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How AI could help telecoms move beyond utility status

India, Dec. 26 -- As internet connectivity becomes deeply embedded in everyday life, telecom services are increasingly being seen as a basic utility rather than a differentiated offering. Consumers no... Read More


Airtel broadband plans under Rs 1000: What's the difference?

India, Dec. 26 -- Bharti Airtel, India's second-largest telecom operator, offers several broadband plans designed to suit different household needs. Among these, the Rs 699 and Rs 899 plans are likely... Read More


Maharashtra targets 100% 4G coverage as network rollout expands

India, Dec. 22 -- Maharashtra is working towards achieving 100 per cent 4G coverage, according to a recent statement by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. In a written reply to Parlia... Read More


Child safety online: Lessons for India from Australia's social media ban

India, Dec. 22 -- Australia's decision to bar children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms has placed the country at the centre of a global debate on online safety, regulation an... Read More


DoT outlines major telecom reforms, security push in 2025 review

India, Dec. 22 -- According to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), 2025 has emerged as a landmark year for India's telecom sector, marked by far-reaching regulatory reforms, rapid growth in co... Read More


Driving digital infrastructure security amid a silent cyber war

India, Dec. 21 -- Cyberattacks today are no longer isolated incidents carried out by lone criminals or opportunistic hackers. They have evolved into highly coordinated operations involving nation-stat... Read More


AGR moratorium talks revive hopes for Vodafone Idea

India, Dec. 16 -- Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), India's third-largest telecom operator, may receive further relief on its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) obligations as it continues to face financial stre... Read More


How Jio, Airtel and Vi compare on their Rs 799 prepaid plans

India, Dec. 12 -- Customers of India's major private telecom operators, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi), can purchase prepaid plans priced at Rs 799. This pricing tier is often chos... Read More


Stealth tariff changes hint at more price rises ahead

India, Dec. 11 -- Jio, Airtel and Vi are among the Indian mobile operators implementing marginal and stealth tariff increases. These adjustments are intended to help sustain quarterly revenue growth, ... Read More


Australia bans under-16s from social media in global first

India, Dec. 11 -- As of Wednesday, 10 December 2025, Australia has become the first country in the world to prohibit children under the age of sixteen from accessing social media platforms, including ... Read More