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India strengthens global telecom leadership; signs LoI with ITU

DoT advisory noted that violations could lead to imprisonment or hefty fines. Social media platforms are required to comply by February 28.

The agreement aims to foster innovation in emerging technologies, including digital twins, AI-driven solutions, virtual world technologies, and the transformative potential of IMT-2030.

Bharti Airtel flags 8 billion spam calls, 0.8 billion spam SMSes in 2.5 months

Airtel’s vice-chairman and managing director, Gopal Vittal, proposed extending the digital consent acquisition (DCA) framework to OTT platforms, enforcing Know Your Customer (KYC) verification for users, and integrating these services into a centralised spam blacklist system.

Airtel launched an AI-powered, spam-fighting solution two and a half months ago. The AI-powered network has identified close to 1 million spammers every day.

TRAI extends deadline for commercial message traceability to December 10

TRAI had underscored that “such a regulatory arbitrage is likely to topple the competitive balance in the industry towards such free-of-cost service providers” and emphasized that this “anomaly” could not be ignored.

Starting December 11, 2024, any messages whose sender chain is undefined or does not match the pre-registered chain will be rejected.

Reliance Jio eyes market debut in 2025, valued at over $100 billion: Report

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

Reliance Jio’s 5G subscriber base grew from 130 million to 147 million and its average revenue per user (ARPU) increased from Rs 181.7 to Rs 195.1 in Q2 FY25

Airtel to separate D2H and entertainment units, restructuring plans to benefit business

Airtel is expected to acquire Tata Play at a valuation similar to that of the Temasek deal.

Airtel has appointed Shashwat Sharma as the next Managing Director & CEO, while Gopal Vittal will transition to the role of Executive Vice Chairman. These changes will take effect on January 1, 2026.

BSNL unveils new logo; company to deploy 5G services soon

The seven new services represents BSNL’s renewed focus on delivering secure, affordable and reliable connectivity to every corner of Bharat

BSNL will soon deploy its 5G services. The company has successfully conducted trials of 5G RAN and core in both the 3.6 GHz and 700 MHz bands.