Telecom products: Govt to come out with ‘trusted, ‘non-trusted’ sources
The move could potentially make it more difficult for Chinese telecom equipment vendors like Huawei and ZTE to supply equipment to Indian telecom players. December 17, 2020 3:02:50 am
As a part of the new national security directive, a list of sources from whom no product can be procured will also be provided to the telecom service providers.
The Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday approved the setting up of a new National Security Directive on telecommunication sector with an intent to classify telecom products and their sources under the ‘trusted’ and ‘non-trusted’ categories.
BSNL launches Rs 199 prepaid plan with 2GB daily data and 30 days validity
The new Rs 199 prepaid plan is part of BSNL s Christmas offer and will go into effect from December 24, 2020. BSNL will also give 3GB daily data as part of the offer on its Rs 998 prepaid plan.
Yasmin Ahmed | December 16, 2020 | Updated 10:52 IST
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BSNL Rs 199 prepaid plan will go into effect from December 24, 2020. The plan will offer 2GB daily data for 30 days.
BSNL will also withdraw its existing Rs 186 special tariff voucher (STV) starting January 1, 2020.
BSNL will give 3GB daily data with its Rs 998 prepaid plan for a promotional period of 90 days starting December 24, 2020, also part of the telcos Christmas offer.
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Canada is likely to become the next Five Eyes nation to ban Huawei 5G.
Ottawa: Canada is likely to become the next Five Eyes nation to ban Huawei 5G, a step which may come following the creeping monopoly by the Chinese firm in the 5G world that has sounded alarm bells for major world powers. These world powers are unwilling to allow their communication infrastructure in the future to be comprised of equipment sourced, manufactured and maintained by a single.
Since the regime of Mao Zedong, state-controlled companies have played a major role in the Chinese economy, but lately private Chinese companies have begun to play a much larger role in propelling China s economy. This has led to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), especially since the rise of President Xi Jinping, interfering more and more in the workings of private businesses.
BSNL s Rs 199 prepaid voucher launched, offers 2GB high-speed data per day
BSNL s new prepaid Rs 199 voucher is offering 2GB of high-speed daily data per day. Representative image
Private telcos are charging at least 25 per cent more for similar data benefit packs
State-owned telecom operator, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reportedly launched a new prepaid voucher worth Rs 199 and is offering 2GB of high-speed daily data per day. It is the only telco currently which is offering 2GB data for under Rs 200; private telecom operators are charging at least 25 per cent more for similar data benefit packs.
The prepaid comes with 30 days of validity and will be effective starting December 24, according to a report in Telecom Talk.
BSNL increases post FUP speed up to 8 times on regular Bharat Fiber broadband plans
BSNL has increased the post FUP speed limit on all regular broadband plans. There is no change in the post FUP speed limit of the promotional Bharat Fibre broadband plans available till December 29, 2020.
Yasmin Ahmed | December 15, 2020 | Updated 10:54 IST
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BSNL Bharat Fiber broadband plans priced between Rs 500 and Rs 650 will get 2 Mbps instead of 1 Mbps post FUP speed.
BSNL Bharat Fiber broadband plans priced between Rs 651 and Rs 799 will get 5Mbps post FUP speed. Plans between Rs 800 and Rs 999 will give 10 Mbps post FUP speeds.