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SECTOR | 17 Jun 2025, 09:41PM

SpaceX President Shotwell meets Scindia after Starlink's licence nod

Business Standard

President and COO of Elon Musk's SpaceX, Gwynne Shotwell, on Tuesday called on Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, a meeting that comes just days after Starlink secured licence from the Telecom Department. Scindia said discussions centred around various opportunities for collaboration in satellite communications to power Digital India. "Had a productive meeting with Ms. @Gwynne_Shotwell, President & COO of @SpaceX, on India's next frontier in connectivity. We delved into opportunities for collaboration in satellite communications to power Digital India's soaring ambitions and empower every citizen across the country," Scindia wrote. Satellite technologies are not just relevant, they're transformative, the minister noted. "Ms. Shotwell appreciated the license granted to @Starlink, calling it a great start to the journey," Scindia said. Earlier this month, Elon Musk's Starlink received a licence from the telecom department for providing satellite internet services in...

Telecom Services

SECTOR | 16 Jun 2025, 08:21PM

Trai caps Wi-Fi tariffs to boost PM-WANI and align with FTTH rates

Business Standard

Says high tariffs charged by telcos and ISPs have hindered the spread of the PM-WANI scheme; new rules cap prices for public Wi-Fi providers to enable affordability

TRAI orders a cap on tariffs for PM-WANI services, to keep public Wi-Fi affordable

Business Line | 16 Jun 2025, 07:47PM 1 more

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SECTOR | 16 Jun 2025, 03:22PM

OPPO K13x 5G with Dimensity 6300, 6000mAh battery to launch on June 23

Business Standard

OPPO K13x 5G, launching on June 23, will feature MediaTek Dimensity 6300, a 120Hz OLED display, 6000mAh battery, and reinforced build. OPPO confirmed that the phone will be priced under Rs 15,000

Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G launched with military grade durability: Price

Business Standard | 16 Jun 2025, 01:06PM

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SECTOR | 15 Jun 2025

Taiwan adds China's Huawei, SMIC to export control list amid trade tensions

Business Standard

Taiwan's Commerce Ministry has added Chinese chipmakers Huawei Technologies and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) to its export control list, as trade and technology frictions between the self-ruled island, China and the United States increase. Inclusion on the strategic high-tech commodities list means Taiwanese companies will need to obtain export permits before selling goods to the respective companies. Other entities on the list include organizations such as the Taliban and al-Qaeda, as well as other companies in China, Iran and elsewhere. The export control entities list was last updated on Sunday. Neither Huawei nor SMIC initially commented on their inclusion. Huawei and SMIC have both been sanctioned by the US. The two companies are producing China's most advanced homegrown artificial intelligence chips in an effort to compete with US-based Nvidia and supply Chinese tech firms with the much-needed chips amid export curbs. Taiwan is home the world's larges

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SECTOR | 13 Jun 2025

iQOO reveals Z10 Lite 5G specifications ahead of India launch on June 18

Business Standard

iQOO Z10 Lite 5G will launch in India on June 18 with MediaTek Dimensity 6300, dual camera set-up, 6,000mAh battery, and AI-powered features

Telecom Services

SECTOR | 12 Jun 2025

MTNL Revival: India Plans Asset-Transfer Framework To Aid Debt-Ridden Telcos

NDTV Profit

A high-level meeting, chaired by the cabinet secretary on Thursday, concluded with a decision to develop comprehensive guidelines for the process.

Telecom Services

SECTOR | 12 Jun 2025

Sterlite Technologies Shares Hit Six-Month High On Getting Rs 2,631-Crore Contract From BSNL

NDTV Profit

Sterlite Tech, through its global services business, in consortium with Dilip Buildcon Ltd., entered into the agreement with BSNL for a deal value of Rs 2,631 crore.

Sterlite Tech shares rally most in 3 years on 2,631 crore BSNL contract

Business Standard | 12 Jun 2025 1 more

Telecom Services

SECTOR | 11 Jun 2025

Editorial. DoT should review dilution of local sourcing norms

Business Line

Will tilt the playing field in favour of foreign giants with established global supply chains, putting Indian firms, many of which have invested heavily in local capabilities, at a disadvantage

India to draft AI-native telecom rules, partners with ITU on 6G push

Business Standard | 11 Jun 2025

Telecom Services

SECTOR | 11 Jun 2025

Only 18% of Indians have ability to report a cybercrime via official channels: NSSO survey

Business Line

The CMS: Telecom survey was conducted in 2,395 villages and 1,987 urban blocks covering 34,950 households (19,071 in rural areas and 15,879 in urban areas) and 1,42,065 persons (82,573 in rural areas and 59,492 in urban)

Telecom Services

SECTOR | 11 Jun 2025

Jio, Airtel Questioned By Telecom Regulator Over Misreporting 5G AirFiber Subscriber Data Profit Exclusive

NDTV Profit

TRAI had flagged concerns that users accessing high-speed internet over 5G Fixed Wireless Access may be reported as 'wireline' or 'fixed-line' subscribers.

Vodafone Idea launches 5G services in Bengaluru

Business Line | 10 Jun 2025