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  Cyber fraud crackdown: Experts urge telecom firms to strengthen verification and aid probes

  Technology | February 12, 2026 8:18 IST

  At a national conference organised by the CBI and I4C, experts called on telecom service providers to strengthen customer verification and proactively assist investigative agencies to tackle cyber-enabled fraud and telecom misuse.

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  SC dismisses pleas seeking recalculation of adjusted gross revenue in big jolt to telecom companies

  India | September 19, 2024 12:20 IST

  The companies said that there is a serious error in the calculation of AGR dues by the Department of Telecommunications.

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  Mobile operators set to invest over USD 30 Billion in open radio access networks by 2030

  Technology | November 13, 2023 14:23 IST

  Open RAN network adoption has been upscaled in the recent past and it is being driven primarily by greenfield network operators located in the Asia-Pacific and North American regions.

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  New SIM regulations: Everything you need to know before December 1

  Technology | October 26, 2023 13:44 IST

  These regulatory changes are a proactive step by the government to safeguard individuals from falling victim to scams and fraudulent activities, and they mark a significant move towards enhancing the security of SIM card purchases in the country.

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  Vi postpaid customers get VIP treatment with the Vi Priority service

  Technology | September 12, 2023 18:17 IST

  Vodafone Idea (Vi) has introduced Vi Priority- a new service tailored to elevate the customer experience for its high-value postpaid subscribers. This service rollout comes after a successful pilot program conducted in specific regions, incorporating valuable insights from the trial.

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  Here's how to switch from Vi prepaid to postpaid with your existing SIM and OTP

  Technology | August 21, 2023 17:27 IST

  Keep in mind that your conversion request may be declined by Vi if your Know Your Customer (KYC) information on record is inadequate.

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  VI's Independence Day big freedom sale: Check all details here

  Technology | August 13, 2023 16:57 IST

  During the Independence Day special deal, Vodafone Idea (Vi) is providing 50GB of extra data for all unlimited data recharges over Rs 199. This offer is currently available on the Vi app, and users can get it by downloading the app.

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  Tech tips: Get your desired Jio prepaid or postpaid number with ease

  Technology | July 07, 2023 17:18 IST

  By following these steps, you can easily customise your Reliance Jio number and enjoy a mobile number that is tailored to your preferences.

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  Vodafone Idea's Rs 45 plan offers 180 days validity: Get the details

  Technology | June 10, 2023 14:33 IST

  VI's latest recharge plan stands out due to its extended validity of 180 days, the plan can be found in the "Other" section on the company's official website.

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  Pakistan heading towards digital catastrophe, telecos says business plans not working out

  World | February 05, 2023 11:28 IST

  Earlier, a report in Business Recorder said that the telecom sector generated record revenues of PKR 694 billion during the financial year 2021-22 in comparison to PKR 651 billion during the same period of 2020-21.

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  Reliance Jio set to reach Ladakh and nearly every corner of India with 4G connectivity

  Technology | June 07, 2022 19:35 IST

  Reliance Jio has been working on reaching the hard terrains of the country and providing 4G network services in tough terrains. Recently they started operating in Kanji, Urbis and Hanupatta villages in the Khalsi block and Chunglungkha village (Diskit Block). 

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  Withdraw Covid pre-call announcements, caller tunes: Govt asks telcos

  India | December 27, 2022 3:33 IST

  The telecom service providers have been playing the pre-call announcements and caller tunes related to coronavirus to spread awareness among citizens and to tell them about the precautions and vaccination to be taken during the pandemic.

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  Airtel Payments Bank receives Scheduled Bank Status from the Reserve Bank of India

  Technology | January 05, 2022 11:15 IST

  Airtel Payments Bank recently announced that they have been categorised as 'Scheduled Bank' by the Reserve Bank of India.

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  Vodafone Idea rebrands as Vi; 'Reflection of both brands,' says Kumar Mangalam Birla

  Business | September 07, 2020 13:47 IST

  Vodafone Idea launched “Vi”, a new unified brand identity in India which will bet big on digital to attract customers and stem exits to rivals Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio. Vodafone Idea, now VI, is renewing its focus after the AGR verdict a few days ago.

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  Trai grants Vodafone Idea time till Sep 8 to respond to priority plan show-cause notice

  Business | September 06, 2020 12:04 IST

  Trai grants Voda Idea time till Sep 8 to respond to priority plan show-cause notice New Delhi, Sept 6 (PTI) Telecom regulator Trai has granted additional time, till September 8, to Vodafone Idea to reply to its show-cause notice on priority plan, after the company sought more time to respond. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) last month had slapped a show-cause notice on Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) over its pay-more-for-priority treatment mobile plan, saying the tariff offer "lacks transparency" and is "misleading" and not in compliance with the regulatory framework.

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  Relief for Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea users! Prepaid validity likely to extend amid lockdown

  Business | March 30, 2020 13:27 IST

  Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has also sought details of the steps being taken to ensure availability of uninterrupted telecom services to such customers on a "priority basis".

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  Almost 50% BSNL, 75% MTNL employees opt for voluntary retirement scheme

  Business | February 14, 2020 9:32 IST

  There are a total of 153,000 employees in BSNL while 18,000 are there in MTNL. After opting for VRS, BSNL will be left with almost 50% of its employee force while MTNL with 25% of its working force.

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  Reliance Jio emerges as largest telecom with 36.9 cr users; Vodafone loses 36 mn customers

  Business | January 16, 2020 22:00 IST

  Reliance Jio has become the largest telecom player with 36.9 crore mobile subscribers in November 2019, according to the data published by telecom regulator Trai on Thursday. Vodafone Idea reported a total mobile subscriber base of 33.62 crore and Bharti Airtel at 32.73 crore customers for November 2019.

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  Telecom shares rise on proposal to fix floor price for data tariffs

  Business | December 04, 2019 17:47 IST

  On the NSE, the stock soared 9.93 per cent to Rs 7.75 per unit. It zoomed 12.05 per cent to Rs 7.90 during the day. Bharti Airtel also saw its shares rising though marginally at 0.41 per cent to end at Rs 460.85 a unit on the BSE. Intra-day, its stock touched a high of Rs 464.75 apiece, up 1.26 per cent.

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  Government gives Rs 42,000 crore relief to telcos, defers spectrum payments by 2 years

  Business | November 20, 2019 23:48 IST

  While the move will give Rs 42,000 crore relief to Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio, the government is unlikely to intervene in the Supreme Court-mandated statutory payments, top sources said.