DoT Asked Internet Service Providers to Block Over 11,000 Websites Since January 2016

The telecom department has asked Internet service providers to block 11,045 websites or web-links since January 2016 based on directions issued by the IT Ministry and various courts, Parliament was informed today.

Trai’s Proposal for Spectrum Allocation Likely to Be Discussed by Telecom Commission on August 31

Trai’s proposal for spectrum allocation will likely be discussed at the next meeting of Telecom Commission, that’s going to be held on August 31.

Google Starts Pushing Confidential Mode to All Gmail Users: Here’s How to Turn On

In its most significant revamp ever, Gmail introduced a host of new features to the people’s favourite email client a few months back. Notably, Google added a lot of features to the new Gmail some of which included Snooze, smart reply and many more.

India Post Payments Bank Launch Rescheduled to September 1

The launch of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) which was expected to happen on August 21 is now rescheduled to September 1. The payments bank which will be run by the government will have at least one branch in every district and focus on financial services in rural areas, a senior official said to PTI. Also, PM Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the payments bank on September 1.

Telecom Commision Accepts Trai Recommendations for In-Flight Connectivity

After a lot of back and forth, finally, the wait for in-flight cellular services is over. Now fliers will be able to make calls, send SMS and browse the internet while flying as now the Department of Telecommunications has given a green flag to allow cellular connectivity in flights.

WhatsApp Users Be Prepared: How to Properly Backup Chats and Data on Google Drive Before Deletion

WhatsApp and Google have signed an agreement which will now allow WhatsApp users to store their chat backups on Google Drive storage for free without it being counted towards their paid quota. Notably, before this, users were only granted 15GB of free storage on Google Drive which sometimes used to run out of allowance due to massive media backups from WhatsApp.

Are Smartphone Brands Bringing Back the Good-Old Affordable Flagship Days?

It has been an eventful month so far, possibly the most exciting one this year. At the start of August, Honor launched its Honor Play smartphone with its flagship chipset available right now- Kirin 970 SoC at a starting price of Rs 19,999.

BSNL Wings Explained: What is the Hype Around Free Voice Calling?

BSNL has recently announced its internet telephony service in the country, namely, BSNL Wings. BSNL has worked several years with the Indian government to make this service available for the users, and finally, the state-run telco has introduced the service a couple of months ago.

BSNL launches special voucher Rs 399 offering unlimited calls, data for 74 days

BSNL generally offers its users interesting special tariff vouchers during festivals and in a bid to hold on to its user base in the country BSNL has now launched a Rakshabandhan special prepaid voucher worth Rs 399. The plan will be effective starting 26 August and comes with a validity of 74 days.

BSNL staff promise to install eco-friendly idols

Nashik: Fifty employees of the state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL)’s Nashik circle have vowed to install self-made Ganesh idols during the upcoming Ganesh festival in a bid to promote eco-friendly celebration.