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Scientists develop new Wi-Fi system to offer super-fast connectivity

March 20, 2017

Scientists from Eindhoven University of Technology in Netherlands have developed a new wireless Internet network based on infrared rays that is reportedly 100 times faster than existing Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) networks. It has a huge capacity, more than 40 Gigabits ..

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Union Government allows Online Authentication using Aadhaar for new mobile connections

August 17, 2016

The Union Government has allowed online authentication using Aadhar for new mobile connections. In this regard Department of Telecom (DoT) has issued guidelines for Aadhaar Electronic-Know Your Customer (e-KYC). Key Facts The e-KYC seeks to make the online process of ..

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TRAI launches Myspeed App to measure real time mobile internet speed

July 6, 2016

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched ‘MySpeed’ mobile application for measuring real time mobile Internet speed that consumers get. This is the first application to be launched under the Digital India initiative, which is directly trying to ..

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Telecom operators slash roaming call rate by up to 40%, SMS by up to 75%

May 2, 2015

Leading Indian telecom operators including Vodafone, Airtel, Idea and Reliance Communication have slashed their roaming call rates by up to 40 per cent and SMS rates by upto 75 percent. This rate revision of telecom operators comes in line with ..

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27 Indian satellites currently operational: Union Government

February 25, 2015

Union Government has announced as many as 27 Indian satellites are currently operational. It was announced by Minister of State for Prime Minister Office (PMO) & Department of Space Jitendra Singh said during Question Hour of Lok Sabha. Among the ..

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HTC appoints Faisal Siddiqui as new South Asia chief

February 16, 2015

Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC has appointed Faisal Siddiqui as new regional President of HTC South Asia. He will replace current president Jack Yang, who is leaving the company for personal reasons. Currently, Faisal Siddiqui is Vice President and head of ..

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‘IBM Simon’: World’s first smartphone turns 20

August 17, 2014

World’s first smartphone to come into existence— a $900 klutzy IBM Simon mobile phone —turned 20. The phone was developed by IBM and the American cellular company BelSelf and hit the market in 1994. IBM Simon It was around 23 ..

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No conclusive data available on effects of Mobile Phone/Tower on Health: ICMR

August 1, 2014

As per Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), there are no conclusive data available on the issue of Health Hazards due to radiation emitted from cell phone and cell phone tower. Some scientific evidences indicate some bio-effects and potential adverse ..

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