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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 April 15th, 2015 5:07 AM 0 COMMENTS

Global: Three more carriers against FCC’s new net neutrality rules

As soon as the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially published its new net neutrality rules to Federal Register on Monday, three new wireless carriers, The National Cable and Telecommunications Association, CTIA and the American Cable Association filed their opposition suit with DC Circuit Court of Appeals today. USTelecom filed its opposition early. The Associations see this as an open attack on innovative companies and their customers. "With today’s filing,... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 15th, 2015 4:11 AM 0 COMMENTS

Global: Vodafone UK introduces Outlet to sell refurbished smartphones

Vodafone has introduced an online store for its UK customers, where the customers can sell their barely-used phones and tablets to the network within the first 14 days of purchase. Dubbed as Vodafone Outlet, this allows the customers to check if the phone suits their requisites and return, if not. The hefty discounts make this resale offer attractive. The second-hand smartphones are checked for their reliability. “They go through a... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 14th, 2015 12:40 PM 7 COMMENTS

Tata Sky DTH’s service disruption continues even after 10 days, customers plan to switch over to other providers

Nothing can clarify the perfidy Tata Sky Direct-to-Home (DTH) shows their customers in Kerala. Despite of losing its connection for more than 10 days, the company shows a languid attitude towards the issue. The provider also has failed to explain the reason behind this sudden service shut down. The complaints against Tata Sky DTH has been around for a while at different parts of the country. From earlier disruptions, the... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 14th, 2015 4:37 AM 3 COMMENTS

Global: New net neutrality rules published, to be effective from June 12

The next net neutrality news is all the way from US! The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published new net neutrality regulations in the Federal Register, the daily journal of US Government actions. Accordingly, the new regulations will come into effect from June 12. Against the regulations, United States Telecom Association (USTelecom), a trade group consisting of prominent American telecom players such as AT&T and Verizon refiled a lawsuit on... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 13th, 2015 11:50 PM 4 COMMENTS

Net Neutrality report by Telecom Ministry on May 9

The debates on Airtel Zero is expanding to new heights. The Government has set up an expert panel to examine the issue of ‘Net Neutrality’, which will release its findings on 9th May. According to Telecom Minister Ravi Sankar Prasad, a committee comprising of the senior government official was already formed in January to study on net neutrality. “Way back in January itself, I have also constituted a committee headed... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 13th, 2015 3:23 AM 11 COMMENTS

Department of Telecommunications to scrutinize Airtel Zero : Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will closely examine the controversial Airtel Zero, which is blamed to be violating net neutrality, says a report by a national daily The Times of India (TOI). Telecom Authority of India (TRAI) runs a similar consultation on Over-the-top (OTT) applications and Government’s study will run parallel to it. However, Government will not proceed to any action without considering TRAI’s recommendation. DoT may also bring some... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 13th, 2015 2:41 AM 17 COMMENTS

Flipkart CEO backs Airtel Zero, gets downvoted by its customers

The revulsion against Airtel Zero is soaring high in the country. Sachin Bansal, Co-Founder, Flipkart seems to be share that wrath when he tweeted in support of Airtel Zero. As soon as he tweeted in support of Airtel Zero, net neutrality supporters in the country downvoted Flipkart app on Android and iOS app review with a ‘one star’ rating. Many of the reviews had comments mentioning the net neutrality problem.... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 10th, 2015 7:25 PM 1 COMMENTS

Delhi Government accuses four MSOs for entertainment tax fraud

After SITI Cable Network Limited, Induslnd Media and Communications, Hathway cable, Datacom and Den Networks have come under the ire of Delhi Government for evading entertainment tax during 2013-14 and 2014-15. The Government has issued notice to these Multi-system operators (MSO) for paying Rs. 243.77 crore as dues. Few days before, SITI Cable Network Limited, an Essel Group Company too received a notice directing them to debit Rs. 33.12 crore... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 10th, 2015 4:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telecom companies paid the upfront dues of spectrum auction

Telecom companies who acquired airwaves during the last month’s auction paid their upfront amount balance with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) by paying Rs. 18,000 crore. The deadline for the making the payments was Thursday. The seven operators, who won the bids had to pay an initial amount of Rs. 28,872 crore, with the rest in installments after a two-year moratorium. The payments have helped the Government to meet its... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 10th, 2015 1:42 PM 2 COMMENTS

Global: M1 introduces VoLTE on its 300Mbps LTE-A network, better call quality ensured

M1, Singapore’s third largest player in telecom has introduced VoLTE for its 4G customers at no extra cost. It has rolled out VoLTE on its 300Mbps LTE-Advanced network. The customers will now get quality voice conversations and uninterrupted connections. M1 COO Patrick Scodeller finds this as another milestone of serving people. "Following a period of extensive testing, we are pleased to make available 4G Voice calls to our customers. We... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 10th, 2015 1:28 AM 49 COMMENTS

Airtel’s Platinum 3G launched in Kolkata

Kolkata became the second city to enjoy Airtel’s Platinum 3G when the company announced its launch in the city. With Airtel Platinum 3G service, subscribers in Kolkata can enjoy internet 122% faster than any other network at no extra cost. They can experience the service in their existing 3G tariffs. “The videos will stream 144% faster than the present speed and will have 36% enhanced indoor coverage along with better... Read More

Ria Lakshman April 9th, 2015 7:48 PM 21 COMMENTS

TRAI mandates the telcos to reduce ceiling tariffs in roaming, new tariffs will benefit the customers

The roaming call charges will cost your pockets less from May 1st, as soon as the telecom operators comply with the latest regulation of TRAI. The regulator has ordered the service providers to cut the ceiling tariffs (maximum rates that telecoms can charge for incoming calls on national roaming) for national roaming calls and text messages, effective from May 1st. It has also asked the operators to come up with... Read More