About the author: Esmail is our very own in-house spectrum specialist. He is passionate about Telecom, DTH and OTT video streaming apps. When not writing an article, you can find him binge watching shows on Netflix while sipping on a cup of coffee.

April 11th, 2015 11:57 AM 9 COMMENTS

Rcom reduces validity and data offering for Rs. 248 2G data pack

Recently we shared with you how Reliance communications had reduced the validity of 3G vouchers in Mumbai.  Now it has extended this to 2G vouchers as well. Rcom has reduced the validity of Rs. 248 2G data voucher in Mumbai circle from 60 days to 45 days, also the pack used to offer true unlimited 2G data but now offers only 45GB with free whatsapp, facebook and twitter. Voucher denomination Old... Read More

April 11th, 2015 4:51 AM 9 COMMENTS

Vodafone set to encash IPL fever with ‘Speed is Good’ ad campaign

Vodafone India has launched its new campaign for the Indian Premier League (IPL) Season 8, highlighting the network’s 3G data network capabilities. With the proposition of ‘Speed is good’, the campaign comprises a series of television commercials that Vodafone will air during the seven-week long tournament. The campaign is made up of short and memorable stories, where Vodafone customers use their fast 3G network to bring a smile to someone’s... Read More

April 10th, 2015 8:00 PM 6 COMMENTS

TRAI releases telecom subscription data, Airtel continues to lead the market as of FEB 2015

TRAI has released the telecom subscription data as of 28th Feb 2015. Total wireless subscriber base increased from 952.34 million at the end of Jan-15 to 960.58 million at the end of Feb-15, thereby registering a monthly growth rate of 0.86%. The Wireless subscription in urban areas increased from 553.45 million at the end of Jan-15 to 557.27 million at the end of Feb-15 and wireless subscription in rural areas increased... Read More

April 10th, 2015 1:05 PM 15 COMMENTS

Pre registrations for Jionet wifi at Wankhede stadium Mumbai open now

As we had shared earlier, Reliance Jio will be providing free wifi for the spectators of IPL cricket matches being held at Wankhede stadium in Mumbai. Jio has now launched the web portal wankhede.jio.com/jiowifipreregportal/welcomeLink allowing the spectators to pre register their devices using their mobile number so that they are ready to latch on to the free wifi network once they are at the stadium. The spectator just needs to... Read More

April 10th, 2015 8:55 AM 17 COMMENTS

Reliance launches IPL special bonus data offer Pan India

After the success of its world cup special bonus data offering where Rcom gave extra data on select recharges (on specific days when India played) and credited data based on the number of runs scored by team India, it has now launched the same offer with new packaging of IPL and offers an even sweeter deal with the bonus being 3MB per run scored by the winning team. The new... Read More

April 9th, 2015 3:03 AM 62 COMMENTS

Review: Reliance Pro 3 Wifi data card, Rev.B network just a marketing gimmick

We decided to test the so called Rev. B Wifi enabled data card by reliance called Pro 3. We got ourselves one for testing purpose in Mumbai circle. The sales person at the reliance gallery in south Mumbai handed us the data card after doing the first activating recharge and giving us the instructions for the tele verification. After the verification call the device was able to latch on to... Read More

April 8th, 2015 4:40 PM 3 COMMENTS

Reliance reduces validity of 3G pack in Mumbai from 30 days to 21 days

Reliance communications is pulling the reins on its philanthropy with 3G data in Mumbai circle as it silently reduces the validity of two popular 3G data packs. Validity of Rs. 177 voucher which gives 1GB 3G data plus unlimited WA+FB+TW has been reduced from 30 days to 21 days. Validity of Rs. 246 voucher which gives 2GB 3G data plus unlimited WA+FB+TW has been reduced from 30 days to 28... Read More

April 8th, 2015 11:53 AM 46 COMMENTS

Exclusive: ‘Jio Chat’ app goes live in Android play store and iOS App store

Reliance Jio will finally be releasing its own home-grown communication app 'Jio chat' to the masses at the first IPL match in Kolkata today. The app is now available to download and install on the android play store and iOS app store. The app functions over the top (OTT) and is usable with any Indian number, irrespective of the operator you are using. The app follows an SMS based activation... Read More

April 7th, 2015 11:41 PM 4 COMMENTS

TRAI recommends single number based ‘Integrated emergency communication & response system (IECRS)’

TRAI has today given its recommendations for establishing '112' as a single number that can be dialled in case of any of emergency situation, similar to 911 being used in USA. These recommendations have been finalized after wider consultations with the stakeholders. The Authority had issued a Consultation Paper titled 'Universal Single Number based Integrated Emergency Communication & Response System' dated 15th March 2013 for seeking comments of stakeholders. Since State Governments are major stakeholders... Read More

April 7th, 2015 6:20 PM 1 COMMENTS

TRAI annual report 2013-14 : Broadcasting Sector, increased FDI limit and Interoperability soon to be reality

The broadcasting sector consists of Television and Radio Services. India has the world’s third largest TV market after China and USA. As per industry estimates, as on March 2014, of the 2701 million households, around 1691 million have Television sets which are being served by cable TV systems, DTH services, IPTV services and the terrestrial TV network of Doordarshan. The pay TV universe consists of around 991 million Cable TV... Read More

April 7th, 2015 11:10 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI annual report 2013-14 : Telecom Sector, TRAI rooting for financial inclusion of rural India

The Telecom Sector witnessed substantial growth in the number of subscribers during the year 2013-14. At the end of the financial year, the subscriber base was 933.00 million, out of which 904.51 million were wireless subscribers. During the year, wireless subscriber base recorded an increase of 36.71 million while the overall teledensity increased from 73.32 to 75.23. The year also saw an increase in rural teledensity from 41.02 to 43.96 while the... Read More

April 7th, 2015 2:26 AM 3 COMMENTS

Tata Docomo launches new on-net calling packs in Maharashtra circle

Tata docomo has launched two new special tariff vouchers for on-net calling from tata to tata for Maharashtra circle. The Rs. 63 voucher offers 60,000 seconds of local on-net calling after which the tariff will be 10p/min, this pack has validity of 30 days. The Rs 189 voucher is a combo smartlife pack which gives 1GB of 3G data along with unlimited local on-net mobile calling. Voucher denomination Benefit Validity... Read More

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