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1,055% surge in unauthorised SIM swaps as mobile and telecoms sector hit hard by rising fraud

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The stark warning comes as part of the organisations annual Fraudscape report, which paints a grim picture of escalating threats across the mobile and telecoms sectors. The telecoms sector has emerged as a primary target, with identity fraud linked to mobile products up 87%, reflecting a surge of more than 16,000 cases.

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Retail Shareholders Raise Alarm Over Vodafone Idea’s Future at EGM: Report

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Retail shareholders of Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) voiced concerns over the company’s deteriorating financial position, mounting liabilities, and falling share price during an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) convened on Friday to approve a Rs 20,000 crore fundraising proposal, according to a LiveMint report. million mobile users.

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Starlink and Amazon Kuiper Sign Initial Commercial Deals with VSAT Players in India: Report

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Simultaneously, they are laying the groundwork to enter the retail broadband space, where pricing models are still under development, according to the report. “Companies and government departments run with less connectivity, but they want retail automation, remote monitoring, and AI operations.

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BSNL Told to Grow Consumer Mobility by 50 Percent, Enterprise Business by 30 Percent

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Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday outlined ambitious growth targets for state-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ), calling for a 50 percent rise in its consumer mobility business and a 25–30 percent increase in enterprise services over the next financial year. This is for next year.

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SIM Swap Fraud Soars as Mobile Identity Thefts Surge

VoIP Review

This surge was part of the annual Fraudscape report, which cast a shadow over the mobile and telecoms industry. Being the UK s largest fraud database, it reveals the telecom sector as a major target. Identity fraud linked to mobile products surged 87%, resulting in over 16,000 new cases. billion in losses last year.

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Shock U-turn as Jio and Airtel both sign up for Starlink

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News The Indian operators are the latest in a growing list of telcos to lean on SpaceX to cover hard-to-reach customers This week, Indias two largest mobile operators, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, have announced partnerships with SpaceX to use its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation Starlink.

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Ericsson’s 5G Fusion 8828 Revolutionizes Canadian Telecom Industry

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This plug-and-play solution aims to enhance indoor wireless connectivity, delivering reliable 5G coverage for small venues like cafes, retail stores, and theatres. Bell , a leading Canadian carrier, is the first telecom provider globally to adopt this innovation.