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Airtel and Reliance Jio have announced deals to market Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet in India, pending regulatory approvals. These partnerships aim to enhance network coverage, especially in rural and remote areas where connectivity is limited. Satellite internet services will, however, be more expensive and initially cater to enterprise sectors.

Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have formed partnerships with Elon Musk's Starlink for distributing its satellite internet services in India. The deals mark a strategic shift for both telecom giants, previously opponents of satellite companies, and could enhance connectivity in remote areas pending regulatory approvals.

Elon Musk's Starlink partners with India's Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel to enhance digital infrastructure. These alliances aim to supply satellite internet services across India, pending regulatory approvals, with a focus on improving connectivity in remote regions for nearly 950 million internet users.

A 49-year-old woman from Andheri lost Rs 33.5 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as police and CBI officials. They accused her of money laundering and offered her a choice between three months in police custody or a seven-day 'digital custody'. She transferred her savings to a 'Secret Supervision Account' before realizing she had been scammed.

Sunil Mittal, Bharti Airtel chairman, highlighted the unsustainable model of the global telecom industry. He urged for lower taxes and affordable spectrum allocation. European telecom leaders echoed these concerns, criticizing excessive regulation and suggesting that Europe emulate the US market structure, which has fewer operators, to enhance profitability and competitive advantage in the 5G era.

Police in Kolkata have arrested 12 individuals who issued nearly 10,000 pre-activated SIM cards using stolen KYC and biometrics. Some of these SIMs were used for digital fraud and extortion, with connections to criminal networks in Southeast Asia. Authorities are intensifying efforts to combat this menace with telecom providers' cooperation.

At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, European telecom executives expressed frustration over stringent regulations hindering market consolidation. Leaders from prominent telecoms like Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone highlighted the region's lag in 5G development compared to the US and Asia, advocating for regulatory reforms to foster competitiveness and profitability.

Deblina Chakraborty, a 24-year-old homemaker from Kestopur, Kolkata, was arrested for selling fraudulent SIM cards, used in at least 211 cybercrimes. Police recovered 2,200 SIM cards, biometric machines, and mobile phones from her and her associates. Chakraborty exploited POS counters near slums to obtain biometric data unlawfully, facilitating cybercrime operations across multiple states.

Telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced the 9th India Mobile Congress (IMC) at MWC Barcelona. Scheduled for October 8 to 11, the forum in New Delhi will unite global technology innovators. With over 100,000 attendees and 1000 exhibitors, IMC 2025 will focus on advancements in 5G, 6G, AI, and more, propelling India into digital leadership.

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A significant internet outage in Goa affected around 1.5 lakh customers, including major sectors like government departments, hospitals, and casinos. The disruption occurred due to the electricity department's aggressive cutting of optic fibre cables, leading to substantial financial losses and service interruptions for Internet service providers.