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Internet now has 333.8 mn domain names

Internet now has 333.8 mn domain names

Tue, Jun 19, 2018

Global leader in domain names and Internet security VeriSign on Tuesday announced that the first quarter of 2018 saw approximately 1.4 million domain name registrations, taking their total number to approximately 333.8 million across all top-level domains (TLDs).

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In-flight Wi-Fi: Flyers may have to pay between Rs 500-Rs 1,000 to make calls, surf

In-flight Wi-Fi: Flyers may have to pay between Rs 500-Rs 1,000 to make calls, surf

Thu, May 03, 2018

Domestic airlines expect that flyers, if they use internet services over Indian territory, would have to pay anything between Rs 500 to Rs 1000 on flights for a period lasting 3 to 60 minutes. Although in-flight Wi-Fi services are yet to be introduced in the country, the countries that have provided these facilities charge about 4.5 dollars (Rs 350) for using 10 mb internet data. 

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Internet shutdown cost Indian economy $3 bn from 2012-17: Study

Internet shutdown cost Indian economy $3 bn from 2012-17: Study

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

The Indian economy is estimated to have suffered a loss of USD 3 billion due to Internet shutdown in the country from 2012-17, according to a study by ICRIER.

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Facebook brings video chat to Messenger Lite for people with older devices

Facebook brings video chat to Messenger Lite for people with older devices

Thu, Mar 08, 2018

Facebook has introduced video chat in Messenger Lite, a slimmed down version of Messenger for Android intended for people with older devices and/or slower Internet connections. Messenger Lite is under 10MB, making it fast to install and quick to start up. It offers core messaging capabilities lik

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India ranks 47th when It comes to inclusive internet: Facebook

India ranks 47th when It comes to inclusive internet: Facebook

Tue, Feb 27, 2018

Compromised by low usage and poor quality, India is ranked 47th out of 86 countries when it comes to inclusive Internet and connectivity for all, a Facebook report said on Monday.

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Online maturity of Indian Internet users vary

Online maturity of Indian Internet users vary

Tue, Jan 02, 2018

A majority of the Indian internet population is already using some services online, said a report.

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Security in Internet of Things ecosystem to be of prime focus in 2018: Experts

Security in Internet of Things ecosystem to be of prime focus in 2018: Experts

Tue, Dec 26, 2017

Amid a rise in cyber attacks across the world, ensuring the security of devices linked to the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem will be a key focus of companies in 2018, say experts. The IoT is a growing network of inter-connected devices that can be accessed through the Internet.

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Keeping internet open right way forward for India: TRAI

Keeping internet open right way forward for India: TRAI

Sat, Dec 16, 2017

Telecom regulator TRAI today strongly defended its stance on net neutrality, asserting that keeping the internet open and free is the "right way" forward for India.

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Airtel slashes 4G Hotspot price to Rs 999

Airtel slashes 4G Hotspot price to Rs 999

Wed, Dec 13, 2017

Airtel has officially slashed the price of its 4G Hotspot by 50%.  

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Global Internet users to reach 3.47 billion in 2017

Global Internet users to reach 3.47 billion in 2017

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

The number of Internet users in India is expected to reach 450-465 million, said the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and market research firm IMRB International. The report said overall Internet penetration in India was currently around 31 per cent.  

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Google unveils new India-first products to connect next billion

Google unveils new India-first products to connect next billion

Tue, Dec 05, 2017

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Digital India to create Internet access to all, says Manoj Sinha

Digital India to create Internet access to all, says Manoj Sinha

Thu, Nov 30, 2017

Union Minister of State for Communication Manoj Sinha today emphasised that the core of Digital India was to create Internet access to every citizen and BharatNet intends to connect all six lakh villages.

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Alibaba prices 5-tranche $7 billion dollar bond amid strong demand

Alibaba prices 5-tranche $7 billion dollar bond amid strong demand

Thu, Nov 30, 2017

Chinese internet giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has priced a $7 billion multi-tranche bond issue after a blowout response allowed the borrower to tighten pricing across all maturities, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters.

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TRAI will have another round of talks on OTT issue, says Sunil Mittal

TRAI will have another round of talks on OTT issue, says Sunil Mittal

Wed, Nov 29, 2017

Bharti Airtel chairman said this in the wake of the TRAI's recommendation on prohibiting the Internet service providers from making any discrimination in traffic while providing web access by either blocking or throttling some apps, websites and services or by offering fast lanes to others.

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Reliance Jio effect: Wifi Dabba offers 100MB data for Rs 2, 500MB for Rs 5

Reliance Jio effect: Wifi Dabba offers 100MB data for Rs 2, 500MB for Rs 5

Tue, Nov 21, 2017

A new kind of network offering high speed internet to its customers at cheap prices of Rs 2 and Rs 5 has begun operations in Bengaluru.

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Digital Ostriches: People are now spending more than 5 hours a day on smartphones

Digital Ostriches: People are now spending more than 5 hours a day on smartphones

Wed, Oct 11, 2017

Smartphones are now the most used gadget the world over. A few users spend as much as seven hours a day on smartphones.  

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Hotel reviews not price that draws customers to aggregator platforms for online bookings in India

Hotel reviews not price that draws customers to aggregator platforms for online bookings in India

Fri, Sep 08, 2017

Its not the price that influences Indian travelers any more it is reading about online hotel reviews. Hotel aggregator platforms have garnered bookings via rave reviews about hotels.

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Despite low connectivity, slow speeds Indians can’t imagine life without internet

Despite low connectivity, slow speeds Indians can’t imagine life without internet

Mon, Sep 04, 2017

India which has been denigrated to have lower internet penetration and slow speeds is surprisingly one that cannot live without internet.  

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Reliance Jio's broadband plans are out: Can it revolutionise home broadband like it did with mobile internet?

Reliance Jio's broadband plans are out: Can it revolutionise home broadband like it did with mobile internet?

Wed, Jul 12, 2017

With the launch of its JioFiber broadband services Reliance Jio we ask – could the new telecom operator do the same with what it did to the wireless broadband market?  

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VoLTE subscriptions expected to exceed 540 million by end of 2017: Report

VoLTE subscriptions expected to exceed 540 million by end of 2017: Report

Fri, Jun 23, 2017

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