Telecom Talk

JUNE 14, 2025

State-owned telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) has reportedly upgraded 67 mobile towers to 4G technology along the Baltal and Pahalgam routes leading to the holy Amarnath cave shrine. The enhancement aims to ensure uninterrupted mobile connectivity and high-speed internet for Amarnath pilgrims undertaking the Yatra and for remote areas of the Kashmir Valley.

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JUNE 14, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving a once-in-a-generation makeover in tech that’s forcing several of the largest social media platforms and software makers to buy companies that help AI-backed systems run smoothly. Worldwide, generative AI spending is expected to total $644 billion in 2025, an increase of 76.4% from 2024, according to a forecast by technology data provider Gartner. “ AI without data is like life without oxygen , it doesn’t exist,” said Brian Marshall, global co-head o

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 14, 2025

The Ministry of Defence is close to finalising a multi-year contract to deploy a constellation of satellites aimed at tracking potential space-based surveillance targeting India. The initiative marks a significant stride in India’s efforts to integrate space technology into national security strategy, LiveMint reported, citing three officials familiar with the matter.

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RCR Wireless

JUNE 14, 2025

Editor’s note: I’m in the habit of bookmarking on LinkedIn and X (and in actual books, magazines, movies, newspapers, and records) things I think are insightful and interesting.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 14, 2025

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in India, has two prepaid plans in the country that offer Netflix. The two plans here that offer Netflix cost Rs 1,198 and Rs 1,599. Both the plans offer Netflix Basic subscription. The Netflix Basic subscription costs Rs 199 per month. So that is offered to the customers for free. For users to claim the Netflix subscription, they will have to go to the Vi mobile app.

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Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 14, 2025

June 14, 2025 (AP) – A political consultant who sent  artificial intelligence-generated robocalls  mimicking former President Joe Biden to New Hampshire Democrats last year was acquitted Friday of voter suppression and impersonating a candidate. Steven Kramer , 56, of New Orleans, admitted orchestrating a message sent to thousands of voters two days before the state’s  Jan. 23, 2024, presidential primary.

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Telecom Talk

JUNE 14, 2025

Redmi Pad Pro’s price in India has dropped. The Redmi Pad Pro is one of the most powerful tablets in the affordable segment in the country. The tablet first came out in India in the summer of 2024. It has been a year since, and its price has lowered. With the card offers, it can lower even further. It was the segment’s first tablet that comes with a 12-bit display.

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