Sim Cards

Aadhaar verdict: A labyrinth that raises more questions than it attempts to answer

All of us have been asked to trust a story in which Aadhaar data security is never breached.

Trai cuts mobile number portability rates by 79% to Rs 4 from Rs 19; telecom operators welcome the move

Mobile Number Portability or MNP allows telecom subscribers to retain their existing mobile number, even when they shift to another operator

Rohingya crisis: Bangladesh bans telecom companies from selling mobile phone connections to refugees

Bangladesh's four mobile phone providers were threatened with fines if they provide any of the nearly 430,000 newly arrived Rohingya refugees with phone plans.

SoftBank is working on reprogrammable eSIM technology for IoT; SIM to be carrier independent

Japanese telecom giant SoftBank appears to be dipping its toes in the Internet of Things (IoT) space with the announcement of an eSIM project for IoT devices.

Headley’s video deposition changes nothing, US continues to play intelligence games with India

There has always been nagging skepticism in the Indian intelligence agencies about the role of the US in combating terrorism in the South Asia region.

SIM cards may soon disappear, thanks to virtual SIM by Samsung and Apple

Companies like Apple ans Samsung are in discussions with mobile carriers to help develop an 'e-SIM' via which consumers will have the ability to switch carriers without getting a new card.

Pakistan tightens cellphone control after Taliban massacre

Almost every Pakistani citizen has a cellphone, but from now on, Big Brother is checking to make sure their name, number and fingerprints are on record.

Managers at Telecom firm held in SIM card racket: Mumbai police

Three people, including two managers of a private telecom company, have been arrested for procuring SIM cards on the basis of fake identities, Mumbai Police said on Friday.

Ahead of Obama's visit, govt bans mobiles with fake or duplicate IMEI numbers

Government has prohibited imports of all kind of mobile handsets with fake or duplicate unique identity numbers, a move that will help security agencies in tracking callers using different SIM cards.

Centre to take stock of Telecom Policy 2012 on Monday

The Telecom Policy 2012 promised abolition of roaming charges within India and nationwide number portability but nothing has happened so far.