New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) India’s smartphone shipments fell 10 per cent (year-on-year) in the April-June quarter, the biggest for a June quarter in six years, a report showed on Friday.The decline was mainly driven by record-high memory prices, which increased smartphone prices across almost all segments, weakening consumer demand and extending replacement cycles, despite promotions and financing initiatives, according to Counterpoint Research.India’s smartphone market remained under pressur…
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New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The global cellular IoT module market is expected to maintain steady growth in 2026, after growing 4 per cent (year-on-year) in Q1 2026 — with India clocking robust double-digit growth, according to a new report.India recorded strong double-digit growth in the January-March quarter, supported by rising demand from smart meters, POS terminals, asset trackers and telematics applications, according to Counterpoint Research. “India maintained its position as the world’s …
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday released a consultation paper on ‘Review of the Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations 2024,’ proposing to refine the rating scale by introducing additional half-star levels.As a significant proportion of data consumption occurs inside buildings especially after the deployment of advanced mobile technologies such as 4G and 5G, making in-building digital connectivity a critical determinant of User …
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Amended BharatNet is a $16.9 billion (Rs 139,000 crore) publicly-funded programme which will take OFC fibre and broadband to every single village of this country, including in Andhra Pradesh, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Monday.A memorandum of cooperation (MoC) has been signed between Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), the Department of Telecommunications, and Andhra Pradesh government for the expedited implementation of the Amended BharatNet Programme (…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday said that India now has world’s lowest data costs and highest data usage, driven by robust digital infrastructure.There are more than 120 crore mobile users in the country and the 4G network is expected to reach every village by June this year.“World’s lowest data costs, world’s leading data usage India’s digital revolution led by PM Narendra Modi is truly built for its people,” the minister poste…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) As India moves from connectivity to an era of intelligence, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be a defining force, according to a senior government official.India is approaching AI with a clear conviction and innovation must be aligned with responsibility, transparency and public trust, said Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications,.Addressing the annual forum of telecom and digital ministers from the 11 ASEAN Member States, he reaffirmed India’s stron…