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Image Source : FILE Representational Image If you use a mobile phone, stay informed about the upcoming changes in SIM card rules starting December 1. Initially set for October 1, the government postponed the implementation by two months. Whether you plan to buy a new SIM or are a SIM card seller, understanding these new rules is important. Addressing Scams and…

Image Source : PIXABAY Twitter Recently, numerous individuals in India took to Twitter to express their concern after receiving a test "Emergency Alert - Severe" message from the government on their mobile phones. The message, which was intended as a trial, caused some people to panic initially as it was not accompanied by a prior warning. The notification, bearing the…

Image Source : FILE 5G speed to reduce to half if less spectrum allotted in 6GHz band: COAI The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) said that India must allocate more spectrum in the mid-band like 6GHz for a seamless 5G mobile service in the country. If the mid-band does not adhere then the 5G download speed would reduce to 50 per cent, when fully deployed,…

India will be the first country to auction spectrum for satellite communication, and it should be designed to attract investments in the sector, telecom regulator TRAI chairman PD Vaghela said on Tuesday.Speaking at a Broadband India Forum summit on SatCom, Vaghela said the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will soon make recommendations to make permissions required for satellite communication from various ministries -- Information and Broadcasting, Space and Telecom -- seamless to enhance ease of doing…