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The European Commission on Thursday launched a consultation on the future of Europe’s telecoms sector, starting a process that could lead to requiring Alphabet’s Google, Apple, Meta Platform and Netflix to pay some network costs. For more than two decades Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica, Telecom Italia and other operators have lobbied for leading technology companies … Read more
Xiaomi India is preparing for the launch of the Xiaomi 13 Pro in India next week, and the upcoming smartphone is set to become the first flagship phone from the company with Leica-tuned cameras to make its debut in the country. The company faced some headwinds in India last year, including increasing competition from other … Read more
Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have received 5G support in India after the Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 update released earlier this year. The latest Google Pixel series phones support 5G networks only on Airtel and Jio. However, a recent report has revealed that the Pixel 7 series phones only support the first … Read more
India has proven its mettle with its indigenous 4G/5G technology stack which is “now ready” and the country is poised to emerge as a major telecom technology exporter to the world in the coming three years, Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. Speaking at the Economic Times Global Business Summit 2023, Vaishnaw, who is … Read more
Vivo has launched the Vivo Y56 5G, its latest mid-range 5G smartphone in the Y series, in India shortly after the release of the Y100. Featuring a 6.58-inch FHD+ screen, the smartphone is equipped with a Dimensity 700 SoC with support for 5G connectivity, 8GB of RAM, and a 50MP camera.Vivo Y56 5G launched in … Read more
India’s investment in private wireless network is expected to reach nearly USD 250 million by 2027, according to a report by Nokia that also talked of a three-fold jump in mobile data usage in the country over last five years. Nokia’s annual Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT) report pointed towards a significant acceleration in enterprise investment … Read more
Airtel has expanded its 5G service in North-East states of India. The telecom operator has rolled out Airtel 5G Plus service in Kohima, Dimapur, Aizawl, Gangtok, Silchar, Dibrugarh & Tinsukia. Airtel 5G Plus is already live in Guwahati, Shillong, Imphal, Agartala and Itanagar. Customers with 5G-enabled smartphones can access Airtel 5G service at the above-mentioned … Read more
Reliance Jio has announced a new offer for Valentine’s Day. As part of the special offer, the telco is giving additional benefits under some exciting recharge plans. Reliance Jio subscribers can avail of the special Valentine’s Day offer under Rs 249, Rs 899 and Rs 2,999 plans. As part of the special offer, customers will … Read more
Motorola has announced a partnership with Vi to offer 5G services on all its compatible smartphones in India. The smartphone company enabled 5G connectivity on all of its 5G capable handsets in November 2022 with Airtel 5G services, except Moto Razr 5G. However, now the company is all set to offer 5G support with Vi. … Read more
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has partnered with Motorola to ensure seamless 5G connectivity across its fifth-generation smartphone portfolio, according to a statement. The announcement comes within days of Vodafone Idea getting a shot in the arm, with the government clearing conversion of the troubled telco’s accumulated interest dues worth Rs 16,000 crore into equity.“To further accelerate … Read more