEA-ME-WE-6 Cable in Chennai is Key to Boosting India’s Global Connectivity?
By Kumar Harshit on February 17, 2025
The Southeast Asia-Middle East-Western Europe 6 (SEA-ME-WE-6) cable is set to deliver an impressive 220 Tbps of global capacity to...
National Broadband Mission 2.0 to Collaborate with Ministry of Power- Major Breakthrough Revealed
By Kumar Harshit on February 14, 2025
This time, the NBM aims to leverage technologies like satellite-based broadband and Optical Ground Wires (OGW) to expand network connectivity...
Nokia to Install Made in India Wireless Access Devices for Airtel After Securing a Major Contract
By Kumar Harshit on February 12, 2025
The Made in India equipment is best suitable to extend broadband connectivity in challenging terrains thus enhancing overall network connectivity...
Which Mobile Network Is Best in Chandigarh? TRAI’s Independent Trials’ Results Inside
By Kumar Harshit on February 12, 2025
TRAI conducts trials in 5 cities including Chandigarh, where it records the best data speed by Reliance Jio and Bharti...
Fastracking Network Connectivity for Tribal Villages- 35% of Tower Installations in Just 6 Months!
By Kumar Harshit on February 7, 2025
Out of the 2,595 villages, 901 have already been covered with towers, marking a milestone of installing 519 of the...
4G at 12,500 Ft? BSNL 4G Now Live in Ice Covered Morang, Spiti Valley
By Kumar Harshit on February 6, 2025
The state-run PSU reaches ice-covered Morang, Spiti Valley - 12,500 ft above sea level to ensure 4G connectivity....
BSNL 4G Reaches Jawahar Post, Bringing Connectivity to the Thar Desert
By Kumar Harshit on January 29, 2025
BSNL has successfully deployed 4G infrastructure at Jawahar Post, deep into the Thar Deserts, ensuring uninterrupted 4G connectivity....
National Broadband Mission 2.0 What You Missed About the 100 MBPS Minimum Speed and 60% Household Connectivity
By Kumar Harshit on January 28, 2025
National Broadband Mission 2.0 stands to fast-track the growth of digital communications infrastructure, bridge the digital divide, and provide affordable...
Concerned About Network Connectivity at the 48th International Book Fair, Kolkata? Airtel Has Got You Covered!
By Kumar Harshit on January 27, 2025
The 48th International Book Fair is set to give an all-connected experience to its visitors with Bharti Airtel installing 5...
TRAI Chairman Inaugurates the 3-day Long SATRC Workshop on Spectrum in Goa
By Kumar Harshit on January 21, 2025
The 3-day long workshop by SATRC aims to address various issues concerning spectrum usage and management along with charting a...
Confused by Phone Numbers Starting with 1600? Here's What You Need to Know!
By Kumar Harshit on January 20, 2025
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has instructed the banks to use 1600 series numbers for communications regarding offering loans to...
Why Is C-DOT Developing an Optical Transceiver Chipset for High-bandwidth 6G Wireless Links” in Collab with IIT Bombay?
By Kumar Harshit on January 17, 2025
The C-DOT’s Optical Transceiver Chipset's wireless capability will enhance existing infrastructure by bridging gaps with satellite internet, ensuring seamless 6G...
India’s Internet User Base to Cross 900 Million by 2025: IAMAI report
By Indrani Priyadarshini on January 16, 2025
India's internet landscape surges past milestones with regional languages, AI adoption, and rural engagement shaping the future....
TRAI releases regulations on ground-based broadcasters
By Kumar Harshit on January 15, 2025
The regulatory body aims to apply the same transmission regulations to satellite-based systems as ground-based broadcasters, excluding provisions specific to...
Which sim you should buy if you are in Delhi, Jaipur, or Hyderabad? Let's read the metrics
By Kumar Harshit on January 15, 2025
The tests were conducted in and outside Metro, transportation services, or highways based on availability while maintaining a balance between...
