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Traveling abroad and looking to subscribe to an international roaming plan for Jio, Airtel, or Vi? Check this comparison of some of the most popular plans for an in-depth understanding. News 

Comparison of International Roaming Plans: Jio, Airtel, and Vi

Sanjay Patil,

Indian telecom companies like Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vi now offer various international roaming plans that allow users to stay connected even abroad at a reasonable price. This ensures that users have a seamless user experience as soon as they arrive in a foreign country. In this article, we compare the most popular annual international roaming plans, international roaming plans for USA, Mexico and US Virgin Islands, and international roaming packages for UAE. Annual international roaming packages Jio and Airtel are the only carriers that offer annual international roaming plans…

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Airtel e-SIM to enhance convenience to find lost smartphone. (REUTERS) News 

Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal: Tracking Lost Smartphones Just Got Easier with E-Sim!

Nitin Misra

On Tuesday, Gopal Vittal, CEO and managing director of Bharti Airtel, stated that the shift from regular SIM cards to e-SIMs will improve convenience for subscribers and simplify the process of locating lost smartphones. In his letter, Vittal urged subscribers to enable e-SIM in Airtel services as all devices that support e-SIM feature are compatible with Airtel e-SIM. He said that e-SIM is an online extension of a standard SIM card, and with it, subscribers no longer need to access the phone’s physical SIM card. “In cases of theft, if…

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India's Department of Telecom introduces stricter rules for SIM card sales and usage, focusing on KYC procedures for shops and users. (HT Print) News 

New Regulations Implemented for SIM Card Purchases

Nitin Misra, ,

India’s government is implementing stricter measures to obtain new SIM cards in order to enhance safety and security. The Department of Telecom (DoT) has released two circulars to regulate the usage of SIM cards in the nation. The initial directive pertains to individual users, while the second one focuses on telecom companies such as Airtel and Jio, with the aim of altering the process of SIM card sales. Here is what you should be aware of. 1. Stricter rules for shops Shops that sell SIM cards need to be more…

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Netflix's crackdown on password sharing in India has users seeking alternatives. Explore Jio and Airtel plans offering free Netflix subscriptions. (Pexels) News 

No More Password Sharing for Netflix, Get Jio or Airtel Plans with Free OTT Subscription

Sanjay Patil, ,

Netflix has implemented stricter regulations in India, discontinuing the practice of password sharing. The revised policy now restricts account sharing to only those living in the same household. As a result, the only option to access Netflix is by obtaining an individual subscription. This change may pose a financial challenge for many, as they already have substantial monthly expenses for utilities, WiFi, and mobile recharge plans. The added expense of an OTT streaming subscription can be burdensome for most individuals. To ease the financial burden and provide a one-stop solution…

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The wireless 5G service promises to improve the coverage indoors and let you connect multiple devices at the same time. News 

Airtel’s Xtreme AirFiber Wi-Fi Service Available in Select Cities

Febin Mathew

Airtel has this week launched a fixed wireless (FWA) offering called Airtel Xstream AirFiber in India. The new wireless device will be powered by the carrier’s 5G network and is currently available to consumers in Delhi and Mumbai. The whole point of the Xstream AirFiber device is to provide internet to people who live in fiber-dark areas where they can’t access high-speed data connections. Xstream AirFiber aims to solve this problem for its users. This is a plug and play device that supports built-in Wi-Fi 6, which is claimed to…

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Jio Satellite Communications Limited (JSCL) in its counter-comment submission to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) toed the line of its sister concern Reliance Jio Infocomm to suggest auction as the best and legitimate method to allocate radiowaves frequencies. (Bloomberg) News 

Airtel Challenges Jio’s Satellite Unit’s Preference for Auctioning Process

Adarsh V.K, ,

While other players in the satellite communication industry, such as Bharti Airtel, have opposed it, Jio Satellite Communications is the sole company that has shown support for the auction of spectrum allocation. SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, has also proposed an auction model, but it is not intended to be an auction of frequencies, but bids as a percentage of annual revenue as a value payment for frequencies instead of pre-currency bids. Jio Satellite Communications Limited (JSCL) in its counter-comment to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) presented its…

