The much awaited India Mobile Congress 2024 event was already revealed to take place this month in India and very recently we saw Jio announcing its participation at the upcoming event. From what it seems, a significant telecom announcement can be expected at the major event.

Here’s more about it.

India Mobile Congress 2024 – Taking Place from 15th to 18th October

This will be the 8th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC 2024) and will be conducted at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, and in concurrence with WTSA’24 (World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly). Leading companies will be partnering and exhibiting their latest innovations and technologies at the event, and this includes companies like Ericsson, TCS, Tanla, Qualcomm, HFCL, Airtel, Jio, Vi, Intel, Nokia, Meta, Cisco, and many more.

To add, Jio, following its India Mobile Congress 2024 participation announcement, is expected to unveil its own AI/VR headset at the IMC 2024 event. Looking at the previous edition of the event, Jio had showcased the country’s first satellite-based GigaFiber internet service, Jio Glass, Jio AirFiber, and 5G indigenous stack. Also, the principal partner of IMC 2024, Ericsson, via its website, has pointed out that the brand would share how it has been driving innovation and accelerating 5G adoption where individuals, communities, and industries will be equally benefited, and how the company is paving the way for 6G connectivity.

From all these, it is now being said that this time, what awaits the country is a significant announcement in the telecom sector. Based on the details provided on the India Mobile Congress website, the event will be giving focus on areas like 5G & 6G connectivity, satellite communication, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, electronics manufacturing, quantum, security, deep tech, clean tech, smart mobility, industry 4.0, and enterprises.

Talks from many thought leaders, notably from Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (Minister for Communication and Development of the North Eastern Region), Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani (Minister of State for Communication), Dr. Neeraj Mittal IAS (Chairman DCC & Secretary(T), DoT, Government of India), Akash Ambani (Chairman of Reliance Jio), Sunil Bharti Mittal (Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises), and Kumar Manglam Birla (Chairman of Aditya Birla Group).

With the commencement of the event, we’ll be able to know more about what awaits the country and the tech sphere as such. The registration for the IMC 2024 event is also currently live and interested candidates can register themselves now to the biggest tech event of Asia.

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Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, a subsidiary of Jio Platforms Limited is the world’s largest private mobile data network that last year introduced Jio SpaceFiber- the first ever satellite-based GigaFiber service at IMC (Indian Mobile Congress) 2023 was held in New Delhi. This new service from the company aimed to provide high-speed broadband service to previously inaccessible geographies.

This year the company has once again announced its participation at the Indian Mobile Congress 2024 which will be held from 15^th October to 18^th October at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.

Join us at India Mobile Congress 2024 as we step into the future of technology. Jio is proud to be at the heart of this revolution, driving progress and innovation for a new Bharat. 🇮🇳
We hope to see you there! #WithLoveFromJio ♥️#IndiaMobileCongress #TheFutureIsNow #IMC2024… pic.twitter.com/gpoanFHxDs

— Reliance Jio (@reliancejio) October 7, 2024

For now, it is not revealed which new technology or device will be showcased at this three-day event by Jio but looking at the above poster, it seems like the company is likely to unveil a new VR-AR headset. The company is also expected to showcase several other technologies.

Last year, other than Jio SpaceFiber, the company also showcased Jio Glass, 5G indigenous stack, and Jio Air Fiber. Let’s see whether some more details will be revealed by Jio ahead of IMC 2024 or we will get to know all the details at the scheduled dates only.

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In recent developments, two major Indian telecom providers have announced AI-powered solutions aimed at enhancing digital security and combating unwanted communications. Airtel led the charge with its spam detection tool, followed by BSNL’s announcement of an upcoming anti-scam solution.

Airtel’s AI-Powered Spam Detection Tool

On September 25, Bharti Airtel launched an AI-powered spam detection tool. The system is designed to flag suspected spam calls and messages in real-time for Airtel users. According to the company, the tool is automatically activated for all subscribers at no additional cost. It employs a proprietary algorithm to classify communications as “Suspected SPAM” by analyzing various parameters such as caller usage patterns, call frequency, and duration. This data is then cross-referenced with known spam patterns for identification.

