Bharti Airtel launches voice-only prepaid plans starting at Rs 185 after TRAI's mandateBharti Airtel is the first telecom company to introduce voice-and-SMS-only prepaid plans without mobile data. These new offerings align wit...
18 Oct, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
Google expands AI push in India with $15 million MSME funding, crop research and teacher trainingIn a remarkable move, Google has embarked on extensive AI initiatives in India, primarily focused on boosting sectors like agriculture, edu...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
No more unknown numbers: Caller ID to include callers’ registered names from November 1 under new DoT rulesThe Department of Telecommunications in India has amended caller identification regulations for telecom services. Caller IDs will now displ...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
Gnani AI adds tone and pace controls to its multilingual speech model Timbre v3.0Gnani AI introduced Timbre v3.0, enabling businesses to control AI voice parameters like pace and expression. The model supports text-to-sp...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
In a first, AI helps UK lawmaker find her voice in parliamentA British lawmaker made history on Tuesday by becoming the first person to use an AI-generated voice to deliver a speech in the UK parliame...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
Paid DTH loses 7.5 million subscribers in a yearIndia’s paid DTH television subscriber base fell 13.4% year-on-year to 48.56 million in June 2026, while private FM radio advertising reven...
13 Oct, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Suppliers Tejas, C-DoT claim BSNL equipment meet TRAI standardsTejas Networks and C-DoT have confirmed that their equipment meets the quality benchmarks set by Trai. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd recently so...
13 Oct, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Sebi notifies common ad code for market intermediaries; allows celebrity endorsement for brandsIn a significant move, Sebi has implemented a Common Advertisement Code aimed at managing how market intermediaries use celebrity endorseme...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Trai issues draft audit manual for DRM-based digital addressable systems, seeks comments by October 30Trai has released a draft audit manual for digital rights management-based systems seeking industry feedback. The manual outlines procedure...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Mexico busts network that used AI to clone VIP voicesThe security ministry said Thursday that the former treasurer of the state of Michoacan, his wife, children, and a bodyguard, were all arre...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
TRAI invites comments on draft DRM audit manual for IPTV servicesTRAI has released a draft audit manual for DRM-based IPTV systems and is seeking stakeholder comments by October 30. The draft outlines pro...
09 Oct, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
From Landlines to 6G: How India’s Telecom Revolution Transformed ConnectivityIndia's telecommunication sector has evolved from a sparse network of landlines to a robust mobile connectivity framework, embracing techno...
06 Oct, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Your phone says “spam” before you answer. How AI spots suspect callsTelecom companies in India are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to detect and label potential spam calls and messages. By an...
06 Oct, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
TRAI directs telcos to prominently display mandatory recharge packsTelecom Regulatory Authority of India has instructed telecom operators to clearly display recharge plans online. This directive follows sub...
01 Oct, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Mobile recharge new rules: Raghav Chadha shares good news for prepaid users, 30-day plans and voice-SMS only options introduced; check what changesRaghav Chadha has introduced new prepaid mobile recharge options, featuring flexible 30-day plans alongside voice-only services. By previou...
27 Sep, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Trai mandates voice, SMS-only tariff plans despite Jio, Airtel, Vi oppositionTelecom regulator TRAI mandates affordable voice and SMS-only plans for consumers. Operators must offer special tariff vouchers with variou...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
TRAI mandates more voice and SMS only recharge options; Vi shares soarTRAI has mandated telecom operators to offer more voice and SMS-only recharge options. These new rules aim to provide affordable choices fo...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.51 PM IST