September 2023 – Page 23

Jio AirFiber live in 8 cities with plans starting at Rs 599

Jio AirFiber is the solution to the challenge of last-mile connectivity. It plans to accelerate access to high-quality services. (Image sourced from CNBC)

The service has been launched in eight metropolitan areas including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune.

TRAI releases recommendations on “Rationalization of Entry Fee and Bank Guarantees”

The framework provides for using cross-sector cooperation in carrying out RS testing with the help of other ministries and agencies.(Image source: News18)

In order to facilitate the orderly growth of the telecom sector and ease of doing business, TRAI has made recommendations to the government for reducing the entry fees across various license authorizations and the merging of bank guarantees.

PhonePe launches voice feature with Amitabh Bachchan as part of its Golden Voice Project

Over his 50-year career, Big B has been the face of varied brands, including upGrad, Flipkart, Tata Sky, Tanishq, Maggi, Mankind Pharma, Ghadi detergent, Pepsi, Dabur, and ICICI Prudential Life, among many others. (Image sourced from CNBC)

82.5 Communications, an advertising agency brought the idea to life.

Nestle’s Maggi makes comeback with Rs 10 noodles to increase market share

Coffee prices continue to be volatile and are historically high due to limited availability.

The new Rs 10 pack, introduced in Rurban markets (rural markets and small towns) across 15 states, weighs 40gm. However, Rs 10 packs are still available in a few markets of Punjab and Uttarakhand, mostly catering to tourist joints.

Burger King to sign Coca-Cola as its beverage partner in India: Report

Once the deal comes through, both Burger King and its rival McDonald’s both will have deals with the beverage giant. (Representative Image: Ismail Hadine via Unsplash)

If the deal is materialised, this will give Coca-Cola the visibility in more than 391 stores of Burger King in India.

Avyan Global appoints Rahul Welde as partner and advisor

Welde is a marketer with expertise in marketing, media and communications.

Rahul Welde has been brought on board to chart international expansion for Avyan Global and to make further forays into digital services.

India is the best place to build consumer focused businesses and brands: Falguni Nayar

At the FSN Ecommerce Ventures' Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023, Falguni Nayar highlighted that India's entrepreneurial spirit, as well as young and aspirational population is its strength and thus makes India the "best place" to build consumer focused businesses and brands. (Image sourced from LinkedIn)

During the company’s recent AGM, Falguni Nayar highlighted that India’s entrepreneurial spirit, as well as young and aspirational population is its strength.

OTTs, apps will not be regulated as telecom services: DoT

OTT is tuned into for specific programming, so ads are more likely to be consumed because they are fewer and unskippable at the start and middle of programming.(Representative Image: Bastian Riccardi via Unsplash)

The move to remove OTT from the Telecom Bill is expected to be tabled in the winter session of the Parliament.

Jio AirFiber to launch today: Here is everything we know so far

Jio, on its website, describes the AirFiber as a device that is capable of delivering “fibre-like speed over the air without any wires”. Using it is as simple as plugging it in and powering it on for gigabyte-speed internet. (Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

The device supports Wi-Fi 6, has parental controls, and is fitted with a security firewall. It also lays the groundwork for Jio’s Smart Home solutions, which include the Jio Home Router, the Jio Set-top Box, and the Jio Home smartphone app.