Centre plans major revamp for speeding up steel importsIndia is taking strides to streamline its steel import process by eliminating the need for individual consignment declarations under SIMS. ...
New Mobile Number Portability rules to come into effect from Monday. Here's what it means for youNew MP rules from July 1: TRAI enhances telecom security with new Mobile Number Portability rules starting July 1, 2024. The amendments int...
Trai amendments to MNP to curb SIM swap, replacement frauds to take effect from July 1The regulator had notified the amendment in March 2024, after consulting stakeholders. The amendment adds an additional criterion for rejec...
Trai puts in additional conditions for MNPTelecom regulator restricts porting after SIM swap to prevent fraud. Trai introduces rule denying UPC request within 7 days of replacement....
TRAI proposes tweaks in MNP rules to curb SIM-swap fraudsThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed changes to the mobile number portability (MNP) rules to prevent SIM-swap frau...
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...
Why Apple's reported shift to eSIM may prove to be bane for telecom providersThe eSIM is virtual, meaning that just changing your phone’s settings would theoretically allow you to switch carriers.
Launch Pad: 5 gadgets that were launched this weekThe phone boasts of a 5-inch full HD display and is powered by an octa core Snapdragon 615 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage and a 2,500mAh ...
ET Launch Pad: Seven new must-have gadgetsCoolpad has just launched the Max — its flagship phablet, in India. It has a 5.5-inch full HD display and it runs Android 5.1 with an octa ...
Idea, Vodafone, Airtel top MNP gainers; Reliance Communications, Tata Teleservices on losing sideQuoting from TRAI data, Kotak Equities said incumbents Bharti, Vodafone and Idea are the only net gainers since MNP was launched in January...
Launch pad: Check out the latest gadgets this weekAttention gadget-lovers! From smartphones to electropens, here is a list of gadgets launched this week.
Gadget Review: HP Stream 11, a compact laptop for frequent travellersWith the Stream 11, HP has launched their contender to take on the hybrid tablet/laptop devices.
ET Review: Spice Smart PulsePop open the back cover and you see the removable 420mAh battery – under that are two SIM card slots (micro ‘master’ SIM slot and a mini ‘s...
Asus Launches Fonepad 7 dual SIM tablet for Rs 12,999The 7-inch tablet is priced aggressively at Rs 12,999 and offers 3G connectivity as well as voice calling.
Apple iPhone 5: What rumours suggest about the new design & displayLeaked pictures suggest that Apple is looking at a complete design refresh with the iPhone 5, instead of having a glass back like the iPhon...
- SIM cards can now be used as an ID
Spanish researchers have implemented new software in to regular SIM cards making them secure enough to be used as personal identification.
- Reports of calls from SIMs after MNP stir concern
The telecom department has detected numerous instances across the country where people are making calls on their officially deactivated SIM...