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Starlink Begins Groundwork in India for Satellite Broadband Rollout

By Himani Upadhyay on September 8, 2025

Elon Musk’s Starlink has started building terrestrial infrastructure in India. Talks with data centres, internet exchanges, and telecom operators are...

World Telecom Turns to India: Bengaluru Hosts Historic 6G Standard Talks

By Indrani Priyadarshini on August 28, 2025

Bengaluru becomes the epicentre of global telecom as India hosts its first 3GPP RAN meetings on 6G standardisation....

Apple Teams Up with Jio: To Bring RCS at No Extra Cost

By Indrani Priyadarshini on August 27, 2025

Apple has teamed up with Jio to bring RCS—blue ticks, media sharing, typing indicators to iPhones in India at no...

India Is Quietly Racing to Launch 6G by 2030—Here’s How

By Indrani Priyadarshini on August 24, 2025

India sets a 6G vision for 2030—labs, alliances, and funding drive its mission to lead the global 6G race....

BSNL 4G Expansion Begins in Delhi with Rs. 25,000 Cr Push

By Indrani Priyadarshini on August 18, 2025

BSNL has launched 4G services in Delhi through a soft rollout, combining a partner-based model with its nationwide expansion....

Tata Group’s Nelco Brings Space-Powered Internet to Remote India

By Indrani Priyadarshini on August 12, 2025

Tata's Nelco partners with Eutelsat to launch OneWeb LEO satellite internet, offering nationwide, secure connectivity....

Scindia Drops Bombshell on Telecom Frauds, Reveals Massive AI Crackdown

By Indrani Priyadarshini on August 3, 2025

India goes full throttle against telecom fraud with AI, public feedback, and positioning as a global telecom technology leader....

Approved! Starlink Can Operate in India, But There’s a Twist

By Indrani Priyadarshini on July 30, 2025

Starlink receives final approval in India but faces a 2 million-user cap and cost concerns for its rural rollout....

BSNL Gets a Government Jolt: Scindia Pushes ‘Revenue-First’, ‘Customer-First’ Strategy

By Indrani Priyadarshini on July 29, 2025

BSNL gets a major push from the government to revamp service, focus on revenue, and lead India's telecom transformation....

Jio’s Made-in-India 5G Stack Becomes a Global Sensation

By convergenceindia on July 22, 2025

Reliance Jio’s fully homegrown 5G stack is turning India into a global telecom innovator, drawing interest from international telcos...

Starlink’s Next-Gen Satellites Promise Mind-Blowing Speeds

By Indrani Priyadarshini on July 21, 2025

Starlink's powerful new satellites could revolutionise rural internet in India—but pricing and rollout remain key....

Airtel Customers Just Got Perplexity Pro for Free—Here’s How

By Indrani Priyadarshini on July 17, 2025

Airtel teams up with Perplexity to bring pro-level AI access, worth ₹17,000, to its entire customer base for free....

Connecting 6 Lakh Villages: India’s Digital Leap

By convergenceindia on July 15, 2025

India's BharatNet Phase 3 aims to connect 6 lakh villages with high-speed fiber broadband, transforming rural connectivity and unlocking massive...

India Opens Sky for Musk’s Starlink

By Indrani Priyadarshini on July 10, 2025

Starlink has cleared India’s final regulatory hurdle, setting the stage for commercial satellite internet rollout....

RBI Directs Banks to Integrate DoT’s Financial Fraud Risk Indicator to Curb Cyber Crimes

By Kumar Harshit on July 3, 2025

The DoT’s Fraud Risk Indicator classifies numbers into medium, high, or very high risk of financial fraud based on their...

"It marks the birth of a facility that will power the networks of tomorrow": Sh Jyotiratditya Scindia on Ericsson-VVDN Antenna Facility Launch

By Kumar Harshit on July 1, 2025

Over half of India’s passive antenna demand is to be locally manufactured at the newly inaugurated Ericsson-VVDN antenna facility in...

BSNL Boosts Last-Mile Support with Doorstep SIM Delivery and Digital Self-KYC for Prepaid and Postpaid Users

By Kumar Harshit on June 30, 2025

The BSNL doorstep SIM delivery services are available through an online portal, unlike some partnerships with quick commerce platforms....

Reliance Jio’s Mukesh Ambani Highlights 80% Indigenous Technology in Its 5G Network Stack

By Kumar Harshit on June 26, 2025

Calling it the boldest bet of his career, Mr. Ambani said Reliance Jio faced serious skepticism from analysts who believed...