Expanding India’s 6G Prowess, C-DoT signs an MoU with IIT Delhi to develop Building Blocks for THz Communication Front Ends
By Kumar Harshit on January 15, 2025
This initiative intends to bolster India’s position in the 6G race by developing next-generation technologies in collaboration with India’s premier...
C-DOT and IIT Mandi sign MoU for “Developing Semiconductor Chip of Wideband Spectrum Sensor for Dynamic Spectrum Access”
By Kumar Harshit on January 13, 2025
These will be hardware-friendly enabling sensing of the wideband spectrum) for detecting and utilizing the under-utilized bands hence, enhancing the...
DoT blocks over 30,000 WhatsApp accounts and 70,000 groups to combat fraud
By Kumar Harshit on January 10, 2025
The figures go up to 34,951 Accounts and 73,789 WhatsApp Groups & Communities that have been blacked out through DoT’s...
328 new towers and 575 new base stations to ensure that you remain fully connected during the Mahakumbh
By Kumar Harshit on January 9, 2025
126 km Optical fiber, 575 new base stations, 78 transportable towers, and 150 small cells are among the arrangements made...
DOT awards grant to AI Touch for developing AI-Driven 5G RAN Platform with RIC, SMO, and NWDA under TTDF scheme
By convergenceindia on January 8, 2025
The project aims to bolster India’s pace in 5G advancement across the spread and corners of the nation to make...
BSNL records over 5 percent subscriber growth in the September 2024 quarter as rivals struggle
By Kumar Harshit on January 6, 2025
BSNL registers significant growth, while Jio continues to dominate the market with a subscriber base of 478.78 million, accounting for...
Sanchar Sathi, DoTs Citizen Service Portal, records 9 Crore visitors till December 2024
By Kumar Harshit on December 27, 2024
Leveraging feedback from Sanchar Sathi Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has taken significant actions including disconnecting 2.67 crore mobile numbers, blacklisting...
BSNL’s revenue grows by 12 percent to reach 21,000 Crores in the last 3-4 years, minister says
By Kumar Harshit on December 27, 2024
BSNL aims to garner a good market out of the telecom boom taking shape in India simultaneously enriching the industry...
Amantya Technologies bags grant from DoT to develop Indigenous Carrier-Grade 5G SA core under TTDF
By Kumar Harshit on December 27, 2024
The technology will be available for use across 4G and 5 G deployments, making it ideal for large-scale public carrier...
Spoofed International Calls from Indian Numbers come down to 6 Lakhs from a staggering 1.35 Crore in 2 months
By convergenceindia on December 27, 2024
As per the latest reports, the spoofed calls identified and blocked with Indian numbers have dipped to about 6...
5G network coverage now covers over 99% of Districts of India as 2024 draws a close
By Kumar Harshit on December 27, 2024
The overall teledensity in India, which was 75.23 % in March 2014, rose to 84.49% in October 2024, while the...
TRAI mandates making the validity of STV and CV from 90 days to 365 days
By convergenceindia on December 24, 2024
The regulatory body has decided to extend the validity cap for STV and CV from 90 days to 365 days...
Telcos, except BSNL, oppose Voice and SMS-only vouchers, TRAI report suggests
By Kumar Harshit on December 24, 2024
Those in favor advocated convenience for the elderly, people having two SIM cards, families with broadband, etc benefits and target...
LearnLM outperforms other models in learning science, setting new milestones in AI
By Kumar Harshit on December 23, 2024
Experts expressed a preference for LearnLM over the competing model more frequently, often citing themes such as keeps_on_topic, challenges_learner, and...
Portability requests rise by 13.45 million in October 2024 reports TRAI
By Kumar Harshit on December 23, 2024
The reports show a growth of 13.45 million for sim portability, while also underlining a decline in the subscriber base...
TRAI releases recommendations on assigning additional spectrum to Indian Railways
By Kumar Harshit on December 23, 2024
TRAI is of the opinion that the DoT shall explore the possibility of implementing a common network built by one...
Airtel prepays Rs. 3,626 crores to DoT clearing all liabilities for spectrum acquired in 2016
By Kumar Harshit on December 20, 2024
Airtel has prepaid all its liabilities fully for the spectrum purchased in 2016....
