Jio adds maximum wireless subscribers in July, BSNL leads in adding wired broadband customers, as per TRAI
India Today
BSNL saw the maximum number of net additions in wireline subscribers which were over 5 lakh. This was followed by Jio at almost half, 2.5 lakh subscribers.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its subscriber addition data for July 2021. Jio has again recorded the highest net additions in wireless subscriptions this month followed by Airtel with 65.1 lakh and 19.4 lakh subscribers respectively. Vodafone Idea lost 14.3 lakh subscribers while government-owned telcos BSNL and MTNL lost 10.2 lakh and 5,847 subscribers respectively. Reliance Jio holds a wireless user base of approx 44.3 crore as of July 31st, Airtel a subscriber base of 35.4 crore, and Vodafone-Idea has 27.2 crore subscribers.
Coming to the market share of the telcos in the wireless segment, the private service providers had 90.09 per cent market share of the wireless subscribers while BSNL and MTNL had a market share of 9.91 per cent. Reliance Jio had 37.34 per cent of the market share, Airtel had 29.83 per cent of the market share and Vodafone Idea had 22.91 per cent of the market share.
Noble's first 100 days with the Neuralink N1 implant provide valuable insights into the future of mind-controlled devices. Neuralink is owned by Elon Musk.
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is launching globally in April. It is Oppo's first Ultra-branded phone to launch outside of China.
The Bihar School Examination Board declared the Class 12 results for 2026 with the overall pass percentage announced today. A look at the Board's performance over the last five years shows how student success has evolved.
Nearly 200 AI safety activists protested in San Francisco, urging major AI companies to pause frontier AI development over growing existential risks and safety concerns.
Students who appeared for the Bihar School Examination Board Class 12 exams can now access their results through multiple platforms, including the India Today Board Results page for smoother and quicker access. With heavy traffic expected on official websites, this alternative option ensures students can check their scores without delays or technical glitches.
After fight with US Military, Anthropic starts searching for policy expert on weapons and explosives
Anthropic, the AI startup that found itself at odds with the Pentagon over unrestricted AI use, is now looking for an expert in chemical weapons and explosives. However, the company is not planning to build such weapons, but instead wants to formulate its policy in regard to weapons.
The Bihar School Examination Board will announce the Class 12 results at 1:30 pm today. It said the scores would come through the official portals, with the pass percentage, toppers and compartment schedule shared at the same time.
American astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson believes that artificial intelligence has a lot of positives for humanity. However, the AI that could perhaps reach superintelligence and surpass humans may be nothing short of lethal for humanity, something he urges must not be developed.
Short kurtas paired with loose pants and dupattas were a big trend in the 2000s Bollywood, and now, they seem to be catching on in the West too.
Pinterest CEO Bill Ready wants governments to ban social media for teenagers under 16, saying current platforms are harming young people's mental health and development.
Delhi is strengthening its push for UPSC success by recognising top achievers and improving support for aspirants. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the government engaged directly with successful candidates to understand their preparation journey.
Paul McCartney's last solo album, McCartney III (2020), recorded during the pandemic, topped UK charts, marking his first solo number one since 1989, showcasing his creative freedom and personal musical expression.