Gujarat becomes the first state to implement BharatNet under a state-led model, with a capital outlay exceeding ₹5,000 crore

By Kumar Harshit on June 25, 2025

The agreement enables Gujarat Fibre Grid Network Limited (GFGNL) to take over all the responsibilities of BharatNet in Gujarat....

User Spending on Mobile Ticks Rs 65,800 Crore Mark in Q4 FY25, 1.1% up From Previous Quarter

By Kumar Harshit on June 25, 2025

The overall data services have registered a surge of 1.2 percent q-o-q, with 5G taking the lead while others straddle....

Center Evaluates Relief Framework for Vi’s ₹84,000 Crore AGR Liabilities

By Kumar Harshit on June 24, 2025

The government owns around a 49 percent stake in the telecom company in place of the Rs 36,950 crore spectrum...

Vodafone-Idea Partners with AST SpaceMobile to Bring Direct-to-Mobile Satellite Connectivity to India

By Kumar Harshit on June 23, 2025

The prospective services out of the partnership will be delivered directly to the smartphones without any additional hardware or software...

Polycab Bags BharatNet Project Contract From BSNL Worth Over Rs 6,000 Crore

By Kumar Harshit on June 20, 2025

The total contract value comprises ₹3,741.92 crore in capital expenditure and ₹2,245.15 crore in operational expenditure....

How BSNL’s Quantum 5G FWA Can Boost Business Performance While Reshaping India’s Telecom Sector

By Kumar Harshit on June 19, 2025

BSNL claims that the newly launched BSNL Q-5G FA can cover around 85 percent of Hyderabad’s households under the existing...

Piyush Goyal Meets Ericsson Leadership in Sweden to Boost India-Sweden 5G and Digital Cooperation

By Kumar Harshit on June 16, 2025

Indian minister's visit sheds a firm spotlight on 5G collaboration and technological partnerships between India and Sweden....

Vodafone-Idea Set to Face Deadlock as Funding Options Run Dry

By Kumar Harshit on June 16, 2025

The company has registered a loss of ₹7,166 crore for the January–March quarter, higher than the ₹6,609 crore loss in...

Ericsson Secures Multi-year Managed Services Deal With Bharti Airtel

By Kumar Harshit on June 9, 2025

Under the agreement, Ericsson will enable intent-based operations for various network requirements served by Bharti Airtel, including 4G, 5G, network...

TRAI Holds Firm on Latest Satcom Regulations; Government to Take the Final Call

By Kumar Harshit on June 6, 2025

TRAI claims that its suggestions intend to bridge the digital gap between rural and urban areas, while the issue of...

Telcos and Satcom Companies Lock Horns Over TRAI’s Satcom Spectrum Pricing Recommendations

By Kumar Harshit on June 5, 2025

TRAI’s plan to raise the satcom spectrum fee to 4% of AGR, up from 1%, plus a ₹500 yearly charge...

“India Stands in Consensus to Advance Collaboration Across the Vital Pillars of Our Digital Future”: Chandra Sekhkar Pemmasani

By Kumar Harshit on June 3, 2025

The 1st BRICS communications ministers' meeting held at Brasilia received full support from the Indian delegation on issues like connectivity,...

As Jio and Airtel grew in April, Vodafone-Idea and BSNL lost subscribers

By convergenceindia on May 30, 2025

In April 2025, India saw 13.48 million MNP requests—7.60 million from Zone I (North & West) and 5.88 million from...

BSNL Posts ₹280 Cr Profit in Q4, Marks Second Quarter in a Row of Gains

By Kumar Harshit on May 28, 2025

Not just profits increased; the company also reported a decline in losses, amounting to ₹2,247 crore in FY-25....

Starlink's ₹850 Internet Plan: A Game-Changer for India's Digital Landscape

By Indrani Priyadarshini on May 26, 2025

Elon Musk's Starlink is poised to disrupt India's internet landscape with an affordable ₹850/month satellite service....

Government to Set Up Satcom Monitoring Facility with Over Rs 900 Crore Budget Outlay

By Kumar Harshit on May 26, 2025

The Satcom Monitoring system has already been approved with a budget outlay of 930 crore to monitor and enable seamless...

Capex Constraints May Hold Back Vodafone Idea as Jio and Airtel Lead Growth Over Next 2–3 Years, Analysts Predict

By Kumar Harshit on May 21, 2025

As per the analysts and market indicators, a tariff hike is just around the corner, happening any sooner this year...

"I am very confident that this rollout on the satellite network will probably be the fastest in the world": Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia

By Kumar Harshit on May 21, 2025

Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, the telecom Minister of India, applauds India’s telecom growth and commends operators for their role in the...

