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Global Smartphone Shipments Fall 4.1% in Q1 2026 Amid Memory Crisis

Mohd Ujaley — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:14:51 +0000

Global smartphone shipments declined 4.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 as memory chip shortages pushed prices up by 50 per cent in some emerging markets. Samsung and Apple were the only top five vendors to post growth.

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China Smartphone Shipments Fall 3.3% as Huawei, Apple Drive Premium Push

Mohd Ujaley — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:45:09 +0000

China's smartphone market contracted 3.3 per cent in Q1 2026 as rising component costs pushed vendors away from budget devices. Huawei and Apple led growth in premium segments while smaller manufacturers lost significant ground.

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TRAI seeks comments on satellite spectrum framework

Tech Observer Desk — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:51:39 +0000

TRAI has released a consultation paper on satellite communication network authorisation and spectrum assignment, with comments due by 6 May 2026.

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TRAI proposes mandatory voice-only mobile packs to match data plans

Tech Observer Desk — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:18:14 +0000

TRAI has proposed rules requiring telecom operators to offer voice and SMS packs for every validity period available with data plans. The draft regulation aims to provide cheaper options for users who do not need mobile internet.

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TRAI proposes third amendment to spam call regulations

Tooba Aslam — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:55:17 +0000

TRAI has released draft amendments to India's spam call regulations, proposing new provisions addressing AI-based detection of unsolicited communications. Public comments are invited until 12 April 2026.

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C-DOT’s AI fraud detection tool FraudPro reaches global finals at MWC 2026

Tech Observer Desk — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:34:18 +0000

C-DOT's AI-driven fraud detection platform FraudPro has reached the GLOMO Awards finals at Mobile World Congress 2026. The system uses facial deduplication to identify fraudulent mobile connections across Indian telecom networks.

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Centre Approves ₹271 Crore for 104 Indigenous 6G Research Projects

Sanjay Singh — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:17:32 +0000

The Centre has approved 104 research projects worth ₹271 crore to develop indigenous 6G technology under the TTDF scheme. The government has also released a spectrum roadmap covering 2025 to 2035.

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5G Now Covers 99.9% of Districts, Says Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar

Mohd Ujaley — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:38:34 +0000

India's 5G network now covers 99.9 per cent of districts with 5.23 lakh base stations deployed. The government has approved 104 research projects focused on 6G technology development.

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eRedCap seen as bridge between 4G and 5G for connected devices

Tech Observer Desk — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:46:07 +0000

eRedCap is gaining attention as a transition technology for connected devices moving from 4G to 5G.

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India pitches $25 billion telecom component manufacturing opportunity to global industry

Tech Observer Desk — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:26:00 +0000

India pitches telecom component manufacturing to global investors at CII summit as government seeks industry participation in expanding domestic production.

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