According to Global Handset Model Sales Tracker report by Counterpoint Research, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)-capable smartphones have contributed 6 per cent to global smartphone sales in first quarter (Q1) of 2024, a significant increase from just 1.3 per cent in Q4 of 2023. The report noted that GenAI capabilities have opened new opportunities for smartphone […] The post GenAI-capable smartphones contributed 6 per cent to global smartphone sales in Q1 2024, says industry report appeared first on ..read more

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has urged enforcement units to alert all state police departments across India to clamp down on the rampant theft of critical network gear. The theft has triggered around Rs 8 billion of losses for telcos, disrupted 4G/5G expansions and impacted quality of mobile coverage. In a directive dated May 27, […] The post DoT urges state police departments to prevent telecom network gear theft appeared first on ..read more

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reported a net loss of Rs 53.67 billion in the fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24), which has narrowed from Rs 81.61 billion in FY23, on the back of lower expenses, especially finance cost, and higher non-operating income. The company reported that revenue from operations grew 1 per cent to Rs […] The post BSNL reports net loss of Rs 53.67 billion in FY24 appeared first on ..read more

According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) annual report, India’s sectors like electronics manufacturing and semiconductors are expected to make rapid advances on the back of the recent initiatives by the government. The report stated that the interim Union Budget 2024-25, with an allocation of Rs 269.03 billion for semiconductor and display fabs, would […] The post India emerging as a global hub for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, says RBI report appeared first on ..read more

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has allocated a separate 10-digit numbering series starting with 160 for service and transactional calls made by government, regulators, and financial entities. According to an office memorandum issued, the 10-digit number series has been designed by DoT in a manner that telecom subscribers will get an idea about calling entities […] The post DoT allocates 160 as prefix for incoming calls for services and transactions appeared first on ..read more

According to a statutory filing, Birla TMT Holdings has transferred its Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) shares worth Rs 353.7 million, or 0.52 per cent stake to Birla Group Holdings after amalgamation scheme involving certain entities got the National Company Law Tribunal’s (NCLT) approval. As per Vi’s Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) filing, NCLT Kolkata Bench and […] The post Birla TMT Holdings transfers its shares worth Rs 353.7 million in Vi to Birla Group Holdings appeared first on ..read more

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has reported widening of losses to Rs 8.17 billion in the fourth quarter-ended (QE) March 31, 2024, mainly on account of high finance costs, according to a regulatory filing. Meanwhile, the company had recorded a loss of Rs 7.45 billion in Q4 FY22-23. The finance cost of MTNL increased to […] The post MTNL reports loss of Rs 8.17 billion during Q4 FY23-24 appeared first on ..read more

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has organised a national workshop on “Powering Transformation through user interface (UI)/user experience (UX) for Digital Governance” for setting up the guidelines for enhancing user experience of using websites/portals/applications. Digital landscape is rapidly evolving, and user expects seamless and intuitive interaction with the application. This workshop on […] The post MeitY organises workshop on powering transformation through UI/UX for digital governance   appeared first on ..read more

CtrlS Datacenters Limited has launched its new artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data centre, Hyderabad DC3, located in the financial district of Gachibowli, Hyderabad. CtrlS Datacenters has invested over Rs 5 billion in this facility, which has approximately 1,300 racks capacity. The facility has been inaugurated by Sundararaman Ramamurthy, managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO), […] The post CtrlS Datacenters inaugurates new AI-ready data centre in Gachibowli, Hyderabad appeared first on ..read more

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched 4G services in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. According to the telco, the indigenous 4G services will be extended shortly across the state. BSNL aims to expand the network infrastructure across the state and provide seamless connectivity and cater to the growing demands of digital consumers. In addition, […] The post BSNL launches 4G services in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh appeared first on ..read more