Government Set to Unveil New Telecom Policy— What’s in It for Businesses?

By Kumar Harshit on May 19, 2025

The new telecom policy aims to push jobs in emerging sectors like AI, 6G, quantum communications, etc....

Telcos May Benefit As DoT Mulls Easing Authorization Norms Under TRAI's Draft Spectrum Rules

By Kumar Harshit on May 16, 2025

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has agreed to relax the authorization norms under the draft spectrum allocation rules, while wanting...

Airtel Just Launched an AI That Stops Scams Before You Click

By Indrani Priyadarshini on May 15, 2025

Airtel's latest AI innovation offers seamless, real-time protection against fraudulent websites, enhancing user security without any manual setup....

Your Property Might Soon Be Judged on Its Wi-Fi—Here’s Why

By Indrani Priyadarshini on May 14, 2025

TRAI's new draft manual aims to standardise digital connectivity ratings for properties, impacting future real estate valuations...

Discover How C-DoT’s Collaboration With Synergy Quantum Is Set to Redefine the Telecom Industry

By Kumar Harshit on May 13, 2025

The technology is set to help the Indian telecom industry achieve state-of-the-art cybersecurity, coupled with flexible and customized deployment opportunities....

How Long Will the Government Take to Allocate New Satcom Spectrums As TRAI Finalized Its Recommendations?

By Kumar Harshit on May 12, 2025

DoT plans to roll out the rules and regulations regarding satcom spectrum allocations in a couple of months to streamline...

Are You Curious About What Telcos Will Pay for Satcom Spectrum? TRAI Outlines Its Recommendations

By Kumar Harshit on May 11, 2025

TRAI has proposed charging telcos nearly 4% of their adjusted gross revenue (AGR) for Satcom spectrum services, along with an...

Why Starlink and Kuiper’s India Plans May Need a Rethink

By Indrani Priyadarshini on May 9, 2025

India enforces strict security measures for satellite internet, challenging global providers' entry plans....

Musk’s Starlink Approved in India—Is the Telecom Game Changing?

By Indrani Priyadarshini on May 8, 2025

India's green light for Starlink heralds a new chapter in nationwide digital inclusion and technological advancement....

Indian Government Urges Telcos to Maintain Uninterrupted Network Connectivity Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions

By Kumar Harshit on May 8, 2025

The government aims to ensure timely communication and the right messaging among the citizens, riding fast over the telecom infrastructure...

Revolutionising Shipping: Maersk's Fleet Goes High-Tech with Nokia

By Indrani Priyadarshini on May 8, 2025

Maersk collaborates with Nokia to implement private wireless networks, marking a significant step towards digital transformation in maritime logistics....

"Every tower we raise, every byte we transmit, brings 1.4 billion people closer to opportunity”: Sh. Jyotiraditya Scindia at Bharat Telecom 2025

By Kumar Harshit on May 7, 2025

Sh. Jyotiraditya Scindia highlights the efforts of India’s telecom sector in expanding 4G and 5G and facilitating a digital-ready nation...

Declining Important Calls, Mistaking Them for Spam? Airtel Has the Solution

By Kumar Harshit on May 5, 2025

Bharti Airtel comes up with a Business Name Display feature to facilitate businesses’ names on the receiver's screen while an...

See How Reliance Jio’s Plan to Deploy Locally Made 5G Small Cell Sites Will Boost Self-Reliance and Cut Costs

By Kumar Harshit on May 5, 2025

Reliance Jio is all set to gain an advantage over other telcos through cost efficiency and superior 5G network coverage...

Inside Samsung and GSMA’s Plan to Transform Voice Calling Across Networks

By Kumar Harshit on May 1, 2025

The partnership plans to ensure that all critical and core telephony services remain reliable and consistent as the world moves...

DoT Says No to Airtel’s 10-Minute Delivery Plans Through BlinkIt

By Kumar Harshit on April 30, 2025

DoT, in an email circulated to the telcos, has asked the companies to follow the norms of Self-KYC scrupulously....

Musk’s Starlink eyes a major India push with multiple telecom partnerships

By Indrani Priyadarshini on April 30, 2025

Elon Musk’s Starlink is quietly setting the stage for an Indian internet revolution....

India Takes the Lead in Global Telecom Security — Here Are India's Three Work Items Backed by the ITU in Geneva

By Kumar Harshit on April 22, 2025

The three work items deal with the growing influence of AI and quantum over the telecom space, leading to potential...

“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...