September 2023 – Page 23

Jio AirFiber live in 8 cities with plans starting at Rs 599

Reliance Jio has firmed up plans to launch the Jio IPO in 2025

The service has been launched in eight metropolitan areas including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune.

TRAI releases recommendations on “Rationalization of Entry Fee and Bank Guarantees”

The terrestrially transmitted channels can be carried to multiple DPO networks simultaneously for re-transmission. Considering these developments, it is essential to establish an enabling framework to ensure that service providers can fully leverage technological advancements.

In order to facilitate the orderly growth of the telecom sector and ease of doing business, TRAI has made recommendations to the government for reducing the entry fees across various license authorizations and the merging of bank guarantees.

PhonePe launches voice feature with Amitabh Bachchan as part of its Golden Voice Project

Over his 50-year career, Big B has been the face of varied brands, including upGrad, Flipkart, Tata Sky, Tanishq, Maggi, Mankind Pharma, Ghadi detergent, Pepsi, Dabur, and ICICI Prudential Life, among many others. (Image sourced from CNBC)

82.5 Communications, an advertising agency brought the idea to life.

Nestle’s Maggi makes comeback with Rs 10 noodles to increase market share

In April, Nestle was alleged to sell baby food products, including Cerelac, with added sugar in developing countries, while offering sugar-free alternatives in European and UK markets.

The new Rs 10 pack, introduced in Rurban markets (rural markets and small towns) across 15 states, weighs 40gm. However, Rs 10 packs are still available in a few markets of Punjab and Uttarakhand, mostly catering to tourist joints.

Burger King to sign Coca-Cola as its beverage partner in India: Report

The US company, which entered the Indian market in 2014, argued that the Pune eatery’s continued use of the name is damaging its reputation, goodwill, and business.

If the deal is materialised, this will give Coca-Cola the visibility in more than 391 stores of Burger King in India.

Avyan Global appoints Rahul Welde as partner and advisor

Welde is a marketer with expertise in marketing, media and communications.

Rahul Welde has been brought on board to chart international expansion for Avyan Global and to make further forays into digital services.

India is the best place to build consumer focused businesses and brands: Falguni Nayar

Nayar believes that the next decade will witness significant growth in these sectors, particularly in the beauty industry. While physical retail continues to thrive, the advantages of digital platforms remain compelling, and Nykaa is poised to capitalize on both channels to deliver exceptional customer experiences. (Image sourced from LinkedIn)

During the company’s recent AGM, Falguni Nayar highlighted that India’s entrepreneurial spirit, as well as young and aspirational population is its strength.

OTTs, apps will not be regulated as telecom services: DoT

OTT is tuned into for specific programming, so ads are more likely to be consumed because they are fewer and unskippable at the start and middle of programming.(Representative Image: Bastian Riccardi via Unsplash)

The move to remove OTT from the Telecom Bill is expected to be tabled in the winter session of the Parliament.

Jio AirFiber to launch today: Here is everything we know so far

Jio, on its website, describes the AirFiber as a device that is capable of delivering “fibre-like speed over the air without any wires”. Using it is as simple as plugging it in and powering it on for gigabyte-speed internet. (Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

The device supports Wi-Fi 6, has parental controls, and is fitted with a security firewall. It also lays the groundwork for Jio’s Smart Home solutions, which include the Jio Home Router, the Jio Set-top Box, and the Jio Home smartphone app.