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Alphabet's X Lab has developed a way to relay Internet signals through wireless optical communication links, or light beams to put it more simply, as part of a project called Project Taara. (Google / Taart Project) News 

Google wants remote areas of India to have multi-gigabit internet access with Project Taara

Adriana Marais, , , ,

Google wants to use light beams to bring the internet to some of the most remote parts of India, as reports say. This is not Google’s first foray into internet plans – it already has Loon and the company was also working on high-speed internet at Indian train stations, a project that has now been halted. However, for the latest plan to be successful, Google would join forces with a local Indian telecom company. Alphabet’s X Lab has developed a way to relay Internet signals through wireless optical communication links,…

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Bharti Airtel said in a statement: "We wish to categorically deny this baseless accusation. (REUTERS) News 

Reliance Jio files complaint with regulator about Airtel, Vi

Febin Mathew, ,

The telecommunications division of Reliance Industries Ltd has called on India’s telecommunications regulator to take action against rivals Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea Ltd for allegedly carrying out a bogus propaganda campaign to attract its subscribers. In a letter dated December 10, Reliance Jio alleged that the two companies gave the impression that Reliance – which also runs retail operations – would stand to gain from three new farm laws introduced by the Indian government in September. . “We once again draw your kind attention to the fact that as…

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Airtel Accelerates Open Hybrid Cloud Network Deployment with IBM and Red Hat (MINT_PRINT) News 

Airtel and IBM complete first phase of open hybrid cloud network deployment

Sanjay Patil, , ,

IBM and Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced the competition for the first phase of Airtel’s Open Hybrid Cloud Network, which is built with the hybrid cloud and cognitive enterprise capabilities of IBM and Red Hat. Airtel says the deployment will allow the company and its partners to deliver new applications using the cloud network. The new platform also paves the way for improved performance, automation, availability and scaling, the company said. When fully implemented, Bharti Airtel’s open hybrid cloud network will help millions of partners and customers across industries to…

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Here's what happened in technology today. (Pixabay) News 

Tech Wrap: Samsung Galaxy M02, Moto G9 getting closer to launch and more

Febin Mathew, , ,

It was an interesting day in the tech world today. On the one hand, Airtel announced that it was offering 5 GB of data for free to some users. On the other hand, Google has started testing a likes counter for stories in Discover feeds. Here’s what happened in technology today: Samsung Galaxy M02 will launch soon Samsung is expected to release the Galaxy M02 in India soon. The phone has been spotted on Samsung India’s support page, indicating an imminent launch. You can check all the details here. Google…

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Airtel has great free data offers on its prepaid plans. From 2 GB and up to 11 GB. (REUTERS) News 

You can get 11 GB of free data from Airtel: here’s how

Febin Mathew, ,

Airtel customers can get up to 11GB of free data with a bunch of deals put together. The telecommunications operator is offering 5 GB of free data to new Airtel 4G customers which can be used by downloading the Airtel Thanks application. If you just bought a new SIM card or upgraded to a new 4G device, all you need to do is go to the Airtel Thanks app with your new number and get the free data. However, this offer is only available to prepaid customers and new customers.…

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A rise in telecommunications tariffs is necessary because pricing is unsustainable a market condition to motivate the decision

Sanjay Patil,

A rise in telecommunications tariffs is necessary because current tariffs are “unsustainable” and market conditions will be visible before a call is taken, said telecommunications czar and chairman of Bharti Airtel Sunil Mittal. On whether or not Chinese telecom equipment suppliers will be allowed to participate in next-generation 5G networks, Mittal said the larger issue was the country’s decision and asserted that “what the country decides will be accepted by everyone “. When it comes to tariffs, the company has already taken a clear stance on the matter, he said,…

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