TRAI recommends AI regulation: Establish independent body, risk-based framework for AI use cases
TRAI has drawn up a risk-based regulatory framework to be implemented in view of the “impact of AI in all sectors” and suggested that an “Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority” (AIDAI), to oversee the same, be set up immediately.
DoT to approach Trai for auction of new spectrum bands this week
”DoT will send reference to Trai in a couple of days for auction of 37 GHz band and radio waves of telecom licenses that are due for renewal in 2024,” the source told PTI on condition of anonymity.
JioBharat launch: Can the 4G phone disrupt Indian data market?
Reliance Jio, the telecom arm of oil-to-retail conglomerate Reliance Industries, unveiled the JioBharat phone on July 3, with an aim to enable India's vast segment of feature phone users with internet-enabled phones. So, what are its features and what are the tariff plans? Watch to find out.
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JioBharat launch to create challenges for other telcos: Deven Choksey
Choksey said that it would be tough for other operators to get in line with Reliance Jio as they have not invested in an ecosystem at the lower-end range of smartphones.
Reliance is India’s original disruptor: Suhel Seth on launch of ‘JioBharat’ phone
According to Seth, Reliance has created uniform access across platforms. "They are platform-agnostic and wholly consumer centric."
JioBharat Phone: Priced at Rs 999; all about its features and tariff plans
Reliance Jio launches Jio Bharat phone: Here's everything you need to know, including its cost, connectivity options, and other important information.
Work on Micron semiconductor factory to start in 4-6 weeks: IT Minister Vaishnaw
Vaishnaw also said five companies have been given approvals for the government's Design-Linked Incentive scheme as part of the semiconductor programme
Telecoms firm Veon to invest $600 million in mobile unit Kyivstar
The Amsterdam-listed company said the funds would help upgrade the mobile operator's infrastructure, including improving connectivity and 4G services throughout Ukraine.
Morgan raises target price for Bharti Airtel, keeps 'overweight' tag
The report explains the sensitivity of Bharti Airtel's fair value to a potential 4G tariff hike over the coming months and currency devaluation in Nigeria.
73% respondents on Trai's consultation paper seek satcom spectrum allocation without auction: ISpA
New Delhi, Jun 18 About three-fourth respondents including Starlink, Amazon, OneWeb have advocated for allocation of satellite communication spectr..
CBI books senior BSNL officials for graft; searches 25 locations
The premier investigative agency alleged that the accused officials entered into a conspiracy with a contractor to cheat the government-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL).
BSNL Revival Package: Throwing good money after bad
In the last many decades, governments of various persuasions have come out with dozens of revival packages – and hardly any PSU came back to life
Cabinet clears Rs 89,047-crore third revival package for BSNL
Briefing the press on the decisions, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that BSNL has 4G coverage in many areas of the country and is close to covering almost the entire country.
Jio, VIL pitch for Satcom spectrum allocation through auction, Airtel opposes
Reliance Jio has submitted that spectrum assignment between space-based and terrestrial networks must maximise public good and serve the greatest number of people.
Govt spectrum usage charge collection halves to Rs 811 crore, AGR up 14% in December quarter
The telecom service provider paid Rs 1,760 crore as spectrum usage charge in December 2021 quarter, according to performance indicator report released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai).
BSNL 4G network to go live in 2 weeks, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
BSNL's 4G network would be upgraded to 5G by November-December, the minister has said.
Reliance Jio adds 30.5 lakh mobile users in March; Vi loses 12 lakh users
Reliance Jio added 30.5 lakh subscribers in March, as its subscriber count exceeded 43 crore, compared to 42.71 crore in February.
Nokia integrates UPI service in its 4G feature phones
"We are excited to associate with HMD Global in bringing UPI 123PAY functionality to Nokia feature phones," NPCI Chief Operating Officer Praveena Rai said.
Ericsson completes charging consolidation programme for Vodafone Idea
VIL now has a simplified prepaid charging stack, which means uniformity of architecture in charging and data policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF), customer experience, among others.
Jio, Airtel add 19.8 lakh mobile subscribers in Feb, Voda Idea loses 20 lakh customers: Trai
The top five service providers constituted 98.38 per cent market share of the total broadband subscribers at the end of February 2023.
TRAI chief bats for lesser regulation for existing telecom, broadcasting players
Vaghela's remarks comes in the backdrop of telecom operators and broadcasting entities alleging that OTT platforms have been subjected to lenient regulatory framework, which provides them an unfair edge.
Every village to be connected with 4G by 2024: says Devusinh Chauhan, MoS Telecom
The minister said that 4G network in all uncovered villages will lead to socio-economic transformation and bridge digital divides.
Jio rolls out 82,500 sites for 5G service, Airtel less than 20,000
According to the data, Reliance Jio has rolled out 82,509 sites for 5G services, while Bharti Airtel has 19,142 sites as of March 3.
Kumar Mangalam Birla back as non-executive director of Vodafone Idea, 2 years after his exit
The announcement came shortly after Vodafone Idea confirmed the resignation of Krishna Kumar Maheshwari, who was Aditya Birla Group's representative on its board, as a non-executive director.
