The new iPhone Air is eSIM only - Here's how you switchThe iPhone Air introduces a global shift to eSIM-only connectivity, ditching the physical SIM card tray. This sleek device, the thinnest iP...
18 Sep, 2025, 01.13 PM IST
Apple postpones release of iPhone Air in ChinaApple postponed the release of its new iPhone Air in mainland China. Regulatory approval issues caused the delay. Pre-orders on the company...
12 Sep, 2025, 11.27 PM IST
Apple's move to eSIM-only strengthens global trendApple's Tuesday announcement that the new iPhone 17 Air will only be available around the world without physical SIM cards marks a new adva...
10 Sep, 2025, 07.13 AM IST
No physical sim card slot in iPhone 17 series beyond US? Apple's game-changing move confirmedApple iPhone 17 could do away with the physical SIM slot in the entire line. Apple has reportedly requested its Apple Store employees in th...
02 Sep, 2025, 10.02 PM IST
Overseas travel pushes international recharge packs for telecom companiesInternational recharge packs for telecom cos have surged due to increased overseas travel. Data consumption per person has risen from 500 M...
10 Sep, 2024, 10.33 PM IST
Why eSIMs adoption is slow in India? China is behind iteSIM adoption in India is hindered due to Chinese government restrictions and costs in the affordable segment. Major Indian telecom operato...
12 Aug, 2024, 05.44 PM IST
There's a China connection to why eSIMs haven't taken off in IndiaWhile Apple offers eSIM capability in its entire iPhone range, others such as Samsung, Vivo, Oppo and Xiaomi have started enabling eSIMs in...
05 Aug, 2024, 09.54 AM IST
Apple, Google block e-SIM apps in India; Multiverse of foodfluencersApple and Google have blocked two e-SIM apps – Airalo and Holafly – from their Indian app stores following a government directive. This and...
08 Jan, 2024, 09.37 PM IST
Connected vehicles to boost e-SIM demand by 3 million in 1-1.5 yearsThe growing focus of automakers on connected vehicles is expected to drive demand for embedded SIMs (e-SIMs) by as much as 3 million units ...
25 Sep, 2023, 12.54 AM IST
Big challenge lies in finding 5G use cases: Telecom executivesAirtel CEO Gopal Vittal last week said that operators are rolling out a "supercomputer" in the form of 5G services, but the challenge is th...
30 Mar, 2023, 12.00 AM IST
IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launches home-grown multi access IoT deviceIT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched Sensorise SenseIT Energy's MAID (multi access IoT device) at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2022.
03 Oct, 2022, 04.43 PM IST
As 5G arrives, so do risks of SIM fraudsTelecom companies will need to ramp up communication warning customers of SIM swap frauds as the rollout of 5G services will require some c...
01 Oct, 2022, 05.10 PM IST
From Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 to focus on women's health, Apple sets the innovation bar highThe tech giant's latest innovations were launched at the 'Far Out' event on September 7.
11 Sep, 2022, 12.09 PM IST
iPhone 14 may not need SIM cards, Apple working on eSIM integrationThe next lineup of iPhones offers a plethora of innovations.
29 Dec, 2021, 10.03 AM IST
In 2022, iPhone 14 may ditch camera bump while iPhone 15 to skip SIM card slotThe new leaks hint at Apple opting for a major design overhaul.
27 Dec, 2021, 04.36 PM IST
Tata Communications buys 58.1% stake in French e-SIM tech companyThe acquisition also comes at a time when Tata Comm is betting big on IoT and has to stay ahead of competition from telecom operators in th...
23 Dec, 2020, 07.19 PM IST
Mobile number portability now easier with eSIMTelecom providers will be able to raise their game to retain users, say company executives and experts.
07 Jun, 2019, 10.56 AM IST