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July 14th, 2016 10:20 AM 4 COMMENTS

DoT says e-Aadhaar valid document for new mobile connections

Indian citizen can now use the e-Aadhaar letter or the downloaded version of the card from the UIDAI website as a valid identity and address proof document for taking a new mobile connection, according to the country’s telecom department (DoT). The telecom department has also placed the onus of verifying the details mentioned in the e-Aadhaar letter from the UIDAI on the representative manning the point of sale, who will have... Read More

July 13th, 2016 9:56 PM 3 COMMENTS

Trai now focuses on public WiFi for broadband access to masses, issues paper

Indian telecom regulator has come up with a new consultation paper to seek public views on allowing non-telecom companies to participate in setting up public wifi hotspots, a move that can help boost broadband availability through deployment of affordable Wi-Fi networks in public places. The regulator, Trai, has also said that low- cost Wi-Fi access infrastructure could slash internet rates by up to 90 per cent. The regulator estimated that the... Read More

July 13th, 2016 4:21 PM 2 COMMENTS

Trai proposes flat levy for spectrum usage charge

The Indian telecom regulator has proposed a flat levy for spectrum usage charge, its own weighted average formula to calculate the annual spectrum usage charge (SUC), to replace the existing formula used by the telecom department. "While the optimal solution in the view of the Authority is to move to a flat rate regime, we are constrained to limit ourselves to examine the weighted average solution as suggested by Ld.... Read More

July 12th, 2016 1:26 PM 8 COMMENTS

MTNL broadband users to enjoy Hungama entertainment content

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited, also known as MTNL, on Tuesday announced its partnership with Hungama to provide its broadband consumers in Mumbai and Delhi with on-demand digital entertainment content provider. Hungama already has a number of tie-ups with Indian telecom service providers such as BSNL, ACT Fibernet, Hathway, Videocon and Tata Photon. In addition, the OTT content provider works with Sri Lanka Telecom in Sri Lanka. “Our partnership with Hungama reiterates... Read More

July 11th, 2016 5:21 PM 9 COMMENTS

Jio’s entry to help telecom industry double data revenues to $11 billion by 2017-18: CLSA

Reliance Jio would drive the Indian telecom market further and help the overall industry to double to $11 billion by 2017-18, according to brokerage firm CLSA. The firm, in a note, said that Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio are best placed to gain from the surge. "Over fiscal years 2015-16 to 2017-18, we expect data revenues to double and Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio are best-placed to gain, given their lead... Read More

July 11th, 2016 10:38 AM 4 COMMENTS

Airtel launches public wi-fi hotspots in Gurgaon

Gurgaon today took another major step towards becoming fully digitally integrated, with the launch of public wi-fi hotspots powered by Airtel. The initiative, which is promoted by the Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon, was launched today by Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana. Starting today, people visiting MG Road, Sadar Bazaar, Sector 29 market and Sarhaul Village can enjoy free Wi-Fi sessions on their devices. The Wi-Fi... Read More

July 11th, 2016 2:39 AM 0 COMMENTS

Ericsson to buy Abentel to enhance fiber services offering

Ericsson and Abentel, an Abengoa subsidiary, have entered an activities transfer agreement, under which Abentel's assets, projects and employees will be transferred to Ericsson. The transfer and integration of Abentel's business - including approval from Spanish competition authority -is expected to be completed during Q3. The acquisition will further enhance Ericsson's end-to-end fiber services offering. Under the deal, about 500 services professionals specialized in fiber networks roll-out and maintenance services will... Read More

July 10th, 2016 8:29 PM 3 COMMENTS

Airtel-Aircel spectrum trading deal gets nod from Telecom Ministry: Report

Telecom Ministry has reportedly cleared the Rs 3,500-crore 4G spectrum trading deal between India's leading telecom carrier Bharti Airtel and Aircel. Wire service PTI reported that the deal was cleared on July 4 by Ravi Shankar Prasad, who was at the helm of affairs then of the Telecom Ministry. However, Bharti Airtel has declined to comment when contacted by PTI. Airtel, which is leading the 4G market in the country, had entered... Read More

July 10th, 2016 11:41 AM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel, Idea Cellular Q1 wireless revenues likely to grow 1.5% and 1.1%

Airtel and Idea Cellular are expected to report 1.5% and 1.1%, respectively, quarter over quarter Q growth in India wireless revenues for the first quarter of the fiscal year 16-17, according to Religare Institutional Research. “The focus will be on data and sustainability of the voice ARPM hike taken by Idea in the fourth quarter. We expect continued moderation in data volumes with 6% and 4% QoQ growth for Bharti... Read More

July 8th, 2016 2:11 PM 1 COMMENTS

Vodafone M-Pesa partners with Government to empower SHGs (Self Help Groups) in Bengal

Vodafone India, has entered into a strategic tie-up with West Bengal State Rural Livelihood Mission (WBSRLM), to empower women of Self Help Group (SHG), as an initiative of Financial Inclusion. The partnership facilitates instant deposits to the bank account of the SHGs by the SHG, using the mobile wallet - M-Pesa. With M-Pesa account, the SHG can deposit the repayment amounts to their loan account instantly. Instead of travelling far... Read More

July 7th, 2016 7:17 PM 3 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio issues INR 2,000 crore 5-year Non-Convertible Debentures

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), today issued INR 2,000 crore of 5 year Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs), bearing a coupon of 8.32% per annum, payable annually. The issue has been assigned a rating of AAA by CRISIL and ICRA. The proceeds of the issuance shall be utilized by RJIL for rolling out a state-of-the-art digital services business in India. RJIL is the first issuer... Read More

July 7th, 2016 7:15 AM 4 COMMENTS

Indian telecom operators want all stakeholders under net neutrality regulations

Indian telecom operators through industry bodies COAI and AUSPI said the regulatory framework of Net Neutrality should not be limited to telecom service providers only, but apply to all other stakeholders such as website, content or applications providers and handset manufacturers. The Cellular Operators Association of India and the Association of Unified Service Providers in India (AUSPI) in their joint submission said that internet is an eco-system in itself which... Read More

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