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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 May 15th, 2015 7:23 PM 1 COMMENTS

Auctions will be held on time, there is no scarcity of spectrum, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

While speaking to press on the successful completion of spectrum auctions, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad ensured that all the auctions to be held in future will be transparent and done in a timely manner, providing enough time for the industry to prepare well in advance. He also denied the rumors that the spectrum is scarce. "We ensured the defence vacated spectrum and proved the rumors of spectrum being scarce... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 15th, 2015 6:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Government-appointed committee proposes a stringent law to safeguard net neutrality

Finally the matter of net neutrality has begun to near its finishing point, with the Government-appointed committee calling for a law to prohibit mobile operators from offering differential treatment and tariffs for internet-based voice calls and data surfs, as well as sponsored data like Airtel Zero and internet.org. Such differential offerings go against net neutrality, terms the committee. Government-committee’s view is sure to disappoint the telecom players. The proposed law... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 15th, 2015 1:46 PM 2 COMMENTS

SC rejects the plea for spectrum license extension, says corporate houses know the tactics of ROI

The Supreme Court rejected the pleas submitted by telecom companies, including Vodafone and Bharti Airtel seeking extension to their 2G spectrum licenses for next 10 years. The Court observed that there is no merit involved in extension. "The impugned decision of the government, which in fact resulted in huge inflow of revenue in the auctions conducted during the pendency of this litigation, cannot be said to be a totally irrational... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 15th, 2015 1:03 PM 1 COMMENTS

More than 100 million have availed Mobile Number Portability in India: TRAI

More than 100 million mobile subscribers have availed Mobile Number Portability (MNP), according to a statement released by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). This amounts to 11 percent of the total mobile subscribers. MNP allows subscribers to retain their mobile number when they shift from one telecom provider to another in the same service area, irrespective of the mobile technology or from one cellular mobile technology to another of... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 15th, 2015 10:21 AM 1 COMMENTS

MSOs and LCOs receive new dos and don’ts from TRAI

In order to ensure smooth functioning of the Digital Addressable System (DAS), the Telecom Regulatory of India (TRAI) releases few do’s and don’ts for local cable operators (LCOs) and Multisystem Operators (MSO). The regulator believes that such factors will provide a better operational framework to them. The dos and don’ts are categorized as three levels, considering its stakeholders. First, with regards to the subscribers and customers of digital addressable cable... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 15th, 2015 6:18 AM 15 COMMENTS

BSNL provides 93.24 million Telephone connections as of March 2015

BSNL released a few figures delineating its market share and tele-density in the country for the first quarter of the year. Out of the total telephone connections of 996.1 million as of March 31st, 2015, 93.24 million telephone connections are provided by BSNL. According to the data, BSNL occupies fifth position as an operator, with a market share of 9.4 percent. During March 2015, BSNL witnessed a decline of 0.2... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 14th, 2015 1:48 PM 16 COMMENTS

Uber, Ola and TaxiForSure mobile apps to get blocked

Delhi will soon be refrained from booking taxi through mobile apps and websites of Uber, Ola cabs and TaxiForSure. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has ordered the Internet Servie Providers (ISPs) to block their digital platforms (websites and mobile apps) immediately, as they failed to comply with orders from Delhi Transport office and also due to the deficiencies found in their license applications. While they will be blocked in Delhi,... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 14th, 2015 1:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nokia to surge its localization in India to 45 percent in next three years

Finland-telecom giant Nokia plans to increase their localization in India from 20 percent to 40-45 percent in next three years, announced the company at an event that marked to celebrate the completion of 20 lakh production milestone of the Nokia Network, its Chennai factory. The company is also in discussion with their global vendors to set up facilities in the country. “The facilities would help the company in improving the... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 14th, 2015 11:59 AM 2 COMMENTS

Airtel asks users to upgrade Airtel Money app, existing version to get discontinued by May 15

Airtel has begun circulating a message to all its subscribers asking them to upgrade the Airtel Money app. The older version of the app will get discontinued effective from 15th May. However, the details about the newer version is not available. Airtel app allows the users the flexibility to recharge mobiles, DTH or datacards through smartphones. It also features additional facilities such as Instant Money Transfer to friends, shops and... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 13th, 2015 11:23 PM 20 COMMENTS

Chennai may enjoy Airtel 4G from May 14 on 1800 Mhz

Bharti Airtel is all set to launch 4G trials in Chennai from 14th May, according to sources. However, Airtel refused to confirm the news. There are also news about the next locations to receive 4G this month, with Mumbai and Hyderabad. "The company's network to launch FDD LTE (4G) in Hyderabad is also ready even and Airtel is also requesting to upgrade their SIM cards to avail 4G services on... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 13th, 2015 8:56 PM 4 COMMENTS

Telenor plans to buy majority stake in Videocon Telecom : Reports

Telenor, Uninor’s Norway head plans to buy the mobile services business of Videocon group, the discussion of which has reached its final stage. Venugopal Dhoot-owned Videocon telecom has a liability of more than Rs. 500 crore with the Government. This factor remains a hurdle for the companies to close the deal. Telenor cannot accept the existing liability of Videocon telecom as it already bears a liability to Indian Government via... Read More

Ria Lakshman May 13th, 2015 7:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

Global: Verizon acquires AOL for $4.4 billion to bolster its mobile video and advertising plans

Verizon Communications Inc., agreed to buy AOL Inc., a leader in digital content and advertising platforms space for $50 per share – estimated at a total value of $4.4 billion, aimed at advancing telecom giant’s ambitions in mobile video and advertising. The acquisition will provide Verizon access to advanced technology AOL has developed for selling ads and delivering high-quality web video. “Verizon’s vision is to provide customers with a premium... Read More