Airtel’s Managing Director and CEO, Gopal Vittal, commented on the launch, stating, “Spam has become a menace for customers. We have spent the last twelve months to solve this comprehensively. Today marks a milestone as we launch the country’s first AI-powered spam free network that will shield our customers from the continuous onslaught of intrusive and unwanted communications.”

BSNL’s Upcoming AI/ML Solution for Scam Prevention

Following Airtel’s initiative, BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) has now revealed its own plans in the AI space. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the state-owned telecom company announced: “Good news! We’ve cracked it. A breakthrough AI/ML-powered solution is in its final stage, designed to identify, neutralize & eliminate scams before they reach you. The future of digital security is #ComingSoon. Big reveal at India Mobile Congress 2024.”

Good news! We’ve cracked it. A breakthrough AI/ML-powered solution is in its final stage, designed to identify, neutralize & eliminate scams before they reach you. The future of digital security is #ComingSoon.
Big reveal at India Mobile Congress 2024.#BSNL #BSNLAntiSpamNetwork pic.twitter.com/XBZCn25kzS

— BSNL India (@BSNLCorporate) September 26, 2024

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Reliance Jio has announced a new service called ‘iActivate’ thus making the SIM activation process hassle-free. It allows them to activate their SIMs and eSIMs directly from their home.

Jio iActivate 

This new service allows users to activate SIM cards directly from their homes using their mobile phones. Users can simply complete the process by taking live photos or videos or uploading the required documents. The company also allows users to order a Jio SIM online with free home delivery. They will be assisted by the delivery agent with the activation process of SIM upon delivery.

Those who want to use this new service can use it through the My Jio app, which users can download on iOS and on Android devices. As soon as you download the app and log in the app you will see ‘iActivate’. You will be asked for the required details and OTP. Thereafter you will have to choose between eSIM and SIM. Then you can proceed further and complete the documentation to get the new SIM. Users can also contact Jio sales or customer care teams to get a new SIM card. They can get this home delivered.

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KYC is a term familiar to everyone who deals with financial accounts in some form or other. Whether it is setting up a new bank account for yourself or getting a new SIM card, you have surely come across this mandatory procedure.

For the unversed, KYC stands for Know Your Customer or Know Your Client.

In the present digital age when almost every aspect of our life is digitally connected, the process of KYC isn’t left behind. The Department of Telecommunication, India has now made possibilities for e-KYC. If you want to apply for a new SIM card, you can get it done paperless with an e-KYC.

Buying a new SIM? It's now all paperless with e-KYC! 🧵

5 points we all should know – pic.twitter.com/do9sftRQ6o

— DoT India (@DoT_India) September 13, 2024

Now, let’s go through how options like e-KYC help you to get a SIM connection effortlessly.

KYC is one of the primary telecom reforms and with options of e-KYC and Self-KYC, streamlining of mobile connections is pretty easy. On the other hand, if you want to switch from a prepaid plan to a postpaid, you can easily do it through OTP-based conversion.

e-KYC: Along with Self-KYC and OTP-based prepaid/postpaid conversion, KYC reforms also provide you the option of Aadhaar-based e-KYC. It is a paperless process where telecommunication companies verify your details from your Aadhaar for the price of Rs 1(incl. GST).

Self-KYC: When it comes to Self-KYC, you can choose to complete your KYC online with your Aadhaar. The process will verify your identity and DigiLocker. It authenticates your document and consequently, you can get your new SIM card.

OTP-based conversion: When you want to switch from a prepaid plan to a postpaid plan, you can use OTP authentication. This allows you to ensure that your data is not misused and the switch is done by you.

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A few days back we shared with you that the BSNL Live TV app is currently being tested in India for Android TVs and as soon as the testing phase ends, the app is expected to roll out to all Indian users. Now BSNL India has officially announced on X platform that MoU has been signed between MTNL and NBCC at the BSNL office in Delhi.