No more Spam from now on as SMS Traceability guidelines by TRAI kick in
By Kumar Harshit on December 20, 2024
TRAI has blacklisted over 800 entities and individuals and disconnected more than 1.8 million mobile numbers and telecom resources in...
BSNL deploys 4G connectivity at Nabhidang, the India-China border’s last post at an altitude of 14,500 ft
By Kumar Harshit on December 19, 2024
At this moment BSNL and ITBP conducted a trial call to the people residing in the foothills and lower...
99.21% of India covered by mobile networks, 99% by 3G, reports TRAI
By Kumar Harshit on December 19, 2024
Among the states, only Goa ranks the highest in tele density with a percentage of around 160.06 percent followed by...
Airtel’s network connectivity reaches Bandipore, Kupwara, and Baramulla with the Indian Army’s assistance
By Kumar Harshit on December 18, 2024
This gives Airtel a competitive edge over Jio and Vodafone-Idea in terms of market reach and operational efficiency....
4G network coverage across Indian villages achieves the 96 percent mark by September 2024
By Kumar Harshit on December 13, 2024
While the mobile network coverage has reached 97 percent, 4G coverage stands at 95.5 percent which is 6,14,564 villages out...
Stricter adherence to guidelines leads to a 20% decline in spam call complaints
By Kumar Harshit on December 12, 2024
The data regarding complaints against spam calls shows a successive decline from 1,89,419 in August 2024 to 1,51,497 in October...
In a bid to clean up the ecosystem, DoT blocks over 80 lakh mobile connections deemed to be fake
By Kumar Harshit on December 11, 2024
DoT has revised the existing KYC instructions, including the discontinuation of the previous bulk connections framework and the introduction of...
No more spam calls all day, Airtel’s AI-powered spam-blocking mechanism tramples 8 billion calls since its launch
By Kumar Harshit on December 10, 2024
Airtel's report reveals it has alerted 252 million customers about suspicious calls using its AI-powered system, resulting in a 12%...
TRAI publishes recommendations on the definition of International Traffic
By Kumar Harshit on December 10, 2024
TRAI had received a request in regard to the same from DoT, Ministry of Communications back in August 2022....
ITU launches International Advisory Body for submarine cable resilience, Sec (Telecom) to represent India
By Kumar Harshit on December 6, 2024
The advisory body, co-chaired by H.E. Minister Bosun Tijani and Prof. Sandra Maximiano, has been mandated to meet at least...
Ericsson bags multi-year 4G and 5G extension deal from Airtel worth billions
By Kumar Harshit on December 4, 2024
Ericsson has been a reliable connectivity partner for Airtel and with this, it aims to deploy centralized RAN and Open...
Vodafone-Idea Ropes in AI-Powered Solution to Flag Spam SMSs
By Kumar Harshit on December 2, 2024
The AI-driven solution is designed to proactively identify and flag potential spam messages using an automated machine-based approach....
India ranks 1st in AI Scientific Publication while Gets 49th Spot in Network Readiness
By Kumar Harshit on December 2, 2024
The 6th edition of the Network Readiness Report ranks India 2nd in the group of lower-income countries, just after Vietnam....
How many Gram Panchayats have been Connected Under Bharat Net? Read More to Know the State-wise Data
By Kumar Harshit on November 29, 2024
BharatNet is being implemented by the Government of India to provide universal broadband access across 2.5 lakh (250,000) Gram Panchayats....
Is the Government being Unrealistic with New Telecom Cybersecurity Rules in loading Telcos with Burdensome Compliance?
By Kumar Harshit on November 28, 2024
These guidelines must balance a priority between the administrative needs and privacy of the consumers along with considering the right...
Nokia secures multi-billion deal with Airtel for 4G, 5G network expansion
By Indrani Priyadarshini on November 25, 2024
Nokia wins a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar extension deal with Airtel to deploy advanced 4G and 5G equipment, accelerating India's telecom evolution....
India's First Satellite-to-Device Service: BSNL Enhances Connectivity in Remote Areas
By Indrani Priyadarshini on November 14, 2024
BSNL launches India's first satellite-to-device service, bringing vital connectivity to remote areas....
