Tag: Vodafone Idea

Jio, Airtel, Vi, BSNL Users to Get Voice-Only Plans Soon, TRAI to Announce Updates

Manish Kumar

Currently, all telecom operators offer recharge plans bundled with data, which are not beneficial for feature phone users and those on 2G networks. TRAI is soon going to implement a policy for voice-only recharge plans. As the new year approaches, the country’s 1.2 billion mobile users may soon have reason to celebrate, thanks to a promising initiative from TRAI. This plan comes in response to growing frustration among users over rising recharge costs since July. Notably, those with dual SIM cards and users of 2G phones stand to gain the…

BSNL Gains Ground as Private Telecom Giants Lose Subscribers Amid Tariff Hikes

Manish Kumar

BSNL’s Surprising Subscriber Surge In a notable shift within India’s telecom landscape, the state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) saw significant subscriber gains for the second consecutive month, even as private telecom giants Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea experienced declines. According to the latest Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) report, BSNL added 25.3 lakh new subscribers in August, building on a gain of 29.3 lakh in July. Meanwhile, India’s net mobile subscriber base saw a drop of 57.7 lakh users in August, a steeper loss compared to…

AI-based innovations shine at India Mobile Congress 2024, over 750 use cases showcased

Manish Kumar

Leading Tech & Telecom companies, Startups & Educational Institutes Showcase AI Innovations during the 4-day forum New Delhi,  Artificial Intelligence (AI) stood out as a key flavour of the season at India Mobile Congress 2024, as a diverse spectrum of tech and telecom companies, including startups and educational institutes, showcased over 900 technology use case scenarios, including 750 AI-based use cases during the 4-day forum at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. During his inaugural visit to IMC 2024, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with pioneering startups like Signalchip, Wisig Networks, including women-led startups like Astrome and…