Telcos dial up international roaming perks to take on eSIM companiesAs international travel surges, Indian telecom companies are bolstering their roaming services to counter competition from low-cost eSIM pr...
02 Jun, 2025, 08.17 AM 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
Telecom regulator releases recommendations for embedded SIMs in IoT devicesThe recommendations by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released Thursday are meant to address issues in regulating the IoT...
21 Mar, 2024, 09.09 PM IST
Telecom department blocks 1,500 rogue local, overseas callers linked to cybercrimes and threatsProminent names among the blocked callers include designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who has been threatening to target the BSE ...
10 Jan, 2024, 06.57 AM IST
Apple, Google Play Store block two apps after India bans themGoogle and Apple have removed the international eSIM apps Airalo and Holafly from their Indian app stores, complying with Department of Tel...
08 Jan, 2024, 09.20 AM IST
Google removes two global eSIM apps from Play StoreThe apps named Airalo and Holafly have been removed from the Google Play Store for the Indian market. Both apps offer eSIM enabling telecom...
06 Jan, 2024, 12.25 AM 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
Apple may launch iPhone 15 series without SIM card trayApple allows the iPhone 13 and newer models to operate two eSIMs at the same time.
29 Mar, 2023, 10.49 AM IST
Time For An eSIM? Apple Thinks SoAny iPhone later than the iPhone XS or XR, too, comes with the option of activating an eSIM.
02 Oct, 2022, 09.03 AM IST
Apple triggers eSIM wave, here’s all you need to knowThe recently launched iPhone 14 will only have eSIM functionality in the US, while adding a physical SIM slot in global variants, paving th...
13 Sep, 2022, 03.14 PM IST
Apple iPhone 14: Should buy new phone from the US or India? See detailsApple has launched the iPhone 14 in the Indian market. But many people are still confused about whether to buy the new iPhone the US or Ind...
09 Sep, 2022, 06.09 PM IST
Telcos, handset players spar over e-Sim in smartphones over Rs 10,000Further, the handset makers have stressed that the telcos' demand was based on semiconductor shortage, which can be termed as an “exaggerat...
10 Aug, 2022, 06.11 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
Airtel slams Jio for Apple Watch service complaintsThe DoT on May 17 has sought multiple clarification within a week from Airtel about eSIM service facilitation by the company on Apple Watch...
20 May, 2018, 11.32 PM IST
Jio alleges security breach in Airtel's Apple watch serviceJio has alleged that Airtel is using a network of nodes based abroad to offer its services on the latest Apple watch, which could lead to a...
14 May, 2018, 06.21 AM IST