Ministry of Telecommunications to Modernize Call Quality Checks Amidst Rising Complaints
By Indrani Priyadarshini on November 14, 2024
India’s Ministry of Telecommunications is set to enhance call quality checks by shifting to monthly smartphone-level monitoring, addressing rising call...
Chinese Hackers Accused of Compromising U.S. Surveillance Data, Investigation Underway
By Indrani Priyadarshini on November 14, 2024
Chinese hackers reportedly compromised U.S. surveillance data, raising serious concerns about national security....
No Relief on Bank Guarantees: Minister Scindia Addresses Telecom Sector Concerns
By Indrani Priyadarshini on November 14, 2024
Minister Scindia confirms no relief on bank guarantees for telecom operators while outlining initiatives to enhance service quality and broadband...
"They have to comply with all our concerns,": Jyotiraditya Scindia as Starlink Seeks Indian Satcom License
By Kumar Harshit on November 13, 2024
Any provider aspiring to provide satcom services has to go through these security and data checks to prevent potential misuse....
TRAI expected to Confirm Satcom Spectrum Recommendations by 15th December
By Kumar Harshit on November 13, 2024
The Indian Telcos namely, Jio & Airtel have been pushing for spectrum auctions rather than allocation through bureaucracy to ensure...
Telcos Push for Fair Revenue Share from OTT Providers in Meeting with Telecom Minister
By Kumar Harshit on November 12, 2024
The debate is further fueled by a precedent in South Korea, a revenue share agreement between Netflix and SK Telecom...
Polycab Bags Over Rs 5 Cr Projects from BSNL for BharatNet, Phase 3
By Kumar Harshit on November 8, 2024
The contracts entrust Polycab with 10 years of maintenance once the construction is complete after 3 years....
Airtel Expands its Network Footprint to Galwan Valley & Daulat Beg Oldie, India’s Northernmost Military Outpost
By Kumar Harshit on November 7, 2024
As Airtel takes the lead in providing network connectivity to the remote regions of Galwan and Daulat Beg Oldie, it...
RVNL Emerges as Lowest Bidder for BSNL's Rs 5,000 Crore BharatNet Project, 3rd Phase
By Kumar Harshit on November 7, 2024
The major bidders included TCIL, ITI Limited, HFCL, STL, Polycab, and Pratap Technocrats....
Telcos Pitch For Bringing Down AGR Fee to 1% as Financial Pressure Deepens
By Kumar Harshit on October 28, 2024
Currently, Telecom companies pay one-time spectrum charges at auctions and annual fees based on their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR)....
Telcos Urge Extension on Traceability Guidelines as Telemarketers Lack Technical Compliance
By Kumar Harshit on October 24, 2024
Telcos have warned TRAI against fully implementing the blocking approach, as it would prevent consumers from receiving OTPs and important...
State-owned BSNL Pioneers New Logo and 7 New Offerings to Revamp Its Image
By Kumar Harshit on October 23, 2024
BSNL has launched a slew of offerings to enhance its market standing by offering its users affordable and first-of-its-kind services....
Frog Cellsat Secures Rs 16 Crore Deal to Deploy DAS Solution at Navi Mumbai Airport
By Kumar Harshit on October 22, 2024
The Project is slated for completion by FY2025 with travelers accessing seamless connectivity at the airport....
Airtel Likely to Acquire Nokia’s Latest AirScale for 5G Network Upgrade
By Kumar Harshit on October 17, 2024
The multi-billion dollar deal aims to upgrade Airtel’s 4G network into 5G while reducing energy costs....
Telecom Minister Vows to Switch BSNL 4G Network to 5G by June Next Year
By Kumar Harshit on October 15, 2024
As BSNL completes its 4G rollout in May 2025, it will be switched to 5G by the next month making...
Reliance Advocates for a Level Playing Field in Satcom Spectrum Allocations
By Kumar Harshit on October 14, 2024
As the lines marking the scope of services for satcom and telecom blur, Reliance Jio Urges for a more Fair...