india India's Telecom Giants Spend $19 Billion in Record 5G Spectrum Auction Indian telecom operators commit a record $19 billion to acquire 5G airwaves, with Reliance Jio leading the spending. The massive investment signals the beginning of a long-awaited 5G rollout in the world's second-largest wireless market.
vodafone idea Indian Telecom Giant Vodafone Idea Rebrands as Vi Amid Fierce Competition Vodafone Idea officially rebrands as 'Vi' to mark a fresh start following its multi-billion subscriber loss to rival Jio. The merged telecom operator continues to invest in 4G expansion as it seeks a turnaround.
google assistant Google Assistant Reaches Offline Users in India Via Free Phone Line Google launches a free 24/7 telephone line in India that allows people without internet or smartphones to access Google Assistant. The company also introduces a real-time interpreter mode for English and Hindi translation.