Kobita Desai

🚀 𝗝𝗶𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗻-𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗩𝗼𝗡𝗥 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝟱𝗚 𝗦𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 🌐 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝟱𝗚 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 #Jio has successfully enabled Voice over New Radio (#VoNR) across India, leveraging its fully indigenous #5G Standalone (#SA) Core and Jio’s own #IMS-enhanced VoNR Core. This pan-India rollout establishes Jio’s end-to-end VoNR capability on its homegrown technology stack, enabling ultra-low latency, high-definition voice services natively on 5G. 🌍 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗡𝗥 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 🇮🇳 Jio has pioneered the world’s largest-scale VoNR deployment — powered entirely by its indigenous 5G SA Core and #IMS VoNR Core with this milestone. 🎯 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 With this milestone, Jio reinforces its commitment to: 🏗️ Building a fully indigenous #technology stack — from 5G #Radios to #5GSA Core and #VoNR enabled IMS. 🛡️ Driving sovereign capability in advanced telecom systems, with a global appeal. 🌟 Delivering world-class, future-ready #digital experiences for every Indian. 🎉 𝗔 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗶𝗼’𝘀 𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 Congratulations to all the R&D and operations teams at Jio. It is a happy coincidence that we have achieved this landmark on Jio’s 9th birthday - a fitting tribute to Jio’s journey of innovation. #5G #VoNR #VoLTE #5GCN #6G #5GNR #innovation

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Slim smartphones are no longer a dream, nor just a design statement; they are here, right in our hands, a part of reality, and a much bigger global moment. At TECNO Mobile India, we committed to the vision early on, building our take on world’s slimmest smartphone, 𝗣𝗢𝗩𝗔 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗺, 𝗮𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 5.95𝗺𝗺, too slim to be true, without compromising on functionality or strength. In my conversation with Anuj Bhatia 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀, I shared why this shift matters for the industry and how TECNO will continue to make 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. You can delve deeper into the interaction here: https://lnkd.in/gTMDcN_K

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Mahesh Jaishankar CMC has been appointed as Managing Director at CMC Networks, where he will take on full P&L ownership across pan-regional operations. Reporting directly to the Board, Mahesh will focus on driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and innovation, further strengthening CMC Networks’ role as a trusted enabler of digital infrastructure across Africa and the Middle East. With over two decades of global leadership in telecom, digital infrastructure, datacentres, internet exchanges, and subsea cable ecosystems, Mahesh has played pivotal roles in shaping connectivity strategies for leading organizations. His career highlights include serving as Head of Strategic Negotiations, Global Network Acquisition (MENA) at Google, CEO of Arc Solutions, and Vice President roles at du, where he led international connectivity, submarine cable investments, and the data mena hub initiative. He has also been a Senior Advisor at Arthur D. Little and currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at Paramount Computer Systems, bringing strong governance and industry insight. At CMC Networks, Mahesh’s appointment marks a significant step in advancing the company’s global connectivity leadership. He will be driving a high-performance culture, building strategic alliances, and delivering sustainable value to clients and stakeholders. His deep expertise and proven track record in scaling large-scale digital infrastructure make him well-positioned to accelerate CMC Networks’ mission of delivering cutting-edge solutions across emerging markets. #MaheshJaishankar #LeadershipAnnouncement #AppointmentNews #CMCNetworks #GlobalConnectivity #DigitalInfrastructure #TelecomLeadership #SubseaCables #DataCentres #Africa #MiddleEast #Innovation #CXODrive

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K-FON (Kerala Fibre Optic Network), promoted by the government of Kerala, will now offer over-the-top (OTT) services to users. Initially, 29 OTT platforms and 350 digital channels will be available through #KFON. Subscribers will have access to all major OTT platforms, and special launch offers are also available to consumers. K-FON was launched last year with the goal of providing high-speed internet connectivity to every household and institution in Kerala. #Kerala is the first state in India to declare internet access as a basic right for all citizens. The company has already provided 116,075 broadband connections state wide. Additionally, free internet connections have been given to 14,194 Below Poverty Line families, including tribal households in remote areas like Kottur and Attappadi. K-FON now holds an ISPA license, allowing the company to offer internet services anywhere in India. K-FON is expected to significantly reduce the digital divide in Kerala by expanding its services in a timebound manner.

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📊 Indian Telecom Subscriber Base – July’25 (Source: TRAI Report) The July’25 subscriber data showcases a highly competitive landscape with strong regional plays: 📌 National Snapshot 🔹Jio leads with 477.5M subscribers (41% share) with whopping VLR: 97.7%. 🔹Airtel holds 391.5M subs (33.6%), strong in urban and premium circles best-in-class VLR: 99.3%.. 🔹VI continues to lose share with 203.9M subs (17.5%). Lost 3.5 Lacs subscribers in Jul’25. 🔹BSNL at 90.6M subs (7.8%), showing steady but small-scale growth, added 2 lacs numbers in Jul’25 month. 📌 Regional Highlights 🔁Airtel strongholds in 8 circles: Leads in AP & Telangana, Assam, Himachal, J&K, Karnataka, North East, Panjab and Tamilnadu driven by higher VLR (>95%) and premium urban base. 🔁Jio dominance in 13 circles: Delhi, Mumbai, Gujarat, West Bengal, Orisa, Kolkata, Bihar, MP & Chhattisgarh, Haryana, UP East, UP West, Maharashtra remain Jio’s fortress with market share >30% and highest net adds (+3.3L in Gujarat, +1.4L in MP, +1.5L in WB). 🔁Vodafone Idea pockets: Holds strong footprints in Kerala and Mumbai, but showing subscriber erosion elsewhere. 🔁BSNL resilience: Gains in Haryana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, adding ~2 Lacs subs nationally in July – but still weak in VLR (61.8%). 📌 Takeaway: ✅Jio is expanding aggressively in large Hindi-speaking states. ✅Airtel is consolidating in metro/urban premium circles. ✅VI faces a sharp decline except Kerala/Mumbai. ✅BSNL remains a rural fallback option with marginal but steady gains. #TelecomIndia #DigitalIndia #Jio #Airtel #VodafoneIdea #BSNL #TelecomTrends #5GIndia #DigitalConnectivity #TelecomGrowth

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A new partnership has just been announced that might redefine the refurbished technology market in India. Google and Cashify have joined forces to offer certified refurbished Google Pixel phones, bringing a new level of trust and quality to the recommerce sector. This collaboration is a major step toward making premium technology more accessible to consumers, while also promoting sustainability. Every certified refurbished Google Pixel phone will be rigorously inspected and will only contain original Google spare parts. This ensures that the devices perform as intended and meet the highest quality standards. Customers will receive a 12-month warranty, providing complete peace of mind with their purchase. Additionally, service and repair needs will be handled at any of Cashify's 200 plus stores across India, guaranteeing a seamless and reliable after-sales experience. The partnership is further enhanced by Cashify’s offer of a free 6-month extended payment plan, making these devices even more affordable for a wider audience. This initiative is a testament to both companies' commitment to providing sustainable, high-quality, and accessible technology solutions in a rapidly growing market. #Google #Cashify #RefurbishedTech #India #Sustainability #Recommerce #GooglePixel #CircularEconomy

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We are in the midst of an exciting digital era that presents a defining moment for Indian MSMEs. Technology adoption is enabling them to unlock limitless opportunities to scale and become competitive. AI is a key part of this shift, driving efficiency, enabling smarter decisions, and creating new possibilities for businesses across sectors. Great engaging with Sumiit Lakhutia, CFP® at ET Now Leaders of Tomorrow.

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