An #MoU has been signed between #MTNL and #NBCC at the #BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi for the land development at Pankha Road, Janakpuri under the PPP model.@OfficialNBCC @MTNLOfficial pic.twitter.com/M1exGhxhYY

— BSNL India (@BSNLCorporate) September 11, 2024

This MoU is for the development of land measuring approximately 13.88 acres in Pankha Road, Janakpuri under the PPP model. It is said that this particular New Delhi project is aimed to transform the land into a state-of-the-art residential/ commercial space, leveraging the expertise and resources of both organizations. The value for this project is said to be Rs.1600 crore and it is revealed that the project will be executed in phases over three years from the date of commencement of the project.

Meanwhile,  DoT India has today officially shared that MTNL 5G is being tested in India.

Testing Made in India 5G

by C-DoT and MTNL pic.twitter.com/4YRMH2cGNB

— DoT India (@DoT_India) September 12, 2024

This means that MTNL users in India may get to enjoy 5G services as soon as the testing phase ends. The testing is conducted by the Center for Development of Telecommunications (C-DoT) and MTNL.

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Festivals in India have already started and so have the deals and offers for these festive months. One of the top telecom company, Airtel has today announced three new festive recharge plans in India but for a limited time period. Also only the prepaid users can enjoy the benefits of these new plans.

Airtel 2024 Festive Recharge Plans

• First is the Rs.949 prepaid recharge plan that offers 2GB daily data, unlimited calls and 22+ OTT benefits on XStream Premium. It includes a 10GB data coupon with 28 days validity. This plan is valid for 84 days only.
• Next is the Rs.1029 prepaid plan that offers 2GB daily data, unlimited voice calls, Disney+otstar subscription, 22+ OTT benefits with XStream Premium and 10GB of data coupon that will remain valid for 28 days only.
• The last is the Rs.3,599 prepaid plan that offer 2GB daily data, 22+ OTT benefits with XStream Premium, unlimited calls and a 10GB data coupon with a validity period of 28 days. This plan arrives with 1 year validity.

Well if you want to enjoy the benefit of any of the above festive recharge plan, then hurry as these offers are valid till 11^th September only.

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Starlink, SpaceX’s broadband satellite internet service is now available in Zimbabwe. The African nation can now avail of Starlink services for US$50 a month, along with the setup kit being available for US$350. Starlink took to the social media platform X and updated about the same on September 7, 2024. The same was reposted by Elon Musk. POTRAZ, Zimbabwe’s telecom regulator earlier approved the licensing of Elon Musk’s Starlink in May 2024.

Starlink now available in Zimbabwe! https://t.co/TBlqL0327U

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 7, 2024

According to reports, local companies in Zimbabwe have obtained government approvals to be Starlink’s local resellers. However, the company’s website states that they are doing direct sales to customers, with an additional US$23 for shipping.

Starlink also offers the Starlink Mini, and customers opting for it can avail of a cap of 100 Mbps for a monthly subscription of US$30. The setup kit for the Starlink Mini is priced at US$200. This package is ideal for basic internet use and smaller households

With Starlink making its way to the Zimbabwe market, users will get a sigh of relief. This is because Zimbabwe doesn’t have any land-based network and data prices are high.

Emmerson Mnangagwa, President of POTRAZ states that Starlink would result in the deployment of high-speed, low-cost, low-earth orbit internet infrastructure throughout Zimbabwe particularly in the rural areas.

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The Department of Telecommunication (DoT), India recently announced that the first rules of The Telecom Act 2023, ‘Digital Bharat Nidhi’ is now in effect. The department took to the social media platform X and announced the same through an update.

The first rules of The Telecom Act 2023, ‘Digital Bharat Nidhi’ is now in effect.

