Roundup of all the Telecom providers and Operators
SIM cards are the backbone of our mobile as well as digital lifestyles. Until the future of the SIM card is universally supported by all carriers, the SIM card will remain in use for many generations to follow. eSIMs (embedded SIMs) are now available in some smartphones, which can be used in place of regular SIM cards. Continue reading “Android 13 could allow two mobile carriers on one eSIM”
Bharti Airtel and Tech Mahindra today announced a strategic partnership to jointly grow and market innovative solutions for India’s digital economic development. In India, Airtel and Tech Mahindra will collaborate to develop and market 5G use cases. Continue reading “Airtel and Tech Mahindra partner to co-develop and market 5G use cases”
Vi (Vodafone Idea) has launched two new prepaid plans that include access to Disney+ Hotstar. The new recharge plans have different validity periods and are priced at Rs. 499 and Rs. 1,066. Both plans include a year’s subscription to Disney+ Hotstar mobile. Continue reading “Vi launches new prepaid plans with 1 year Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription, bundled data”
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is a government-owned telecommunication provider headquartered in New Delhi, India. BSNL has wide network coverage in both urban and rural areas of India. BSNL has over 121.82 million customers across India currently. Continue reading “BSNL USSD Codes – Complete updated list to Check Balance, Plan and more”
Vodafone Idea has unveiled a new gaming proposition for Indian gamers – Vi Games on the Vi App – in collaboration with Nazara Technologies Ltd, an India-based diversified gaming and sports media organization. Vi customers will gain access to a wide range choice of gaming content, including popular game titles from various brands, via the company’s gaming platform, Vi Games. Continue reading “Vi launches Vi Games on Vi app — 1000+ premium and free games”
Airtel has announced a strategic partnership with Axis Bank to launch Airtel Axis Bank Credit Card co-branded credit card that offers a host of attractive benefits such as cashbacks, special discounts, digital vouchers and complimentary services to Airtel customers. Continue reading “Airtel Axis Bank Credit Card with exclusive benefits for Airtel users launched”
Airtel today announced that it has acquired a strategic stake in Aqilliz – a Singapore-based Blockchain as a Service Company under the Airtel Startup Accelerator Program. Launched in 2019, the program looks to support early-stage startups that will contribute to the growth of Digital India. Continue reading “Airtel acquires strategic stake in Singapore-based blockchain technology startup Aqilliz”
Reliance Jio has launched new pre-paid plans that offer a 1-year Disney+ Hotstar Premium subscription worth Rs. 1499. These come after the launch of bundled plans with 1-year Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription last year. Continue reading “Jio launches new prepaid plans with 1 year Disney+ Hotstar Premium subscription, bundled data”
Reliance Jio today announced that it will land the next generation multi-terabit India-Asia-Xpress (IAX) undersea cable system in Hulhumale, Maldives that will connect Hulhumale directly with World’s major internet hubs in India and Singapore. Continue reading “Reliance Jio’s multi-terabit IAX undersea cable system to land in Maldives”
Airtel today announced that it has joined the SEA-ME-WE-6 undersea cable consortium to scale up its high speed global network capacity to serve India’s fast-growing digital economy. The 19,200 Rkm SEA-ME-WE-6 will connect Singapore and France, and will be amongst the largest undersea cable systems globally, said the company. Continue reading “Airtel joins SEA-ME-WE-6 undersea cable consortium”
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) today announced that it has deployed state-of-the-art L900 technology in the 900 MHz band to complement its 4G services in the 1800 Mhz band. Vi said that it has till now deployed the highly efficient 900MHz spectrum band on 5773 sites in Gujarat which will enable customers to enjoy stronger network indoors. Continue reading “Vi deploys LTE 900 technology to enhance indoor 4G network coverage in Gujarat”
Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has announced that it has successfully demonstrated 5G Voice over New Radio (VoNR) with its technology partner, Nokia, during the ongoing 5G Trials in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Once deployed, the VoNR solution will enable Vi to offer its subscribers high-definition voice experience over 5G, as well as several advanced voice applications and use cases in the future, said the company. Continue reading “Vi demos 5G VoNR in 5G trials in Gujarat with Nokia”
Glance today announced that it will US$200 million from Jio Platforms Limited in its Series D round of funding. Jio’s investment is aimed at accelerating Glance’s launch in several key international markets outside of Asia such as the USA, Brazil, Mexico and Russia, said Glance. Continue reading “Jio to invest $200 million in Glance; JioPhone Next to get Glance lock screen”
During the budget 2022-23 session earlier this month, the government confirmed that 5G spectrum auction will take place in India this year, and the roll-out will happen in 2022-23 period. Several smartphone manufactures have been testing 5G on their smartphones in partnership with telecom players.
OPPO has announced that it has conducted a 5G standalone and non-standalone network trial in collaboration with Jio utilizing the allocated mid-band trial spectrum. Continue reading “OPPO partners with Jio to conduct 5G trials on Reno 7 Series”
Airtel has launched Airtel Xstream Premium that aggregates content from 15 Indian and global video OTT’s in one app. It will be available to Airtel customers at a monthly rate of Rs. 149 and Rs. 1499 annually. Continue reading “Airtel Xstream Premium with 15 OTT services launched at Rs. 149 per month”
