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About the author: An astute writer with a track record in writing and publishing content for various industries, Ria brings on board her wealth of experience in journalism and love for technology to TelecomTalk. When not writing or reading, she spends a copious amount of time daydreaming and finding obscure Japanese folklore on the internet.

Ria Lakshman June 5th, 2015 8:44 PM 1 COMMENTS

Videocon Telecom inclines into smart city business with assistance from foreign players

Videocon Telecom seems to be in a plan to make smart cities their new revenue stream. The firm is desperately trying to form a joint venture with smart city solution providers from abroad, reports Economic Times (ET). The talks with three solution providers from US, Israel and Europe has bordered to its advanced stage that the company will soon finalize its foreign partner. “With assistance from the smart city players,... Read More

Ria Lakshman June 5th, 2015 3:25 PM 6 COMMENTS

Microsoft leaks its Global Wi-Fi plan

Microsoft is secretly working on a new service named ‘Microsoft Wi-Fi’ that will provide Wi-Fi connectivity to subscribers all over the world. According to reports, a Twitter user WalkingCat first noticed the website microsoftwifi.com on which it was mentioned ‘hassle-free Wi-Fi access around the world’, so users can be productive ‘on the go’. The same Twitter user earlier revealed Microsoft Earn on Twitter. Soon after the news was leaked on... Read More

Ria Lakshman June 5th, 2015 12:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

Global: Amazon Fire TV adds 600+ channels, apps and games in last 3 months

Amazon has upgraded its Fire TV by adding more than 600 channels, apps and games within last three months, prompting it to rise ahead in market than Roku and Apple TV. Popular titles such as Popcornflix, Funny or Die, Candy Crush Saga and Fox News are among the new additions. Besides, it has also secured GameFly streaming service to exclusively stream media devices on Amazon Fire TV. Through GameFly service,... Read More

Ria Lakshman June 4th, 2015 10:27 PM 77 COMMENTS

Is Airtel 3G secretly accessing browser content of its users?

Thejesh GN has revealed that Airtel 3G is injecting script and iframe into web pages, which could intercept into the user’s privacy. Airtell 3G is injecting javascript into your browsing session https://t.co/QHPpSKinve — Thejesh GN (@thej) June 3, 2015 Airtel is trying to inject a kind of under-constructed toolbar on non-https websites. Besides slowing down the loading of web pages, it has access to the clients’ browser and content.... Read More

Ria Lakshman June 4th, 2015 10:21 AM 0 COMMENTS

India leads in number of mobile subscribers, 26+ million new addition in Q1 2015: Ericsson mobility report

India has showcased a whopping growth in terms of number of mobile subscribers with a net addition of more than 26 million subscribers in Q1 2015, according to a mobility report published by Ericsson. On a global front, the total number of mobile subscribers has reached 7.2 billion. Following India is China with a net addition of more than 8 million subscribers. Myanmar tops the chart next with more than... Read More

Ria Lakshman June 3rd, 2015 10:02 PM 3 COMMENTS

Telenor Norway plans to cease 3G by 2020, 2G to halt by 2025

While the telecom service providers across the world are deploying LTE, towards nationwide coverage, decisions are taken on closing the older networks. Telenor Norway has decided to retain its 2G for another 10 years, till 2025, but will cease its 3G networks across the country by 2020, revealed its’ Chief Technical Officer Magnus Zetterberg at the company’s analyst and investor day. “It’s better to retain 2G than 3G because all... Read More

Ria Lakshman June 3rd, 2015 7:26 PM 0 COMMENTS

One Touch Response to emergencies is on its way to major cities in the country

The services of One Touch Responses (OTR), India’s first emergency response service for all kind of emergencies will be extended to six other cities by 2016, says its founder Arvind Khanna. OTR service has proved beneficial to more than 10,000 subscribers and has been a huge hit in Delhi-NCR region, where it operates now. The service, which is accessible via OTR app or on phone provides assistance within seconds through... Read More

Ria Lakshman June 3rd, 2015 3:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

Public can access DoT’s report on net neutrality in few days, says Telecom Minister

The panel formed by Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to scrutinize net neutrality issue has submitted its final report to Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. The copy of the report will be published on the website for public access within few days. Another copy of it will be sent to the telecom regulator TRAI for reference. The issue of net neutrality was raging across the country soon after Airtel launched its... Read More

Ria Lakshman June 3rd, 2015 1:18 AM 4 COMMENTS

Free talktime for every call drop is a possible solution: DoT

Soon after Reliance’s act of compensating call drops with free call minutes came into existence, the Government has decided to mull over such an option for the rest of the service providers for the issue. Earlier, telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had hinted the possibility of creating ‘a disincentive architecture (for the operators)’ to curb the frequent call drops issue. “I have directed the officials in the department to “work... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 27th, 2015 4:18 PM 10 COMMENTS

Modi launches DD Kisan, an exclusive television channel for farmers

In a move to strengthen the farming community of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a television channel for farmers, titled ‘DD Kisan’. The channel will bring forth information about agricultural practices, Government policies to farmers etc. During the launch of the channel, Modi emphasized the need to make the farming sector ‘vibrant and dynamic’ and called the experts from various fields, including seed, soil and fertilizer to come... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 27th, 2015 2:59 PM 1 COMMENTS

HOOQ to launch Video-on-demand service from June

HOOQ, Singapore-based startup has announced its plan to launch premium regional video-on-demand service in India from June 2015 at a subscription rate of Rs. 199 per month. Through a partnership with Sony Pictures television and Warner Bros, HOOQ will launch its contents through Hooq.tv website. Currently, a beta version of the service is available. The subscribers can view the ad-free content through any of their devices, computer, smartphones, tablets or... Read More