Towards #Aatmanirbhar telecom ecosystem. pic.twitter.com/LjCSJi8skp

— DoT India (@DoT_India) August 31, 2024

The Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia reposted the post by the Department of Telecommunication and expressed that the new measure reflects their commitment to ensure equal access to telecom services. He also stated that with this, the nation is marching towards building a digitally connected Bharat and an #Atmanirbhar telecom sector.

Marching towards building a digitally connected Bharat and an #Atmanirbhar telecom sector.@DoT_India is proud to share that the first rules of The Telecom Act 2023, ‘Digital Bharat Nidhi’ are now in effect. This reflects our commitment to ensure equal access to telecom services… https://t.co/KXsEklrlrR

— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) September 1, 2024

‘Digital Bharat Nidhi’ was formerly known as the Universal Service Obligation Fund. The motive of the newly announced rules is to enhance telecommunication services in remote and underserved areas. With this, women, persons with disabilities, and economically disadvantaged communities will also be benefited.

The role of Digital Bharat Nidhi is to fund projects that aim to improve telecom services, which include the likes of mobile and broadband connectivity while boosting the telecom sector. The Act and its provisions are a tool to take forward India towards the goal of becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Now, let’s have a look at some of the salient aspects that the Digital Bharat Nidhi focuses on:

• To fund projects that will provide telecommunication services and necessary equipment, and thus enhance connectivity.
• It also aims to support innovation, research, and the development of indigenous technologies.
• It aims to encourage startups in the telecom sector and setting standards for the same.
• Furthermore, the act also promotes green technologies and sustainable practices.
• Another goal of the act is to create a bridge between academia, research institutions, and startups, resulting in an overall growth of the industry.

The act makes it mandatory that any recipient offers telecommunication services on an open and non-discriminatory basis.

The Telecommunications Act, 2023 was earlier passed by the Parliament in December 2024. The presidential assent was passed on December 24, 2023, and it was published in the official Gazette on the same day. The act includes provisions for the Digital Bharat Nidhi in Sections 24-26 of Chapter V.

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Reliance Jio, India’s leading telecom service provider, has recently implemented significant changes to its offerings. The company has expanded its entertainment domain services by introducing new products like JioTV OS, JioHome, and Jio TV+.

Jio also offers various prepaid plans catering to entertainment needs, including some with free Netflix subscriptions. These plans have been popular due to the rare inclusion of complimentary Netflix access.

However, Jio has now announced price hikes for these prepaid plans that come with free Netflix subscriptions. The company has also made substantial changes to its mobile tariffs, with price increases ranging between 12-27 percent. Additionally, Jio has restricted access to unlimited 5G services.

This tariff hike comes after a gap of two and a half years for Reliance Jio. The new pricing structure has been effective since July 3, 2024, marking a significant shift in the company’s pricing strategy.

These changes reflect Jio’s efforts to balance its service offerings with market realities, potentially impacting its position in the competitive telecom and digital entertainment sectors.

Let’s look at the plans offering Netflix subscriptions, whose price has increased, and the offers that the plans include.

Rs 1,099 plan is now Rs 1,299: The Rs 1,099 Reliance Jio Prepaid plan’s price has been hiked by Rs 200. The new plan is priced at Rs 1,299. This plan will offer Rs 149 monthly free Netflix Mobile subscription and a validity of 84 days. Along with it, you can avail of 2GB mobile data per day, unlimited voice calls, and 100 SMS per day.

Rs 1,499 plan is now Rs 1,799: The Rs 1,499 plan has received a hike of Rs 300, thus the new plan amounting to Rs 1,799. With this plan, you will gain a free Netflix Basic subscription and a validity of 84 days. The plan offers 3GB mobile data per day, unlimited voice calls, and 100 SMS per day.

Reliance Jio has increased their lowest recharge plans by about 27 percent or Rs 19 and the annual recharge plans by about 20-21 percent or Rs 340. On the other hand, medium-range mobile service plans have undergone tariff hikes of about 19-21 percent. All of these changes are now live on the Jio website and My Jio app.

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